Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Outdoor Living Solutions in Wisconsin
Founded in 1950 by Len Vande Hey, our company has grown from a humble lawn care service into a full-service outdoor living company serving Northeast Wisconsin. Three generations of the Vande Hey family have upheld a legacy rooted in faith, family values, and a passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces. Our approach combines creative design, expert craftsmanship, and functional solutions to transform residential and commercial landscapes. We specialize in landscape design, hardscapes, softscapes, outdoor lighting, and seasonal enhancements while maintaining a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our team of professionals follows a structured five-step processfrom initial consultation to final installationto ensure every project meets exacting standards. We offer comprehensive maintenance services to keep landscapes pristine year-round and provide custom enhancements like fire features, furniture, and holiday lighting.With decades of experience, we prioritize understanding client needs, delivering tailored solutions that enhance usability and aesthetic appeal. Our galleries showcase award-winning projects including pools, patios, and seasonal displays that reflect our dedication to innovation and artistry. We serve both residential and commercial clients, offering specialized services like turf installation, organic landscaping, and custom structures. From concept to completion, we strive to make outdoor living spaces as enjoyable as they are enduring, honoring our founder's vision of celebrating life's simple joys through exceptional landscape design.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscapes
Softscapes
Outdoor Lighting
Seasonal Flowers
Holiday Lighting
Pools & Spas
Structures
Tree Services
Organic Landscaping
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- Three generations of landscaping expertise since 1950
- Full-service design-build capabilities for complete outdoor transformations
- Award-winning designs showcased in our extensive project galleries
- Comprehensive maintenance programs for year-round landscape perfection
- Specialized seasonal services including holiday lighting and flowers
What people say
Award-winning designs
Expert craftsmanship
Seasonal enhancements
Family-owned service
Durable installations
Services
Landscape Design
Our expert landscape design service transforms outdoor spaces through creative planning and functional solutions. We collaborate with clients to develop customized designs that integrate hardscapes, plantings, and lighting elements. The process includes site analysis, material selection, and 3D renderings to visualize the completed project before installation begins.
Hardscapes
We create durable, aesthetically pleasing hardscape features including patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fire pits. Using premium materials like natural stone and concrete pavers, our craftsmen ensure precise installation that enhances property value and outdoor living potential while maintaining structural integrity.
Outdoor Lighting
Our low-voltage outdoor lighting systems enhance safety, security, and ambiance after dark. Custom designs highlight architectural features and landscaping while extending usability of outdoor spaces. Energy-efficient LED fixtures provide reliable illumination with minimal maintenance requirements.
Seasonal Flowers
We offer seasonal container plantings and flower bed installations that add vibrant color to properties throughout the year. Our designers select climate-appropriate plants that thrive in Wisconsin's changing seasons, creating eye-catching displays for entrances, patios, and commercial properties.
Holiday Lighting
Professional holiday lighting installation services create festive displays for homes and businesses. Our team designs custom light arrangements, installs durable commercial-grade fixtures, and provides take-down and storage services. Displays enhance curb appeal while ensuring safe, energy-efficient operation.
People
Andy Vande Hey
President
Third-generation leader with deep expertise in landscape architecture and outdoor living solutions. Oversees company operations while maintaining commitment to family values and customer satisfaction. Brings decades of industry experience to every project.
Questions
What services does Vande Hey Company offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, hardscapes, softscapes, outdoor lighting, seasonal flowers, holiday lighting, pools, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
How long has Vande Hey Company been in business?
Since 1950, serving Northeast Wisconsin as a family-owned business through three generations of landscape design expertise.
Do you provide both design and installation services?
Yes, we offer complete design-build services from concept development through final installation with a dedicated team for each project phase.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northeast Wisconsin, including Appleton, Oshkosh, and surrounding communities for residential and commercial landscaping projects.
Can you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in both residential outdoor living spaces and commercial property enhancements with tailored solutions for each client type.
Do you offer seasonal maintenance services?
We provide year-round maintenance programs including seasonal flower installations, holiday lighting, and winter property care services.
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Reviews (5)
M. L.
Apr 17, 2021
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I have had Vande Hey Company do a variety of projects for me including landscape beds, landscape lighting, and hardscape projects at different homes. On the sales side they were courteous and accommodating. Their project bids were on the more expensive side, but I always believed I got what I paid for. Until recently, I thought I was satisfied with their work, but that brings me to the point of this review. Over the past couple of years I have been watching a retaining wall they installed for me gradually collapse. A couple of years ago, it began bowing and developing gaps between the blocks which
Peg Ziglinski
Jan 05, 2021
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Vande hey did a fairly large project for my very elderly parents. We worked with John and after several revisions to the plan, contracted and paid half down. They were advised if the work couldnt be completed last fall they would be one of the first on the spring schedule. That spring John met with my parents, as he was leaving the company, and introduced Phil. It did take quite a long time but the work finally was completed. They needed to come back several times to correct plantings placed too high, bushes and plants that died, etc. Phil was very polite, patient and understanding. There was
Alex Jones
Oct 10, 2019
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Vande Hey is uncourteous and unprofessional. Pass on this company.
Chaos on the highway was caused by one of their drivers who packed a significant quantity of rocks in the back of an uncovered trailer at highway speeds. Golf ball sized stones were flung all over the highway and a few damaged my windshield. Naturally I called them and their insurance company, and I was told I would receive a call back. I never received the call, and I'm left to fit the bill for the damages caused by their drivers.
Vande Hey is not a company to do business with.
Chaos on the highway was caused by one of their drivers who packed a significant quantity of rocks in the back of an uncovered trailer at highway speeds. Golf ball sized stones were flung all over the highway and a few damaged my windshield. Naturally I called them and their insurance company, and I was told I would receive a call back. I never received the call, and I'm left to fit the bill for the damages caused by their drivers.
Vande Hey is not a company to do business with.
Linda Bongers
Aug 27, 2019
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What an outstanding job - love my new steps to the side yard - professional staff, great people - thank you - thank you - thank you
Colleen Lemke
Jun 25, 2019
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On a whim my friend and I stopped in just to stroll around one afternoon and what a treat that turned out to be! We were met in the store by Debra who was very friendly but not pushy or intrusive. When it started to rain later she rescued us by inviting us into the she shed where she was making a living wreath! So beautiful! What a great gift idea. Customers are invited to stroll around the grounds and pick their own items from the living plants and then they proceed to help you make in into a wreath! Shortly after that Debra wrestled one of the grounds people out of their golf cart so she could
