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Rivertown Landscapes Designing landscapes from the Lake Michigan shoreline to Grand Rapids. Extraordinary design is in our nature.
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Professionally installed patios, retaining walls, native plants, outdoor fire pits and more to suit your lifestyle. At Rivertown Landscapes, custom landscaping is both our focus and our passion. With an expert team of veteran landscape designer and meticulous, bonded construction crews, be assured that your home’s landscaping will make a statement. No problems, no budget overruns, no surprises…just spectacular landscape designs.

A well-designed landscape should change with the day.At Gull Lake, the landscape moves naturally from bright afternoons ...
11/02/2026

A well-designed landscape should change with the day.

At Gull Lake, the landscape moves naturally from bright afternoons around the pool and beach to evenings gathered around the fireplace and firepit.

As daylight fades, the architecture of the landscape becomes even more apparent. Paths guide movement through the property, gathering spaces take on a new atmosphere and the natural limestone creates depth and texture against the evening light.

It is a landscape designed to be experienced from morning through night.

Photography: Chris Major
Architect: 42 North - Design at your doorstep
Designer: Landscape Solutions West LLC

10/28/2026

When winter arrives, we’re ready.

Snow and ice demand a proactive approach. Rivertown Landscapes helps commercial properties prepare for winter weather with snowplowing and ice management services.

Commercial winter service bookings are underway. Get in touch to discuss coverage for your property.

Great landscapes are often defined by the details you notice only after spending time in them.At Gull Lake, an open iron...
10/27/2026

Great landscapes are often defined by the details you notice only after spending time in them.

At Gull Lake, an open iron support and bluestone inlay define the bar at the outdoor kitchen. From there, bluestone continues through pathways and steps, creating a subtle visual rhythm throughout the property.

Consistent material selections carry from the front of the home to the back, connecting the grand entry, gardens and gathering spaces in a way that feels effortless.

Nothing is arbitrary. Each material, transition and detail was considered as part of the larger composition.

Photography: Chris Major
Architect: 42 North - Design at your doorstep
Designer: Landscape Solutions West LLC

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10/22/2026

Overgrown to beautifully defined. See how expert pruning transforms a landscape, reveals cleaner lines, natural shape and renewed structure.

At Gull Lake, the landscape was designed with family life at its center.The dedicated sport court creates space for bask...
10/20/2026

At Gull Lake, the landscape was designed with family life at its center.

The dedicated sport court creates space for basketball, pickleball and the kind of everyday moments that become lasting memories. A quick game before dinner, a friendly match between generations or an afternoon spent outside together, these are the experiences that bring a landscape to life.

The court adds an active element to the property while remaining thoughtfully integrated into the overall design. It is a space made for movement, connection and time together.

Because the best landscapes do more than look beautiful. They give families more reasons to be outside, together.

Photography: Chris Major
Architect: 42 North - Design at your doorstep
Designer: Landscape Solutions West LLC

Daytime shot of coneflowers and add the Japanese pines out front, matching dwarf Japanese white pinesA beautiful landsca...
10/15/2026

Daytime shot of coneflowers and add the Japanese pines out front, matching dwarf Japanese white pines

A beautiful landscape should have something new to offer throughout the season.
At Gull Lake, the planting design was carefully layered to create depth, texture and a sense of abundance around the home. Trees, shrubs, perennials and seasonal blooms work together so the gardens continue to change as the season progresses.

Rather than relying on one moment of peak color, the planting palette was thoughtfully selected for a succession of blooms and interest throughout the growing season. The result is a landscape that feels natural and generous, while remaining highly intentional.

These gardens do more than surround the home. They soften architectural lines, frame gathering spaces and create a sense of discovery as you move through the property.

Take a closer look at the planting details and see how thoughtful design brings the Gull Lake landscape to life throughout the season.

Photography: Chris Major
Architect: 42 North - Design at your doorstep
Designer: Landscape Solutions West LLC

At Gull Lake, entertaining begins long before anyone sits down for dinner.The pool creates a natural center for summer g...
10/12/2026

At Gull Lake, entertaining begins long before anyone sits down for dinner.

The pool creates a natural center for summer gatherings, while the outdoor kitchen and dining area make it easy to move between cooking, conversation and time spent outdoors.

Nearby, the fireplace and firepit offer a quieter setting as the evening unfolds. A pathway winds through the landscape, connecting these spaces with a sense of ease and discovery.

The result is an outdoor environment designed not around one moment, but an entire day of gathering.

Photography: Chris Major
Architect: 42 North - Design at your doorstep
Designer: Landscape Solutions West LLC

Some of the most defining elements of the Gull Lake landscape were already there.Natural limestone retaining walls and r...
10/06/2026

Some of the most defining elements of the Gull Lake landscape were already there.

Natural limestone retaining walls and rock outcroppings became an integral part of the design, rather than something to work around. It was a thoughtful decision that required trust, but the result was worth it.

The stone gives the landscape a sense of permanence and place. It grounds the architecture, creates natural transitions between spaces and allows the gardens and gathering areas to feel as though they belong to the property.

The most successful landscapes do not compete with their surroundings. They reveal what is already there.

Photography: Chris Major
Architect: 42 North - Design at your doorstep
Designer: Landscape Solutions West LLC

10/01/2026

At Gull Lake, the vision was never simply to create a beautiful landscape. It was to create a place where family and friends could gather, linger and make memories together.

Set around a home with an abundance of natural space, the landscape unfolds as a series of destinations, from the grand entry and circular drive to the pool, outdoor kitchen, dining area, firepit and beach.

Every space was designed with connection in mind, creating an outdoor experience that feels both expansive and intimately tied to home.

This is landscape design at its best: thoughtful, enduring and made for living.

Videography: Chris Major
Architect: 42 North
Designer: Landscape Solutions West LLC

Fall is all about the details. From seasonal color to natural textures, the right elements can transform an outdoor spac...
09/28/2026

Fall is all about the details. From seasonal color to natural textures, the right elements can transform an outdoor space for the season.
Mums or ornamental grasses? Pumpkins or gourds?

Consider this your invitation to choose your fall landscape style. Tell us your picks.

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11950 Northland Drive NE
Rockford, MI
49341

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16168661700

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