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Outagamie County
Landscaping in Dale, WI
West of Appleton near Hortonville, Dale is quiet farm country with generous lots.
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The Town of Dale sits along Highway 96 in the farmland west of the Fox Cities, near Hortonville and Medina. It's rural, open, and the kind of place where a yard has room to breathe.
We keep Dale landscapes practical and durable, concentrating the polish where you'll use it and letting the rest stay easy to care for.
Areas We Serve
- the Highway 96 corridor
- the rural acreage
- near Medina
- near Hortonville
Local Landmarks
- Highway 96
- surrounding farmland
- near Hortonville
- the Dale crossroads
Open-Country Landscaping
On an open Dale lot, wind and drainage are the first things we plan for — windbreak plantings to shelter the home and grading to move snowmelt off the yard. Then we build durable, Zone-5 plantings and clean beds where they'll be enjoyed most.
Popular Services in Dale
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.
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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 moreDale Landscaping FAQs
We do — about twenty minutes west of Appleton near Hortonville, a regular part of our western service area.
Windbreak plantings placed to shelter the home and garden, plus tough species that take the exposure. It makes country yards far more comfortable.
Yes. We assess how water moves, then grade or add drainage so snowmelt and rain go where you want them.
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