Sparrow Landscaping | Landscaping Services in Oxford, WI 53952
Oxford, WI 53952
Company Profile
Founded and led by Jennifer Baker, an honors graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Wildlife Ecology master's program, Sparrow Landscaping brings deep expertise in sustainable land management to Oxford and the surrounding communities. Jen's background includes serving as a top consultant at Prairie Nursery, where she helped convert thousands of acres into native habitat, and advising major clients like We Energies and the City of Appleton. She has also shared her knowledge through writing for publications like Fine Gardening and Bird Watcher's Digest and speaking at conferences on native design and rain gardens. This experience informs Sparrow's holistic, design/build approach, which focuses on creating landscapes and restoring native plant communities that are specifically adapted to Wisconsin's prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. The company works with both residential and commercial property owners to implement thoughtful plans that integrate hardscapes, stormwater management, edible gardens, and invasive species control.
Service Capabilities
- Design services
- Retaining walls
- Irrigation design services
- Insect management - shrubs
- Landscaping building construction
- Shrub transplanting
- Shrub removal
Questions and Answers
My yard in Oxford has areas of dead grass and standing water after heavy rains. Can you help?
Absolutely. These are common issues in our area often related to poor drainage and compacted soil. We address them holistically. For standing water, we design and install functional rain gardens or bioswales using native, water-tolerant plants that absorb runoff and filter pollutants. For dead lawn areas, we assess the underlying cause—which could be soil health, thatch, or drainage—and recommend solutions like aeration, regrading, or replacing struggling turf with a native ground cover or prairie planting that's naturally resilient to local conditions. Our goal is to create a landscape that manages water effectively and stays healthy year-round.
What does your 'design/build' process for a native landscape involve?
Our design/build process means we handle your project from initial concept through to final installation. It starts with a site consultation to understand your goals, the property's conditions, and any issues like drainage. We then create a customized landscape design plan that includes native plant selections, hardscape elements like patios or walkways, and features for stormwater control or wildlife. Once the plan is approved, our same team executes the construction, planting, and installation. This seamless approach ensures the design vision is accurately realized, with careful attention to plant sourcing, proper installation techniques, and long-term sustainability.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance for the native gardens and landscapes you install?
Yes, we provide landscape maintenance services tailored specifically to native plantings. While native gardens typically require less long-term care than conventional landscapes, they benefit from guidance in their early establishment years. Our maintenance includes seasonal pruning and trimming of shrubs, invasive species management to protect your investment, disease and insect monitoring, and advice on seasonal care. We can also help with shrub transplanting or removal as your landscape matures. Our focus is on supporting the health and longevity of your native ecosystem so it continues to thrive with minimal intervention.
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |





