Business Details
20 Years
experience
Custom Landscaping Services in Wisconsin & Minnesota
Since 2006, Pondering Gardens has been dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into functional, beautiful environments for homeowners and property managers across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Our team combines extensive industry experience with a commitment to personalized service, ensuring every project reflects the unique vision of our clients. As a small business with high standards, we specialize in landscape design, installation, and maintenance, offering comprehensive solutions that include plant material, water features, and hardscapes. Our owner, Chadd Novak, is a Degreed Horticulturist and Certified Landscape Professional, bringing technical expertise and hands-on leadership to every project. We eliminate the middleman by assigning a single project designer-manager to oversee work from concept to completion, ensuring seamless execution.Our staff maintains professionalism through proper training, insured equipment, and organized job sites, while our community-focused mission reinforces our dedication to local growth. With a powerful service guarantee covering timely communication, accurate invoicing, and post-project maintenance guidance, we prioritize client satisfaction at every stage. Our portfolio of completed projects, including award-winning estates along the St. Croix River, demonstrates our ability to exceed expectations through meticulous attention to detail and innovative design solutions.
Services
Landscape Design
Water Features
Hardscapes
Plant Installation
Retaining Walls
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Certified Landscape Professional leads every project
- Single project manager oversees work from concept to completion
- Community service integrated into core business practices
- Guaranteed 24-hour response time for client inquiries
- Properly trained staff with insured, well-maintained equipment
Associations and certifications
- Degreed Horticulturist
- Certified Landscape Professional
What people say
Listened to my ideas
Beautiful end result
Highly recommend
Great advice
Efficient results
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design process creates customized outdoor environments combining aesthetics with functionality. We collaborate directly with clients to develop plans that incorporate plant material, water features, and hardscapes tailored to property specifications. With certified horticultural expertise, we ensure sustainable, visually appealing solutions that enhance property value while meeting practical needs through comprehensive site analysis and 3D visualization tools.
Water Features
We specialize in integrating water features like ponds, waterfalls, and fountains into existing landscapes. Our installations use advanced waterproofing systems and energy-efficient pumps to create low-maintenance, eco-friendly water elements. Each feature is designed to complement surrounding architecture while providing soothing ambiance and habitat for beneficial wildlife, enhancing overall outdoor living experiences through natural water circulation systems.
Hardscapes
Our hardscaping services create durable outdoor living spaces using premium materials like natural stone and concrete pavers. We construct patios, walkways, and retaining walls that withstand Wisconsin's climate while improving drainage and preventing erosion. Projects incorporate precise grading techniques and expansion joints to minimize cracking, with options for integrated lighting and seating areas that extend usable outdoor space year-round.
People
Chadd Novak
Owner
Degreed Horticulturist and Certified Landscape Professional with 18+ years of industry experience. Specializes in sustainable design solutions and project management from concept to completion.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, plant installation, water features, hardscapes, and retaining walls for residential and commercial properties.
Do you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we manage projects from initial concept through completion with the same team ensuring consistent execution of your vision.
Are your staff members certified professionals?
Our owner is a Certified Landscape Professional and Degreed Horticulturist with 18+ years of industry experience overseeing all projects.
What areas do you service?
We serve Wisconsin and Minnesota including the St. Croix Valley region with projects ranging from residential yards to commercial properties.
What guarantees do you provide?
We guarantee 24-hour response times, accurate invoicing, proper equipment use, and post-project maintenance guidance to ensure long-term satisfaction.
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Reviews (7)
Jerry Harris
May 31, 2022
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We had two projects with Pondering Gardens. Retaining Walls two years ago and a drainage rock path. Excellent work and looks great. Highly recommend this business.
Karen Engel
May 17, 2022
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We would highly recommend. Chadd worked with us on our design ideas and gave us great feedback. We appreciated the excellent service we received along with the quality of work. Our landscaping, retaining wall, and walkway paving turned out beautiful. Services: Retaining walls, Driveway or walkway paving, Landscaping design
Richelle
Nov 19, 2021
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Chadd is professional, creative, good to his word. His work is precise. He takes his time to do it right and is very efficient. Chadd is personable and a good listener- to make sure he delivers what we envisioned.
Maria Machtemes
Sep 30, 2021
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Chadd was very knowledgeable, helpful, and patient throughout the design process for our paver patios, firepit, and steps, and I was very impressed with his quality of work and professionalism throughout the project. He made a point to check in with me to make sure I was happy throughout the installation period and made adjustments as needed. It turned out beautifully and I would definitely recommend Chadd and Pondering Gardens!
Samantha K.
Aug 28, 2021
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We are more than pleased with the landscaping Pondering Gardens did at our house. Chad was professional, timely and had a great vision for our retaining wall project. It looks better than we could have imagined. We would not hesitate to work with Chad and his team again!
Dianne Franklin
Aug 13, 2021
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I can't say enough good about Chadd and his team. They listened to my ideas, gave me great advice, and I couldn't be more thrilled with our new retaining wall. From start to finish their attention to detail and last minute modifications was wonderful! I will absolutely call Chadd again for future projects.
Betsy Manor
Jul 31, 2021
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Chadd and Pondering Gardens have done a couple of projects for me, and I will not hesitate to use them for any of my future projects. Chadd advised me well when I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted and completed the project earlier than expected.
