Business Details
32 Years
experience
Custom Landscape Design Services in Ann Arbor
New Leaf Landscaping has been redefining outdoor spaces in Ann Arbor and surrounding communities since 1994. Our award-winning team combines extensive horticultural knowledge, masonry expertise, and artistic sensibilities to create landscapes that balance beauty with functionality. We approach every project with a client-centric philosophy, dedicating ourselves to understanding each client's unique lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. Through meticulous planning and execution, we craft customized environments that enhance property value and usability. Our commitment to quality extends to material selection, with premium plants and durable hardscaping materials guaranteeing lasting beauty.With over three decades of local experience, we maintain rigorous standards across design, construction, and maintenance services. Our proprietary installation methods ensure landscape longevity while our attention to detail creates distinctive features like precisely curved patios and thoughtfully textured plantings. As a locally owned business deeply rooted in Washtenaw County, we treat every project with the care and respect we would apply to our own properties.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscape Installation
Natural Stone Work
Outdoor Kitchens
Landscape Lighting
Plant Installation
Maintenance Services
Deck Construction
Fire Features
Garden Design
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of local landscaping expertise
- Custom designs tailored to client lifestyles
- Proprietary installation methods ensure longevity
- Certified professionals with specialized training
- Commitment to quality materials and attention to detail
Associations and certifications
- ICPI
- NCMA
- NALP
What people say
Beautiful transformation
Professional team
Creative solutions
Exceeded expectations
Quality workmanship
Services
Landscape Design
Our customized landscape design process begins with understanding client lifestyles and property characteristics. We create functional outdoor spaces that enhance property aesthetics and usability. Each plan incorporates horticultural expertise, artistic elements, and practical considerations for year-round enjoyment.
Hardscape Installation
Specializing in premium hardscaping featuring brick pavers, natural stone, and concrete. We construct patios, walkways, and retaining walls with precise attention to detail. Our techniques ensure structural integrity while creating visually appealing surfaces that complement natural surroundings.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Design and construction of functional outdoor living areas including kitchens, fire pits, and seating arrangements. We integrate durable materials with thoughtful layouts to create inviting spaces for entertainment and relaxation. Custom lighting solutions extend usability into evening hours.
Plant Installation
Careful selection and strategic placement of plant material to maximize seasonal interest and minimize maintenance requirements. We create naturalistic plantings that provide color, texture, and architectural interest throughout the growing season.
Landscape Lighting
Strategic lighting design to highlight architectural features and landscape elements while enhancing safety and security. Our systems create dramatic nighttime effects and extend outdoor living hours with energy-efficient lighting solutions.
People
Peter Katke
Design & Sales Manager
Founder with 30+ years experience in landscape horticulture and design. Holds degrees in Agriculture/Horticulture from Ohio State University. Specializes in blending artistic vision with practical functionality in every project.
Melissa Katke
Office Manager
Manages daily operations while balancing family commitments. Paraprofessional educator with special needs children experience. Crafts artistic scrapbooking creations in free time.
Bob Hicks
Shop Manager
Longtime team member with deep roots in the community. Skilled craftsman who maintains equipment and shop operations while pursuing outdoor recreational activities with family.
Shawn Knight
Hardscape Crew Lead
Award-winning hardscape specialist with 20 years industry experience. Culinary enthusiast who brings precision and creativity to constructing durable outdoor structures.
Jeff
Team Member
Certified landscape professional with diverse experience across multiple states. Holds credentials from multiple industry organizations including ICPI and NCMA. Combines architectural knowledge with practical construction expertise.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide landscaping services throughout Washtenaw County including Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Saline, Dexter, Manchester, and surrounding Michigan communities.
What services do you offer?
Our comprehensive services include landscape design, hardscaping, natural stone installation, outdoor living spaces, plant installation, lighting, and maintenance programs.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine artistic design principles with technical expertise to create custom solutions tailored to each client's lifestyle and property characteristics.
What experience does your team have?
Our team includes certified professionals with decades of combined experience in landscape design, construction, and horticulture across multiple states.
Do you handle projects of all sizes?
We work on projects ranging from small renovations to complete landscape overhauls, always maintaining the same standards of quality and attention to detail.
Are financing options available?
We assist clients in developing phased implementation plans to accommodate budget considerations while maintaining design integrity.
Reviews (6)
Kathy Micheli
Nov 11, 2020
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New Leaf is a very professional operation and Pete is great to work with! He had excellent communication through the whole process and had a special knack of turning our vague requests into a workable, creative design. We absolutely love our front yard and have asked Pete and his team to return and make our back yard beautiful as well. It was worth every penny!
Patricia Stankey
Sep 16, 2020
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We built a house in 2017 in Chelsea Michigan and waited a couple years to do landscaping. I called New Leaf Landscaping because they were in Chelsea and I like to help local businesses. I am so glad I did. Jeff Findley stopped out and talked with me about what my vision was, what my favorite colors were, what my favorite plants were. They were willing to stagger the landscaping over time to accommodate my budget and some on-going construction. They also built new landscaping around existing trees which I appreciated. The landscaping they installed was wonderful. A dry creek bed design that blends
Jesse Chandler
Jul 24, 2020
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Positive:Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We had New Leaf install a field-stone retaining wall. They did an amazing job and many people who have seen it have complemented how well put-together it looks. Staff are friendly and worked efficiently. I would definitely use them again or recommend them to others.
We had New Leaf install a field-stone retaining wall. They did an amazing job and many people who have seen it have complemented how well put-together it looks. Staff are friendly and worked efficiently. I would definitely use them again or recommend them to others.
John Vlnka
Jul 11, 2020
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New Leaf Landscaping did a fantastic job on our yard. We chose them because of work they had done on our friend's house. Pete put a lot of thought into the design and gave us lots of options for design and budget. He was easy to work with and made sure we were happy throughout the entire process. The team was extremely professional and did a great job. We are happy to have such a nice yard thanks to New Leaf and would recommend their work to anyone interested in having a beautiful yard that stands out in their neighborhood.
Scott Reisfield
Dec 09, 2019
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We hired New Leaf Landscaping to build a new front patio and landscape the front entryway. We also added planter boxes in our back yard and they fixed some old landscaping gone wrong provided by a different company several years ago. The short review is they did a great job, Jeff is a wonderful designer. They take the time to do things correctly. We recommend them highly. The centerpiece was a new front patio. We needed a wall that was not too high or low, because of its front of the house location. We also needed gates. Jef designed a wall and gate treatment that matched our house and gives us
Rob Paige
Jul 11, 2019
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We wanted a landscaping company that would listen to what we were thinking, then give us suggestions based on their knowledge. We also wanted sketches and designs to help us visualize the project. Jeff provided all that and him and his crew were friendly, courteous and did a great job implementing the plan. There was a lot of communication before, during and after the project to make sure it went smooth. Highly recommend.
