Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping & Nursery Experts in Burlington, WI
Since 1949, Paul Swartz Nursery has been a trusted provider of premium nursery stock and comprehensive landscape design and installation services. Our commitment to quality began with founder Paul Swartz, who built the business on principles of personalized service, locally grown plant material, and expert horticultural knowledge. Today, we continue this legacy by serving residential and commercial clients across Southeastern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois with innovative landscaping solutions. Our full-service approach combines extensive plant inventory grown on 280 acres with professional design expertise and skilled installation crews. We specialize in creating thriving outdoor environments through services including custom landscape design, hardscape construction, irrigation systems, and lawn maintenance.Our locally grown nursery stock guarantees climate-hardy plants, while our experienced team ensures every project meets exacting standards. From single shrubs to complete estate landscaping, we deliver tailored solutions that enhance property value and beauty. Our success stems from maintaining high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and adherence to time-tested horticultural practices. We remain dedicated to evolving with industry advancements while preserving the personal touch that has defined our business for over seven decades. This combination of tradition and innovation positions us as a leading choice for landscaping needs in our service region.
Services
Residential Landscaping
Commercial Landscaping
Retail Nursery
Wholesale Nursery
Lawn Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of landscaping expertise since 1949
- Our personalized designs adapt to unique property requirements
- Locally grown plants guarantee climate zone hardiness
- Experienced crews handle projects from small gardens to estates
- We provide fully guaranteed plant stock and installation services
Services
Residential Landscaping
Custom outdoor living solutions for homeowners. Our team creates functional, aesthetically pleasing landscapes tailored to property size and style. Services include free professional design consultation, plant installation, hardscape construction, and ongoing maintenance programs.
Commercial Landscaping
Enhance business properties with professional landscaping services. We specialize in storefront beautification, office park maintenance, and commercial development landscaping. Our solutions improve curb appeal while meeting practical requirements for high-traffic areas and business operations.
Retail Nursery
Visit our 280-acre nursery for quality plant material. We grow hundreds of cultivars including trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses suited to local climate conditions. Customers access wholesale pricing with expert guidance for DIY projects or professional installations.
Lawn Maintenance
Comprehensive lawn care programs for residential and commercial properties. Services include seeding, sod installation, hydroseeding, and seasonal maintenance. Our technicians use proven methods to establish and maintain healthy, vibrant turfgrass systems adapted to local growing conditions.
Hardscape Installation
Transform outdoor spaces with durable hardscape features. Our certified crews install brick pavers, natural stone patios, retaining walls, and decorative elements. We offer complete design-build services for functional improvements like walkways, fire pits, and entrance features.
People
Ross Swartz
President / Landscape Designer
Third-generation nursery professional with extensive landscape design expertise. Oversees project development and client consultations, ensuring designs maximize property potential while meeting practical requirements. Active in daily operations since joining the family business.
Paul Swartz
Landscape Designer
Founder's son with decades of hands-on experience in nursery operations and landscape installation. Provides design guidance informed by deep product knowledge and practical understanding of plant growth patterns. Focuses on creating sustainable, low-maintenance landscapes.
Scott Halvorson
Nursery Field Manager
Manages nursery production and plant inventory across 280 acres. Ensures quality control for all nursery stock through proper cultivation practices. Coordinates material availability for both retail customers and installation projects, maintaining optimal growing conditions.
Samantha Milligan
Grower / Sales Associate
Plant specialist with expertise in ornamental horticulture. Assists customers with plant selection for residential and commercial applications. Oversees growing operations for specialty plants, ensuring proper care and acclimation for successful transplantation.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Southeastern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois, including Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, and surrounding communities.
Do you offer design consultations?
Yes, we provide free professional design consultations with experienced landscape designers for residential and commercial projects.
Can I purchase plants without installation?
Yes, our retail nursery offers plants and materials for DIY projects with expert guidance available for proper selection and care.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash and carry payments, with credit terms available for established commercial accounts.
Are your plants suited for local climate?
All nursery stock is locally grown to ensure hardiness in USDA Zone 5 climate conditions typical of our service area.
Do you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, our team manages projects of all sizes from small gardens to complete estate landscaping and commercial developments.
