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Outagamie County
Landscaping in Ellington, WI
North of Appleton toward Shiocton, Ellington is farm country with big, open yards.
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The Town of Ellington stretches across the farmland north of Appleton, between the city and the Wolf River communities. Lots are large and rural, and homeowners here favor landscaping that's durable and low-fuss.
We design for that: a polished landscape near the house, low-maintenance ground beyond, and drainage handled first so open, clay-heavy land drains the way it should.
Areas We Serve
- the rural acreage
- the Highway 47 corridor
- near Shiocton
- near Nichols
Local Landmarks
- Highway 47 & 54
- surrounding farmland
- near Shiocton
- Apple Creek headwaters
Landscaping for Big Rural Lots
An Ellington yard usually has room to spare, so we shape it deliberately — defined spaces near the home, windbreaks and buffer plantings for the open sides, and grading that keeps water moving off the property.
Popular Services in Ellington
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 morePaver Patios
Interlocking paver patios built on deep, compacted bases so they never heave or crack through a Wisconsin winter.
Learn moreEllington Landscaping FAQs
Yes — about twenty minutes north of Appleton, part of the northern farm country we serve regularly.
We can. We concentrate the detailed landscaping near the house and keep the outer areas simple, with drainage and windbreaks suited to open ground.
We do — seasonal cleanups and regular care, so a big rural yard stays sharp without the weekend labor.
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