Rainwater management is a vital investment to alleviate the problems created by heavy rains and standing water. April rains mean drainage problems for many homeowners. For both functional and aesthetic reasons, dry stream beds are gaining favor as a solution to this problem. They offer a refreshing, natural look in a garden, [...]
On Sunday, March 23, our company was honored by the Board of the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) as the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Charlotte Omohundro award. President/CEO Tom Klitzkie, Vice President Barbara Schwarz and General Manager Paul Klitzkie, were on-hand to accept the award. The award is annually presented to a person or organization who best [...]
We are all relieved to witness the demise of winter, but saddened to discover the toll it's taken on our gardens. If you have lost a plant or two, now is a great time to think about replacing it. To continue an earlier post, here are more plants we recommend that will bring you years [...]
Going Green Matters is a free, family-friendly environmental fair where you can spend a Sunday afternoon learning about a greener lifestyle. This year, it will be held at the Woman's Club of Wilmette at 930 Greenleaf Avenue. We invite you to stop by our table to learn about environmentally responsible products and services for your garden. In anticipation of [...]
Here at Nature's Perspective, we love plants so much that we could live by the famous quote of Nelson Henderson: "The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit". Spring will come and bring your garden back to life once again. With that in mind, we share [...]
Mulching in early spring allows for even coverage throughout the bed; emerging perennials come up easily through the mulch. Shredded hardwood bark mulch has a fine texture and a warm, natural look that is perfect for all gardens. One of the best ways to make your property look its best is to [...]
A few more weeks of ice and snow are in the forecast, as we slowly head towards spring. We share a modified re-post from December 2010 on clearing icy surfaces outside your home. We are often asked what products we recommend to melt ice or improve traction on stoops, steps, walkways and drives. Many of the items [...]
For the third consecutive year in a row, Nature’s Perspective Landscaping has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. “Earning this award three years in a row demonstrates our company's commitment to excellence. Our employees made it possible, [...]
Optima Towers is a modern, luxury high-rise residential building located in downtown Evanston. A large decorative sign overhead marks the main entrance, and a paved walk flanked with planting areas leads one down a shady, long courtyard to the main lobby. The existing landscaping of sparse, leggy plantings was not thriving due to low light conditions and wet [...]
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