Rathjen's Landscaping is a full service landscaping company. We provide lawn maintenance, tree and shrub pruning, leaf cleanup, brush clearing and tree removal services. We also install and plant new gardens. After the job was done they also cleaned up the work area BEAUTIFULLY. Not a speck of dirt anywhere.
Another mark of his professionalism was when we wanted to put in trees right away in still warm early fall, he suggested waiting until spring. Instead of just selling us the plants and walking away, he made the responsible suggestion of waiting. I've been using Ben for a couple of years now for our property in Hyde Park.
From fixing drainage issues on our gravel driveway to tree removal to regular lawn and garden maintenance, Ben always gets the job on time and with fantastic results. I can always trust Ben's vision and planning for a particular project as well as his suggestions for addressing problems before they turn into big headaches.
Another mark of his professionalism was when we wanted to put in trees right away in still warm early fall, he suggested waiting until spring. Instead of just selling us the plants and walking away, he made the responsible suggestion of waiting. I've been using Ben for a couple of years now for our property in Hyde Park.
From fixing drainage issues on our gravel driveway to tree removal to regular lawn and garden maintenance, Ben always gets the job on time and with fantastic results. I can always trust Ben's vision and planning for a particular project as well as his suggestions for addressing problems before they turn into big headaches.
Services
When you work with Rathjen's Landscaping- it's different- with us you'll get the best possible service. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. No job is complete until you are satisfied. We have an excellent call response time. As with some of our competitors, you won't have to wait for days to get a call back from us.
When it comes to pavers, Unilock is simply best in class. Not only does Unilock offer superior products, such as factory-sealed pavers, but they provide unparalleled support. In the event of manufacturer defect they stand behind their product with a two-year installation warrantee and guarantee our work as Authorized Contractors.
Count on our professional planting services for strong, healthy landscaping and gardens on your property. Tree planting: We have the capability to source and install trees as small as 5-6 feet in height, all the way up to 25+ feet. Screen planting for privacy: Depending on the application, screen shrubbery or trees can be used to create privacy as well as reduce road noise.
Whether you have a hole to mend from construction or excavation, or an entire lawn to start from scratch, we offer all sizes of lawn installations. We can put in lawns using seed, or from sod for a faster start. We also have significant experience with steep slopes, employing erosion-control products that let seeds germinate while preventing soil from washing away.
If you've ever had to leave for work at 7:30 and found your driveway was still a solid wall of snow and ice, you know the importance of reliable snow removal. We offer residential snow plowing as well as salting, sanding, and snow relocation services. We stock our own sand and salt so we are able to offer emergency after-hours service even when other contractors are waiting for a supplier to open.
Reviews (10)
Ryan Wisniewski
Dec 02, 2021
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Ben and his crew were extremely friendly. They showed up on time and until the job was done (i.e. they did not go to other jobs while this one was underway.). And when there were a couple of additional items that I wanted to add that were out of the original scope of work, his prices for those items were more than fair. He left the job site very clean at the end of every day, too. A couple before and after photos.
Bryan Steigerwald
Nov 21, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Responsiveness
We can’t say enough about how much we appreciate the transformation Ben and his crew performed on our property. Pictures say a thousand words, so we’ll let the pics do the talking. Our property was an eyesore in the neighborhood. Now we get nothing but compliments. Thank you Ben and crew!!!
We can’t say enough about how much we appreciate the transformation Ben and his crew performed on our property. Pictures say a thousand words, so we’ll let the pics do the talking. Our property was an eyesore in the neighborhood. Now we get nothing but compliments. Thank you Ben and crew!!!
Deserie Carrezola
Jul 22, 2021
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Ben and his crew are such a pleasure to work with! In an unfortunate time when you must beg contactors to even return a call, Rathjen's Landscaping is exactly the opposite. Ben is professional and responsive; he returned every call, email and text. He made himself available to answer questions and make changes throughout the project. He gave us valuable suggestions and realistic expectations. Ben kept evey commitment he made and approached every obstacle with a positive attitude and a solution in mind. Although the weather did not cooperate and extended the project slightly longer than he wanted
Karen Kracov
Mar 26, 2021
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We contacted Ben to help us replace a backyard patio and to do hardscaping and landscaping around a pool. Ben was very easy to work with - responsive to all my questions/concerns. He came up with a plan that met our family’s desires as well as our budget. The project was also done within the time frame Ben originally stated. He just finished the work and we couldn’t be happier! The yard is beautiful as well as functional. Would definitely recommend Rathjen’s landscaping!!
Tresa Hall
Nov 01, 2020
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Positive: Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Ben has been taking care of my lawn for about 5 years. He has never missed a mowing. He does a cleanup at the end of the winter and at the end of the summer. He and his guys do quality work in everything they do. Ben is responsive to anything I ask of him and I really appreciate the job he does. I highly recommend him!
Ben has been taking care of my lawn for about 5 years. He has never missed a mowing. He does a cleanup at the end of the winter and at the end of the summer. He and his guys do quality work in everything they do. Ben is responsive to anything I ask of him and I really appreciate the job he does. I highly recommend him!
Diane Williams
Oct 12, 2020
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So hard to find great landscapers and we have found one!
Ben and his team are the best we have seen in many years!
Wonderful ideas, immediate response, neat work and cleanup
With beautiful results!
We have done several projects both big and small with Ben and his team and he never disappoints. Always great work and always patiently explaining patiently explaining our options.
We are fans ! Andy and Diane
Ben and his team are the best we have seen in many years!
Wonderful ideas, immediate response, neat work and cleanup
With beautiful results!
We have done several projects both big and small with Ben and his team and he never disappoints. Always great work and always patiently explaining patiently explaining our options.
We are fans ! Andy and Diane
Byron Rooney
Sep 07, 2020
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We’ve been using Rathjen’s Landscaping for mowing, brush-hogging, planting, re-seeding and weeding for two years. Ben is a pleasure to work with — he is responsive, honest and detail-oriented. He is proactive in noting when certain things should be done, and will politely suggest waiting on other things if it is not the right time of year to do them — ie he is focused on getting the right result rather than simply billing more work. Ben and his team does great work and has become a trusted partner.
Pk
Aug 22, 2020
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We have been working with Rathjen’s Landscaping for over 11 years. Ben and his team consistently provide professional, timely and friendly service and always do a great job. Ensuring that we are pleased with everything that they do is a clear priority for them and we would definitely recommend their services to anyone in need of landscaping or property maintenance services.
Claudia D.
Jul 16, 2020
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In 2015 Rathjen's was recommended to us to tidy up when we had a Generac installed. We decided to do a bit more and had a low retaining wall installed as well. The work is superior! It looks wonderful. Ben has a wonderful eye for detail and color. He consulted at every part of the job and had excellent suggestions. Incidently, when I wanted to put in trees now, he suggested waiting until Spring instead of just selling us the plants. They will be back in April! I heartily recommend Rathjen's Landscaping (they also cleaned up BEAUTIFULLY. Not a speck of dirt anywhere). Several years later we had
Amy Hieter
Jun 12, 2020
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Ben and his crew created a beautiful bluestone patio for me. Ben listened attentively to what I wanted as well as provided great input on the design. The execution was exceptional - I will be enjoying this patio for many, many years to come. Ben communicated clearly with me every step of the way so I knew what to expect, and he is incredibly reliable. I highly recommend Rathjen's Landscaping!