Creative & Affordable Landscaping Services in Alton, IL
Full-Service Landscaping for Alton & Beyond
If you’re looking to upgrade your outdoor space, you’ve come to the right place. MadCow Outdoor Services specializes in professional landscaping services that enhance your home’s curb appeal and functionality. From custom garden beds to mulch topdressing and rock bed installation, we bring fresh design ideas and hands-on expertise to every project.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing existing features, we’re here to help. We proudly serve homeowners across Alton, Godfrey, Bethalto, East Alton, and Wood River, offering custom landscaping solutions that add value and beauty to your property.
Serving Alton, Godfrey, Bethalto, Wood River & East Alton
Call today for a free landscaping estimate!
Why Choose MadCow for Landscaping in Alton, IL
When you work with us, you’re working with a local professional who understands the soil, climate, and style of Southern Illinois. MadCow offers hands-on, reliable landscaping services with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
Whether you’re in Alton, Godfrey, Wood River, Bethalto, or East Alton, We’re here to help make your landscaping goals a reality.
Fully insured and locally trusted
Attention to detail in every job
Fast, friendly service with transparent pricing
Custom Garden Bed Installation
Transform your yard with thoughtfully designed garden beds.
We take a personal approach to every garden bed installation. After assessing your space, we design a layout that complements your home’s architecture and suits your preferences. MadCow handles soil preparation, border definition, and plant selection, ensuring your new beds are both beautiful and easy to maintain.
Whether you’re dreaming of a colorful flower bed, a pollinator-friendly garden, or a low-maintenance arrangement with shrubs and evergreens, we’ll make your vision a reality.
✅ Professional design tailored to your yard
✅ Quality edging materials for clean borders
✅ Soil prep for healthy plant growth
If you’re in Bethalto or Wood River, MadCow can create garden beds that thrive in our local Illinois climate.
Durable & Decorative Rock Beds
Low-maintenance beauty that lasts year-round.
Rock beds are a great way to reduce yard upkeep while adding visual appeal. We install rock beds using materials like river rock, pea gravel, and limestone, which not only look great but also improve drainage and weed control.
Rock beds work well around garden borders, under trees, along foundations, or even as focal points in your landscape. We handle everything from ground prep and weed barriers to final rock placement.
✅ Variety of rock types and colors
✅ Prevents erosion and weed growth
✅ Ideal for dry or shaded areas
For clean, modern landscaping in Godfrey or Alton, ask about our decorative rock bed solutions.
Mulch Delivery & Installation
Refresh your beds with healthy, great-looking mulch.
Mulch is one of the best investments you can make in your landscaping. MadCow offer mulch installation and topdressing that not only improves the look of your beds but also provides benefits like moisture retention, weed suppression, and temperature regulation.
Choose from hardwood, dyed mulch, cedar, or organic blends. We deliver and spread mulch evenly, leaving your beds clean and professionally finished.
✅ Mulch topdressing available in spring and fall
✅ Helps plants stay hydrated and healthy
✅ Enhances soil and root structure
Serving Wood River, East Alton, and surrounding areas with quality mulch services.
Seasonal Bed Maintenance Services
Keep your landscaping clean and fresh year-round.
Over time, even the best garden beds need some TLC. At MadCow Outdoor Services, we offer full bed maintenance services that include trimming shrubs, removing debris, pulling weeds, and redefining edges. Whether it’s the start of the growing season or time to prepare for winter, we make sure your landscaping looks sharp.
✅ Scheduled seasonal touch-ups
✅ Weeding and debris removal
✅ Re-edging and trimming for a polished look
If you’re in Alton or nearby, we’ll take care of the work so you can enjoy your landscape.
Flower & Plant Installation Services
Add life and color to your property.
There’s nothing like well-placed flowers and shrubs to breathe life into your yard. We install seasonal and perennial plants that are suited to Illinois soil and climate, ensuring they thrive long after planting.
From bright annuals to hardy shrubs and ornamental grasses, MadCow will help you choose the best plants for sun exposure, soil type, and desired maintenance level.
✅ Full plant sourcing and installation
✅ Native and climate-friendly plant choices
✅ Custom arrangements for beds, borders, and containers
Perfect for homeowners in Bethalto, East Alton, and Godfrey who want vibrant outdoor spaces.
Functional & Stylish Retaining Walls
Protect your property with purpose-built retaining walls.
If your yard has slopes or elevation changes, a small retaining wall can make a big difference. At MadCow Outdoor Services, we build retaining walls using stone, block, and timber materials to add both structure and beauty to your landscape.
Retaining walls help with erosion control, water drainage, and garden bed support, all while boosting your home’s curb appeal.
✅ Ideal for raised beds and sloped yards
✅ Built for drainage and durability
✅ Adds structure and depth to your landscape
Ask us about retaining wall solutions in Godfrey and Alton!
