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address: "210 Cemetery Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53704, United States"
latitude: 43.1205
longitude: -89.3523
phone: "(608) 882-6656"
website: http://www.formecology.com
rating: 5
review_count: 1
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# Formecology, LLC

Original Houzz profile: [Formecology, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/formecology-llc-pfvwus-pf~470226445)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors
- **Location:** Madison, WI
- **Serves:** Madison, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Middleton, Verona, Stoughton, Oregon, McFarland, De Forest, Monona, Shorewood Hills, Maple Bluff, Dane, Dane County, Green County, Mc Farland, Rock County
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 500 Ideabook Saves
- Eco-friendly
- Award winning
- 30 years in business

formecology LLC is an award-winning sustainable landscape design, build, and care firm, unlike your typical garden variety. We specialize in natural, eco-friendly landscaping for residential, small commercial, and public spaces. Serving Madison, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas - including Rock, Dane, and Green counties - formecology LLC has been delivering artfully crafted landscapes with exceptional warranties, installed by our experienced team, for over 30 years.

From concept to completion, we create outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and sustainable. Explore our full range of services, see examples of our stunning results, and contact us to transform your outdoor living space.

•Landscape planning & garden design
•Sustainable landscaping & native plants
•Sustainable stormwater management
•Natural stone hardscapes & porous paving
•Energy efficient outdoor lighting & irrigation systems
•Landscape renovations
•Organic lawn & landscape care
•Shoreline management & slope stabilization
•Integrated drainage systems & site grading
•Natural area restoration

### Services Provided

- Landscape Construction
- Hardscaping
- Patio Construction
- Garden Design
- Landscape Maintenance
- Paver Installation
- Retaining Wall Construction
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Planting
- Landscape Drainage System Installation
- Tree Planting
- Sod Installation
- Irrigation System Installation
- Drip Irrigation Installation
- Land Leveling & Grading
- Lawn Care
- Mulching
- Excavating
- Irrigation Repair
- Tree Pruning
- Lawn Seeding
- Lawn Aeration
- Lawn Treatment & Fertilization
- Weed Control
- Irrigation & Sprinkler Repair
- Landscape design
- Natural Stone Hardscapes
- Organic Lawn Care
- Outdoor Lighting
- Porous Pavement
- Shrub & Tree Pruning

### Areas Served

- Madison
- Sun Prairie
- Fitchburg
- Middleton
- Verona
- Stoughton
- Oregon
- McFarland
- De Forest
- Monona
- Shorewood Hills
- Maple Bluff
- Dane
- Dane County
- Green County
- Mc Farland
- Rock County

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 -

$10,000 -

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Formecology, LLC |
| Address | 210 Cemetery Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53704, United States |
| Phone | (608) 882-6656 |
| Website | http://www.formecology.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 35 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/formecology
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/formecology
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/formecology-llc
- Blog — http://www.pinterest.com/formecology/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Formecology, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/formecology-llc-pfvwus-pf~470226445)
- **Website:** http://www.formecology.com
- **Phone:** (608) 882-6656

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- NARI ACE Awards
- "Green Professional"- Green Masters Program
- Brava Magazine's "RAVE & FAVE" Finalist
- NARI RotY Madison Chapter and Regional Award Winner

**Affiliations**
- [NARI of Madison, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nari-of-madison-inc-pfvwus-pf~59227702)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Tonee Mosher, Dec. 2016**

> After many years of wrestling with DIY landscaping in my rather unruly yard, I decided to hire a professional to help. I wanted a master plan that utilized native plants and species that were compatible with the conditions in my yard and were beautiful and easy to maintain. I wanted more privacy and an area of "sanctuary" that incorporated both soft and hardscaping elements.  John Gishnock and Formecology provided me with just that:
> \*A beautiful master plan that was generated from John's careful listening and clarifying my vision for the project, how I planned to use the space, the budget I had allowed, and time I would need to devote for ongoing maintenance.
> \*Flexibility in phasing the project and hiring contractors to implement the plan. In my case, Formecolgy installed all softscape features, and some of the hardscape.
> \*The result is beautiful!
> Overall, I found Formecolgy to be ethical and timely in communication, professional, accurate in estimated cost, highly skilled with great attention to detail, a pleasure to work with, and beautiful results!

**Comment from Formecology, LLC:**

> Thank you for the kind review Tonee! We are happy that you're pleased with the work. It's great to work for clients like yourself and we look forward to discussing next steps in the spring!

## Selected projects

- [Rainwater Conscious Landscape Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rainwater-conscious-landscape-features-pj-vj~541711)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Rain barrels, Rain chains, Rain gardens, Prairie swales, Bioswales
- [Natural & Organic Lawn Care](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-and-organic-lawn-care-pj-vj~561273)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Drought-resistant & no-mow turfgrass, organic fertilizer, natural pest control, composting
- [Shoreline Buffer & Slope Stabilization](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shoreline-buffer-and-slope-stabilization-pj-vj~739841)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Recycled/Renewable Materials](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/recycled-renewable-materials-pj-vj~632268)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Formal & Informal Native Plantings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/formal-and-informal-native-plantings-pj-vj~438571)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Perennial plantings, Tree & shrub masses, Foundation plantings, Display gardens & entryway features
- [Master Planning & Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-planning-and-garden-design-pj-vj~541686)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: Master planning- residential & commercial, Garden design, Public spaces
- [Edible Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edible-landscaping-pj-vj~561287)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Ecodriveways & Porous Paving](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ecodriveways-and-porous-paving-pj-vj~561195)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Tread driveways, Turfpave driveways, Porous concrete driveways, 'Eco' paver driveways
- [Natural Stone Hardscapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-stone-hardscapes-pj-vj~519800)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 27
  - Description: Patios, walkways, retaining walls, steps

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/formecology-llc-pfvwus-pf~470226445)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Run off plants** *(in Photo Questions)*

This is beautiful. What are the grass and plants used in this photo. Beautiful. 
Thank you.

A: Thank you for your comment/question! We used bottle brush sedge, wild blue flag iris, marsh blazing star, and marsh phlox on this project here. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any more questions. Thank you!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*