If you’re looking to create a landscape that thrives with less effort, fewer inputs, and greater ecological benefit, native plants should be at the top of your list. In Sheboygan and Green Lake Counties, native species offer a beautiful and sustainable foundation for any outdoor space.
Why Native Plants?
Native plants are species that evolved right here in Wisconsin. That means they’re perfectly suited to our soils, rainfall, and seasonal cycles. Once established, they typically require less watering, fertilizing, and pest control than non-native varieties. In addition, they support local wildlife—especially pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds—that depend on native species for food and habitat.
Beauty Without the Fuss
Many homeowners assume native means “wild” or “weedy,” but nothing could be further from the truth. When thoughtfully selected and artfully arranged, native plants bring stunning seasonal color, texture, and structure to your garden. Think purple coneflowers, prairie dropseed, butterfly weed, and black-eyed Susans—all low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and bursting with regional character.
Practical Benefits
In Sheboygan and Green Lake Counties, where weather can shift quickly from drought to downpour, native plants also offer practical value. Deep root systems help stabilize soil, improve drainage, and manage runoff—especially useful for properties with clay-heavy soils or areas prone to erosion
They also align beautifully with rain gardens and naturalized shoreline plantings around lakes and streams—two increasingly popular sustainable landscape features in our region.
Design Tips
Mix textures and heights to create depth and visual interest
Include four-season interest, such as seed heads or colorful stems for winter appeal.
Choose plants based on light and soil conditions, not just aesthetics—success starts with the right fit.
Go Local, Grow Local
At Landmark Landscapes, we design outdoor spaces that look like they belong—because they do. Our team sources high-quality native and native-adapted plants and blends them with timeless hardscape materials to create landscapes that feel both grounded and refined.
Whether you’re building a pollinator garden in Sheboygan or restoring a lakeshore property in Green Lake, native plants are the key to a resilient, beautiful, and environmentally responsible design.
Contact Us
Landmark Landscapes of Sheboygan Falls, WI is a full-service landscape company. Based out of Sheboygan County, with a Green Lake, Wisconsin satellite office. We are centrally located and uniquely positioned to service the areas of Sheboygan, Elkhart Lake, Fond Du Lac County, Green Lake County, Ozaukee County, Manitowoc County, and Door County. We can manage your property with our Total Property Care system, and design and build projects large and small. Contact us today at 920-467-6442 to learn how we can care for you.
