It’s been an especially rainy April in the garden! The silver lining to the extra rain? More time to consider ideas for summer landscaping projects. In this edition of Nature’s notes, we’ll add some fresh color to the warmer months by exploring popular blooming flowers for the spring and summer. We’ll also take a look [...]
Spring is (slowly) making a comeback to Chicagoland! To celebrate, the March edition of Nature’s Notes is all about planning for spring and summer Chicago landscaping projects. Our team shares insight into the benefits of working with a dedicated landscape design team, who can offer landscape advice and garden design guidance when you need [...]
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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 [...]
As plants emerge from dormancy in spring, timing is everything. Have the right tools and accessories for your garden. Here is our list of essentials, with tips to will help you work in the garden efficiently throughout the growing season into fall. A waterproof pair of trail [...]
There's still time to prepare your garden for winter. Here’s what you can do now to help your garden endure the cold and snowy months ahead. Lawns: If you fertilize only once a year, now is the best time to do it. Mow until the grass stops growing, which should be happening soon. The [...]
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 [...]
For a homeowner interested in installing a drainage system to mitigate drainage issues, heavy spring rains can be frustrating and worrisome. Major puddling may occur resulting in unusable yard space and dieback of plants and grass. It may be that the same drainage issues are also happening in your surrounding neighbors' yards, too. We recommend [...]
We welcome the first signs of bulbs in spring. After a long cold winter, they are a sight for sore eyes and provide the first splashes of color to brighten up the landscape after a gray and white winter. Daffodils, tulips, alliums, and more are all easy to grow and take the harsher climate [...]
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 [...]