Rooted in Appleton for Over 20 Years
We're a locally owned landscaping company with a simple belief: treat every yard like it's our own, and put the owner on every job.
- 20+ YearsIn the Fox Cities
- 5.0-Star Rated4 Google reviews
- Owner On-SiteOn every project
- Licensed & InsuredFully covered
- Free EstimatesNo obligation
From Humble Beginnings
Down To Earth Landscaping has been a cornerstone of the Appleton landscaping community for over 20 years, nurturing our roots one project at a time. What started small has grown into one of the Fox Cities' most trusted names for paver patios, planting, landscape design, and retaining walls.
Through all that growth, one thing never changed: our owner still works on-site and supervises every single project. That hands-on approach is what sets us apart. When you hire us, you're not handed off to a rotating crew or a salesperson who disappears after the contract is signed. You work with the person who's accountable for the result.
We're not the biggest landscaping company in the Valley — and we like it that way. It means we can care about the details, stand behind our work, and build the kind of reputation that comes from neighbors telling neighbors.
The Difference Is in the Details
Owner on Every Job
The owner works on-site and supervises each project personally. The person who plans your landscape is the one who makes sure it's built right.
Honest & Transparent
Written, line-item proposals. No hidden fees, no surprise change orders. You know exactly what you're paying for before we start.
Local Climate Experts
Two decades in Fox Cities soil. We design for Zone 5 winters, clay drainage, and freeze-thaw — the realities that make or break a landscape here.
Built to Last
Deep hardscape bases, Zone-4-hardy plants, drainage done first. We build for decades, not for the day the photos are taken.
We Build to a Standard, Not a Deadline
Landscaping has a low barrier to entry, which makes it hard for homeowners to tell a careful pro from a weekend operator. We'd rather earn your trust than claim it. Our hardscape goes in on deep, compacted bases built to resist freeze-thaw. Our planting plans are built on Zone-4-hardy stock as a safety margin against our hardest winters. And we solve drainage before we build anything on top of it.
The best proof is our work and our word. You can read unfiltered feedback from Appleton-area homeowners on our Google Business Profile and Facebook, and we're glad to talk you through past projects during your free consultation.
Licensed & Insured
Fully covered on your property
Owner-Operated
On-site, every project
20+ Years Local
Serving the Fox Cities
Zone 5 Specialists
Plants that survive here
Serving Appleton & the Fox Cities
From our French Road home base, we work throughout the Fox Valley and out to Oshkosh and Green Bay.
Get Your Free Landscaping Estimate
Talk to the owner about your project — no pressure, no obligation. Serving Appleton and the Fox Cities for 20+ years.