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Serge van der Voo
502 Soule Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
502 Soule Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Typical Job Costs:
$ 10, 000.00 - $150,000.00
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Every project has the potential to be a truly unique and personal spatial experience. With the distinct seasonal changes of the Midwest, a garden can take on year-round dimension. Focusing on a master plan approach, we fully integrate your opportunities, needs, and goals with the future development and growth of your particular project. Our primary goal is to help you explore your options and ultimately achieve your site's full potential.
Design meetings initiate an open dialogue, placing importance on your role in the development of a plan that can be phased-in effectively over time. Often this means one section at a time, in other circumstances (usually involving site access or seasonal timing) it makes sense to complete the whole project at once.
We collect all client and site-related information, generate scaled design concepts and final designs with thorough cost estimates for the installation phase. This enables you to effectively choose the cost and project phasing method that best fits your budget and installation time-frame.
By far the most rewarding part of every project is taking part in the process that enhances how we relax, connect, and spend time with one another in our surroundings. Unlike other household and facility additions our designs keep growing, adapting to seasonal changes, and strengthening over time.
Services Provided
Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Building, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Garden Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Masonry, Patio Design, Trellis Construction, Fence Installation & Repair, Masonry Construction & Repair, Trellis & Pergola Construction, Pergorla Construction, Rain Gardens, Lawn Seeding, Seat Walls, Seat Wall Installation, Outdoor Lighting, Irrigation
Areas Served
Ann Arbor, Barton Hills, Bridgewater, Dexter, Saline, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, Plymouth, Northville
Awards
Master Rain Gardener CertificationHealthcare Garden Design Certification2009 National Council of Aging - Best Practice Award2009 Illinois Landscape Contractors Award 2007 Illinois Landscape Contractors Award 2000 Illinois Landscape Contractors Award
14 Projects for Serge van der Voo Landscapes LLC

Chelsea, MI
Cavanaugh Lake
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Ann Arbor, MI
Provincial Dr.
3 photos

Muskegon, MI
Morton Ave
3 photos

Wilmette, IL
Wilmette, IL.
5 photos

Ann Arbor, MI
Tremont Place
2 photos

Ann Arbor, MI
Glacier Hills Retirement Community
6 photos

Ann Arbor, MI
Maywood Ave Home
6 photos

Ann Arbor, MI
2nd St.
8 photos

Ann Arbor, MI
Ford Rd
3 photos

Temperance, MI
Vibrant Life
4 photos

Ann Arbor, MI
Heatherbrook Lane
5 photos

Ann Arbor, MI
Scottwood Ave.
7 photos
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21 Reviews for Serge van der Voo Landscapes LLC
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Client
Project Date
Aug 2019
Project Price
$50,000 - $100,000
We have just completed a big project with Serge Van Der Voo to redesign our backyard, and side yard areas, after a whole house renovation. The project was extensive - including a fence, multiple gates, a bluestone patio, steps down to a driveway, as well as multiple trees and garden plants.
In a nutshell, I would say we are now big fans of Serge and his team! Serge brought a lot to this project - from the initial design ideas to the final finish. He was thoughtful and creative, offering his extensive knowledge and ideas while still being responsive and respectful to want we wanted. For example, when we expressed a desire to have some striking rocks in the gardens, perhaps some on the perimeter of the patio we could sit on, he invited me to visit the place where I could help choose the rocks that I had in mind. When we stressed we wanted an extremely low maintenance space, and when we wanted a design that was untraditional, and full of joy - Serge let our preferences guide all his work. I appreciated the easygoing way he faced new challenges and his desire to insure that the project was progressing apace. He was always professional and brought with him a super talented, hard working team of people - both hard landscapers and garden folks - who have high standards in the quality of the work they expect and were pleasant to work with. They were amazing. Serge was also clear about the budget throughout - always a good thing.
Basically, we couldn't have been happier with the final results. We would recommend Serge and his team to anyone who is thinking of embarking on a landscaping project, no matter what the size. And, we are already looking forward to asking Serge and his team to return next year to tweak the small yard in the front of our house.
September 20, 2019
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Client
Project Date
Nov 2018
Project Price
$50,000 - $100,000
The quick review: We're very happy with the design. There was quite a bit of hardscaping and the design and execution are excellent. The team that worked on our project was exceptional; hardworking, detail oriented and a definitely well into the perfectionist zone. We're not green thumbs, nor would we consider ourselves gardeners but we trust that Serge has selected plants appropriate to our skill set. The project was undertaken in the fall of the year, so it is not completely planted. I'll add pictures in the spring.
Now some additional detail that speaks to the quality of their work and commitment to doing the best job. As mentioned it was the fall of the year. The weather was atrocious. A lot of the work they did got rained out (surprise and exceptionally heavy rain lasting multiple days) so the foundation they spent days creating became unworkable. They never rushed the job nor skimped on attention to detail. Everything was done correctly and beautifully.
Did I mention the wildly territorial bully that lives next door and feels free to harass any and everyone on the block? He has anger management issues as well. His anger was met with calm professionalism by Serge and team and that was no small feat.
We'd recommend them to anyone and everyone.
December 2, 2018
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Client
Project Date
May 2018
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Serge and his crew took a blank slate and created a peaceful and beautiful landscape. We met numerous times to discuss my ideas and then to review and revise the plan. We had a new brick walkway and a bluestone patio installed which were painstakingly leveled and beautifully done. The boulders included were artfully used to enhance the space. When we got to final plant selection, Serge took me to established landscapes to look at trees and plants.the plants, shrubs, and trees used were large and healthy. Serge also helped us with a drainage issue and graded under our new deck and put in gravel.
I would highly recommend Serge!




June 14, 2018Last modified:June 14, 2018
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Apr 2018
Project Price
$50,000 - $100,000
Professional. Attentive. Beautiful design approach. Highly recommend Serge. I chaired our Homeowner's Associations' effort to create a vision and specific design plans to improve our 9 in-neighborhood courts/islands. Serge delivered on all aspects of the project - surveying our space, thoughtfully considering our objectives (given limitations like no irrigation) and delivering beautiful design approaches. He also did a great job presenting his designs to residents at our Spring meeting. We are voting for the funds to complete the work, and I'm hopeful we'll see these designs come to life in our neighborhood.
April 9, 2018
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Client
Project Date
Sep 2017
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
We met with four landscapers before we found Serge and, wow, are we glad we found him! From our first meeting with Serge, we felt that he completely understood what we were looking for. The design he showed us only a few days later blew us away.
Serge has an incredible eye. He was extremely creative in his use of scale, color, and texture. We very much felt that Serge was approaching our project not just as a plot of land but as a work of art. The thoughtful details he added—like blending solid boulders with soft, swaying grasses—make our space feel incredibly well-designed and special.
In addition to his obvious talent, Serge was wonderful to work with. He paid very careful attention to details we hadn’t ever thought of—seasonality, aroma, deer/bunny-resistance, etc.—and he was very mindful about balancing impact and budget. We also couldn’t have asked for better communication. Serge was always very prompt in responding, and kept us up-to-date throughout the entire process. Even though he couldn’t start the install for a few weeks after the design was completed, Serge tagged specific plants for us at the nursery so we wouldn’t be stuck with the leftovers. He even texted us photos of the specific boulders he planned to use to be sure we were on board with the shapes and textures.
We can’t recommend Serge highly enough and wouldn’t hesitate to work with him in the future. In fact, our project only wrapped up yesterday, and we are already excited about working with Serge next spring on a different area of the property.




September 13, 2017
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Client
Project Date
Jun 2017
Project Price
n/a
We really enjoyed working with Serge and his team. They were extremely professional and flexible and had a great eye for how best to design our space. We have very much enjoyed the urban oasis that Serge gave us, both the hardscape and landscape elements ended up being far better than we could have expected. We love our new outdoor space!
September 12, 2017
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Client
Project Date
Jun 2017
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Serge van der Voo and his team transformed my yard from a disaster to an urban oasis. My house was built in about 1900 and its landscaping – if there ever had been any – was long gone. I realized that I couldn’t handle such a big job and that I needed a professional. I met with Serge in early 2017 and explained what I was looking for. Very soon afterwards Serge showed me his proposed design. As I reviewed it, I realized that he is more than a landscape architect, that Serge is an artist. He drew a total transformation of my yard that met my aesthetic dreams as well as the more mundane needs for soil rejuvenation, proper drainage, porch step repairs, and driveway renovation. Once I approved the design, Serge and his team rapidly made the drawings come to life and I was amazed at just how true to his concept the yard became. During the 4 weeks of work I requested only a few minor changes, and he quickly incorporated them. In addition, he suggested several changes that enhanced the beauty and serenity of the finished area. Serge and his team always came the days they were scheduled, were always on time, worked professionally, and cleaned up every evening. If I ever move house, Serge will be the first contractor I’d call for yard redesign!



July 31, 2017
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Sep 2014
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Mr. van der Voo did a good job of listening to our goals for relandscaping our back yard. He came up with an imaginative plan that not only added the new elements we wanted, but tied the new and existing features together in a beautiful and cohesive way. We love our "new" yard and spend many happy hours there. Serge selected a good contractor and the project was completed within our budget and on schedule with a minimum of inconvenience.
December 31, 2016
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Aug 2016
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
It was a delight to work with someone who listened to my ideas. I hoped for a plan that was simple, inviting, and above all was compatible with the woods that surround my home. Serge's design and installation were excellent. I would highly reccomend him.
December 27, 2016
Relationship
Client
Project Date
May 2014
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Serge designed and landscaped my backyard in 2014. He did a outstanding job both the quality was great but more importantly he stayed within budget. I would definitely use his company again.
December 8, 2016
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Aug 2015
Project Price
$1,000 - $9,999
Serge is knowledgeable and experienced. He was helpful in selecting plants that will thrive in Michigan and be less attractive to deer browse. And his design sense helped us accomplish the objectives of our berm garden and foundation plantings.
His crew was fast and professional, and the pricing competitive.
I would recommend him highly.

December 1, 2016
Relationship
Client
Project Date
May 2016
Project Price
$50,000 - $100,000
Serge did a major job for us in 2016 that included re-grading our property, installing drainage systems, installing a complete landscaping package, and installing landscape lights.
He provided excellent transparency on the budget. He provided outstanding project management and tightly coordinated all of his crews and sub-contractors. Serge was deeply involved on-site and constantly asked our feedback on the progress.
The project came out terrific. Serge's design concept was perfect for our property.
His followup in the subsequent months was thorough and professional.
By far, Serge is the most professional landscaper we have worked with. We highly recommend his services.
December 1, 2016
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