Shorewood, WI · Free on-site estimates
Landscaping & Hardscape in Shorewood, WI
Landscape design, paver patios and front-entry makeovers built for Shorewood’s classic homes and smaller, tree-shaded lots. Free on-site estimates.
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- Locally Owned
- Serving Greater Milwaukee
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Shorewood, WI
Shorewood Landscape Design for Smaller, Tree-Shaded Lots
Shorewood is one of the North Shore’s original streetcar suburbs — 1920s Tudors, Craftsman bungalows and brick colonials on compact lots, under one of the best mature tree canopies in Milwaukee County. Those lots are beautiful, but they’re not simple: deep shade that limits what will grow, older concrete walks and patios that have settled and cracked, and drainage that was designed for a different century.
Grounded Outdoors designs and builds for exactly those conditions. Our landscape design work in Shorewood focuses on making smaller yards live bigger — patios sized right for the lot, front entries that match the character of the home, plantings that thrive in shade, and clean drainage that keeps water away from older foundations. One crew, owner on site, and estimates that are free and in person.
What we do
Landscaping & Hardscape Services in Shorewood
Landscape Design & Planting
Full design-and-build for front and back yards: shade-tolerant plantings, foundation beds and layered gardens chosen for Shorewood’s canopy — hosta, hydrangea, boxwood and native perennials that come back stronger every year.
Paver Patios & Small-Space Outdoor Living
Compact patios, fire pit corners and seating areas designed to fit smaller lots without feeling small — built on a compacted stone base with proper bedding and polymeric joints.
Walkways & Front Entries
We replace cracked, settled concrete walks with paver and natural stone entries that fit the home’s era — safer steps, clean lines and real curb appeal on Shorewood’s walkable streets.
Retaining & Seat Walls
Garden walls, raised planters and seat walls that fix small grade changes, define planting beds and add structure to sloped front yards near the lake bluffs.
Drainage Solutions
Buried downspout extensions with pop-up emitters, French drains and regrading for the wet corners and foundation water that older homes and tight lots are known for.
Fall Cleanup & Seasonal Care
Full leaf and debris cleanup under a heavy mature canopy, bed cutbacks, mulch refresh and haul-away — priced by the property, with the yard left clean for winter.
How we work
How We Work on Compact Lots
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Walk the lot with you first
Every project starts with a free, in-person estimate — measured on site, with honest advice about what will actually work on your lot.
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Designed for shade and small lots
Right-sized patios, shade-tolerant plantings and smart layouts that make compact, tree-covered yards live bigger.
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Owner on every job
Rodrigo is on site with one dedicated crew — no subcontracted hardscape, no hand-offs, no surprises.
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Clean when we leave
Haul-away is included on every job. We protect your lawn and plantings during the work and leave the yard spotless.
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Curb appeal
Built for Shorewood’s Classic Homes
Most of our Shorewood work starts with something original to the house: a concrete patio from the 60s that’s cracked and sunk, a front walk that’s become a trip hazard, or beds that haven’t been touched in a decade. We remove and replace what’s failed, restore what’s worth keeping, and design the new work to look like it always belonged with the home — not dropped on top of it.
Service areas
Proudly Serving Shorewood & the North Shore
We also serve Whitefish Bay, Fox Point, River Hills and Mequon — along with Bayside and Glendale.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions — Shorewood
How much does a paver patio cost in Shorewood?
Most paver patios we build start around $36 per square foot installed, including excavation, compacted base, bedding, pavers and polymeric sand. Shorewood lots are smaller, so total project cost is often lower than on estate lots — but tight access can affect the work. Every estimate is measured on site and itemized before you sign anything.
Can you design for a small, shady yard?
That’s most of our Shorewood work. We design in layers — shade-tolerant plantings, a right-sized patio, vertical elements like seat walls and planters — so a compact yard feels like a garden room instead of leftover space.
Can you replace my old concrete walkway or patio with pavers?
Yes. We remove and haul away the failed concrete, regrade and compact the base properly, and install pavers or natural stone. Fixing the base is what keeps the new surface from settling the way the old one did.
What plants do well under Shorewood’s big trees?
Shade-tolerant, proven selections: hosta, hydrangea, boxwood, ornamental grasses for the sunnier edges and native woodland perennials. We’re honest about what won’t survive under a full canopy — and we design around the trees you already have.
Does a patio or walkway need a village permit in Shorewood?
It can, depending on the project and where it sits on the lot. We flag permit questions during the on-site estimate and help with the process — no surprises after the work starts.
Free on-site estimates
Get a Free On-Site Estimate in Shorewood
Tell us about your project — a quick note and a few photos of the space are all it takes to get started. You’ll get a clear, written plan and a free on-site estimate.
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Request Your Free Estimate
Answer a few quick questions about your project. It takes about 2 minutes, and we usually reply the same business day.
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