Landscaping in West Bloomfield, Michigan

Earth Art Landscaping delivers specialized landscaping services to West Bloomfield, an upscale township of approximately 67,000 residents defined by its remarkable concentration of inland lakes. With Cass Lake, Pine Lake, Orchard Lake, and Upper and Lower Straits Lake all within its borders, West Bloomfield presents landscaping challenges and opportunities that differ fundamentally from any other Oakland County community.

Lakefront properties in West Bloomfield require a landscaping team that understands water. Shoreline erosion, fluctuating water tables, drainage toward or away from the lake, and the need to maintain or enhance lake views while providing privacy all factor into every design decision. Our 39 years of experience in Oakland County include extensive work on lakefront properties, and we bring that specialized knowledge to every West Bloomfield project.

Beyond the lakefront homes, West Bloomfield's interior neighborhoods feature spacious, wooded lots in established subdivisions that demand thoughtful landscape design. The community's proximity to Marshbank Park and the West Bloomfield Trail Network means residents value natural beauty and outdoor recreation, and their landscapes reflect that commitment to the outdoors.

Design Philosophy

Preserving and Framing Lake Views

On a lakefront lot, the lake itself is the most valuable landscape feature. Every design decision must consider sight lines from the home to the water. We use a view corridor analysis approach on every West Bloomfield lakefront project, mapping the primary views from living spaces, decks, and patios, then designing plantings and structures that frame those views rather than block them.

This means strategic placement of low ornamental plantings along walkways, carefully positioned specimen trees that add vertical interest without obstructing horizons, and grade transitions that step the landscape down toward the water in terraced layers. The result is a landscape that draws the eye toward the lake from every vantage point inside the home.

The West Bloomfield Trail Network connects many neighborhoods to parks and natural areas throughout the township. Properties adjacent to the trail benefit from landscape buffers that provide privacy from trail users while maintaining the natural character of the corridor. We use layered screen plantings of native shrubs and ornamental grasses that provide year-round screening without the maintenance burden of a formal hedge. Near Marshbank Park, we design landscapes that feel like natural extensions of the park environment, using the same species and materials found in the surrounding preserved areas.