Plant Installation in Green Bay, WI

JM Landscaping LLC has provided plant installation in Green Bay, WI for homeowners and commercial property owners since 1989. Trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, garden beds — we handle the full range of plant installation work across Brown County, and we do it with the kind of site-specific knowledge that only comes from 35-plus years of planting in Northeast Wisconsin's climate. If you have been searching for planting installation near me and want someone who knows which plants actually survive here long-term, not just which ones look good at the nursery in May, this is a good place to start.

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Planting in Green Bay Is Not Guesswork

Wisconsin's Zone 5b climate is specific. Hard freezes arrive by late October. Ground frost penetrates deep. Spring thaw brings saturated soils that stay wet longer than most homeowners expect, particularly in neighborhoods with clay-heavy ground like parts of Howard, Allouez, and west Green Bay. Plants that thrive in Zone 6 or Zone 7 conditions, which dominate most national gardening publications and big-box store selections, frequently fail here within one or two winters.



We source plants suited to this climate and assess each site before making recommendations. Sun exposure, soil drainage, wind exposure from Lake Michigan, proximity to salt-treated pavement, mature tree root competition — these are the variables that determine whether a planting thrives or struggles. We account for all of them.

Our Planting Services

Tree Planting Services

Trees are the longest-term investment on any property, which makes proper installation more important than most people realize. Our tree planting services cover species selection, hole preparation to the correct depth and width, soil amendment where the existing ground conditions require it, and proper staking for young trees that need support through their first few winters.


A tree planted too deep, in poorly drained soil, or without enough space for its mature root system will decline slowly over years before it fails visibly. We do not plant trees the way a big-box delivery crew would. Every tree we install is sited and planted with its long-term health in mind.


We work with a range of deciduous and evergreen species well-suited to Green Bay's conditions, including native Wisconsin varieties that provide strong wildlife habitat value alongside their aesthetic role on the property.

Shrub Installation

Shrub installation is one of the most common requests we handle, and it covers more ground than most people expect. Foundation plantings, privacy screening along property lines, accent plantings around patios and hardscape features, and shrub borders along driveways and walkways. We do all of it.


The selection decisions matter as much as the installation itself. Shrubs planted in the wrong light conditions or with mature sizes that exceed the available space create ongoing maintenance problems that most homeowners would prefer to avoid. Our team works through those details before anything goes in the ground so the finished result looks intentional and stays manageable over time.

Garden Plant Installation

Our garden plant installation work covers perennial and annual planting in beds of all sizes, from small accent gardens alongside a front walk to large mixed perennial borders that provide seasonal color from early spring through fall.



Good garden plant installation requires more than digging holes at the right spacing. Bed preparation, soil quality, plant placement by height and bloom time, and thoughtful color sequencing are what separate a garden that looks designed from one that looks planted by checklist. We take that seriously. A well-planned perennial garden in Green Bay can provide reliable color and structure for years without constant replanting.

Flower Planting Services

Our flower planting services cover both seasonal color programs and permanent perennial installations. For homeowners and commercial properties that want fresh color at the front of the season and through summer, we handle annual selection, bed preparation, and installation on a schedule that works with Green Bay's planting calendar.



For clients who want lower-maintenance long-term color, we design perennial programs that build in bloom sequences across the full growing season. Coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, ornamental grasses, and native Wisconsin wildflowers are among the varieties that perform consistently here and require minimal intervention once established.

Residential and Commercial Plant Installation

Most of our planting work is residential plant installation for Green Bay homeowners. Projects range from single tree placements and foundation shrub replacements to complete property plantings following new hardscape installation or home construction. We work with your existing landscape or start fresh depending on what the site needs.


Free consultations and free estimates are available for all residential projects. We come to the property, assess the site conditions, and walk you through our recommendations before any work begins.

Commercial Plant Installation

Commercial plant installation has its own set of requirements. Timelines are tighter, scale is typically larger, and the expectation for clean, professional results from day one is higher. JM Landscaping LLC handles commercial planting for business properties, multi-unit developments, and municipal projects throughout Brown County.



We coordinate commercial planting services around your operational schedule and deliver finished results that reflect the standards a commercial property requires. Consistent, dependable, and done right the first time.

Why Green Bay Property Owners Choose JM Landscaping LLC

Over 35 years in business. Still family-owned. Blake McMahon and the JM Landscaping team are based in Green Bay and have been working in these neighborhoods continuously since 1989. We are not a seasonal operation or a franchise with a local license. We are here year-round, and we stand behind the work.


Homeowners looking for planting installation near me often find companies that will put plants in the ground without much thought given to long-term performance. We approach every planting project as an investment in the property. That means species selection suited to the actual site, proper installation technique, and honest advice about what will work and what will not.


JM Landscaping LLC holds ICPI certification for hardscape installation, Bell Guard Authorized Contractor status, and membership in the Wisconsin Landscape Association. We carry full insurance on every project.

Areas We Serve

JM Landscaping LLC provides plant installation in Green Bay, WI and throughout the surrounding region, including De Pere, Ashwaubenon, Allouez, Howard, Suamico, Bellevue, Pulaski, and Luxemburg. We have worked in virtually every neighborhood in Brown County over the past three and a half decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When is the best time of year for plant installation in Green Bay, WI?


    Spring and fall are both strong planting windows in Green Bay. Spring planting, once soil temperatures reach 50 degrees consistently, gives plants a full growing season to establish. Fall planting, particularly for trees and shrubs, takes advantage of cooler temperatures and reliable rainfall that reduce transplant stress. Summer planting is possible with consistent watering in place, but requires more attention during establishment.


  • How do you select plants that will survive Wisconsin winters?


    We work within Zone 5b hardiness ratings as a baseline and layer in site-specific factors from there. Drainage, sun exposure, wind, proximity to reflected heat from pavement, and soil type all influence which plants perform well at a given location. We source from suppliers who grow for the upper Midwest, not growers based in warmer regions.


  • Does JM Landscaping LLC handle bed preparation as part of plant installation?


    Yes. Bed preparation is part of every planting project. That includes soil amendment where needed, proper edging, and weed barrier or mulch application to protect new plantings and reduce maintenance through the first growing season. We do not drop plants in unprepared ground.


  • Can you replace existing plants that have died or outgrown their space?


    Absolutely. Replacement planting is one of the more common requests we handle. We assess what went wrong with the original planting when relevant, whether that is a drainage problem, a species that was not suited to the conditions, or simply plants that exceeded their intended space. The replacement selection accounts for those factors.


  • How do I get started with plant installation in Green Bay, WI?


    Call JM Landscaping LLC at 920-494-9118 or email blake@jm-landscaping.com to schedule a free consultation. We come to your property, review the site, and provide a written estimate before any work begins. We serve clients Monday through Saturday, 8am to 5pm, and can typically get out for an initial visit within a short timeframe.

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JM Landscaping LLC | Green Bay, WI | Family-owned since 1989 Call 920-494-9118 or visit jm-landscaping.com

Serving Green Bay, De Pere, Ashwaubenon, Allouez, Howard, Suamico, and communities throughout Brown County.