Project Gallery

Welcome to Landscape Solutions’ project showcase gallery. These images show the variety of projects in which Landscape Solutions has been involved. Contact us with any questions you might have about landscaping.

Click on the project to view gallery including design sketches, before, after and during installation photos.

  • BUILDING AN OUTDOOR RETREAT IMG_4451Redoing, Developing, Connecting….This design is more complex than some because it includes; redoing the existing deck, developing a hot tub area on another platform and then connecting those areas to ...
  • LAST PROJECT OF 2016 detailsAll In The Details….I really have to give Landcrafters Landscaping credit for hanging in there with this last project. It was completed the last week of November just in time ...
  • COMMERCIAL BUILDING ENTRY curve-retaining-wallsOpen Up The Front Entry….My client’s wishes were to give their commercial building a new, more innovated look. Analyzing the site my first instinct was to “open up” the front ...
  • REUSING AN EXISTING HOT TUB hottubGas Fireplace, Natural Look….My client’s request was to relocate her existing hot tub, and create an outdoor gas fire pit area adjacent to their already existing deck.
  • CRAFTSMAN ADDITION unifying-old-newUnifying New And Old…At times, I am called into a site that has a great landscape, but the client still wants to add onto it. This is the case with ...
  • GRAND HILLSIDE ENTRY elegant-front-entranceFront Entry Redo…..This project involved coming up with a new way of reaching the front door traversing a steep grade. I accomplished this by utilizing precast concrete steps.
  • TRAVERSING STONE STAIRCASE TO THE RIVER boulder-stepsFun for the Family……The project involved creating a flattened out area on a rather steep grade to create more space for the young children to play.
  • NEW TWIST ON FIRE PIT fireplaceKnee Wall Fire Pit Design……The clients for this project wanted a fire pit, but done in a different fashion. Instead of centering the fire pit in the middle
  • CURVING GRACEFUL LINES curving-entryRestorative Landscape…..Arriving at the site, the first thing I noticed was the existing grade was altered up to 18”+ around the foundation of the home. Besides this unwanted high grade,
  • DRIVEWAY GRANDUER & SUN PROTECTION driveway-focusCountry Estate Update……When I first saw it, ideas came flooding into my mind even before I arrived at my destination.
  • Walkway Flow curving-walkwayKeeping It Quaint……This project incorporated several different aspects that needed addressing. The grade of the garage floor elevation was raised before we began the landscape restoration
  • Lakeside Entertainment Space Lakeside SpaceLakeside Entertainment Space
  • Addressing Serious Drainage Problems Drainage Problems FixedView images from our project dealing with large amounts of water flowing thru the homeowners property. We used underground pipes, check it out!
  • Dealing with Rotting Timbers Rotting timbersView images of this project which is typical of many homes’ landscapes in this era. Treated timbers were very popular years ago and are being replaced with natural stone and ...
  • Couldn’t Get Closer to Heaven Age = BeautyBeautiful secluded entertainment retreat Sometimes the people I do business with are so wonderful you don’t want the project to end. That’s how I feel about this project! This couple remodeled ...
  • The Man’s Shed The Man's ShedA “Man Shed” worth bragging about! This couple came from large family and often has large gatherings. They wanted an open landscape design that welcomed their relatives and friends. The area ...
  • Restored Entertainment Area with Water Feature Backyard Patio with WaterRenovating an existing landscape Landscaping is an evolving art. In landscape design the design never stops evolving, it is constantly changing. Plants need dividing, shrubs and trees sometime die. Wood mulch ...
  • Lakeside Entertainment Area Entertainment AreaA Lake Retreat in Madison A young couple living in the Madison area was delighted when they found the home of their dreams on a Lake Monona water channel. The channel ...
  • Healing Garden at Hospice House Wausau Hospice Wausau Hospice House Garden 2004 In my 30 years of design sales, and landscape architecture, I have had the opportunity to be involved with many diversified projects. The hospice healing garden was special ...
  • Backyard Water Feature Water FeatureEntertainment Retreat This entertainment retreat is still one of my favorite landscape installations. The challenge was to dismantle this massive wall that surrounded the backyard, and reuse it in a new ...
  • Award Winning New Construction Award WinningView images from our award winning landscape design for this new home construction project.
  • Magnetic Pull IMG_2599This project was originally drafted on piece of scrap paper with the concepts being approved from a rough sketch and implementation began. Existing overbearing hedge became the backbone for the ...
  • Landscape Revival rock work, plants, landscapeThis project was a total restoration of the existing area surrounding the main entrance and backyard. A main objective was to connect the back patio to the front of the ...
  • Contemplative Concrete Patio walkway, stone, concreteDiagonally scored concrete patio with stone benches and table. Feng shui – mixture of materials that creates a feeling of peace, making the visitor feel relaxed and content. Project type: Residential Services ...
  • Naturalistic, Organized Entrance path, lanscape, flowers, plants, treesSprucing up a front foundation can be a challenge when you live out in the hills of central Wisconsin. Add the challenge of roaming, hungry deer. The homeowners in this beautiful ...
  • Peaceful Dining Area garden, path, plants, landscape, concret, paversThe owners of an older home that had been restored, wanted a larger backyard and garden for entertaining. Landscape designer Susan M. Murphy Jones, APLD, of Landscape Solutions, was brought ...
  • Creative Walkout Paver pathBackyard walkway leading to lake. Project included stone bench, paver walkway, and stone steps. The objective with this project was to eliminate the tunneling effect. This was achieved by creating ...
  • Woods Meets Sophistication landscape, water feature, waterfall, rocksFantastic plantings accent the front yard border and drainage garden. The backyard includes a natural granite walkway leading past a split falls water feature leading to dining area. Project type: Residential Services provided: ...
  • Historic Garden Restoration Grape vines twist around the historic restored pergolaThe purpose of this restoration was to create a public landscape that harmonized the historic significance of the grounds with 21st century needs. With this project came several challenges, including ...
  • Entertainment Retreat grass, rocks, seating Backyard entertainment area with terrace and waterfall. This project marries residential architecture with natural elements. Project type: Residential Services provided: Landscape design, materials purchasing, general contracting, plant purchasing, customer consulting Year: 2010  
  • Outdoor Kitchen Backyard outdoor entertaining area When one sits in this entertainment area it “just feels right.”  Balance was achieved.  From the inside of the residence, the European fireplace lures you out into the space.  Once ...
  • Other Projects Landscape SolutionsAdditional images of landscape projects designed by Landscape Solutions.

Project Pricing

Because every project is unique, it is best to speak with us directly to give us the opportunity to properly gauge the scope of the entire project. Contact Susan Murphy-Jones at 715-355-1771 or email landscapesolutions@frontier.com for project pricing information.

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