Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Grand Rapids, MI
Clarks Landscape is a family-run landscaping company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving the greater West Michigan area since 1956. Our three-generation legacy is built on a Design/Build/Maintain philosophy, ensuring comprehensive solutions for residential and commercial clients. We specialize in creating cohesive outdoor spaces that harmonize homes with their surroundings, using premium materials and craftsmanship. Our team includes certified professionals dedicated to exceeding client expectations through personalized service. With 98% of our projects focused on residential properties, we prioritize transforming private spaces into serene retreats while also supporting local businesses through commercial projects.Active community involvement remains central to our values, demonstrated through partnerships with organizations like the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans and the Rotary Foundation. Our commitment to quality is reflected in meticulous attention to detail, seasonal lawn care expertise tailored to Michigan's climate, and ongoing employee development. We measure success by client satisfaction, evidenced by decades of returning customers who trust our integrity and reputation. Our vision combines creative design with practical execution to deliver landscapes that inspire lasting pride and functionality.
Services
Landscape Design
Landscape Installation
Lawn Care Maintenance
Hardscapes
Underground Sprinkling
Landscape Lighting
Hydroseeding
Water Features
Decorative Garden Structures
Gardening Services
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in residential landscaping.
- Our team includes a Michigan-certified landscaper.
- We use only the finest plant and hard goods materials.
- We maintain a 98% residential project focus.
- We actively support local community projects.
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates unified outdoor environments that seamlessly integrate homes with their surroundings. Using premium materials and generational expertise, we develop functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to Michigan's climate. Clients benefit from personalized consultations and 60+ years of residential-focused experience.
Landscape Installation
Professional landscape installation combines skilled craftsmanship with quality materials for lasting results. Our certified team executes projects with precision, from hardscapes to water features, ensuring every detail aligns with the original design vision while maintaining practical usability.
Lawn Care Maintenance
Comprehensive lawn care maintenance preserves landscape health through seasonal treatments and expert techniques. Services include weeding, pruning, mulching, and pest control, using Michigan-specific knowledge to sustain vibrant outdoor spaces year-round with minimal client effort.
Hydroseeding
Hydroseeding provides efficient lawn establishment or renovation through a nutrient-rich slurry application. This cost-effective method ensures even coverage and rapid germination, ideal for new properties or repairing damaged turf areas in residential settings.
Water Features
Custom water features enhance landscapes with soothing sounds and visual interest. Our installations range from ponds to fountains, designed to complement existing architecture while incorporating natural elements that improve property aesthetics and tranquility.
People
Dan Clark
Principal Landscape Designer
Third-generation landscape professional with 30+ years of residential and commercial design experience. Graduate of Michigan State's Landscape Design program, actively involved in community projects and industry associations.
Chuck Wieten
Principal Landscape Designer
Certified Michigan landscaper specializing in practical, creative outdoor solutions. Graduate of Michigan State's Landscape Design program with extensive experience in both residential and commercial project execution.
Questions
What services does Clarks Landscape offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, installation, and maintenance, plus specialized offerings like hydroseeding, water features, and hardscapes.
How long has Clarks Landscape been in business?
Since 1956, serving West Michigan as a family-owned and operated company across three generations.
Do you specialize in residential or commercial projects?
We focus on residential work (98% of projects) but also handle commercial landscaping for local businesses and institutions.
Are your team members certified professionals?
Yes, our team includes a Michigan-certified landscaper and graduates of Michigan State's Landscape Design program.
How do you handle seasonal lawn care needs?
Our maintenance services address Michigan's climate challenges with spring/fall cleanups, pest control, and seasonal treatments tailored to local conditions.
Can I see examples of your previous work?
Visit our website's photo gallery showcasing recent projects including retaining walls, water features, and complete landscape transformations.
Reviews (5)
Janet Schamp
Jun 24, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness
One of the bushes they installed last year died and they replaced it. This year the bushes all bloomed for the first time, and the replacement was the wrong color; it didn't match the others. When I notified Steve, he sent a guy out to put in the correct bush within a couple of days.
One of the bushes they installed last year died and they replaced it. This year the bushes all bloomed for the first time, and the replacement was the wrong color; it didn't match the others. When I notified Steve, he sent a guy out to put in the correct bush within a couple of days.
Warren McMasters
Aug 24, 2020
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Clark's Landscaping (Clark's Nurseries then) landscaped our first house back in the mid-eighties. Dan was our designer and Dave was the foreman on the job. Imagine our surprise when we called them to landscape our new home and Dan again was our designer and Dave was our foreman on the job! The guys did a great job. It really looks fantastic and I highly recommend them to anyone. One bush died a few months after it was planted but it was replaced under warranty.
Terry S.
Dec 18, 2018
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Terrible service. Job came in 25% higher than the quote and we ended up with only about 70% completion of work that was quoted. Zero attention to detail, billing has been a complete nightmare as they up charged all over the place and even though we had almost 2 dozen less trees and plants installed than quoted they took none of that off the quote and added bits and pieces all over. Things that we were told to be normal parts of the job (like carefully handling the sprinklers) were a mess and we were again charged and up charged. In the end we were slammed with a $12k plus bill for a landscape cleanup
Sarah Richman
Sep 28, 2018
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Beautiful planning, conscientious execution of the plan, and overall just plain nice people to work with. All in all, I'm so glad I chose Clark's Landscaping for this project. Everyone stops me and asks about my landscaping. Thank you!
Amanda Bigoness
Sep 02, 2018
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Well I can't say much about their landscaping abilities. They cancelled my appointment with the "designer" the day prior saying he was "still up north". We rescheduled to the next week so that he could tell me not to put a patio where we wanted to because it was too far from the house and we wouldn't use it. (we have a small city lot)
The guy finally e-mailed me back 10 days later saying:
"Thanks for having us look at your landscape project.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to bid on this project. I hope it all comes together well for you." -Chuck
I've never had someone failed to give me
The guy finally e-mailed me back 10 days later saying:
"Thanks for having us look at your landscape project.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to bid on this project. I hope it all comes together well for you." -Chuck
I've never had someone failed to give me
