Paul Palmisano
Design, Project Management, Client Experience
Family-Owned • Midwest Specialists
About Us
We’re a family landscaping & design business that lets nature lead - crafting low-maintenance, naturalistic plantings that feel alive through every season.
Our Story
We design gardens that work with nature, not against it. Inspired by naturalistic planting, prairie ecology, and time-tested perennial palettes, our projects balance beauty, resilience, and ease of care. From courtyard moss gardens to expansive meadows, every space is designed for patterns, grouping, and that everblooming effect.
As a family team, we bring a friendly, educational vibe to the process. We’ll walk you through the “why” behind each choice - soil, exposure, succession, and maintenance - so your garden thrives long after install.
- Naturalistic Planting & Perennial Design
- Low-Maintenance, Pollinator-Forward Gardens
- Moss Garden & Shade Specialists
- Midwest-Hardy, Climate-Smart Selections
Meet Casey Palmisano
Naturalistic Planting Specialist • Landscape Design • 30+ Years of Experience
Casey has spent decades honing a craft rooted in ecology and artistry - creating gardens that look effortless, evolve beautifully, and stay practical to care for. He’s led garden tours, shared talks on planting design and seasonal care, and loves helping homeowners appreciate how “letting nature take the lead” results in the most compelling low-maintenance landscapes.
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As Seen In The Journal Sentinel
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Featured in the Journal Sentinel
“Palmisano lets nature take the lead for a 1.25-acre garden - a layered, living landscape that evolves through the seasons.”
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Family-Powered Craft
From design and planting to stonework and scheduling, everyone pitches in. We’re a tight crew that communicates, adapts, and gets it done right.
John Schloegl
Operations & Heavy Stonework (Brother-in-law)
Kathryn Palmisano
Scheduling, Client Care, Full Support
Matthew Palmisano
On-Site Design and Planting
Kayleigh Schloegl
Marketing & Socials
Casey Palmisano
Naturalistic Planting Specialist
From brothers to sister to in-laws - everyone contributes. It’s a classic family business in the best way: reliable, flexible, and proud of the work that we do!
How We Work
Professional, friendly, and educational minded. Here’s our typical flow:
Listen & Learn
We start with your goals, maintenance comfort, and site specifics- sun, soil, drainage, and animals.
Design with Nature
Plant groupings, low-maintenance and Animal resistant, seasonal succession and structure first - so the garden looks good year-round.
Install & Support
Clean installs, clear care notes, and seasonal check-ins available. We’re here if you need us.
Ready to plan your next project?
Tell us your space, goals, and maintenance preferences - we’ll design something beautiful, resilient, and easy to live with.