ZDA Inc.

I have worked with the people at ZDA Landscaping in Middleton, WI for years. They designed and implemented my lake home landscaping over 15 years ago. It included natural gardens, deck, lake shore and entry way. Over the years they helped maintain it and improve when needed. I then sold the lake home and bought a condo on the lake. ZDA again helped me design and implement a small barrier flower bed, patio, raised large planter and divider between my unit and my neighbor. Their work again provided me with the privacy needed from people walking past my unit to the lake and from the street that runs next to our property. In both homes, I have received compliments on the design, easy of care and beauty of my yard. The best part is that everything is native and environmentally friendly. I highly recommend ZDA for any landscaping project, big or small. The team is knowledgeable, friendly and easy to work with, going far above my expectations.

We couldn't have picked better landscape designers than Steve, Joan and Jared, of ZDA, Inc. Our house is situated on a hill surrounded by woods and a rocky landscape with great views of the bluffs and valleys below. The house is partially embedded in the hill. The problem was that the only entrance to the house was from the lower level. We wanted an inviting entrance to the upper level, and after rejecting designs from three different landscape firms, we were giving up hope. Enter Steve with his unique ability to incorporate the surrounding landscape into his designs. He decided to build three terraces close to the house that curved to follow the contours of the hillside (see photos). The year-around flagstone walkway with stone steps to the existing deck area are from a Wisconsin firm and the natural sandstone outcrop retaining walls were built using rock from a nearby site. Joan Ziegler and Jared Vincent designed the perennial garden and woody ornamental plantings for the new front entrance garden areas. The rock garden terraces, steps, and entrance walk were installed in 2012. Five years later we are still thrilled with the results. In fact, in 2016, ZDA completed and installed a design for the east side of the house after a major renovation that addressed drainage, grading and retaining walls. If you have a complex landscape project, we have no hesitation in giving Steve, Joan and Jared, of ZDA, Inc. the highest recommendation. They can not only visualize the end product, they are great with communication, stay within budget and finish on time.

ZDA did a beautiful job on our yard. Our backyard was a crazy jungle. They created tiers and special spaces and varied and manageable garden areas (including 2 rain gardens), with a wonderful array of trees, shrubs and flowers. We love it! Whether we are enjoying the raspberries or huddling around the fire pit on a winter evening, it has been a great addition to our house. They created two perennial gardens in the front yard, which are literally patches of miracles, the way they come up and look great year after year with minimal effort. Steve, Joan, Jared and their team can do it all, from landscape design and engineering to plant selection and management. They've continued to provide support to us each year. They listen well and are fun to work with. We are 100% satisfied.

Everyone I encountered at ZDA is very knowledgeable and easy to work with but Jared Vincent really stands out. His attention to detail is amazing. He is so organized and efficient it is a pleasure to work with him. His knowledge of landscape architecture is amazing not to mention his impressive background knowledge.

This project had numerous design changes expertly handled by ZDA staff requiring 18 months for project completion. ZDA selected and oversaw work of major contractors. After numerous modifications this building restoration project was completed close to original cost estimate including Architect fees.

I have worked with ZDA for several years with my business, as well as my home landscaping. I love their attention to detail; we have a garden that has color through most of the seasons, as well as edibles and containers. I really appreciate that Joan is willing to help plan containers and add something new each spring. And having their staff available to help with garden clean up at the end of the season is a huge bonus!