Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center & Landscaping Experts in Marshfield, WI
Founded in 1965, Schalow's Nursery has grown from a humble garage operation to a trusted leader in landscaping and horticultural services. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with formal education in horticulture and landscape design, delivering tailored solutions for residential and commercial clients. We specialize in comprehensive landscape design, installation, and maintenance, complemented by a retail garden center offering unique plants, hardscaping materials, and seasonal decor. Our certified landscape architect and seasoned staff prioritize personalized service, leveraging advanced technology and traditional expertise to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary landscapes. With a focus on community relationships and continuous innovation, we provide expert guidance for every project phasefrom initial concept to long-term maintenance.Our commitment to quality is evident in our extensive plant inventory, including rare evergreens and mature trees, as well as specialized services like irrigation design and seasonal lawn care. We maintain industry standards through ongoing education and technological advancements, ensuring clients receive cutting-edge solutions backed by over 50 years of local expertise. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is reflected in our hands-on approach, from problem-solving on-site challenges to creating winter wonderlands for special events. As a family-owned business, we blend generational knowledge with modern practices to exceed client expectations while contributing to Marshfield's growth as a horticultural hub.
Services
Landscaping Design
Garden Center Retail
Plant Sales
Hardscape Installation
Seasonal Lawn Care
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in landscaping and horticulture.
- Our certified Landscape Architect holds Wisconsin state certification since 1995.
- We offer rare plant varieties and mature trees not found at other local retailers.
- Our staff provides hands-on problem-solving for unique landscaping challenges.
- We combine generational knowledge with modern technology for superior results.
Services
Landscaping Design
Our certified Landscape Architect and experienced team create custom outdoor spaces for residential and commercial properties. We handle complete design, installation, and maintenance, including foundation beds, hardscapes, and irrigation systems. Clients benefit from personalized solutions that enhance property value and functionality while incorporating sustainable practices.
Garden Center Retail
Our retail center offers diverse plants, including unique evergreens, hydrangeas, and mature trees. We provide seasonal flowers, shrubs, and specialty items like drought-tolerant plants. Knowledgeable staff assist with plant selection and care, ensuring customers find perfect matches for their landscaping needs while offering delivery and planting services.
Hardscape Installation
We install durable hardscapes using premium pavers, boulders, and stone materials. Our team creates patios, walkways, and retaining walls that withstand Wisconsin's climate. Clients receive functional outdoor living spaces that complement their landscape design while increasing property durability and aesthetic appeal.
Seasonal Lawn Care
Our seasonal programs address Central Wisconsin's unique climate challenges. Services include fertilization, weed control, aeration, and winterization. Expert staff provide tailored advice for lawn health, ensuring vibrant growth throughout spring, summer, and fall while preparing landscapes for harsh winters.
Irrigation Services
We design and install efficient irrigation systems tailored to property size and plant needs. Our solutions conserve water while maintaining healthy landscapes. Clients receive customized systems with smart controllers and drip irrigation options, ensuring optimal water distribution for both residential and commercial properties.
People
Gordon Schalow
Owner/President
Gordon Schalow began working in the family business at age eight, eventually purchasing it from his parents. He earned a Horticulture degree from MATC and became a certified Landscape Architect in 1995. With over 30 years of ownership experience, he specializes in transforming ordinary spaces into beautiful landscapes while maintaining community relationships.
Mark Schalow
Plant Inventory Manager
Mark Schalow has managed plant inventory for 33 years, specializing in irrigation design. He oversees project bidding, planning, and implementation while adapting to technological advancements in landscape design software. His expertise ensures clients receive efficient, modern irrigation solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Mike Kupfer
Operations Manager
Mike Kupfer has 30 years of horticulture experience, joining Schalow's full-time in 1991. He manages daily operations, solving weather-related challenges and material selection issues. His hands-on approach ensures smooth project execution from planning to completion while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
Questions
What services does Schalow's Nursery offer?
We provide landscaping design/installation, garden center retail, plant sales, hardscape solutions, and seasonal lawn care for residential and commercial clients.
Do you sell mature trees and specialty plants?
Yes, we offer mature ball-and-burlap trees and unique evergreens not found at other local retailers, along with seasonal and specialty plant varieties.
Can you help with commercial landscaping projects?
We handle commercial design, construction, and maintenance for businesses, healthcare facilities, and public spaces with customized solutions.
Are your staff members trained in horticulture?
Our team includes certified Landscape Architects and professionals with decades of combined experience in horticulture and landscape design.
Do you offer delivery services for plants and materials?
Yes, we deliver plants, shrubs, and trees for special occasions and provide bulk material delivery for landscaping projects.
What seasonal advice do you provide?
Our staff offers climate-specific tips for lawn care, pest control, and seasonal transitions tailored to Central Wisconsin's growing conditions.
Reviews (6)
Christina Rice
May 28, 2022
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Helpful and friendly stuff. Lots of variety for plants. Great place, great people, great stuff. Keeps me coming back.
Rain Wallace Ranimoor
Apr 10, 2021
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Most employees friendly, however the prices are very high. Why spend all the extra money when you can go to a smaller greenhouse and be charged way less? The quality is great but I have seen the same high quality for a lower price. Other local greenhouses are often more inviting and homier as well. Heard some pretty negative comments about the people who run the place too. I say, spend your money at a smaller business that will be better on your pockets as well as your conscience.
Margaret Gruzebeck
Mar 14, 2021
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I moved to area recently from Seattle. I had three nursery. I would frequent. Today I walked into Schalow's. It was like a breath of fresh air . They care all kinds of gifts to trinket for the garden. Take a moment and visit Schalow's
Kristi Hittner
Nov 24, 2020
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They did a great job! We are loving the plants they picked for our landscaping so far. The guys that came to plant our plants were knowledgeable and very friendly. We have a few plants that don't look like they will make it, but we aren't worried since there is a one year warranty. I would recommend them!
Alana Hackbarth
Nov 21, 2020
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This place is amazing. We felt so welcomed. The staff had that special gift of being helpful conversational and friendly. They have awesome decorations and gifts for everyone. Their indoor plant selection is not big. But what they have is beautiful and very healthy. Plus a few plants hard to find elsewhere. Really impressed with the prices as well! Will definitely be back. Cannot wait to see what plants they get in for the growing season.
Stephanie Weege
Mar 02, 2020
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My husband and I went there during covid and I was first a little put off that not only did they require you wear a mask but also gloves as if your germ ridden hands would ruin their outdoor plants. Then I was even more put off by the PRICES. They are 2-3 times higher than other greenhouses and nurseries. We walked out. It's a lovely place with lovely items but to me that's not worth paying 2-3x more for the same plants.
