Ganshert Landscapes

- 5284 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711

For over 70 years, Ganshert Landscapes has established itself as a premier general contractor for luxury and comprehensive outdoor transformations in Fitchburg, Madison, and the surrounding Dane County communities. Far more than a basic lawn service, this is a firm rooted in Landscape Architecture and thoughtful, design-build construction. Serving Wisconsin clients since 1951, Ganshert brings an unparalleled depth of experience to both the complete renovation of existing, mature landscapes and the creation of stunning new outdoor living spaces for custom homes.

In the challenging and beautiful climate of Wisconsin, having a contractor who can seamlessly blend creativity with horticultural science is essential. Ganshert Landscapes excels at this balance, ensuring their designs are not only aesthetically mind-blowing but also fully engineered to thrive through the seasons. Their team is renowned for taking a highly personalized approach, evident in their ability to translate a client's deepest vision and personal heritage—or even a profound memory—into a lasting, living outdoor reality. They manage every phase of the project, from the initial Landscape Plan and material selection to the meticulous final installation of hardscapes and softscapes, providing a single point of professional contact for complex projects.

Location and Accessibility

Strategically situated in Fitchburg, Ganshert Landscapes is positioned to efficiently serve the entire Dane County region, including Madison and its suburbs. Their base ensures timely service for both project-based work and ongoing maintenance contracts.

• Address: 5284 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711, USA.
• Their location on Lacy Road is central to their operations, allowing for effective management of crews, landscape equipment, and materials for large-scale Design And Installation projects.
• As a dedicated professional service provider, they offer various Service options for consultations and project management throughout the area they serve.

Services Offered

Ganshert Landscapes provides a full-service, year-round portfolio that spans from initial design consultation to long-term landscape management and essential winter services. Their multi-faceted approach classifies them as a leading outdoor general contractor.

• Design and Construction (Design Build):
  • Full Service Design and Installation led by a professional Landscape Architect and Landscape Designers.
  • Hardscaping and Masonry: Hardscape Construction, Stone Landscaping, Patios, Walkways, Outdoor Step Construction, Concrete masonry, and Retaining Walls (including Segmental Retaining Walls and Boulder Walls).
  • Paving Specialties: Paver Driveways, Install Paver Patios, Concrete Paver installation, Permeable Paver systems, and Driveway or walkway paving using high-quality Brick Pavers.
  • Softscape Installation: Tree landscaping, Plant Care, Grass seeding, Sod installation, Aeration And Overseeding, Mulch, and providing Plants And Flower beds for Any Type Of Landscape.
• Outdoor Living and Specialty Features:
  • Outdoor Living Spaces design, including Custom Deck and Patios, Decks construction.
  • Water Features design and installation, such as Outdoor water feature design, Garden Ponds, and dry streams.
  • Lighting Design: Landscape Lighting And Design, Outdoor Landscape Lighting, Low-Voltage Lighting, and Lighting Installers.
  • Other Features: Decorative Fencing, Decorative Walls, Garden decorating, Garden Pathways, and Basic Plumbing necessary for water features and outdoor systems.
• Maintenance and Year-Round Services (Landscape Management):
  • General Maintenance and Landscaping maintenance, including Regular Maintenance, Clean Up, Pruning Trees (Corrective Pruning), and Weed Control.
  • Lawn Care, Regular Lawn Maintenance, and general Gardening services.
  • Addressing critical issues like Yard drainage, Drainage Correction, and Storm Water Management by incorporating features like Rain Gardens.
  • Essential Winter Service: Professional Snow Removal Services for the Fitchburg and Madison area.

Features / Highlights

Ganshert Landscapes is defined by its longevity, its certified professional team, and its commitment to a deeply personalized client experience, even when faced with complex projects or challenging Wisconsin building scenarios.

• Deep-Rooted Wisconsin Expertise (Since 1951): With over 70 years in the business, they possess extensive knowledge of local soil conditions, native and hardy Plants And Flower species suitable for the Wisconsin climate (Zone 4), and effective solutions for challenges like drainage issues and winterizing landscapes.
• Exceptional Design Talent and Personalization: The design team, including key personnel like Sean, is highlighted for their visionary Creative Design skills and their personal commitment to the client's vision. They are capable of designing complex layouts that transition beautifully through the seasons, even suggesting climatically appropriate alternatives to highly personal requests, as demonstrated by finding a suitable Wisconsin tree with a desired bloom color.
• High-Level Craftsmanship in Hardscapes: The construction crew is praised for being professional, meticulous, and hardworking, successfully tackling challenging installations involving 100-pound stones for courtyard hardscapes and meticulously crafting patio stonework and paver installations.
• A Beacon of Efficiency in Construction: For clients engaged in new home construction—a process notorious for delays—Ganshert Landscapes stood out by delivering and "absolutely nailing" their component of the project first and on time, providing a beautiful, completed exterior while other aspects of the building lagged.
• Beyond Service—The Human Touch: The team is celebrated for its profound level of care and customer connection, including the designer's thoughtful selection of a tree to memorialize a client's late father—a service that goes far beyond standard Landscape Installations.
• Certified and Comprehensive: The firm’s long history and the professional certification of its staff in Landscape Architect, Paver Installers, and Lighting Installers solidify their reputation as high-level experts. They offer Year-Round Maintenance, including specialized pruning and Snow Removal Services, ensuring property beauty and safety in all four seasons.

Contact Information

To begin a new Landscape Project, discuss a Renovation of Existing Landscapes, or inquire about their year-round maintenance programs in the Fitchburg and greater Madison, WI area, you can contact the team directly.

• Address: 5284 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711, USA
• Phone: (608) 274-2443
• Mobile Phone: +1 608-274-2443

What is Worth Choosing Ganshert Landscapes

Choosing Ganshert Landscapes is an investment in unparalleled professionalism and deeply personalized expertise for your Wisconsin outdoor spaces. For residents and property owners in Dane County looking for more than a standard landscaper, Ganshert acts as a true general contractor for the outdoors—one who merges the art of Landscape Architecture with the science of horticulture and the durability of quality construction.

They are the ideal partner for complex, high-impact projects such as New Residential Landscape designs, major Hardscape And Landscape overhauls, and the creation of custom Outdoor Living features like pergolas and elaborate patios. Their seventy-plus-year history assures Wisconsin clients that they are working with a financially stable company that will be around to maintain the investment, not a 'flashy company' that will vanish. The recurrent theme in customer feedback is the seamless integration of brilliant design (understanding regional limitations while honoring personal desires) and meticulous execution by a hardworking, professional crew. For those who value not just a beautiful yard, but a functional, thoughtfully designed, and enduring outdoor extension of their home, Ganshert Landscapes provides the complete, trustworthy Design Build solution.

Ganshert Landscapes

5284 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711, USA