Your Brookfield property deserves more than generic landscaping. Heavy clay soil, mature tree canopies, and freeze-thaw cycles all create unique challenges for local yards. Crawford Tree & Landscape understands these conditions and creates landscaping that looks great year-round while improving soil health, drainage, and long-term plant success.
Since 1969, we’ve been Southeastern Wisconsin’s trusted team of local tree and landscape care specialists and NALP-certified landscape technicians. From Barker Road to 124th Street, our work blends functionality, curb appeal, and sustainable design for Brookfield homeowners.
Call (414) 710-0093 to schedule your free on-site consultation.
We start with your goals and create a custom plan that fits your property’s layout, sun exposure, and maintenance needs. Every plant, bed, and hardscape element is chosen with Brookfield’s climate and soil conditions in mind.
Our team handles aeration, overseeding, soil enrichment, and turf treatments to restore tired lawns and keep them healthy. Proper care ensures long-term resilience against pests and heavy foot traffic.
Retaining walls, decorative borders, patios, and stone walkways designed to handle freeze-thaw cycles without shifting or cracking.
Our team ensures proper planting and strategic pruning that improves plant health, safety, and appearance.
We solve lawn saturation and standing water issues that affect Brookfield’s clay-heavy soils and properties near wetlands.
Mulch refreshes help retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and naturally improve soil structure.
Spring and fall cleanups remove debris, refresh beds, and prepare your yard for upcoming seasonal changes.
We specialize in low-maintenance landscapes that support pollinators, using native perennials acclimated to Waukesha County’s conditions.
Alongside landscaping, we offer tree care that keeps your property safe and thriving:
Our team addresses these issues with soil improvement, strategic plant selection, and grading techniques to protect your investment.
We prioritize eco-conscious materials and native plants that require less water, fertilizer, and maintenance. Compost-based soil amendments, aeration, and French drains ensure strong root systems and healthier lawns. Our approach supports pollinators, reduces water runoff, and enhances the overall ecosystem of your yard.
Brookfield landscapes thrive with hardy maples, birches, and low-maintenance perennials like coneflowers and hostas. We evaluate your property’s sunlight, drainage, and microclimates to recommend the right plant varieties that will thrive in your exact conditions.
“They solved a major drainage problem on our property near Burleigh and transformed our unusable backyard into a beautiful, functional space.” – Brookfield Resident
“Our front yard makeover near Capitol Drive completely changed our home’s curb appeal. They were on time, professional, and left everything spotless.” – Homeowner, Brookfield
Thoughtful landscaping increases curb appeal and can raise property value significantly. Outdoor living spaces, modern hardscape elements, and healthy, low-maintenance plantings make your home more enjoyable and marketable.
Every landscape is designed for beauty, functionality, and safe access in all seasons.
Clay-heavy soil, mature tree coverage, and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles affect plant growth and hardscape durability. We design around these conditions for long-term success.
Yes. Some retaining walls and drainage solutions may require permits. We assist with the entire process.
Early spring and fall provide the best conditions for overseeding, aeration, and soil enrichment.
Yes. We prioritize native and acclimated species from local nurseries for better survival and lower maintenance.
Absolutely. We’ll walk your Brookfield property, discuss your goals, and provide a firm, no-pressure price.
Many Brookfield homeowners face unique microclimate issues, including drainage problems near wetlands and shaded yards under dense tree canopies. Our team has discovered sustainable solutions that improve soil conditions, introduce appropriate native plants, and enhance curb appeal without increasing maintenance needs. From dealing with compacted clay soils to integrating pollinator-friendly gardens, we’ve solved complex challenges for properties of all sizes.
We regularly participate in local workshops and homeowner events to share best practices for sustainable landscaping. Our team educates homeowners on seasonal care, soil health improvements, and environmentally friendly methods that support Brookfield’s ecosystem. By working closely with the community, we ensure each landscape is built to last and thrive.
We proudly provide landscaping services in Brookfield, Elm Grove, Wauwatosa, New Berlin, Pewaukee, and surrounding areas of Waukesha County.
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What Our Clients Say
Always love working with Crawford! They respond quickly and know what they are doing. They have serviced our lawn and trees for many years and have never disappointed.
Fantastic experience. I had some large trees close to our home that needed to be taken down and they did so in a safe, quick, and efficient manner. John Menzel, Cole Adam, and Austin Kubash left a clean job site with zero headache for us. Would highly recommend!
Excellent in every way! We will use their service again! I could not be happier with the service, price, communication and finished product. Crawford removed a very large problem tree for us and Dane and the team were awesome.
We have had a great experience with Crawford since they were first recommended by a neighbor to help us determine if our Ash trees were worth saving. Jon came out and gave us a thorough assessment and recommendation for treatment.
Crawford Tree has been servicing my personal residence as well as the common areas of the homeowners association property in the subdivision in which I live for 10+ years, and they have always provided high-quality, detailed, expert treatment of the trees, shrubs, bushes, [and] lawn areas associated with both.
We are having a fantastic experience with Crawford! We called in Spring and talked with Steve about our front lawn. The dirt level was so high, it was nearly impossible to edge. We also had a very clumpy, bumpy lawn and small bare spots all over, that were more like holes and it was so uneven. Originally, we were going to do the job ourselves. Let me say...SO glad we didn't.
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