SERVICES

 

Landscape Design

A great landscape starts with a great landscape design. Our design team can use their landscape design degrees and years of experience to create a beautiful, functional, design that will complement your architecture and the surrounding area.

 
Landscape Design
Landscape Patio Design

Patio construction in Rockford, Michigan.

 

Landscape Construction

Walden Design can help you with the construction of your landscape project. With over 60 years of experience in the green industry, we will provide the quality construction that you deserve. We specialize in new home construction landscaping , landscape restoration, brick paver patios, flagstone patios, boulder walls, retaining block walls, natural stone walls, stone steps, shoreline restoration, rain gardens, drainage issues, bioengineering, and sustainable landscaping.

IMG_3888.jpg

Shed Site Prep

What is shed site prep and why is it important?

Click the button below to learn more.

 

Our Process

Every successful landscape starts with a design. With over 25 years of experience in landscape design, we can create a landscape that will be not only beautiful but functional for years to come.

  • When you contact us, we will set up our initial meeting and have you fill out The Design Questionnaire. The Design Questionnaire will give us an idea of what you are looking to do. It will also help us to give you an estimate of design fees.

  • For some projects, it is helpful for us to visit your site prior to our first meeting. This allows us to consider your site in terms of the needs indicated on your Design Questionnaire.

  • We will usually meet for the first time at the site. We will go over the Design Questionnaire and share ideas about what should be included in the design. We will discuss your budget and what design fees will be, and we will talk about your vision for your landscape.

  • The site survey includes measurement of you property and any features included. We will also take pictures, measure elevations, and possibly take soil samples which will inform the design. At some sites, it is necessary for a professional survey company to do the survey.

  • The conceptual plan is a layout of all the features of your landscape. It will not yet have specific plants labels, but it will have enough detail to estimate the cost to construct the landscape. This helps us to know if we should continue with the design or make adjustments.

  • Once we finalize any changes to the conceptual plan, we will create the final plan. This plan will include specific plants, hardscape materials, and other landscape features. This plan will be used to create a detailed estimate of the construction cost and a schedule for completing the project.

  • Once the budget and final plans are chosen, we will begin on the construction of the project.

  • A landscape requires some maintenance to reach its full potential. Walden Design offers scheduled maintenance to protect your investment. We will also provide consultation on any questions you may have if you wish to maintain your landscape yourself.

  • “​I would recommend Walden Design to anyone. Courteous, professional and hard working.”

    Matt Schmuker - Ada, MI

  • "I love our landscaping! I'm so proud when I walk through our neighborhood and look at our house from the street. We've had many, many compliments on our landscaping. There is always something interesting happening."

    Judy - Rockford, MI

  • “​Did an amazing job with the design of our patio & landscaping. Looks amazing.

    Louis Dykstra - Ada, MI

  • “What a great design well executed. My yard was quite swampy, and difficult to maintain. The beautiful stone retaining walls, drainage and beautiful new sod has made my yard beautiful!”

    -Don Smith

  • "Jami listened to us and what we were looking for. We are so pleased with our yard! We have already recommended Walden Design to our family and friends - several have hired him!"


    Ron and Linda - Rockford, MI

  • “Walden did a smaller job for us but have the attention you would expect for a much larger job. I would recommend to anyone.”

    Bill Hill - Rockford, MI

  • "Thank you for transforming our yard into paradise! Your graphic rendering of what the yard would look like, complete with plants, was exactly what we needed to visualize the finished project. We are so grateful we found you! Thanks to your vision, our yard is now a beautiful oasis!"


    Larry and Diann - Rockford, MI

  • “Walden Design did an exceptional job for a landscape customer of mine. They met multiple times with the homeowners in order to plan and create the exact landscape patio space they were looking for. The final product exceeded expectations, and the service was professional and friendly. I will use Walden Design again and highly recommend them.”

    -Steve Verburg

  • "I wanted my yard to look beautiful. Jami created a design that included beautiful stone steps, a brick patio with a fireplace by the lake and lovely perennials that require little maintenance. I am so happy with the results."

    Dianne - Rockford, MI

  • “Walden Design has created several wonderful landscape projects for us through the years. We have always been pleased with the great service and designs that Jami is able to construct. Jami always listens well to our needs and gives knowledgeable feedback and suggestions for ways to create what we want. We would highly recommend Walden Designs for your landscape projects!”

    -Sally Juniper

  • "We are absolutely thrilled with our patio. It exceeded our expectations and has been a source of many comfortable gatherings."

    Rich and Tisha - Rockford, MI

  • “We have now completed two major landscape projects with Walden Design. I brag about them all of the time to our neighbors. I like everything about this company, from the initial design meetings with Jami, to working with Troy and his crew members. I can't speak highly enough about the personal service they provide and the care they put into the finished project. I highly recommend Walden Design and would not go anywhere else!”

    -David Dunn

  • “Before signing on with Walden Design, we had been working with a Landscape Design company who ghosted us. After meeting with Walden Design, we were assured that there was space on their calendar and a crew to get the job done. We are all about communication and Walden Design always kept us up-to-date throughout the process of our project. We even added a few change orders and the crew was able to come through. Our fall project was huge and is complete - and fantastic. We now look forward to some additional work, which we've requested, in the spring. We love this company and would recommend them to the world.”

    -Loree Frank

  • "Walden Design was recommended by a friend -- great advice. Everything exceeded our high hopes and expectations. Most notably: Jami's superb planning and design, the work crew, and the supervision. The expert work crew was very professional, neat and on time. They were willing to explain every detail and the "how and why" of what they were doing. I was particularly pleased and impressed by the frequent on-site availability of Jami and the supervisor. Thus, they were quick to respond to questions and changes. We were absolutely delighted with the process as well as the end result.”

    -Rob and Susan, Rockford

  • "We have used Walden Design for all of our landscaping needs - from planning and budgeting the landscaping during initial home construction to annual spring clean-up and mulch applications. Jami has been very easy to work with, communicates clearly and timely and shows up to work when he says he will. It is great to have local professionals that we can count on. Thank you Walden Design for keeping our home looking great!"

    Jeff - Rockford, MI

  • "I want to thank you for the great job on my beautiful new landscaping. It is now Spring and the plants are coming back and filling out nicely. It is so much more than I had imagined! I also appreciate Walden Design's professionalism and great pride in their work."


    Marlene - Lowell, MI

  • "Owner Jami Kibbe met with us personally to hear our ideas, concerns, and vision. His response was immediate, his suggestions helpful, and his scheduling prompt. Our landscaping went from overgrown and messy to neat and manicured."


    -Rob and Lori - Rockford, MI

  • “Great experience working with Walden Design. Landscape design was creative and just what we wanted. Jami was easy to work with and had great ideas. He was on time, on budget and a great team did the work. Definitely would recommend and use again.”

    Gary and Linda Potter - Rockford, MI