Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Landscape Design & Installation Services
Since 1932, Greater Detroit Landscape has been a family-operated landscaping leader, evolving from a lawn and garden service into a full-service landscape architectural design and build firm. With over 80 years of cumulative experience, our principals Bill and Matt Whetstone combine formal design expertise with hands-on installation knowledge to transform client visions into balanced outdoor environments. We serve Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties with meticulous attention to detail across formal gardens, natural landscapes, hardscapes, and year-round maintenance.Our seasoned team executes specialized projects including masonry walls, water features, and custom lighting while maintaining commitment to quality through organic fertilization options and comprehensive seasonal care programs. This dedication has sustained our reputation as Michigan's premier landscape partner for both renovation and new construction projects.
Services
Landscape Design
Installation
Maintenance
Hardscaping
Water Features
Garden Lighting
Seasonal Clean-Ups
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- Family-operated for over 80 years with hands-on principals involved in every project
- Dual expertise combining formal landscape architecture with practical installation knowledge
- Specialized maintenance programs spanning all four seasons
- Skilled team executing complex hardscape elements including masonry and retaining walls
- Comprehensive service offering from initial design through final implementation
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor environments blending formal and natural elements. We develop tailored plans incorporating aesthetic preferences with functional requirements. Our principals directly oversee each project to ensure visionary concepts translate into practical installations.
Hardscaping
Specialized hardscape construction includes brick and stone paving, retaining walls, and custom masonry elements. We implement durable structural features that enhance property value while complementing natural landscapes through precise material selection and expert installation techniques.
Water Features
Custom water feature installation transforms outdoor spaces with flowing elements like fountains, waterfalls, and ponds. Our team integrates these features seamlessly into landscapes while ensuring proper functionality and maintenance accessibility within the overall design scheme.
Seasonal Maintenance
Comprehensive maintenance programs cover all seasons, including lawn care, pruning, fertilization, and winter preparation. Our experienced staff implements scheduled treatments to preserve landscape health and aesthetics throughout Michigan's changing climate conditions.
Lighting Installation
Custom lighting solutions enhance evening ambiance while improving property security. We design integrated systems that highlight architectural features and landscape focal points through strategically placed fixtures and energy-efficient illumination techniques.
People
Bill Whetstone
Design Principal
With decades of landscape architecture experience, Bill Whetstone leads design initiatives combining artistic vision with technical expertise. He oversees project execution from concept development through final implementation.
Matt Whetstone
Design Principal
Matt Whetstone brings extensive field experience to each project, ensuring design concepts translate effectively into practical installations. He collaborates closely with clients to realize their vision while maintaining technical feasibility.
Questions
What services does Greater Detroit Landscape Company offer?
We provide complete landscape solutions including design, installation, and maintenance. Specialties include hardscapes, water features, lighting, seasonal clean-ups, and ongoing garden maintenance programs.
How long has the company been in business?
Established in 1932, we've been family-operated for over 90 years, evolving from a basic lawn service to a full-service landscape architectural firm serving Michigan homeowners.
Which areas do you service?
We primarily serve Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties throughout the Metro Detroit area with comprehensive landscape design and maintenance solutions.
Do you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we offer complete design/build services with our principals directly overseeing every project from conceptual planning through final implementation and ongoing maintenance.
What makes your maintenance program unique?
Our seasonal maintenance covers year-round care including organic fertilization options, lawn treatments, pruning, and winter preparation performed by experienced technicians familiar with Michigan climate challenges.
Can you work with existing landscapes?
Absolutely, we specialize in renovating existing outdoor spaces to create modern masterpieces while preserving valuable existing elements that align with new design concepts.
