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Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Wauwatosa
Hawks Landscape has been a trusted leader in the landscaping industry since 1875, offering comprehensive design, construction, and maintenance services. Our unique design/build philosophy ensures that each project is managed by a single Landscape Architect/Designer from concept to completion, fostering seamless collaboration and continuity. With over 148 years of experience, we combine historic expertise with modern techniques to deliver tailored solutions for residential and commercial clients. Our team of licensed professionals, averaging over 20 years of industry experience, adheres to rigorous quality standards, including a ten-point checklist for project completion and a two-year plant and hardscape guarantee.We prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, personalized service, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. As a locally rooted company in southeastern Wisconsin, we take pride in enhancing communities through sustainable, aesthetically pleasing landscapes that reflect our clients' visions and needs.
Services
Landscape Design
Tree Care
Maintenance
Hardscaping
Snow Removal
Plant Health Care
Lawn Care
Stump Grinding
Outdoor Living Spaces
Consultations
Highlights and features
- We offer 148+ years of combined experience in landscaping design and construction.
- Our single-designer approach ensures project continuity from concept to completion.
- Experienced crews average over 20 years of industry expertise.
- We provide a two-year plant and hardscape guarantee.
- Licensed technicians ensure professional results for all treatments.
What people say
Excellent service
Professional crew
Timely completion
Creative designs
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Landscape Design
Our award-winning landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces tailored to residential and commercial properties. Using a collaborative design/build approach, we ensure seamless execution from concept to installation. Our team of licensed Landscape Architects and Designers focuses on functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, incorporating hardscaping, plantings, and mood features to enhance property value and usability.
Tree Care
Specialized tree care services include pruning, removal, stump grinding, and plant health care. Our certified arborists diagnose and treat diseases or pest infestations using industry-standard techniques. We prioritize safety and property protection during removals while maintaining tree health through proper pruning and nutrient management to ensure long-term vitality and structural integrity.
Landscape Maintenance
Comprehensive maintenance programs protect and enhance landscapes through seasonal care, lawn treatments, and plant health management. Services include mowing, fertilization, weed control, mulching, and winter preparations. Our horticulturists develop customized plans to ensure year-round beauty while addressing specific property needs through regular monitoring and adjustments.
Hardscaping
Hardscaping services create durable outdoor living spaces using brick, stone, and wood materials. We design and install patios, retaining walls, decks, pergolas, and water features that complement natural landscapes. Attention to detail ensures functional, aesthetically pleasing installations that increase property value and provide lasting enjoyment for residential and commercial clients.
Snow Removal
Professional snow and ice control services maintain safe, accessible properties during Wisconsin winters. Our crews use efficient clearing techniques and de-icing treatments to prevent damage to surfaces while ensuring timely service. Commercial clients benefit from customized plans that minimize business disruptions through proactive winter weather management.
People
Joe Kresl
Landscape Architect and Owner/President
With 40+ years in landscape architecture, Joe earned his degree from UW-Madison and has won numerous awards. He emphasizes community involvement and oversees Hawks' strategic direction while maintaining active design participation.
Gary Urban
Chief Operating Officer / Landscape Architect
A UW-Madison graduate with expertise in residential and commercial design, Gary has been with Hawks since 1992. He specializes in lake properties, low-maintenance landscapes, and masonry features while managing daily operations.
Lynn Carlson
Landscape Designer
Lynn has worked in Milwaukee's green industry since 1991, joining Hawks in 1994. Her horticultural expertise from MATC supports full renovations to small projects, focusing on client collaboration throughout the design and installation process.
Steve Wegner
Landscape Designer
Since graduating with a Landscape Architecture degree from UW-Madison in 1995, Steve has specialized in creating functional outdoor living spaces. He emphasizes client needs to develop personalized designs that enhance property aesthetics and usability.
Bill Sama
Landscape Architect
With 25+ years of experience, Bill is a licensed Landscape Architect in three states. He focuses on residential projects, combining collaborative design approaches with construction expertise to deliver optimal site solutions through all project phases.
Questions
What services does Hawks Landscape offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, construction, maintenance, tree care, hardscaping, and winter services for residential and commercial properties in southeastern Wisconsin.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at 414-258-5525 or through our website to arrange a free initial consultation with a licensed Landscape Architect or Designer.
Do you offer guarantees on your work?
Yes, we provide a two-year plant and hardscape guarantee and follow a ten-point quality checklist to ensure project excellence.
Are your technicians licensed and insured?
All pesticide and fertilizer applicators are fully licensed, and our crews undergo regular training to maintain industry certifications and safety standards.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Wauwatosa, Elm Grove, Brookfield, and surrounding communities in southeastern Wisconsin with comprehensive landscaping solutions.
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