About

About

Meet Kim Melko, Owner of Plant Theory


Kim Melko has 20 years of experience in the horticulture industry and officially opened Plant Theory Landscaping in 2020 In addition to her horticultural career, Kim is a graphic designer. With an artist’s eye, she designs garden spaces that add beauty to the neighborhoods of Marquette, Michigan.

Residential & Commercial Landscaping 


Plant Theory Landscaping manages residential, commercial, vacation, and investment properties throughout Marquette County. We enjoy collaborating with clients on new installations—whether bringing fresh ideas to life or working alongside new construction projects. In addition, we design and implement grading, drainage, and water-capture solutions to ensure water is directed where it belongs. Our expertise also extends to maintaining established landscapes, including historic East Side homes with designs influenced by Frederic Olmsted. These mature landscapes require a thoughtful, pull-and-replace approach to preserve their character while ensuring long-term health.

Design, Build & Maintain Landscapes

Plant Theory Landscaping provides exceptional landscape services in the Marquette area, but are willing to travel for the right fit!       

  • Design and install complete gardens, annual bedding plants, statement trees, and perennials taking into account light patterns, soil conditions, pests, and features like patios and retaining walls
  • Procurement of quality-assured plant material, mulch, soil, aggregate, stone accents, unique indoor/outdoor containers, and even sculptural pieces! 
  •  Thorough garden bed maintenance, seasonal containers, as well as indoor tropical plant scaping and care.
  • Protect your investment with winterization, fall clean up to help deter over wintering pests and funguses   
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The Plant Theory Landscaping Vision

  • Connect with your community through thoughtful and beautiful landscapes, whether it is enjoyed by homeowners, neighbors, customers of clients, or visitors
  • Keep Marquette on the map as a community that appreciates unique landscape design and aims to lead it in the direction of supporting biodiversity and native plants

Plant Theory Landscaping partners with businesses and residents in Marquette, Michigan, who appreciate unique landscape design. Let us bring your landscape dreams to life.

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Contact Information

Plant Theory Landscaping
420 N. Front Street
Marquette MI 49855

Phone: 906-360-7366 
Email: info.planttheory@gmail.com


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