Wrapped around Hortonville and Black Otter Lake, Hortonia mixes lakeside lots with rural acreage.
The Town of Hortonia surrounds the village of Hortonville and Black Otter Lake, west of Appleton. It's a pleasant mix of lakeside properties, village-edge lots, and open farm country.
We tailor the plan to the lot — lakeside drainage and wind-tolerant plants near the water, practical durable landscaping on the rural stretches.
Near Black Otter Lake, we stabilize shorelines and choose plants that take wind and wet ground. On the farm-country lots, we keep it durable and low-maintenance with drainage solved first on the clay.
French drains, dry creek beds, rain gardens, and regrading that end standing water in our clay soil for good.
Learn moreNative-forward gardens, trees, and shrubs chosen to survive Zone 5 winters and thrive with less water and upkeep.
Learn moreA custom, buildable plan for your whole yard — drainage, plantings, and hardscape that fit your property and our climate.
Learn moreEngineered retaining walls that terrace slopes, stop erosion, and reclaim usable yard — built to hold through freeze-thaw.
Learn moreMowing, fertilization, bed care, and seasonal upkeep that protect your landscape investment all season long.
Learn moreSpring wake-ups and fall winterization that keep your yard healthy through Wisconsin's toughest transitions.
Learn moreYes. Lakeside lots need shoreline-friendly plants and smart drainage, and we plan for both so wind and water don't undo the landscape.
About eighteen minutes west, right around Hortonville — well within our service area.
Absolutely. On open ground we keep the detail near the house and the rest low-maintenance, with drainage to match.
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Planting & GardensA working list of fifteen plants that earn their place in a Fox Valley yard — hardy through our winters, forgiving of clay, and heavy on natives.
Read articleOwner-supervised design, hardscaping, and planting for Hortonia, WI and the surrounding area.
