Great Lakes Landscape Design

08/30/2026

✨ Architectural harmony starts at the sidewalk. ✨

A bold home repaint deserves landscaping that matches its modern energy. For Project 4 of our transformation series, Great Lakes Landscape Design took an overgrown, patchy front yard and created a sleek, structured landscape design to elevate this striking home.

Swipe to see the drastic before. ➡️

Key features of this transformation:
🌿 Tiered Color Palette: Layered lime hydrangeas, deep burgundy foliage, and textured ornamental grasses that pop against dark architecture.
🌱 Precision Turf & Linework: Clean, sharp sod lines and defined garden beds that establish order and structure.
🌺Contemporary Planters: Tall, charcoal geometric planters flanking the walkway for sophisticated height and greenery.

The front entry sets the tone for your entire property.

⚠️ Our calendar for upcoming landscape installations is filling rapidly. If you are planning a exterior renovation or home upgrade, secure your landscaping design slot now to ensure timely ex*****on.

Redefine your home's entrance. Call us at 248-543-6320 or click the link https://hubs.la/Q04vpy6v0 to book your consultation.

08/29/2026

Why settle for just a patio when you can build an outdoor destination? 🍷🥩

In the "before" image, the space had potential, but lacked function. It was simply a place to set furniture.

Great Lakes Landscape Design re-engineered the footprint to create distinct "zones" for cooking, dining, and relaxing around the fire. By pairing stone masonry that mirrors the home's architecture with vibrant perimeter plantings, we created a seamless outdoor living room.

Investing in high-end hardscaping and outdoor appliances adds immediate functional square footage and unmatched long-term value to luxury properties.

Let’s discuss your vision before the calendar fills. Call us at 248-543-6320 or visit the link https://hubs.la/Q04vpm7G0.

08/28/2026

✨ Redefining the Backyard Sanctuary: From Functional to Flawless ✨

We don't just 'do landscaping' at Great Lakes Landscape Design; we create destinations. This project was about reclaiming a small, standard backyard and turning it into a secluded, quaint oasis.

Our design team focused on texture, intimacy, and sophisticated materials:
🌿 Custom Flagstone Patio: Organic shapes and colors, detailed with creeping groundcover for an old-world, established feel.
🏛️ Curated Softscaping: Tall screening evergreens to mask the neighbor's structure, layered with ornamental trees like the deep red Weeping Maple for dramatic contrast.
🪑 Intimate Detailing: We integrated a classic wrought-iron bench and custom lantern to define this corner as a place to linger, not just a pass-through.

The result is a private gallery of natural texture.

🔴 If you have seen our work and are waiting for the 'perfect time' to make your property an oasis, your time is now.

Elevate your property. Click the link https://hubs.la/Q04vpdZw0 or call us at 248-543-6320.

08/27/2026

When we arrived at this stately Georgian home, the entryway was literally a muddy construction zone. Our mission: Create an entrance as sophisticated as the architecture.

The transformation highlights:
🏛️ Custom paver pathways for a welcoming, defined walk.
🌿 Symmetric foundation plantings that add immediate maturity.
💡 Low-voltage ambient lighting for seamless safety and sophistication.

⚠️ THE TIME IS NOW: Don’t wait until spring to find your project pushed back. If you want this level of refined curb appeal before the busy season hits, we need to sell this job today.

Secure your property's value. Click the link https://hubs.la/Q04vpd090 or call at 248-543-6320.

08/26/2026

🍂 Step into Autumn with Great Lakes Landscape Design! 🍂

Join us on Saturday, September 26th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Bloomfield Hills, MI for an exclusive Autumn Garden Walk, Horticulture Talk & Seasonal Social hosted by our Director of Horticulture & Design, Jeremy Locke!

Whether you’re looking to refresh your current garden layout or get your yard prepped for spectacular spring blooms, Jeremy will be sharing expert advice on fall planting essentials—including fall bulbs, seasonal prep, and winterizing techniques.

🎟️ Your Ticket Includes:
✨ Expert Horticulture Talk & Guided Walk with Jeremy Locke
🍸 Craft Cocktails & Gourmet Hors d'oeuvres
🌿Take-Home Kitchen Herb Garden Gift
🎟️ Entry into our Exclusive Fall Planter Raffle

Tickets: $65 per person | 2 for $120
📍 Location address provided upon registration.

Limited spots available! Reserve your place today to elevate your garden this season:
👉 https://hubs.la/Q04vbgJ20

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

What an incredible experience co-hosting the Summer Growth Summit right here in Detroit!

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to join us. From facility tours and behind-the-scenes walkthroughs to deep dives into AI implementation, lean production, and company culture, the dedication shown by this community was second to none.

Sharing our processes and connecting with so many ambitious peer companies reminded us why we love what we do. Thank you to all the attendees, co-hosts, and team members who made this event such a powerful learning experience for our industry.

08/21/2026

In Memory of Our Team Member

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that Great Lakes Landscape Design comes together to mourn the tragic loss of one of our own.

Our team is more than just coworkers—we are a family. The loss of our teammate has deeply affected all of us, and our hearts are especially with their young family, who are now facing an unimaginable loss.

No family should have to navigate a tragedy like this alone. At Team Great Lakes, we want to surround their loved ones with the same care, compassion, and support that we share with one another every day.

We have created this GoFundMe to help ease some of the financial burden during this difficult time. Donations will go toward funeral expenses and helping provide stability and support for his young child and family as they begin to navigate life without their loved one.

Every donation, no matter the amount, is a meaningful way to show our support. If you are unable to contribute financially, sharing this fundraiser, offering a kind message, or simply keeping the family in your thoughts means more than you know.

From all of us at Team Great Lakes, we stand together in grief and in support of this family.

You were part of our team, but you were also part of our Great Lakes family. You will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and never forgotten.

Rest in peace. ❤️

Donate here: https://hubs.la/Q04tVCyC0

08/20/2026

❄️ Is your Metro Detroit business ready for winter? ❄️

When the snow starts falling, you shouldn't have to worry about whether your parking lots, walkways, and ramps are safe for customers and employees.

Great Lakes Landscape Design has you covered 24/7:
✅ 100% In-House Fleet: No subcontractors—just trained professionals on every job.
✅ Pre-Stocked & Ready: Over 1,000 tons of bulk salt on-site to beat supplier shortages.
✅ Detailed Site Care: Complete plowing, liquid & rock salt de-icing, and dedicated sidewalk clearing.
✅ Post-Storm Checkups: We double-check your site after initial plowing to clear cars that moved or municipal plow piles!

Don't wait for the first major freeze to figure out your snow strategy. Get ahead of the weather and request your estimate today!

📞 Call: (248) 543-6320

08/19/2026

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