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17 03, 2023

Award Winner: Something For Everyone

By |2023-03-17T10:49:31-05:00March 17th, 2023|Case Studies, Family-friendly, Paving and Hardscaping|0 Comments

On January 31, 2023, the following project was recognized with a Silver Excellence In Landscape Award in Residential Landscape Construction by the Illinois Landscape Contractor Association. We are grateful for this recognition and the opportunity to create beautiful outdoor spaces that offer something for everyone. After: A birds' eye view of the new [...]

23 08, 2022

Fall-Planted, Spring-Flowering Bulbs

By |2022-08-23T07:56:25-05:00August 23rd, 2022|Bulbs, Flowers, Garden Planning, Seasonal Color, Spring|0 Comments

It's time to Think Spring... Spring-Flowering Bulbs, that is! Planted in the fall, spring-flowering bulbs are one of the most effective ways to bring the flowering season of your garden earlier into the spring. They look great in small groups mixed with perennials or shrubs, as well as in dedicated areas planted in large [...]

27 04, 2022

Spring Into Action: Checklist For Starting Up Your Garden

By |2022-04-29T11:46:29-05:00April 27th, 2022|Garden Planning, Maintenance, Spring, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Do a Spring Clean-Up. Rake and bag old leaves and debris. Cut back dead plant foliage that was left up last fall for winter interest. Edge your beds, walks, and fertilize beds and lawns. Apply a preemergent to stop the germination of crabgrass in your lawn. Cultivate beds and power rake the lawn. Cultivating [...]

20 04, 2022

Earth Day: Think Globally, Act Locally

By |2022-04-25T07:55:24-05:00April 20th, 2022|Drainage, Eco-Friendly, Events, Family-friendly, Lawn-free, Native Plants|0 Comments

Earth Day is the day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. A popular environmental slogan is “Think globally, act locally.” We celebrate this day by sharing ways you can make lasting positive change and begin conservation at home, right in your garden. Take your family on a colorful nature preserve hike. You don't have [...]

3 02, 2022

Award Winner: Ramped & Revamped Midcentury Ranch

By |2022-02-10T10:08:27-06:00February 3rd, 2022|Awards, Back Yard, Bluestone, Case Studies, Curb Appeal, Design Ideas, Flowers, Front Yard, Garden Planning, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Outdoor settings, Uncategorized|0 Comments

On February 3, 2022, our complete landscape renovation of a mid-century home was recognized with a Silver Excellence In Landscape Award in Residential Landscape Construction by the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association. We are grateful for this recognition and the opportunity to create beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces. [...]

3 02, 2022

Award Winner: An Urban Oasis

By |2022-02-10T10:09:00-06:00February 3rd, 2022|Awards, Curb Appeal, Design Ideas, Flowers, Landscaping, Lawn-free, Outdoor Living, Outdoor settings, Seasonal Color|0 Comments

On February 3, 2022, our small-scale, lawn-free, and urban landscape design & build was recognized with a Silver Excellence In Landscape Award in Residential Landscape Construction by the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association. We are grateful for this recognition and the opportunity to create beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces. [...]

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