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    Custom Landscape Solutions

    We enhance outdoor living with expert landscaping. Contact us for general landscaping, hardscapes, patio design, fireplaces, and more. Request a consultation to get started.

    Services

    Full-Service Landscaping

    Our firm has designed and installed residential landscapes throughout the Greater Madison area since 1951. Experienced Ganshert architects, designers, and installers can assist you with a wide range of projects, from eye-catching flowerbeds to elaborate outdoor living spaces that transform the way you experience your home. We develop and implement creative solutions for your landscaping needs, creating a unique project that fits your lifestyle.

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    Outdoor Living

    Your outdoor space is meant to be used and enjoyed. Ganshert Landscapes specializes in designing and building transformative outdoor experiences. Our team will help your vision for your outdoor space come to life. Request a consultation to get started with your outdoor living build project. Our team is ready to start with your patio, retaining wall, fireplace, and more.

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    Softscaping Services

    A great yard is more than just great grass. Softscaping elevates your outdoor space with plants and natural designs that stand out. Our team of landscape designers can help you elevate your lawn with the right plants, natural stone features, and more. Request a consultation to elevate your yard with natural softscaping with Ganshert.

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    Natural Stone

    Add character and charm to your outdoor living project with natural stone features. These dynamic retaining walls, patios, and softscaping designs are a central piece of amazing outdoor designs. Our team is experienced at creating natural stone elements that stand the test of time.

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    Maintenance Services

    Ganshert Landscapes also provides ongoing maintenance services for your landscaping so your landscape designs continue to provide the style and functionality you need. Our team can provide year-round maintenance, including spring cleanup, fall cleanup and snow removal for your home.

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    Outdoor Lighting

    Elevate your outdoor space with custom lighting from Ganshert Landscapes. We design and install outdoor lighting for patios, walkways, and fireplace areas so you can enjoy your yard both day and night.

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    Grading & Drainage

    Grading and drainage services from Ganshert Landscapes help your landscaping remain functional for your home. Proper water drainage and grading helps your landscaping and outdoor space remain in great condition for years to come.

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    Our Work

    Featured Projects

    View our recent projects completed by our team. We’re experienced in a variety of projects and we’re ready to bring our expertise to you.

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    Why Homeowners Trust Ganshert Landscapes

    • over 75 years in business
    • Locally Owned and Operated
    • Personalized designs tailored to your vision
    • High-quality craftsmanship with attention to detail
    • Satisfaction guaranteed

    Sean and his team were fantastic communicators AND excelled at attention to detail. A rare combination to find! As a professional horticulturist, I recommend them with complete confidence. The small details, that could have easily been skipped to expedite the process, were not. They shared ideas, mid-process, that enhanced the project. We will definitely hire Ganshert for future projects! Thank you.

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    ALV UjVyzVEMLHv9mKPtyxlvW h3IBUpewRCY4douNaoZK4C0cARAig=s56 c rp mo br100Caroline Horn
    13:01 19 Apr 25
    We highly recommend Ganshert for all your landscaping needs. Their expertise and professionalism can not be matched.
    ACg8ocIgE10FebnPEhp g V2 8 hcnoRmn8JTrhU5ag0KYxMLvLS4Q=s56 c rp mo br100Pam Adams
    23:08 02 Apr 25
    I highly recommend Ganshert Landscapes. I have worked with Sean at Ganshert, and he is a creative landscape designer with an excellent knowledge of native plants, trees and shrubs. He is courteous and a good listener. The crew are friendly, outgoing, and respectful of the home owner’s property. Sean has designed and created an easy to care for and beautiful landscapes in my front and back yard. It was a pleasure working with everyone involved.
    ALV UjVD3u4T5F9BWXT dHD3bizIlDO0A7imACFRD32k wihfIGCwOJwuA=s56 c rp mo br100Sandra García
    20:33 01 Apr 25
    From the moment we met Sean, we knew we were in good hands. He was incredibly personable and immediately understood our vision for the landscape of our new home. The connection was instant, and his ability to design a layout that not only complemented our house but also transitioned beautifully through the seasons was absolutely mind-blowing.

    Now, if only the rest of our home-building process had been as smooth… (At this point, we’ve been waiting so long, we were tempted to start charging admission for a “Tour of the Perpetually Unfinished House.”) But amidst the chaos, Ganshert Landscapes was a beacon of efficiency. While we dealt with endless delays, and enough rescheduled deadlines to make our heads spin, Sean and his team were the first ones to finish—and not just finish, but absolutely nail it. Our house was still a construction zone, but thanks to them, at least the outside looked like someone actually lived here!

    From Sean’s brilliant design to Craig, Hipolito, Lucas, Mike, and Javier bringing it to life with the plantings, and Brian and David meticulously crafting the hardscapes in our courtyard (which, by the way, was like assembling the world’s hardest puzzle—except the pieces were 100-pound stones), this team is the definition of professional, talented, and hardworking. They create outdoor spaces so stunning that we briefly considered pitching a tent outside just to enjoy it while waiting for the house to be done.

    When we envisioned our landscape, we wanted it to reflect our heritage, and Sean and his team made that vision a reality. For example, I desperately wanted a Bugambilia tree, just like the ones I grew up with in Mexico. The moment I mentioned it, Sean whipped out his zones chart like a plant scientist, shook his head, and immediately broke the news that it wouldn’t survive Wisconsin’s winters. (Apparently, nature doesn’t care about my nostalgia.) But instead of leaving me heartbroken, he found me the Wisconsin version of it—a tree with flowers the exact same color. That level of thoughtfulness is just one of the many reasons Ganshert is in a league of its own.

    One of the most meaningful parts of this journey was when I lost my dad during construction—Sean thoughtfully selected the perfect tree to hold his ashes and honor his memory. That level of care goes beyond landscaping; it’s creating something truly special.

    And their talents don’t stop with landscaping! Ganshert also removes snow in the winter (because while we love our beautiful yard, we do not love shoveling it). And if, like us, you happen to accidentally acquire an apple orchard with your house, Maddie will be there to prune the trees like a pro while you wait for your dream home to finally be move-in ready. (Seriously, who knew tree pruning was a service we needed?!)

    Honestly, we’re considering installing a plaque with the Ganshert logo on our pavers so when people ask, “Who did your landscaping?” we can just point to it and save ourselves the explanation. If you’re looking for a team that brings expertise, dedication, and a personal touch to their work, Ganshert Landscapes is the one to call. I can’t wait to keep working with them for years to come!
    ACg8ocIEl0e8JtIGRLJ jilzbup3vvcT8hzbi 2WuXT4oGt8aTuZcQ=s56 c rp mo br100Ed Peirick
    20:18 25 Mar 25
    A windstorm toppled a very large backyard hickory tree, causing significant landscape damage. Rather than just removing the downed tree and living with what plantings survive, we decided to have a couple landscape companies design a plan that would be aesthetically pleasing, long lasting and useful. Sean and his crew totally exceeded our expectations with the installation of a flagstone circular patio, numerous plantings that add color & texture and terraced the area where the hickory tree stump was removed. Taking several weeks to complete, we were always kept informed and they never hesitated to give us suggestions for little “tweaks” that we might like. The crew was always courteous making sure the site was picked up at the end of each work day. We were sad to lose our hickory but so happy that Ganshert transformed our backyard into an inviting place to enjoy going forward.
    ALV UjWIG8RZq2bT5342vJ6JMpF9oJPS 7DAuY6yLP83d0KqDQP7FDpp4Q=s56 c rp mo br100Samara Eisner
    21:06 24 Mar 25
    Sean and his team were fantastic communicators AND excelled at attention to detail. A rare combination to find! As a professional horticulturist, I recommend them with complete confidence. The small details, that could have easily been skipped to expedite the process, were not. They shared ideas, mid-process, that enhanced the project. We will definitely hire Ganshert for future projects! Thank you.
    ALV UjWj0PqVPe5r0f CLlXJvU07Fpz8el2kbq8iijBJKYYQvelzDjs=s56 c rp mo ba2 br100Randi Huntsman
    14:43 28 Oct 24
    Ganshert replaced our decades-old timber retaining wall with a good-looking stone wall. Everything was handled professionally and courteously from my initial inquiry, to scheduling the estimate, to asking the foreman a zillion questions during the installation, to site cleanup. We could not be happier, both with the result and with the process experience.
    ACg8ocLgyOMYDCoy22zQWUyOqYk4oegOA8aEldh4g4BGYsZh932vAA=s56 c rp mo br100Shari Bernstein
    20:07 26 Apr 24
    Ganshert did both hard scape and landscaping in my yard two years ago, and it is even more beautiful this year than it was when they put it in. Sean is an incredibly talented landscape architect and brought my vision for a park-like setting and gorgeous curved patio to life in my challenging little near-east side yard. We get daily compliments from people walking by about the yard and the plantings. Fairly priced and just wonderful work!! We are using them again this year to landscape our front and side yards.
    ALV UjXeXiz323Joqbq fNaXBBkfFqDDpS71qXzPRHUkBn6OztvvBWcppg=s56 c rp mo br100Katey Smith
    12:34 11 Apr 24
    Ganshert is a fantastic company! They not only care about their landscaping clients but also truly care about their employees. They continually go the extra mile to make sure you are happy. After 70+ years in business they aren’t going to leave you hanging like other flashy companies that have only been around a year or two. I’d happily pay a little extra to avoid headaches and redoing things later on. Don’t hesitate!
    ACg8ocJPjCun fIrLl5qRy630PQMlNtbZfoVFS1dvnULumF2MQO60A=s56 c rp mo br100Patrice Peltier
    18:36 09 Jan 23
    We contacted Ganshert for help resolving drainage problems with the patio and walk between our house and garage. Sean created a design that regraded the area and incorporated a small rain garden. He turned the areas too shady to grow grass into curving planting beds. Michael and Al did a fabulous job installing permeable pavers for the walk and patio and built a great pergola. We knew we would enjoy the new area in spring, summer and fall, but we REALLY appreciate it in winter. Snow and ice melt quickly off the pavers Sean recommended, and there’s no icy build up in front of our garage door any more. We’re very pleased with our Ganshert experience.
    ACg8ocItZGTQiZSDDF17vE MM0psgU9n9HjH9Ybdmq9vaVci9fLneg=s128 c0x00000000 cc rp moJane Wery
    14:02 20 Oct 22
    I have been a client since 2020. As a longtime, zone 4 gardener, I had a long list of “must haves” for my new home in Madison. I worked with Sean Pratt as the designer and I welcomed his suggestions for new plants. Sean and Zach Meyer have extensive knowledge and were focused on getting the tasks done efficiently. Although the yard is small, everything was needed from excavation to accent lighting. I continue to rely on Ganshert for landscape expansion and replacing trees due to storm or animal damage. The communication is excellent and Ganshert has a talented crew.
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    Meet the Ganshert Team

    The Ganshert team is made up of experienced landscapers, designers and planters that will make your full service landscaping a success! Our team has a high stand of quality and a commitment to making getting your job done right.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Schedule using our form, email us at info@gashert.com, or call us at 608-274-2443.

    Yes, we charge a $75 consultation fee for new clients.

    Yes, we specialize in creating custom landscape designs tailored to your preferences, property, and budget. Our team will work closely with you to bring your vision to life.

    Yes, we offer flexible maintenance packages to keep your landscape looking its best year-round. Packages include weeding, pruning, mulching, and seasonal cleanup services. Contact us to find the right package for your needs.