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Great Lakes Landscaping Great Lakes Landscaping understands the importance of first impressions. We recognize that beautiful landscaping does more than increase your property value; it creates a strong first impression. Great Lakes Landscaping is more than just a landscaping business, it is an active partner within the community and a proud member of the Michigan Green Industry Association and the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association.

Great Lakes Landscaping is Metro Detroit's premier landscape management company. We specialize in the exterior beautification and maintenance of residential and commercial properties.
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Irrigation
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The success and reliability of your irrigation system depends largely on the contractor you choose to design and install it. As a family owned and operated business, Great Lakes Landscaping has been installing and servicing commercial irrigation systems since 1993. We specialize in all aspects of irrigation---from large scale installations to small scale repairs.
Snow Removal
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When winter conditions threaten your business, Great Lakes Landscaping makes sure that your property is safe for you and your customers. Up to the minute weather tracking, snow plows, snow blowers, salt trucks, snow pushers, loaders, and dump trucks allow us to be on-site quickly and to effectively clear any hazardous conditions.
Fertilization
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Proper fertilization requires a careful study of many environmental factors such as: soil type; weather conditions; ground cover type; and, the amount of sun vs. shade. No two properties will be the same. That's why it's critical to hire a commercial landscaper that has expertise and who has a willingness to customize a unique fertilization plan for your property.
Commercial
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One of your company's major investments is your property and facilities. Improving the exterior appearance of the property with lawn maintenance services from Great Lakes Landscaping will enhance the image of your company and your investment.
Design
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Great Lakes Landscaping is Metro Detroit's premier design/build landscape contractor. With decades of experience, we are your prime source for making your residential or commercial landscape ideas a reality.
Reviews (19)
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Victoria Schultz
Jun 17, 2022
I sent in a request for an estimate and someone emailed me right away. It being Friday they said someone would be out the following week for the estimate. Towards the close of the next week I emailed for an update on the estimate just to be ignored. I sent another email a week after that and still no response. I get it if you're too busy to do the work but please don't lie to me and waste my time. Really unprofessional.
Kris Petermann
Jun 07, 2022
I can not say enough good things about this company! They are exceptional! From the design services (Laura) to the installation. I did not want to write this review right away, because I wanted to see how the plantings and design would turn out over time. Well, it's been approximately two years and everything they have planted is thriving and looks better than I expected.

We had shopped around for a landscaping company and this company by far was the most reasonable and responsive. I was a little nervous, because they always say, you get what you paid for, but not here. Great prices and great service! Thank you!
Susan Grzybowski
Oct 29, 2021
I live in a complex that utilizes their service. I understand it is not an easy complex to cut. but the job the do (not well) is horrible! Not sure if your blades need to be sharpened or what?! They just zip through, grass is shot onto the patios. (there was a slight improvement this season. re the grass on patios). But over all. horrible job.
Terry Longtin
Jun 28, 2021
Polo and Mike listen carefully to any concerns that we have. They are super friendly and do the best job ever. Our lawn never looked so good. Thank you all!
Dave Sheldon
Jun 18, 2021
We recently undertook a massive four tier wall residential renovation of our back yard on a very steep hill. The access to the actual building site was amazingly limited and presented its own unique technical challenges on top of the topography of the hill. After consulting with numerous companies in Michigan's Thumb area, we went with Great Lakes Landscaping.

Their bidding was very competitive and their choice of materials afforded us exactly what we wanted. Mike, their designer, worked with us tirelessly to help determine what would be the best for the design and our needs. Jeff and his crew brought a level of expertise, skill and professionalism to the job from sunrise till evening all fall long. The skill and talent that I saw daily was unreal.

Even our dogs loved Jeff and the entire crew. Work in challenging spaces and the ability to overcome unexpected hurdles to produce a beautiful work of art with precise attention to meticulous details is why I would highly recommend Great Lakes Landscaping to everyone. If anyone is imagining an amazing project for a very competitive bid, give Great Lakes Landscaping a call. We look forward to working with Mike and Jeff again in the spring on more projects. Fantastic company!
Gordon Mikula
May 26, 2021
We had Mike Simonsen and Great Lakes come out 2 years ago to dismantle a backyard deck and install a stone patio with landscaping. We were so pleased that we had them out again to freshen up the landscaping in the front of our house. The end result was as expected and we couldn't be happier about the way it turned out. From design to installation, Mike and the Great Lakes crew are professional and so easy to work with! Highly recommended by a returning client!
A. J. Patton
Apr 14, 2021
I was looking to get a new paver brick patio with a pergola and firepit area. After receiving bids from 3 companies, I chose Great Lakes Landscaping because Mike, the designer and consultant, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic. He designed a beautiful patio that I couldn't be more pleased with. He was very easy to work with through the entire process. Jeff, the foreman, and his team were great and efficient. They had the whole project done in one week and were very professional and friendly. I would definitely recommend this company for any landscaping projects.
Neil Allen
Oct 21, 2020
Let me preface my review by saying I'm not an individual to hire out work around my house. I normally do the work myself. However, we needed front landscaping done for our home, and I contacted a number of companies to do the job. We ended up going with Great Lakes Landscaping, because they were very responsive to our needs and changes to our needs.

We had a good idea on the layout of the landscaping we wanted done. Great Lakes were very great at listening to what we wanted. The crew (wish I had the foreman's name) installed the landscaping yesterday. 28 plants/trees, 12 yards of mulch installed in all our landscaping beds. These guys were amazing. The job was done in one day and looks great.

We didn't go with a retaining wall or anything. Just a pretty simple and clean design. The crew moved sprinkler lines, took great care in forming the landscaping bed, getting the plants in and providing some suggestions on placement. It was a great experience. I would give this crew 10 stars if Google would let me. I highly recommend contacting Great Lakes Landscaping for your project. I'm glad I did, and my back is, too. Thanks GLL Team!
M. Sherman
Jun 18, 2020
Great Lakes Landscape After 3 quotes and one that never answered. We were very lucky to find Great Lakes landscaping to do our extensive Two tear boulder wall on a hill. We had the best team: Dennis and Michael lead by Don. Best ideas great work and we had all our wishes fulfilled. Only two words: PERFECT JOB. Thank you Great Lakes for making our home safer and more beautiful Great customer service! Lake Orion. Job finished 10/08/2020
Stan Sulewski
Jun 14, 2020
When we moved into our house it was in serious need of new landscaping as the previous owners let it go pretty badly. We heard about this company and reached out and they turned what would've been a daunting task into a total breeze. We let Mike Simonsen take the reins on the design to do what he thought would look best and he absolutely knocked it out of the park.

We thought there was no way it could look as good in real life as it did on screen but when Jeff and his team started working we were blown away. There's not a harder working crew out there. We easily have the best looking house on our street now and I think just about everyone on the block has come by to comment on it at some point. Can't recommend them enough.
Smasher
Nov 15, 2019
WAIST HIGH GRASS! Even when it is that high, they show ZERO interest in coming out. COMPLETE SCAM. They got into a contract with our association, and never showed to cut certain areas. You call them, and they say, "our machines can't cut wet grass". "we only cut yours on thursdays". "your board must have told us not to cut it, otherwise we would cut it". "we will be there today" Over 5 weeks of chasing, and still TODAY, I am staring at grass that measures 42 inches tall.

I drive around a lot, and I've not seen anything like it. In all our years here, no vendor has been this terrible, this lazy, and this poor in customer service. Before calling them, ask yourself, if in June, you've seen a condo association with half million dollar homes having over 40 inch tall grass, that is completely dry. LIARS, CHEATERS, FRAUDS.
William Daniels
Dec 15, 2018
At first these guys were great. We hired them to do grass, sprinklers, and a patio. There was an issue with a plant and an area of the grass that has been ongoing for the last year. The plant is "on the next truck going to our sub" and the grass they keep blaming the sprinkler company that they contracted out. We've been told the same thing for the last year about how they'll replace the plant when the truck comes out next.

They told us everything we wanted to hear when we hired them, but now they are not returning our calls and not standing by their warranty that they boasted about a year ago. This would have been a 5 star review if they would just replace the plant and fix the sod issue. Too bad.
Randy Glass
Mar 27, 2018
Our company Dillon Transport, Inc., delivers Flatbed loads to Great Lakes Landscaping on a weekly basis. Both Full loads and Partial shipments. We have been dealing with Justin for about 7 years. The guys on the yard do a great job in getting our trucks empty in a timely manner as soon as they arrive on the yard.
Leslie Thompson
Mar 05, 2018
Our backyard is now an extension of our home. Mike designed a beautiful 'retreat' for us. It was a bit rough due to weather and therefore didn't get done until late fall but a few football games were watched out there before the weather turned. We are very excited for spring and look forward to spending many days/nights out there. Mike and all the guys were a pleasure to work with. Jeff is truly an artist and did all of the beautiful stone work. He and his crew were a delight to work with. Would totally call these people for any other needed artistic work. Thank you all!
David
Nov 30, 2017
I have conducted landscaping business with (GLL) for approximately 10 years now. You're company is resourceful and always looking to improve service to the customer. Your communication and continuous follow up is not only appreciated but demonstrates the leadership, excellence, and on-going customer service to your client.
Dr. Richard Klein
Apr 02, 2017
Great Lakes Landscaping under the direction of its exceptionally qualified owner, Mike Gorney, took a undulating sparse piece of sandy soil on 320 feet by 989 feet lake frontage and provided me with my own park. He was professional, accurate in the quote as it relates to the end product, and tremendous with follow up.
Christina Huang
Oct 01, 2015
Terrible customer service, very hard to get somebody on the phone or to respond to email to confirm an appointment, after confirmation they did not show up on the agreed date. When I managed to get a hold of somebody they were rude as well as when they finally came for service they were short tempered even though they did not show on the agreed time.
Dawn Dombrowski Griffin
Aug 20, 2015
Salesman was great as were the guys onsite but a portion of the job wasn't done properly and I had to pay for plants that there wasn't room for. I was told You are not entitled to a discount you got everything and more than your contract reads.
David Hammond
Jun 30, 2011
Dependable and reliable. They care about quality and don't take shortcuts. Was very happy with the landscaping they did for my building. Thanks!