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Retaining wall spring cleanup and repair in Janesville WI by Malterer’s Landscaping & Lawn Care.

Retaining Wall Maintenance: Spring Clean-Up & Repair Tips

By Tim Malterer • May 19, 2026
Get your retaining wall ready for summer with these spring clean-up and repair tips. Malterer’s Landscaping in Janesville helps Wisconsin homeowners protect hardscapes and prevent bigger problems.
Fresh mulch landscape bed with stone walkway, trimmed shrubs, and new plantings beside a wooded yard

Natural Mulch vs. Rock Mulch: Choosing the Right Ground Cover

By Tim Malterer • April 13, 2026
Compare natural mulch vs. rock mulch for Wisconsin landscapes this spring. Malterer’s Landscaping in Janesville explains which ground cover is best for beauty, drainage, and plant health.
A newly install brick driveway for a shed in Janesville, WI by Malterer’s Landscaping

What Type of Brick or Paver Should You Use for Driveways in Wisconsin?

By Tim Malterer • March 27, 2026
What Type of Brick or Paver Should You Use for Driveways in Wisconsin?
newly installed paver patio in Janesville, WI by Malterer's

Early Spring Patio Planning: Designing Spaces for Outdoor Gathering

By Tim Malterer • February 23, 2026
Early Spring Patio Planning: Designing Spaces for Outdoor Gathering
Low, curved concrete wall with tall, green ornamental grass growing behind it, outdoors.

2026 Landscape Forecast: The Shift Toward Drought-Resistant Beauty and Eco-Materials

By Tim Malterer • January 8, 2026
2026 Landscape Forecast: The Shift Toward Drought-Resistant Beauty and Eco-Materials
Bumblebee on a purple thistle flower, foraging for nectar.

Bee-Friendly Winter: Landscaping Choices That Help Pollinators All Year

By Tim Malterer • December 17, 2025
Bee-Friendly Winter: Landscaping Choices That Help Pollinators All Year
Green lawn next to a concrete sidewalk. The lawn has visible mowing lines.

Why Fall Is Prime Time for Turf Repair & Overseeding

By Tim Malterer • November 18, 2025
Why Fall Is Prime Time for Turf Repair & Overseeding
Stone-edged flower bed with burgundy shrubs and green grass, trees in the background, along a curb.

Shade Solutions: Landscape Design Under Tree Canopies

By Tim Malterer • October 27, 2025
Shade Solutions: Landscape Design Under Tree Canopies
Autumn leaves cover ground; trees in background.

The Final Blow: Fall Leaf Cleanup & Lawn Prep Before Winter

By Tim Malterer • September 2, 2025
The Final Blow: Fall Leaf Cleanup & Lawn Prep Before Winter
tan home with fresh landscaping and a lush green lawn

Bee-Friendly Lawn & Landscape Care

By Tim Malterer • August 10, 2025
Bee-Friendly Lawn & Landscape Care