Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Landscape Design & Maintenance in Warren, MI
Founded in 1932, Greater Detroit Landscape has evolved from a lawn and garden service into a full-service landscape architectural design/build firm. With over 75 years of combined experience, our family-operated business maintains a hands-on approach to every project, ensuring meticulous attention to detail from concept to completion. Our design principals, Bill and Matt Whetstone, bring both seasoned expertise and field experience to each installation, translating client visions into balanced, functional outdoor spaces. We specialize in creating tailored solutions for formal gardens, natural landscapes, hardscapes, and year-round maintenance programs. Serving Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties, we prioritize quality craftsmanship in features like retaining walls, pavers, masonry, water features, and custom lighting.Our teams dedication to excellence extends to residential maintenance services, including lawn care, seasonal cleanups, and snow removal. By integrating design innovation with practical execution, we transform ordinary landscapes into enduring masterpieces. Our commitment to client collaboration ensures every project reflects individual needs while maintaining ecological harmony and aesthetic appeal. This philosophy has sustained our reputation as a trusted partner in Michigans landscaping industry for generations.
Services
Landscape Design
Garden Installation
Retaining Walls
Paver Installation
Masonry Work
Water Features
Landscape Lighting
Lawn Maintenance
Seasonal Clean-ups
Snow Removal
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- Family-operated for 40 years with a hands-on approach to design and installation
- Experienced landscape architects Bill and Matt Whetstone lead every project
- Serving Macomb, Oakland & Wayne Counties with tailored outdoor solutions
- Attention to detail ensures successful landscape installations
- Offering full-service design, build, and maintenance solutions
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor environments that balance aesthetics with functionality. We develop tailored plans for formal gardens, natural landscapes, and hardscape elements, incorporating client preferences and site-specific conditions. The process includes conceptual development, material selection, and detailed implementation strategies to ensure cohesive, sustainable results.
Retaining Walls
We construct durable retaining walls using premium materials like brick, stone, and concrete blocks. These structures prevent soil erosion, manage water drainage, and enhance property aesthetics. Our engineering expertise ensures structural integrity while integrating decorative elements that complement surrounding landscapes.
Lawn Maintenance
Our comprehensive lawn maintenance programs include mowing, aeration, fertilization, and pest control using organic options when available. Seasonal services like de-thatching, grub control, and winterization maintain turf health year-round. We tailor schedules to local climate conditions and grass types for optimal results.
Water Features
We design and install custom water features including ponds, fountains, and cascading waterfalls. These elements add visual interest and auditory tranquility to outdoor spaces. Our systems incorporate efficient circulation, filtration, and lighting to ensure low-maintenance beauty that enhances property value.
Seasonal Clean-ups
Our seasonal maintenance includes spring and fall property clean-ups to prepare landscapes for changing weather. Services involve debris removal, bed edging, shrub pruning, and winterization treatments. We also handle holiday lighting installations and snow removal to maintain curb appeal throughout the year.
People
Bill Whetstone
Principal Landscape Architect
Bill Whetstone brings decades of design expertise to every project, combining formal training with hands-on installation experience to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing landscapes.
Matt Whetstone
Principal Landscape Architect
Matt Whetstone oversees project execution with technical precision, ensuring each installation meets design specifications while maintaining ecological balance and client expectations.
Questions
What services does Greater Detroit Landscape Company offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, installation, and maintenance. Specialties include gardens, hardscapes, water features, lighting, and seasonal maintenance programs.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve residential clients in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties across Michigan.
How long has your company been in business?
Founded in 1932, we've provided landscaping services for over 90 years with four generations of family leadership.
What makes your landscaping approach unique?
Our principals combine formal design expertise with field experience to ensure practical, beautiful installations tailored to client visions.
Do you offer seasonal maintenance programs?
Yes, we provide year-round maintenance including lawn care, seasonal cleanups, holiday lighting, and snow removal services.
