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Waupaca County / Outagamie County
Landscaping in New London, WI
Where the Wolf and Embarrass Rivers meet, New London's wooded and riverside lots call for a natural touch.
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New London sits at the meeting of the Wolf and Embarrass Rivers, a river town with a wooded, outdoorsy character and a soft spot for its Irish heritage every March. The lots here often come with mature trees, water nearby, and a natural feel worth protecting.
We design New London landscapes to work with that setting rather than against it. Shade-tolerant plantings under the tree canopy, naturalized beds that suit a river town, and hardscape that fits a wooded lot — that is the kind of work this area rewards.
Areas We Serve
- downtown New London
- the riverfront streets
- Hatten Park area
- the wooded north side
- Shawano Street corridor
Local Landmarks
- Wolf River
- Embarrass River
- Hatten Park
- Mosquito Hill Nature Center nearby
- downtown New London
Wooded and Shaded Lots
Mature trees are the defining feature of a lot of New London yards, and they change everything. Deep shade and competing roots rule out much of the usual nursery stock, so we lean on shade-tolerant natives and ferns and give new beds honest soil prep to get established under the canopy.
Worked with, not against, a wooded lot becomes the most peaceful yard on the block — dappled light, naturalized plantings, and a path that invites a walk.
Riverside Care
Near the Wolf and the Embarrass, drainage and erosion take center stage. We stabilize banks with deep-rooted plantings and stone and steer runoff so a heavy rain does not carve up the yard or slip soil toward the water.
- Shade-tolerant natives and ferns for wooded lots
- Riverbank stabilization and erosion control
- Naturalized plantings that suit a river town
Popular Services in New London
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 moreWalkways
Paver and natural-stone walkways that guide people through your yard safely — built to stay level and ice-free.
Learn moreRetaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls that terrace slopes, stop erosion, and reclaim usable yard — built to hold through freeze-thaw.
Learn moreSeasonal Cleanups
Spring wake-ups and fall winterization that keep your yard healthy through Wisconsin's toughest transitions.
Learn moreOur lot is all shade and we couldn't grow anything. They knew exactly what would work under the trees — it finally looks alive.
New London Landscaping FAQs
Yes. Shade and tree roots are a common challenge here. We use shade-tolerant natives and ferns and prep the soil properly so plantings establish under a mature canopy.
We do. Near the Wolf and Embarrass Rivers, we stabilize banks with deep-rooted plants and stone and manage runoff so erosion does not eat the yard.
It is about 30 minutes west of Appleton. We take on New London projects that fit our schedule and bring the same hands-on standard.
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