Design Services
Tom Thumb offers a robust line of landscape planning, construction and maintenance services to manifest beauty in your property. We also partner with architects and builders to put the finishing touches on new residential and commercial construction projects.
Underground Sprinkling
A properly installed and maintained in-ground/underground sprinkler system conserves water by directing it exactly where and when it's needed, optimizing the use of water and the health of your landscape. At Tom Thumb, we are able to include this specialty service with all our projects if desired. We know that grasses and plantings that receive a constant supply of life-giving moisture will be hardier, more disease resistant, and will require fewer treatment interventions over time.
Landscaping
Landscape design is truly an art form wherein our designers optimize the look of your property by developing a master planting scheme and set of features tailored to the things that bring you enjoyment. Your Tom Thumb design will be as unique as your particular needs, whether it includes planning for recreation areas, quiet contemplation, entertaining or curb appeal. We also take into consideration your future maintenance needs and match the maintenance requirements to your lifestyle and budget.
Pruning
This vital service helps shape and maintain the vigorous maturation of your tree and shrub plantings and helps extend lifespan and health. Proper pruning enhances the beauty of almost any landscape tree and shrub, while improper pruning can ruin or greatly reduce its landscape potential. The team at Tom Thumb will expertly prune your landscape assets into lasting, healthy specimens to ensure your greatest return on investment.
Retaining Walls
Tom Thumb designs and installs retaining walls that are built to last. A retaining wall is a structure that holds back soil or rock from a building, structure or area. Retaining walls prevent downslope movement or erosion and provide support for vertical or near-vertical grade changes. Retaining walls are generally made of masonry, stone, brick, steel or timber.
Waterfalls and Water Features
The addition of a waterfall to an existing water garden or the creation of an entire system can provide endless hours of relaxation and enjoyment through the sight and sound of moving water. In addition, a waterfall may also serve as a filtering system or a means to oxygenate the water. Although a waterfall may be constructed from concrete or a preformed liner, the use of a flexible liner covered with natural stone will work best for the cold winter climate of the upper Midwest. At Tom Thumb, we work with earth-friendly materials to create your water haven.
Hardscapes
Hardscapes, or "hardscaping" are features of your landscaping plan that require construction (especially masonry or woodwork), such as walkways, trellis, arbors, garden paths, patios, pergolas and gazebos. Decorative stone such as sandstone, slate or dessert creek can be used for walkways and patios. Most hardscape installation requires important advance planning including construction drawings and code compliance review. At Tom Thumb, we have a wide range of experience in the requirements of such specialized construction.
Snow Plowing
In winter months, Tom Thumb is available for regular snow plowing and maintenance contracts for residential and commercial customers. Our professional, prompt team will keep your property safe and clear all winter long.
