Business Details
33 Years
experience
Custom Landscaping Solutions Indianapolis
Lemcke Landscape has been a trusted full-service landscaping company serving Indianapolis and surrounding communities for over 30 years. Our focus on enriching lives through unique outdoor spaces is rooted in a commitment to quality craftsmanship and long-term relationships. With expertise in design, installation, and maintenance, we guide clients through every project phase, ensuring personalized solutions that reflect their vision. Our team's dedication to excellence is evident in award-winning projects recognized at local home shows and industry events.Backed by an industry-leading warranty, we combine meticulous attention to detail with innovative techniques to create durable, aesthetically pleasing landscapes. As a locally owned business founded by Gus Lemcke in 1993, we maintain deep community ties while preparing for seamless leadership transition to experienced team members. Our core values emphasize client-first service, professional development, and sustainable practices that enhance both properties and the environment.
Services
Landscaping
Outdoor Kitchen
Screening/Privacy
Retaining Walls
Landscape Lighting
Fire Features
Pergola/Structures
Water Features
Deck Installation
Maintenance Packages
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of Indianapolis landscaping expertise with award-winning projects
- Full-service provider handling all aspects of landscape development
- Dedicated designers involved in every project phase from concept to completion
- Industry-leading warranty protecting your landscape investment
- Experienced team preparing for seamless generational leadership transition
What people say
Beautiful transformations
Professional team
Award-winning designs
Excellent communication
Durable installations
Services
Landscaping
Our comprehensive landscaping services transform backyards into functional, beautiful outdoor living spaces. We specialize in shrub and tree planting, sod installation, and perennial garden design that enhances property value. With customized solutions for both new construction and renovations, our team creates cohesive landscapes that reflect individual lifestyles while maintaining ecological balance through proper plant selection and soil management.
Outdoor Kitchen
We design and build custom outdoor kitchens that extend living spaces for year-round entertaining. Options include masonry structures, modular block designs, and premanufactured solutions with integrated grilling stations. Our installations feature durable materials that withstand Indiana's climate while creating inviting social hubs with lighting and seating arrangements that enhance usability after dark.
Retaining Walls
Our retaining wall construction prevents soil erosion and creates usable space on sloped properties. Using materials like natural stone and concrete blocks, we build structurally sound walls that manage water runoff while adding aesthetic value. Each installation incorporates proper drainage solutions to ensure long-term stability against earth pressure in various terrain conditions.
Landscape Lighting
We install lighting systems that enhance safety, security, and nighttime aesthetics through strategic illumination of pathways, architectural features, and garden elements. Our designs combine functional lighting with decorative fixtures like uplights and spotlights to create inviting evening atmospheres while highlighting landscape focal points and improving property security.
Maintenance Packages
Our tailored maintenance programs preserve landscape investments through regular upkeep services including seasonal cleanups, pruning, and annual plant installations. With flexible weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly options, we ensure consistent care that adapts to seasonal needs while protecting property value through professional techniques that maintain plant health and hardscape integrity.
People
Gus Lemcke
Owner
Founder Gus Lemcke established the company in 1993 after studying horticulture at Vincennes University. With decades of industry experience from early roles at local garden centers to leading award-winning projects, he built Lemcke Landscape into a trusted regional brand while maintaining hands-on involvement in company operations and client relationships.
Jayson Schuetz
Registered Landscape Architect
As a registered landscape architect, Jayson brings technical expertise to design projects while understanding practical implementation challenges. With years of experience in both design and construction phases, he ensures creative concepts translate into functional, buildable landscapes that meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.
Mike Craft
Operations Manager
Operations Manager Mike Craft oversees project execution with a focus on efficiency and quality control. His extensive industry knowledge ensures smooth coordination between design, installation, and maintenance teams while maintaining client communication throughout project timelines from initial consultation to final walkthrough.
Ken
Landscape Division Manager
Landscape Division Manager Ken supervises field operations with emphasis on technical excellence and crew development. He ensures proper implementation of design specifications while mentoring team members in best practices for plant selection, hardscape installation, and maintenance techniques that maintain long-term landscape health.
Abdon
Team Member
With over 18 years of service, Abdon exemplifies Lemcke's commitment to employee development and job satisfaction. His longevity reflects the company's supportive culture, where skilled professionals receive industry-leading pay, advancement opportunities, and benefits packages that recognize long-term contributions to successful project delivery.
Questions
What services does Lemcke Landscape offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, installation, and maintenance. Specialties include outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, landscape lighting, and customized maintenance packages for residential properties.
How long has Lemcke been in business?
Lemcke Landscape has served Indianapolis homeowners since 1993, providing 30+ years of award-winning landscape design, construction, and maintenance expertise.
Do you service areas outside Indianapolis?
Yes, we serve surrounding communities including Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Zionsville, and Brownsburg while maintaining our Indianapolis headquarters for efficient regional coverage.
What makes Lemcke different from other landscapers?
Our dedicated designers stay involved through project completion, backed by an industry-leading warranty. We combine 30+ years of local experience with continuous team development for consistent quality.
How do maintenance packages work?
We offer weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly packages tailored to property size and complexity. Services include seasonal cleanups, pruning, edging, mulching, and annual plant installations with flexible scheduling options.
Can you help with outdoor living space design?
Yes, our designers create customized outdoor living areas integrating kitchens, fire features, pergolas, and lighting to extend usable living space while complementing home architecture.
