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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
Flowering Echinacea purpurea in summer

Beat the Heat: Low-Maintenance Plants That Thrive in Southern Wisconsin Summers

By Tim Malterer • July 2, 2025
Beat the Heat: Low-Maintenance Plants That Thrive in Southern Wisconsin Summers
landscaping bed full of weeds in Janesville, Wisconsin

Tired of Weeds in Your Mulch or Rock Beds? Here’s How Malterer’s Landscaping Can Help

By Tim Malterer • June 2, 2025
Tired of Weeds in Your Mulch or Rock Beds? Here’s How Malterer’s Landscaping Can Help
A garden plot cut with a sod cutter

How to Start a Garden in Your Lawn: Expert Tips for Southern Wisconsin Homeowners

By Tim Malterer • May 5, 2025
How to Start a Garden in Your Lawn in Southern Wisconsin
overgrown landscaping bed in Janesville, Wisconsin

5 Landscaping Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Curb Appeal

By Tim Malterer • April 4, 2025
5 Landscaping Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Curb Appeal