Fine Garden Maintenance for Your Elegant and Timeless Home
Season-by-season care for gardens, foundation plantings, and ornamental landscapes - so everything stays looking healthy and impeccable.
A Garden That Looks Stunning Year-Round
Fine garden maintenance is seasonal, detail-first horticultural care: pruning that respects bloom cycles, bed edges that stay crisp, plant health monitored, and touch-ups that keep your landscape looking intentional all year — with each visit tailored to what your landscape needs at that moment.
A well-maintained garden becomes part of how your home feels — calm, welcoming, and beautifully put together. With proactive care and a trained eye, your outdoor spaces stay lush, balanced, and ready for everyday life or effortless entertaining.
The Difference Is the Details
Anyone can “maintain” a landscape. Fine garden maintenance is about protecting the design intent - the proportions, the layers, the rhythm of the plantings - while keeping everything healthy and visually composed.
Expect a team that notices what’s changing, anticipates what’s next, and maintains your garden like it’s meant to be photographed.
Our Commitment to Quality, Ongoing Care
Plant Health &
Horticulture
Seasonal pruning, cutbacks, and plant monitoring performed according to best horticultural practices — supporting healthy growth, structure, and bloom cycles.
Weed Control &
Bed Definition
WHand-weeding, pre-emergent applications as needed, debris removal, and clean bed lines to keep planting areas crisp and controlled.
Pruning &
Seasonal Cutbacks
Perennials, ornamental grasses, and shrubs are pruned or left intact based on plant type, timing, and long-term health — not aesthetics alone.
What You Can Expect
Seasonal Garden Care Plans tailored to your property and planting style
Expert Pruning that supports plant health, blooms, and structure
Meticulous Bed Care (weeding, edging, cultivating, finishing touches)
Premium Materials & Best Practices for long-term durability and beauty
Sustainable, Responsible Methods whenever appropriate for your landscape
Priority scheduling and proactive monitoring during each seasonal visit - so issues are identified early and addressed with intention.
Past Projects
A few examples of gardens we’ve maintained, refined, and kept looking exceptional through the seasons.
Meet the Team
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Adam
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Adam was raised in the landscape industry and developed an early fascination with heavy equipment and hands-on construction. From a young age, he was drawn to understanding how things work—spending hours building and rebuilding projects with Legos, which naturally evolved into a passion for operating equipment and constructing outdoor spaces. He joined the family business after studying Agriculture and Soil Science at South Dakota State University, where he was also a member of the FarmHouse Fraternity. Adam oversees the operations side of the business, managing project construction and field execution. Outside of work, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys spending time with his dog, Charlie, and ice fishing.
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Ashley
PRESIDENT
Ashley grew up in the landscape industry and studied Landscape Architecture and Business at South Dakota State University, where she was also a NCAA Division I equestrian athlete. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Landscape Illinois and is a past president of the organization. Ashley is passionate about landscape design and the ability to thoughtfully design outdoor spaces to enrich people’s lives—creating environments that encourage gathering and reflect pride of ownership. Outside of work, Ashley and her husband, Tim, enjoy spending time outdoors with their three dogs, hiking and fishing. She also competes in jumper competitions with her horse, Stella.
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Kurt
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
An avid outdoorsman, Kurt developed an early passion for land management. He studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he met his wife, Sharon. Kurt leads the development and care of the nursery grounds at Bret-Mar, taking great pride in growing and nurturing plants that go on to thrive in clients’ landscapes. Outside of work, he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family on fishing trips.
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Sharon
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
From an early age, Sharon knew she wanted to pursue a career in the landscape industry. Her first job, while in high school, was at a garden center, where she developed a strong passion for plants and horticulture. She studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she also met her husband, Kurt. The landscape industry remains a lifelong passion for Sharon, and she enjoys spending time in her garden harvesting vegetables and cut flowers alongside her dog, Elly.
Fine Garden Maintenance Just For You
If you want a garden that looks pristine in every season — not just after a spring cleanup — our maintenance programs bring consistent, professional care to high-expectation properties throughout your service area.