Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Landscaping Services in West Michigan
Clarks Landscape is a family-run Michigan landscaping company that has served the greater West Michigan area since 1956. Our three-generation legacy combines tradition with innovation through our Design/Build/Maintain philosophy, ensuring comprehensive solutions for residential and commercial projects. We prioritize creating unified outdoor spaces that harmonize with homes while using premium materials and craftsmanship. Our team includes certified professionals like Dan Clark and Chuck Wieten, who bring expertise from Michigan State's Landscape Design program and active community involvement. We maintain a 98% residential focus, emphasizing client satisfaction through personalized service and high standards.Our commitment extends beyond projects through community initiatives like plant donations and memorial park restoration. With decades of experience, we address Michigan's unique climate challenges while delivering sustainable, aesthetically pleasing landscapes. Our employees are treated as family, fostering dedication and pride in every project. We guarantee our work through integrity-driven practices and continuous improvement. Our reputation for excellence has earned us generations of returning clients across West Michigan.
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
- Family-run since 1956 with three generations of expertise
- Michigan-certified landscaper on staff for specialized knowledge
- Community involvement through local projects and donations
- 98% residential focus with customized design solutions
- Premium materials and craftsmanship guarantee lasting results
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates cohesive outdoor environments that complement your home's architecture. We combine aesthetic vision with functional planning to maximize usable space while considering Michigan's climate. Certified designers develop customized plans incorporating hardscapes, plantings, and water features for long-term beauty and value.
Landscape Installation
Professional landscape installation executed by experienced crews using premium materials. We implement designs with precision, focusing on proper grading, plant selection, and construction techniques. Our family-trained team ensures quality craftsmanship in every project phase from initial build to final details.
Lawn Care Maintenance
Comprehensive lawn care programs tailored to Michigan's seasons. Services include seasonal cleanups, weed control, pruning, mulching, and pest management. Our maintenance plans preserve landscape investments through proper timing, equipment, and treatments adapted to local climate challenges.
Hydroseeding
Efficient hydroseeding solutions for new lawns or turf restoration. This cost-effective method applies seed slurry evenly for rapid germination. Our process includes soil preparation and customized seed blends suited to Michigan's conditions, ensuring durable, lush grass growth.
Water Features
Custom water feature installations that enhance outdoor ambiance. We design and build ponds, waterfalls, and fountains using quality materials for durability. Features are integrated with surrounding landscapes to create soothing focal points that withstand Michigan's weather cycles.
People
Dan Clark
Principal Landscape Designer
Third-generation landscaper with Michigan State Landscape Design degree. Active MNLA member specializing in residential projects. Combines family tradition with modern techniques for functional, beautiful outdoor spaces.
Chuck Wieten
Principal Landscape Designer
Certified Michigan landscaper and Michigan State graduate. Focuses on commercial projects while maintaining residential expertise. Active in community initiatives and professional associations for continuous industry engagement.
Questions
What services does Clarks Landscape offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, installation, and maintenance. Specialties include hardscapes, water features, hydroseeding, and seasonal lawn care tailored to Michigan's climate.
How long has Clarks Landscape been in business?
We've served West Michigan since 1956 as a family-owned company, now in our third generation of landscape professionals.
Do you work on commercial projects?
While 98% of our work is residential, we welcome commercial projects and have experience with restaurants, stores, and industrial facilities across West Michigan.
What makes Clarks Landscape different?
Our Design/Build/Maintain approach ensures continuity from concept to completion. We combine three generations of local expertise with certified professionals and premium materials for lasting results.
Do you offer maintenance plans?
Yes, we provide customized lawn care programs with seasonal treatments, pruning, and pest control to maintain your landscape's health and appearance year-round.
Reviews (7)
Janet Schamp
Jul 28, 2021
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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.
Shelley Stambaugh
Apr 05, 2020
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Critical: Quality After them doing some landscaping on our front lawn 2 years ago, there is a distinct line between our original grass and the grass they put down. I'm very unhappy with the work and will not recommend them.
Tod Tobin
May 12, 2019
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Not good. Had them do backyard and deck late last fall. Misquotes, charged for plants that weren't installed, 7 months later and Cedar decking has issues. Called several times to ask them to address problems. No resolutions. I had used them years ago and had great service, but things have changed-for the worse.
Terry S.
Jan 08, 2019
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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 that is probably closer to $3-4k in work. In 20 years of owning multiple homes, restoring properties etc we have never been so ripped off on a service/value proposition. Please save yourself and do not use this company.
In the end we were slammed with a $12k plus bill for a landscape cleanup that is probably closer to $3-4k in work. In 20 years of owning multiple homes, restoring properties etc we have never been so ripped off on a service/value proposition. Please save yourself and do not use this company.
Sarah Richman
Dec 06, 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!
G. Wolters
Aug 12, 2018
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My yard looks great. The employees were polite and knowledgeable. Two years on, I have the sharpest yard on the street. Great work.
