Paul Swartz Nursery

- 30728 93rd St, Burlington, WI 53105

For over 75 years, Paul Swartz Nursery has served Southeastern Wisconsin as a premier general contractor specializing in landscape design, installation, and comprehensive property maintenance. Based in Burlington, WI, this local, established business offers a unique blend of horticultural expertise—as an extensive retail nursery—and full-scale construction capabilities, bridging the gap between delicate garden design and durable hardscape construction.

The company prides itself on transforming outdoor spaces for both residential and commercial properties, offering personalized, site-specific solutions. A key to their success is their design process, which prioritizes detailed consultation and site analysis. Clients consistently note the exceptional quality of the design phase, with one customer stating that Paul Swartz LISTENE D to my ideas and wants for our new build/property and then took that to the next level! by walking the property to understand the natural landscape and environmental factors like sun exposure.

This dedication to personalized planning and high-quality implementation elevates Paul Swartz Nursery beyond a simple garden center to a true General Contractor for outdoor living areas. They handle everything from the initial grading and installation of new lawns to the complex construction of hardscaping elements like retaining walls and patios. While their expertise is clearly evident in the field, where workers are described as professional, hardworking, and attentive, the firm acknowledges that internal communication issues, as noted by one client regarding plant warranty follow-up, are areas they actively strive to resolve, demonstrating a commitment to long-term customer satisfaction and honoring their warranty commitments.

Paul Swartz Nursery is conveniently situated just outside the city of Burlington, Wisconsin, placing it within easy reach of residents and commercial clients throughout Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties, and the broader Southeastern Wisconsin region. The location serves as the hub for their landscape contracting operations and hosts their extensive retail nursery.

The facility’s main address is:

30728 93rd St, Burlington, WI 53105, USA

Recognizing the needs of all community members and patrons, the location has been designed for easy access, offering essential accessibility features:

• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Wheelchair accessible parking lot

These features ensure that all clients, whether visiting to browse the retail nursery stock or meeting with the landscape design team to discuss a major construction project, can navigate the grounds comfortably and safely.

Paul Swartz Nursery operates as a full-service Landscaper and General Contractor for outdoor spaces, offering a comprehensive suite of services that cover every phase of property development, from initial groundwork to long-term maintenance. Their offerings are categorized to serve both new installations and established property needs for residential and commercial clients:

• Landscape Design & Construction:
  • Landscape Design & Installation (Residential and Commercial)
  • Landscape Development and Landscaping Solutions
  • Grading and site preparation
  • Lawn Installation (Seeding, Hydroseeding, Sod Installation)
  • Trees Plant and Trees Mulching, utilizing their extensive nursery stock
  • Tree Spade services for large tree transplanting
• Hardscaping and Outdoor Living Areas:
  • Outdoor Living Areas installation
  • Fire Pit Installation (a modern outdoor living staple)
  • Natural Stone Installations: Walkways, Patios, Outcroppings, and Steps
  • Brick Patios And Walks
  • Retaining And Freestanding Walls (using Brick, Boulder, and Blocks)
  • Seat Wall, Column, And Entrance Pillar Installation
• Lawn and Property Maintenance:
  • Residential Lawn Maintenance and Commercial Landscaping upkeep
  • Weekly Mowing, Yard Maintenance, and Property Maintenance services
  • Spring & Fall Clean-Ups (including leaf and debris removal)
  • Other Lawn Services, including Lawn Fertilization
  • Trimming And Pruning (Plant Trimming and Pruning Trees)
  • Disease Control and specialized plant health care
• Specialized Installations:
  • Irrigation Systems installation and maintenance
  • Low Voltage Lighting Systems for safety and aesthetic enhancement
  • Installation of Landscape Beds, Groundcover Plants, Ornamental Grasses, Trees And Shrubs
• Material Supply:
  • Retail Nursery: Providing quality, locally grown nursery stock for all project needs.

The success and longevity of Paul Swartz Nursery in the Wisconsin landscape industry are attributed to several distinctive features:

• Legacy and Experience: Established in 1949, the company boasts decades of experience in the unique environmental conditions and specific needs of the Southeastern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois regions.
• Full-Service Capability: They are one of the few contractors offering everything from initial consultation, in-house design by designers/architects, material growth (Retail Nursery), full installation, and long-term maintenance, ensuring quality control from start to finish.
• Horticultural Expertise: Leveraging their extensive nursery—covering over 280 acres—they provide a wide variety of quality, locally grown nursery stock. This expertise ensures plants are selected to thrive in the Wisconsin environment.
• Personalized Design Process: Designers are trained to listen and adapt designs to the client's wishes, the architectural style of the home, and the natural features of the property, creating unique, site-specific designs instead of relying on common, over-used plants.
• Comprehensive Warranties: The firm offers substantial guarantees, including a one-year warranty on plants and a three-year structural warranty on all hardscape construction work, with an offer to extend plant warranties if health concerns arise, demonstrating commitment to their product and craftsmanship.
• Accessibility: The provision of a Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot makes their Burlington facility welcoming and convenient for all members of the community.

For Wisconsin residents and businesses looking to begin a new landscape construction project, inquire about hardscaping services, or purchase plants from their nursery, the following contact information should be used:

Address: 30728 93rd St, Burlington, WI 53105, USA

Phone: (262) 537-8083

The office maintains seasonal hours to accommodate the Wisconsin growing cycle, with specific hours for Spring (April 1st – May 24th), Summer/Fall (May 24th – October 31st), and Winter (November 1st – March 31st). It is recommended to contact the main office by phone to confirm the current operating hours for the retail nursery and to schedule an initial consultation with the design team.

Choosing Paul Swartz Nursery is selecting a General Contractor whose foundation rests on decades of specialized plant knowledge and full-spectrum landscape construction capability. What makes them a particularly strong choice for the Wisconsin homeowner or commercial developer is the integration of their retail nursery with their design and installation teams. This means the plants used in your project are often grown by them, ensuring quality control, hardiness, and availability—a distinct advantage over contractors who source their materials elsewhere.

Their strength lies not just in the final product, which customers describe as transforming backyards into something that literally feel like a resort, but in the detailed, honest process. While there have been reported instances of less-than-ideal communication from the office staff regarding follow-up, the company’s structural response—sending a field representative to help resolve plant issues and maintaining strong field professionalism—suggests an underlying commitment to their long-term warranties and resolving customer concerns. This commitment, alongside a three-year structural warranty on hardscaping, makes them a reliable partner for creating high-value, long-lasting outdoor environments that truly enhance your property's value and enjoyment in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Paul Swartz Nursery

30728 93rd St, Burlington, WI 53105, USA