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Landscaping in Howard, WI
One of the Green Bay area's fastest-growing suburbs, Howard is full of newer homes on lots ready for a landscape.
- 20+ YearsIn the Fox Cities
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- Owner On-SiteOn every project
- Licensed & InsuredFully covered
- Free EstimatesNo obligation
Howard has boomed on the northwest side of Green Bay, where Duck Creek winds through a mix of established neighborhoods and rapidly growing subdivisions. Most of the demand here is for landscaping that turns a new-construction lot into a finished yard.
We travel north to Howard for projects that fit, bringing the same owner-supervised design-build we do across the valley.
Areas We Serve
- the Duck Creek area
- the newer west-side subdivisions
- the established near-Green Bay streets
- the Highway 29 corridor
Local Landmarks
- Duck Creek
- Highway 29
- Green Bay metro
- the Village of Howard center
Landscaping a Growing Suburb
New Howard homes usually come with flat, compacted yards and thin soil. We correct the grade and drainage, then build the structure — beds, a shade tree, a patio — so the yard grows into itself instead of fighting the site.
Popular Services in Howard
Landscape Design
A custom, buildable plan for your whole yard — drainage, plantings, and hardscape that fit your property and our climate.
Learn morePaver Patios
Interlocking paver patios built on deep, compacted bases so they never heave or crack through a Wisconsin winter.
Learn morePlanting & Gardens
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 moreOutdoor Living
Fire pits, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and seating areas that stretch your short Wisconsin season from spring into fall.
Learn moreHoward Landscaping FAQs
We do, for projects that fit our schedule. Howard is about forty minutes north near Green Bay, and we bring the same owner-supervised quality we do at home.
Absolutely. We handle the full picture — grading, soil, beds, patio, and drainage — so your new build gets a complete landscape.
Yes. We build patios and walls on deep, well-drained, compacted bases so freeze-thaw doesn't heave them.
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