“Movement in fresh air is the closest thing we have to a reset button for the body and the soul.” Rieker
Garden Consulting and Construction
Garden Consulting and Construction
Garden Consulting and Construction
Whether you are starting with a blank canvas or refining an established property, I help clients create outdoor environments that are both beautiful and sustainable long term.
Services include:
Design & Vision
- Site analysis and master planning
- Garden layout and spatial composition
- Planting design and material selection
- Phased development strate
Whether you are starting with a blank canvas or refining an established property, I help clients create outdoor environments that are both beautiful and sustainable long term.
Services include:
Design & Vision
- Site analysis and master planning
- Garden layout and spatial composition
- Planting design and material selection
- Phased development strategies for large properties
Consulting & Guidance
- Expert second opinions on existing plans
- Troubleshooting struggling landscapes
- Contractor coordination and oversight
- Seasonal and long-term planning advice
Installation & Construction Leadership
- On-site project direction and quality control
- Collaboration with contractors and artisans
- Plant placement and layout refinement
- Ensuring details are executed correctly
Care & Stewardship
- Garden maintenance strategy development
- Property walk-through evaluations
- Seasonal priorities and pruning guidance
- Long-term garden evolution planning
This is not maintenance in the ordinary sense.
It’s garden stewardship — protecting your investment while allowing the landscape to mature beautifully over time.
The Difference
Garden Consulting and Construction
Garden Consulting and Construction
- 45+ years of professional landscape experience
- Deep horticultural knowledge combined with construction expertise
- Estate-level project experience and attention to detail
- Practical solutions, not theory
- Honest guidance focused on long-term success
- A collaborative, personalized approach
I treat every property as if it were my own.
Because when a ga
- 45+ years of professional landscape experience
- Deep horticultural knowledge combined with construction expertise
- Estate-level project experience and attention to detail
- Practical solutions, not theory
- Honest guidance focused on long-term success
- A collaborative, personalized approach
I treat every property as if it were my own.
Because when a garden thrives, everything around it does too.
More Than a Garden
Beautiful outdoor spaces encourage movement, connection, and well-being.
They draw you outside.
They slow life down.
They create places where memories happen.
That philosophy is at the heart of everything I do.
Imagine What’s Possible
A landscape that reflects your lifestyle.
Plantings that mature with elegance over time.
Outdoor spaces you’re proud to share.
Confidence that your investment is being guided by experience.
That’s the outcome we’re working toward together.
Let’s Create Something Exceptional
If you’re ready to elevate your property — or want expert guidance on where to begin — the next step is simple.
Outdoor Experiences
Garden Consulting and Construction
Outdoor Experiences
Spending more time outdoors can change how you feel — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
It clears your head.
Strengthens your body.
Restores your energy.
But for many people, especially as we move into our 50s and beyond, getting outside consistently doesn’t always feel easy. Questions come up. Where should I go? What should I do? Am I
Spending more time outdoors can change how you feel — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
It clears your head.
Strengthens your body.
Restores your energy.
But for many people, especially as we move into our 50s and beyond, getting outside consistently doesn’t always feel easy. Questions come up. Where should I go? What should I do? Am I in good enough shape? What equipment do I need? How do I start?
That’s where I can help.
My life — both personally and professionally — has been rooted in the outdoors for decades. From creating exceptional gardens to riding bike trails, kayaking quiet waters, and exploring Wisconsin landscapes in every season, I’ve experienced firsthand how movement and nature work together to improve health and well-being.
I share those experiences to make the outdoors more approachable for you.
Not complicated.
Not extreme.
Just real, practical ways to get outside and feel better.
What I Share With You
Through my content, guides, and resources, I offer:
- Ideas for outdoor activities
- Trail, travel, and destination inspiration
- Practical tips for biking, kayaking, walking, and exploring
- Encouragement for building healthy outdoor habits
- Lessons learned from my own journey
- Guidance for creating outdoor spaces at home that invite you outside
My goal is to remove barriers and replace them with confidence.
Because you don’t need to be an athlete to benefit from being outdoors. You just need to begin.
Why This Matters — Especially After 50
As we age, movement becomes medicine.
Strength supports independence.
Balance prevents injury.
Fresh air improves mood.
Purpose fuels motivation.
Time outside can help all of it.
I believe deeply in a simple philosophy:
Motion is lotion for the body and soul.
Let’s Get You Outside
Whether it’s through a better garden, a new trail adventure, or simply a little motivation to start moving again, my goal is to help you reconnect with the outdoors in a way that works for your life.
Because when you spend more time outside, you live better inside.
Welcome to Getting Dirty with Glenn.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”