Welcome to my blog. I am Joe Hanauer, a Registered Landscape Architect, Horticulturist, Landscape Contractor and owner of Landscape Architecture, LLC. I am a member of the 1990 graduating class from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Landscape Architecture with a second major in Horticulture.
The first 7 years of my career were spent in the northern suburbs of Chicago and I was very lucky to have an amazing mentor who taught me to challenge myself, and to stretch my imagination. I learned how every project is unique and how creativity can solve problems. When encountering a problem, I was taught strategies to think it through and how to identify the best solution. What my mentor would say is “do it correctly, when things are done correctly, all will work out in the end”.
After my wife and I had our first child, we decided to move back to Madison in our native Wisconsin. After all, I had to make sure my sons grew up Packer fans! I worked for two separate companies in my first year living in Madison. I struggled with both companies’ philosophies. I was told not to worry about the design and just to sell the job. Good enough was good enough and quality was not the focus. So I hung my own shingle and was able to focus on my core beliefs. I started Landscape Architecture, LLC on October 27, 1997. For the past 20 years I have owned and managed the company.
All of this is important because when you hire Landscape Architecture, LLC, you are hiring a passionate Landscape Architect who puts design first. I believe all landscape projects need to start with quality thought out landscape design. A design that is functional with form. Once there is a quality design we focus on quality installation. We do things right the first time. Because we do, we are unique in our Madison, Wisconsin market with our 5 Year Hardscape Guarantee.
Our work includes all things outside. We do small planting designs and install projects with just a few plants. We also do very large outdoor living spaces that include brick paver patios, retaining walls, seating walls, arbors and pergolas, swimming pools, decks, ponds, fire pits, and fireplaces. We do very practical projects like grading to correct drainage problems. Whatever your landscape project includes we would enjoy being involved.
In my blog I look forward to sharing tips and advice about landscaping and gardening. I will share what quality in landscape and landscape design means. You may even learn why your lilacs don’t bloom! I hope you will find the information helpful. Again, welcome to my blog. I hope you enjoy it. Please feel free to email me should you have a question.
