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John Ondrejicka, affectionately known to his co-workers and clients as “Johnny O,” has been a lifelong landscaper who got his start in the industry in 1975 at Lied’s Nursery in Sussex. For the past 11 years, he has finished out his career as a landscape foreman at Villani Landshapers, where he has used his experience and skills to mentor those who are new to the industry. Johnny’s involvement in the… Read more »

Paving stones, also known as pavers, are typically made with natural stone, brick, or concrete. This guide will help you understand the differences between these materials to help you choose the best paver for your walkway, patio, outdoor living space, fire pit, and any other project you can imagine! While a traditional concrete walkway or patio can cost less than pavers in the short term- the installation technique, poor durability, and… Read more »

Fall in Wisconsin has all sorts of indicators: leaves changing colors, cooler temperatures and a progressively earlier sunset. But there’s another involving your trees that’s a telltale sign of the shift in seasons: buck rub. This is when male deer mark their territory by removing bark from trees with their antlers. Signs Buck rubs appear in early September through November. That’s typically when bucks lose their antler velvet, which is… Read more »

“Nature gives to every time and season unique beauty; from morning to night, it’s just a succession of changes so soft and comfortable that we hardly notice the progress.” — Charles Dickens Unless of course you’re talking about noticing that giant bare spot on your lawn due to an invasion of armyworms. Armyworms can cause significant, costly damage to local lawns and green space. These invasive pests can completely destroy a… Read more »

If extreme winter weather has ever taken a toll on your landscaping and plants, you aren’t alone. Every spring, gardeners in regions hit by a tough winter discover the damage it can cause to trees and shrubs. Fortunately, you can take steps in autumn to prepare your landscaping and plants for what’s coming. “Now,” said Ian Thomas- a Client Service Representative at Villani Landshapers- “is the time to think about… Read more »

Okay, commercial landscape owners and managers, it’s nearly holiday in our world! It’s time to start planning, preparing, organizing and strategizing for how we’re going to make every effort to seriously deck the halls and implement some serious holiday décor at our properties this season. Our goal is to amp up any commercial space to reflect the season or holiday – it just takes a little extra Wisconsin flavor. Our… Read more »

As the seasons change, commercial, retail, and condominium property managers have come to trust the professionals at Villani Landshapers to be their partners in snow and ice control during the winter. Let’s take a look at what you need to focus on when evaluating your snow service program now that it’s the offseason. What’s The Damage Plan? Is your snow contractor responsive to any damages that may have occurred during the… Read more »

With the warmer weather we’re experiencing, it is easy to start thinking about spending more time outdoors! Whether you’ll be entertaining, barbecuing, or simply relaxing in the sun, if you want your yard to look truly incredible for the upcoming season, now is the time to do a little spring cleaning and landscape maintenance. Many of the tasks that Villani Landshapers carries out for our commercial property clients are the… Read more »

Winter in Wisconsin is fading into the rear view. Next up are spring and summer, when you’re going to be able to enjoy your outdoor space as much as possible. This means it’s the perfect time to give your outdoor area a landscaping upgrade. Tyson Mueller, Villani Landshaper’s Director of Design/Build, tells us, “There is no better time than now to extend your entertaining space into the outdoors. For a fraction… Read more »

Whether planted in beds or containers, vibrant displays of flowers inspired by the colors of the season go a long way toward enhancing the entryways and grounds of your commercial property or living space.