Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Landscaping Services in Warren, Michigan
Greater Detroit Landscape has been a trusted leader in landscape design and maintenance since 1932. Founded as a lawn and garden service, we evolved into a full-service landscape architectural design/build firm while maintaining our commitment to personalized attention and hands-on expertise. Our principals, Bill and Matt Whetstone, bring decades of combined experience in creating award-winning outdoor spaces that blend aesthetic beauty with functional excellence. We specialize in tailored solutions for formal gardens, natural landscapes, hardscaping elements, and comprehensive maintenance programs. Serving Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties, our experienced team delivers meticulous craftsmanship from concept through installation. With a focus on client collaboration, we transform urban retreats and family environments into enduring landscapes that reflect individual visions.Our seasonal maintenance services ensure year-round beauty through expert lawn care, tree and shrub management, holiday lighting, and winter snow removal. Backed by 40 years of family operation and over 75 years of collective gardening expertise, we prioritize quality, innovation, and client satisfaction in every project. Our proven track record demonstrates why homeowners and developers consistently choose us for their most discerning landscape needs. Whether renovating existing spaces or designing new masterpieces, we maintain the highest standards of professionalism and environmental stewardship.
Services
Landscape Design
Retaining Walls
Pavers Installation
Masonry Work
Water Features
Outdoor Lighting
Garden Maintenance
Lawn Care
Planting Services
Snow Removal
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- Family-operated expertise since 1932 with 40 years of continuous ownership
- Hands-on approach from design through installation by licensed architects
- Comprehensive maintenance programs for all-season landscape beauty
- Proven track record serving Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County residents
- Specialized knowledge in both formal and natural garden transformations
Services
Landscape Design
Transform outdoor spaces through expert design services that balance aesthetics and functionality. Our licensed architects create customized plans incorporating formal or natural elements while maintaining client vision and property requirements. With decades of experience, we ensure practical implementation that enhances property value and usability through detailed hardscape and softscape integration.
Retaining Walls
Construct durable retaining walls that prevent erosion while adding visual interest to landscapes. We utilize premium materials like stone, brick, and concrete to create functional yet decorative structures. Our engineered solutions ensure long-term stability while enhancing curb appeal through expert craftsmanship and material selection tailored to each property's unique needs.
Garden Maintenance
Maintain landscape beauty year-round with comprehensive maintenance programs. Services include lawn care, fertilization, pruning, seasonal plantings, and winter preparation. Our experienced technicians provide consistent, quality care using organic options and environmentally responsible practices to preserve the health and appearance of outdoor spaces across all seasons.
Water Features
Create tranquil outdoor environments with custom water features that enhance property ambiance. Installations include ponds, waterfalls, and decorative fountains designed to complement existing architecture. Our specialists ensure proper water circulation and maintenance systems for lasting enjoyment and aesthetic enhancement of residential properties.
Outdoor Lighting
Enhance safety and nighttime aesthetics through strategic outdoor lighting solutions. We install energy-efficient systems that highlight architectural features, pathways, and garden elements while improving security. Custom designs provide functional illumination that extends usable hours of outdoor living spaces and accentuates landscape beauty after dark.
People
Bill Whetstone
Design Principal
Licensed landscape architect with 30+ years of experience specializing in residential design. Combines creative vision with practical implementation knowledge to deliver client-focused solutions that enhance property value and usability across Michigan properties.
Matt Whetstone
Design Principal
Experienced landscape architect bringing extensive field expertise to project execution. Focuses on material selection and construction techniques that ensure longevity while maintaining aesthetic integrity in both formal and natural garden environments.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide complete landscape solutions including design, installation, and maintenance. Specific services cover garden design, hardscaping, water features, lighting, seasonal maintenance, and snow removal across residential properties.
How long have you been in business?
We've served Michigan homeowners since 1932, initially as a lawn service expanding to full landscape design in 1982. Our current leadership brings over 75 combined years of professional landscaping experience to each project.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties including Warren, Troy, Rochester, and surrounding Michigan communities. Our service radius extends up to 40 miles from our Warren headquarters.
Do you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we offer complete design-build services from concept through completion. This ensures design integrity remains intact during installation while allowing our team to maintain quality control throughout the entire project.
What maintenance programs are available?
We offer customizable seasonal maintenance covering lawn care, pruning, fertilization, winter preparation, and holiday lighting. Contracts include weekly mowing, seasonal cleanups, and pest/disease management using environmentally responsible practices.
Reviews (3)
Sarah Smith
Sep 27, 2021
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The owner parked his Super Duty work truck multiple times blocking a public sidewalk knowing his neighbors use walkers and wheel chairs. Called and left multiple messages on the company line to please stop parking over the sidewalk. Then he finally moved out and used his big work trailer to again, block the sidewalk and make in near impossible for a utility vehicle to turn down our street. Your neighbors are beyond elated you are moving. Shame on you for being so disrespectful to your disabled neighbors. Even a few inches of your work truck bumper blocking the sidewalk made it impossible for a
J. Hicks
Sep 05, 2021
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I swear by this company. Best experience, high quality work, and always making sure the job is 200% done.
Ray
Dec 22, 2019
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Extremely helpful staff.food was excellent as well. I will definitely come back when I visit Atlanta.
