Landscape Architecture, LLC provides landscape design, landscape construction, landscape maintenance, fire features, snow management, landscape lighting, outdoor furniture, outdoor appliances, water features, and outdoor audio installation. The company serves both residential and commercial clients in Mt. Horeb and throughout the greater Madison and Dane County area, with a particular focus on higher-end residential design-to-build projects. Every service offering is delivered with the same design-forward approach that defines Landscape Architecture, LLC's work.

Landscape Architecture, LLC serves clients throughout greater Madison and Dane County, Wisconsin, including Mt. Horeb, Middleton, Verona, Waunakee, Shorewood Hills, Fitchburg, Cross Plains, Lodi, Monona, Oregon, Maple Bluff, Stoughton, Madison, and surrounding communities. If you're located in a nearby area not listed, reach out to confirm whether your property falls within the service area.

Landscape Architecture, LLC specializes in higher-end residential and commercial projects where design quality, material selection, and long-term performance matter. If you're looking for a quick, low-budget installation or a company that will execute a plan without design input, Landscape Architecture, LLC is probably not the right match. The company's clients are homeowners and property managers who want a professionally designed, expertly built outdoor space and are willing to invest in that level of outcome.

Landscape Architecture, LLC serves commercial clients in addition to residential ones, with services including landscape construction, landscape maintenance, and commercial snow management. Commercial project scopes vary widely, and the design-to-build process is adapted to the scale and requirements of the property. Reach out to discuss your commercial project and whether it falls within the company's current capacity.

The process begins with a paid consultation at your property, where owner Joe Hanauer evaluates the space, discusses your goals, and develops a scope of work. A design agreement follows, outlining project details, fees, and estimated budget for your review and signature. Once the design contract is signed and a deposit is received, the design phase produces detailed plans and renderings that show you exactly what the finished project will look like before installation begins. Construction follows the approved design with Landscape Architecture, LLC managing every phase in sequence.

Landscape Architecture, LLC is led by a professionally credentialed landscape architect with ASLA membership, over 25 years of experience, and a history of award-winning projects recognized by Unilock and national trade publications. The design process produces accurate site plans and realistic renderings that reflect actual site conditions, not generic templates. Owner Joe Hanauer has also published on sustainable landscape practices including permeable pavers and microclimate design, reflecting a level of professional depth that goes beyond typical landscaping company service.

A full landscape construction project at Landscape Architecture, LLC is built from the design outward, covering every element in the plan from hardscape installation to planting to feature work. This includes paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, fire features, water features, lighting, and plantings, all executed as a coordinated single project rather than separate contracts with separate crews. The result is a cohesive outdoor environment rather than a collection of independent additions.

The first step is a consultation at your property where Joe Hanauer reviews the site and discusses your vision, goals, and budget parameters. A design agreement is developed from that conversation, outlining the scope, design fee, and project estimate. Once signed and deposited, the design phase begins and produces detailed plans and renderings for your review. You see the finished result on paper before any installation begins, which allows for adjustments and final confirmation before the project moves into construction.

Landscape Architecture, LLC charges a consultation fee and a design fee scaled to the scope of the project. This is consistent with the professional-level design work the company provides and distinguishes it from companies that offer free consultations tied to a sales process rather than genuine design expertise. The consultation fee is sometimes waived depending on project circumstances, and the design fee is discussed transparently during the initial conversation.

Landscape Architecture, LLC manages construction directly, with Joe Hanauer overseeing the process from design approval through project completion. This means the person who designed your project is also accountable for how it gets built, which eliminates the interpretation gap between design and installation. Clients are kept informed at key milestones and have a direct line of communication with the team throughout the project.

Landscape Architecture, LLC is led directly by owner Joe Hanauer, who stays personally involved in every project rather than handing clients off to account managers or coordinators. You communicate with the person responsible for your project throughout. Response times are typically prompt via email, and Joe reaches out directly when project milestones, decisions, or updates require client input.

Changes during an active project are handled through a documented process that establishes the updated scope and any associated cost or timeline adjustment before the work is modified. This protects you from unexpected charges and ensures the team is executing against a plan you've reviewed and confirmed. Landscape Architecture, LLC doesn't make undocumented scope changes or absorb additions informally.

Landscape Architecture, LLC's five-year workmanship warranty on hardscape installations covers defects in installation quality that arise within the warranty period. If an issue covered under the warranty is identified, the team addresses it directly. The warranty is backed by the manufacturer warranties on the products installed, creating layered coverage on both the workmanship and materials side of your project.

Wisconsin presents specific challenges for outdoor spaces, including hard winters with significant freeze-thaw cycling, spring soil movement, summer heat and humidity, and heavy precipitation. Landscape Architecture, LLC selects materials rated for these conditions, installs structural elements with proper base preparation and drainage, and considers microclimate factors in planting and hardscape placement. Owner Joe Hanauer has published on sustainable landscape architecture and microclimate design, and those principles are reflected in how every project is built.

For clients who prioritize low maintenance, Landscape Architecture, LLC recommends permeable or standard paver hardscape over natural stone for its repairability, low-voltage LED landscape lighting for minimal bulb replacement, and pondless or recirculating water features over traditional open ponds. Planting selections are guided by native and adapted species that perform in Wisconsin's climate without intensive seasonal care. The design consultation addresses maintenance expectations for every feature so you can make informed decisions before the plan is finalized.

Landscape Architecture, LLC's owner has been an active voice on sustainable landscape practices in national trade publications, with particular emphasis on permeable pavers that reduce stormwater runoff and hardscape designs that account for microclimate effects on heating, cooling, and plant health. These are practical design decisions integrated into project planning, not just theoretical positions. Clients interested in sustainable outcomes can discuss those priorities specifically during the design consultation.

Project pricing at Landscape Architecture, LLC is based on the design scope, materials selected, site conditions, and the complexity of the installation. Projects span a wide range, from small feature additions to full property transformations, so no two estimates look alike. A detailed project estimate is developed as part of the design agreement so you understand the full cost before construction begins.

Higher-end residential landscape projects in the greater Madison area vary widely in investment, from standalone features like a patio, fire feature, or lighting system to comprehensive designs that include full hardscape construction, plantings, an outdoor kitchen, lighting, and water features. Landscape Architecture, LLC works across this full range and will be direct during the consultation if the features you're describing don't align with your preferred budget.

Coming to your consultation with a sense of how you use your outdoor space and what problems you want to solve is more useful than arriving with a fully formed design. Knowing whether you entertain frequently, whether you want a low-maintenance property, whether you work from home and value a view, or whether winter usability matters to you all help Joe Hanauer design something that actually fits your life. Photos of spaces you admire are helpful but not required.

Reach out by phone at 608-798-1840 or through the contact form. A member of the team will follow up to schedule your consultation and begin the process.