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Outagamie County
Landscaping in Cicero, WI
Farm country northwest of Hortonville, Cicero is open, rural, and easygoing.
- 20+ YearsIn the Fox Cities
- 5.0-Star Rated4 Google reviews
- Owner On-SiteOn every project
- Licensed & InsuredFully covered
- Free EstimatesNo obligation
The Town of Cicero sits in the farmland northwest of Hortonville, part of the open country that rings the Fox Cities. Lots are large, and the landscaping that works here is durable and practical.
We design Cicero yards to look cared for near the home and stay low-maintenance across the rest, with drainage solved first on the heavy clay.
Areas We Serve
- the rural acreage
- near Hortonville
- near Bear Creek
- the county-road farmsteads
Local Landmarks
- surrounding farmland
- near Hortonville
- county trunk highways
- open country
Practical Country Yards
A Cicero lot usually means open ground and heavy clay. We grade for drainage, add windbreak plantings where the wind bites, and build a polished, durable landscape where you'll actually spend time.
Popular Services in Cicero
Landscape Design
A custom, buildable plan for your whole yard — drainage, plantings, and hardscape that fit your property and our climate.
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Native-forward gardens, trees, and shrubs chosen to survive Zone 5 winters and thrive with less water and upkeep.
Learn moreDrainage Solutions
French drains, dry creek beds, rain gardens, and regrading that end standing water in our clay soil for good.
Learn moreLawn Care
Mowing, fertilization, bed care, and seasonal upkeep that protect your landscape investment all season long.
Learn moreSeasonal Cleanups
Spring wake-ups and fall winterization that keep your yard healthy through Wisconsin's toughest transitions.
Learn moreRetaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls that terrace slopes, stop erosion, and reclaim usable yard — built to hold through freeze-thaw.
Learn moreCicero Landscaping FAQs
We do, for projects that fit — it's about twenty-five minutes northwest of Appleton near Hortonville.
Yes. We assess the grade and use regrading or drains so snowmelt and rain move off the yard instead of pooling.
Regularly. We keep the landscaping polished near the house and low-maintenance farther out.
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Owner-supervised design, hardscaping, and planting for Cicero, WI and the surrounding area.
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