Ginkgo Leaf Studio LLC

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• Ann OtteGoogleJanuary 2026

  Over the years, we had half a dozen or more landscape professionals walk through our backyard. Each time, we explained what we wanted, and each returned with a drawing that reflected our requests. Yet we were never moved to take action—perhaps because, while the designs met our specifications, they simply weren’t inspiring. Friends eventually referred us to Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio in Cedarburg. After initially hesitating over the cost of a comprehensive backyard plan, we decided to move forward, realizing we had likely already spent as much (or more) money trying to do things ourselves or working with other companies that never fully delivered. Jim met us in our overgrown, wooded backyard and listened carefully as we described our vision: preserving the best parts of our woodland and creating a pergola off the back of the house—over the twelve-foot patio doors—to extend our living space. A few weeks later, he returned with a plan that placed the pergola off to the side. I was not happy at first. Jim calmly explained his reasoning: the alternative placement would allow more natural light into our family room, make the fire pit the focal point, and eliminate the awkward experience of walking out of the house and around a dining table (possibly full of dirty dishes) to reach the yard. Beyond the hardscaping, the plan included plantings that beautifully and thoughtfully integrated into our woodland setting. Every other designer had simply given us what we asked for—but it never felt right. Jim had the confidence, vision, and talent to not simply mirror what we thought we wanted. For the first time, we had a hardscaping and landscaping plan—and a detailed plant portfolio—that truly moved us to action. The project was bid out, and we selected Jay Stilb of Endless Summer Landscaping, also in Cedarburg. Given our trust in Jim, we hired him to manage the entire project so his expertise could guide the work from beginning to end. This was not a straightforward plan: it included a Lannon stone patio with dining and fire pit areas, a water feature with a dry creek, lighting, and well over 100 plantings. Jay and his team were professional, thoughtful, and a pleasure to work with. His attention to detail was exceptional. He intentionally selected one signature rock because it had a divot that collects water and placed it near a bird feeder. In the midst of heavy equipment and construction chaos, Jay also took special care to protect a small bush given to me in memory of my father—something that meant more to me than he could have known. The final phase was planting. Jim and his associate, Hannah, meticulously mapped out every plant according to the plan, viewing the space from multiple angles to ensure not just technical accuracy, but beauty and livability—privacy, nature, art, and spaces that invite birds and daily enjoyment. Both Jim and Jay were: -Excellent listeners and communicators -Exceptionally attentive to detail, so we never had to worry or wonder -Detail-oriented yet flexible and adaptive in the moment -Artful in every aspect of execution -Patient, meeting us where we were—and at times gently and appropriately coaxing us forward -Truly collaborative, leading to thoughtful enhancements to the original design Together, their collaboration—blending art and science—has transformed our backyard into what many of our friends now call a sanctuary.

• Christina GarniGoogleJanuary 2026

  We've worked with Ginkgo leaf on many projects and are starting another! Jim is amazing, thorough, thoughtful, timely, knowledgeable & a pleasure to be around. We're so grateful that we stumbled upon his business all those years ago! He redid our first try with our first landscape architect and has transformed our property into something we're proud of & we love just being home and entertaining in our space

• Jil McKinneyGoogleJanuary 2026

  A landscape design by Ginkgo Leaf Studio is one of the best investments in your home you can make. My husband and I were searching for a mid century modern landscape specialist when we purchased our dream home that had a neglected excuse for a garden/patio/backyard. Jim and the team traveled to us in Illinois, listened to all of our desires (colors, plant selection, budget) and created a design that we are obsessed with. It is everything we hoped for in a landscape design, but never could have come up with on our own. The amount of compliments we receive on our gardens makes us really proud. Stunning work, seriously, you cannot go wrong with choosing Ginkgo Leaf Studio.

• Mary JohnsonGoogleJanuary 2026

  Jim worked with us to landscape our yard during the install of a swimming pool. The results exceeded our expectations. His design and choice of plants fit perfectly in the new outdoor space. Jim’s attention to detail and talent for design are exceptional. He recommended hiring Stone Oak Landscaping, we were very pleased with the quality of the work. The plants are thriving! Everything went smoothly and communication during the project was outstanding. We highly recommend Jim and his team for any landscaping project.

• Pat & Becca BauerGoogleDecember 2025

  Recently we completed a backyard project designed and led by Ginkgo Leaf Studio. We had found their company online and their design portfolio really excited us. Jim and his team were a pleasure to work with from the beginning. Each visit he spent a considerable amount of time answering questions and giving us honest recommendations to make our back yard look great. Jim proposed a design we had not even considered for a large retaining wall that was unique and in the end we absolutely loved it. He also provided us several beautiful schematics that allowed us to see the proposed end result in great detail. The contractors he worked with who did the build of the project were efficient, incredibly hard working and professional. When an unknown came up, Jim was readily available and helped us to work with the contractors to find the best solution. Overall we were incredibly happy with our whole experience with Ginkgo Leaf and everyone we worked with through Jim, and already are considering our next project with them. Would highly recommend choosing them for your next project if you want something truly personalized to you. Thank you Ginkgo Leaf Studio!

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