Great Lakes Landscape Design

Great Lakes Landscape Design Transforming spaces and lives using nature and innovative design.™ As you navigate our site you will see the full scope of services that we offer.

Great Lakes Landscape Design was established in 1989 by Ivan Katz and over the last 34 years has evolved into an award winning custom design build firm. Our unique ability is our keen eye for design, craftsmanship, comprehensive execution, and attention to detail in maintaining the projects integrity. Our staff of professionals have been team members from 3 to 18 years, consisting of masons, lands

cape construction experts, maintenance & horticultural specialists, designers, and more – that all work together to help provide a high end product that is client specific. We strive to manage our client’s needs – providing them with creative solutions for their outdoors, from design & conception – all the way through to installation and follow up maintenance. We are a unique and innovative company, serving unique and innovative clients.

06/18/2026

Your equipment budget is one of the biggest line items in your business. Are you treating it like a strategic asset or just a field expense?

We are diving deep into equipment management as a profit center at the Summer Growth Summit. Learn how to turn your fleet into a financial advantage.

Register now: jeffreyscott.biz/summer-growth-summit-26/

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06/16/2026

Sales Manager Jeremy Harman is joining the conversation.

Jeremy is building a high-performing sales team at Great Lakes Landscape Design and driving accountability at every level. He is bringing real-world experience to the room and we cannot wait for you to hear it. Register for the Summer Growth Summit Today.

First impressions matter.When customers, tenants, employees, and visitors arrive at your property, what does your landsc...
06/16/2026

First impressions matter.

When customers, tenants, employees, and visitors arrive at your property, what does your landscape say about your business?

A well-maintained landscape does more than look attractive—it reflects the professionalism, attention to detail, and quality of the organization behind it. Overgrown shrubs, w**ds, declining plant material, and neglected beds can make even the nicest property feel tired and dated.

Are you truly happy with your current landscape maintenance provider?

At Great Lakes Landscape Design, we partner with commercial properties that expect more than basic mowing and cleanup services. Our comprehensive maintenance programs are designed to protect your landscape investment while ensuring your property looks its best throughout every season.

Our services include:

• Weekly landscape maintenance
• Garden bed care and w**d management
• Expert pruning for plant health and aesthetics
• Spring and fall cleanups
• Annual mulch applications
• Seasonal color enhancements
• Plant health monitoring and horticultural expertise

Landscapes are living, evolving environments. Without proper care, plants can become overgrown, w**ds can take hold, and properties can quickly lose the polished appearance that attracts customers and tenants.

Whether you manage an office complex, healthcare facility, retail center, HOA, apartment community, or corporate campus, our team delivers the attention to detail and proactive care that discerning property owners expect.

If you're questioning whether your current provider is delivering the level of service your property deserves, let's have a conversation.

📞 Contact Great Lakes Landscape Design today to schedule a commercial property consultation.

✂️ Pruning is about more than just appearances. 🌿Proper pruning helps maintain plant health, improve airflow, encourage ...
06/13/2026

✂️ Pruning is about more than just appearances. 🌿

Proper pruning helps maintain plant health, improve airflow, encourage stronger growth, and keep your landscape looking polished and intentional.

Without regular pruning, trees and shrubs can quickly become overgrown, overcrowded, and more susceptible to pests and disease. Summer pruning is especially important in Michigan for managing growth and improving sunlight pe*******on throughout the canopy.

Healthy landscapes don’t happen by accident — they require expert care and attention throughout the season.

🌱 Let our team help keep your landscape healthy, balanced, and beautiful.

06/11/2026

If you built your business on handshakes and word of mouth, you're not alone. Many landscape business owners did exactly that. And for a long time, it worked.

But referrals have a ceiling, and the owners growing past it are treating sales like what it actually is: a management function.

At the Summer Growth Summit, you'll walk away knowing exactly what this shift looks like and what to do about it. Get your tickets: https://jeffreyscott.biz/summer-growth-summit-26/

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They're back!One of our favorite signs of the season is welcoming our H-2B crew back to Great Lakes Landscape Design. Th...
06/11/2026

They're back!
One of our favorite signs of the season is welcoming our H-2B crew back to Great Lakes Landscape Design. These talented team members have become an important part of the Great Lakes family, and we're excited to have them return for another year of creating beautiful outdoor spaces across Metro Detroit.
Their hard work, dedication, craftsmanship, and positive attitudes help make it possible for us to deliver the level of quality our clients have come to expect. From landscape installations and enhancements to keeping properties looking their best, this team plays a huge role in our success every season.
Please join us in giving them a warm welcome back! We're looking forward to another incredible year of transforming outdoor spaces together.

🌿 Native Plants = Healthier Landscapes 🌿Michigan has recently added several plants to its invasive species list, includi...
06/08/2026

🌿 Native Plants = Healthier Landscapes 🌿

Michigan has recently added several plants to its invasive species list, including Callery pear, Japanese barberry, common buckthorn, and glossy buckthorn. While these plants were once popular in landscapes, they've proven to spread aggressively, crowding out native plants and disrupting local ecosystems.

The good news? There are beautiful alternatives.

Native plants are naturally adapted to Michigan's climate, soils, and weather patterns, making them a smart choice for homeowners looking for a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape. They require less water, support pollinators and wildlife, and provide year-round beauty—from colorful blooms and lush summer foliage to vibrant fall color and winter interest.

At Great Lakes Landscape Design, we believe great landscapes should not only look beautiful but also support the environment around them.

🌱 Thinking about updating your landscape? Ask our team about incorporating native plants into your garden design.

06/08/2026

Making money is the easy part.

The real challenge? Building a business that can grow without falling apart in the process. Recruiting setbacks, margin erosion, leadership bottlenecks, these are the things that stop many landscape companies from reaching their potential.

The Summer Growth Summit (Detroit, Aug 18-20) is built around that exact conversation. We're touring two established Michigan landscape firms, and the people leading the sessions are the executives and managers who actually run them.

Tag someone who needs to be in the room.

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🎉 We are bursting with pride today! Great Lakes Landscape & Design has been named the WINNER of Best of Detroit 2026 for...
06/06/2026

🎉 We are bursting with pride today! Great Lakes Landscape & Design has been named the WINNER of Best of Detroit 2026 for Landscape Design by HOUR Detroit! 🏆🍃

We are incredibly grateful to for this prestigious recognition and to everyone in the Metro Detroit community who supports local businesses. Our team is passionate about creating stunning, functional, and award-winning outdoor environments, and this award belongs to them as much as our wonderful clients.

"Landscape Design" isn't just what we do; it's our art. We take pride in craftsmanship, communication, and creating custom spaces you'll enjoy for years to come.

Want to see the projects that earned us this honor? Visit our website at https://hubs.ly/Q04jNM9q0 to browse our portfolio and schedule a consultation. Read the full June issue of HOUR Detroit for the 'Best of Detroit' feature.

Thank you, Detroit, for choosing us! We are excited to keep making our metropolitan area more beautiful, one landscape at a time.

06/02/2026

Director of Continuous Improvement Ellen Moore is bringing her insight to the room.

Ellen is passionate about systems, data, and the metrics that actually matter at Great Lakes Landscape Design. We are glad to have her voice in this conversation. Want to learn directly from Ellen? Register for the Summer Growth Summit to here what she has to say.

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13201 Northend Avenue
Oak Park, MI
48237

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+12485436320

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