Willow River Company

Willow River Company Willow River Company is an award winning landscape company. Family owned and operated for over 35 years. One of the most trusted landscapers in the metro area.

Most homeowners accidentally make creeping Charlie spread faster.Pulling or mowing creeping Charlie without treating the...
08/27/2026

Most homeowners accidentally make creeping Charlie spread faster.

Pulling or mowing creeping Charlie without treating the roots can actually make it spread faster.

The best treatment window in western Wisconsin? Mid-September through October, when the plant naturally moves nutrients into its root system.

Read our blog to learn how to control creeping Charlie the right way. t.ly/dPslC

Did you know winter can damage your irrigation system even when it’s completely shut off?In western Wisconsin and easter...
08/20/2026

Did you know winter can damage your irrigation system even when it’s completely shut off?

In western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota, freeze-thaw cycles can slowly push sprinkler heads out of position over winter - a process called frost heave. By spring, that can lead to:

• broken sprinkler heads
• uneven spray patterns
• pooling water
• dead lawn patches

Catching these issues early can help prevent much larger repairs once startup season begins.

Read our latest blog to learn how to diagnose common irrigation problems before spring arrives. t.ly/Tv59j

🐦 Seeing a lot more woodpecker activity on your ash tree lately?It may not just be birds searching for food — it can act...
08/20/2026

🐦 Seeing a lot more woodpecker activity on your ash tree lately?

It may not just be birds searching for food — it can actually be one of the earliest visible signs of emerald ash borer infestation.

As EAB larvae tunnel beneath the bark, woodpeckers are drawn to the tree to feed. Over time, that repeated pecking combined with internal damage weakens the tree’s structure even further.

If you’re noticing bark damage, thinning canopy, or increased woodpecker activity this summer, it may be time for a professional tree assessment.

Read our latest blog to learn how to spot the signs before a tree becomes hazardous: t.ly/3ykIE

Smart irrigation controllers do more than automate watering schedules.Modern systems can:- Adjust watering based on weat...
08/18/2026

Smart irrigation controllers do more than automate watering schedules.

Modern systems can:

- Adjust watering based on weather
- Reduce unnecessary water use
- Help prevent overwatering during cooler months
- Improve long-term irrigation efficiency

Many homeowners are upgrading older timer-based systems before spring startup season begins.

Read our latest blog to learn more. t.ly/f00N3

If one irrigation zone suddenly stops working, the issue is often connected to the valve system - not the sprinkler head...
08/15/2026

If one irrigation zone suddenly stops working, the issue is often connected to the valve system - not the sprinkler heads themselves.

Hard water, wiring issues, and bad solenoids often cause zone failures.

The good news? Diagnosing the problem early can prevent more expensive repairs later.

Read our latest blog to learn more. t.ly/f00N3

🌳 Not every ash tree needs to be removed.If your tree still has strong canopy coverage and only early signs of emerald a...
08/13/2026

🌳 Not every ash tree needs to be removed.

If your tree still has strong canopy coverage and only early signs of emerald ash borer activity, professional treatment may still protect it for years.

The key is timing. Summer is one of the best times to have a certified arborist assess whether your ash tree is still a candidate for treatment before damage becomes irreversible.

Want to know if your tree can still be saved? Read our latest blog to learn more: t.ly/3ykIE

🧱 Reminder before summer ends: frost depth here exceeds 40 inches.That's why patios crack and heave — water beneath the ...
08/11/2026

🧱 Reminder before summer ends: frost depth here exceeds 40 inches.

That's why patios crack and heave — water beneath the surface freezes, expands, and shifts everything above it. Proper base prep is the only fix. If your patio has been moving for years, it wasn't installed for our climate.
Read our blog to learn more. t.ly/k6tMh

A soggy lawn doesn’t always mean you have a broken pipe.Low-head drainage happens when water flows downhill through spri...
08/07/2026

A soggy lawn doesn’t always mean you have a broken pipe.

Low-head drainage happens when water flows downhill through sprinkler lines after watering stops.

Here’s when to pay attention:

• The same spot stays wet after every cycle
• Water appears away from sprinkler heads
• Turf starts thinning in one area

Sometimes the fix is simpler than homeowners expect.

Read our latest blog to learn more. t.ly/f00N3

🪵 Here’s something many homeowners don’t realize:Dead ash trees weaken from the inside out after an emerald ash borer in...
08/06/2026

🪵 Here’s something many homeowners don’t realize:

Dead ash trees weaken from the inside out after an emerald ash borer infestation. By the time the tree stops leafing out, the wood may already be brittle enough to snap unexpectedly.

That’s why waiting “one more year” often makes removal:

✔ More dangerous
✔ More expensive
✔ More complicated

If you have mature ash trees on your property, now is the time to learn what symptoms to watch for.

Read our latest blog to learn more: t.ly/3ykIE

⛰️ That slope loses soil every spring? It's not just cosmetic.In Western Wisconsin, snowmelt runs downhill before the gr...
08/06/2026

⛰️ That slope loses soil every spring? It's not just cosmetic.

In Western Wisconsin, snowmelt runs downhill before the ground fully thaws — carrying topsoil with it. A retaining wall alone won't fix it. The wall, the drainage behind it, and the plantings must be designed together. Miss one, and the whole system fails within a few years.

Read our blog to learn more: t.ly/k6tMh

Address

850 Kelly Road
Hudson, WI
54016

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm

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+17153863196

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