Willow River Company

Call Directions Website Contact the business

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.

10/10/2026

🌿 **NURSERY CLOSED TODAY** 🌿

Our nursery is closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

Thank you for being part of the Willow River Company family. We look forward to seeing you Monday!

-WRC Crew

Before you hire a landscape contractor, ask this one question: do your designers talk to your builders? 🏡It sounds simpl...
10/08/2026

Before you hire a landscape contractor, ask this one question: do your designers talk to your builders? 🏡

It sounds simple. But most homeowners don't realize there's a meaningful difference between a landscape designer, a landscaping contractor, and a design-build firm — until they've experienced the alternative.

Here's what happens when design and construction are handled separately:

→ The designer draws plans. The contractor interprets them.
→ Something gets lost in translation — a material, a grade change, a drainage detail.
→ It surfaces after work has already started.
→ Now you're managing a dispute between two separate companies while your budget keeps running.

A design-build contractor does both under one roof. The people who draw the plan are connected to the people who build it. In the St. Croix River Valley — where clay soils, frost depth, and spring thaw all affect how a project has to be built — that coordination isn't a nice-to-have. It's what separates a patio that lasts from one that doesn't. 🌿

Read our complete guide to landscape design and build in Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota to learn more 👉 t.ly/A_oYE

A lawn that feels “spongy” underfoot could be telling you something important.In Wisconsin’s clay-heavy soils, thatch an...
10/08/2026

A lawn that feels “spongy” underfoot could be telling you something important.

In Wisconsin’s clay-heavy soils, thatch and compaction can block water, nutrients, and airflow from reaching the roots. Core aeration helps break through that layer and strengthen lawns before fall.

Read our latest blog to learn how to spot the signs your lawn needs aeration before winter arrives. t.ly/lXykF

Thinking about overseeding your lawn this summer? Timing matters more than most homeowners realize.Late summer is the be...
10/04/2026

Thinking about overseeding your lawn this summer? Timing matters more than most homeowners realize.

Late summer is the best time to overseed lawns in Wisconsin for stronger fall growth.
Bonus tip: Overseeding right after aeration improves seed-to-soil contact and dramatically boosts germination rates.

Read our latest blog to learn when to aerate and overseed your lawn. t.ly/lXykF

❄️ Once the ground freezes in the area, fall tree fertilization is done for the year.That window is closing fast.If your...
10/02/2026

❄️ Once the ground freezes in the area, fall tree fertilization is done for the year.
That window is closing fast.

If your mature oaks, elms, or maples showed signs of stress this summer, like thinning crowns, smaller leaves, early color change, now is your last chance to get nutrients into the root zone before winter sets in.

Deep root fertilization in fall directs nutrients toward root development and stored reserves. Trees that go into winter with a full tank recover faster in spring.

Mid-October freezes happen here. Don't wait until November and find out the season has already passed.

👉 Learn more about timing and what the treatment involves in our guide: t.ly/BG6dx

Most Wisconsin lawns don’t fail because of a lack of fertilizer - they fail because compacted soil prevents nutrients fr...
10/01/2026

Most Wisconsin lawns don’t fail because of a lack of fertilizer - they fail because compacted soil prevents nutrients from reaching the roots.

Compacted soil often causes water to puddle rather than soak into your lawn.
Core aeration opens channels in the soil so water, oxygen, and fertilizer can actually reach the root zone before fall.

Read our latest blog to learn when to aerate your lawn in Wisconsin and why timing matters. t.ly/lXykF

Thinking about adding a retaining wall? Start with the why 🧱If your slope is soft, eroding, or holding water, the issue ...
09/30/2026

Thinking about adding a retaining wall? Start with the why 🧱

If your slope is soft, eroding, or holding water, the issue isn’t just the grade—it’s what’s happening beneath the surface.

The right solution depends on soil, drainage, and how water moves across your property—not just the material you choose.

Good design starts with understanding the problem.

Read the full guide to plan it right. t.ly/gjtwB

🍁 If you've been thinking about having your trees treated this year, September is the month to schedule it.Here's why fa...
09/29/2026

🍁 If you've been thinking about having your trees treated this year, September is the month to schedule it.

Here's why fall works so well for deep root fertilization for locals:

Once the tree finishes its above-ground growth for the season, nutrients go straight toward root development and building stored reserves — not toward pushing new canopy growth. The tree enters winter stronger and better prepared for spring.

In our area, the fall treatment window runs roughly late October through November — but the ground can freeze as early as mid-October in colder years. Scheduling in September means you're not racing the freeze.

If your trees showed any stress this summer — early leaf drop, thinner crowns, slow growth — fall fertilization is one of the most effective things you can do before winter.

👉 Read our full seasonal timing guide to learn more about fall vs. spring treatment: t.ly/BG6dx

💡 A common misconception: when you fertilize your lawn, your trees benefit too.They don't.Grass roots absorb surface-app...
09/23/2026

💡 A common misconception: when you fertilize your lawn, your trees benefit too.
They don't.

Grass roots absorb surface-applied fertilizer before it ever reaches the depth where tree feeder roots actually absorb nutrients. Your tree is essentially watching the grass eat its dinner.

In clay-heavy soils, this problem is even worse — compaction slows infiltration, so surface nutrients rarely move downward.

Deep root fertilization bypasses all of that by injecting nutrients directly into the root zone, 8–12 inches below the surface.

👉 Our blog breaks down exactly how it works and which trees benefit most: t.ly/BG6dx

September is prime time for lawn aeration in Wisconsin. Cooler temperatures and fall moisture help lawns recover faster ...
09/21/2026

September is prime time for lawn aeration in Wisconsin. Cooler temperatures and fall moisture help lawns recover faster and build stronger roots before winter.

Signs your lawn may need aeration:

• Water puddles after rain
• Thin or patchy grass
• Hard, compacted soil
• Heavy foot traffic damage

Read our latest blog to find out whether your lawn is ready for fall aeration. t.ly/lXykF

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

Telephone

+17153863196

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Willow River Company posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Willow River Company:

Shortcuts

Share

Category