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 the heart of downtown Evanston, a vibrant lakeside community known for its diverse architecture, walkable streets, and strong connection to nature. Situated just steps from shops, transit, and the shoreline, Optima Towers offers residents an urban lifestyle enriched by the unique character of [...]
Delight your senses. Bask in tranquility. Make passersby smile. Set the stage for fun and relaxation. Escape from urban life. Add warmth to your surroundings. Restore yourself after a long day.
Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) crossing the Philippines (AP Photo-US Naval Research Lab) We are deeply saddened by the events in the Philippines. Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) devastated islands in the central Philippines, survivors are desperate for food and supplies and clamoring to be evacuated. Red Cross gives 100% of its donations earmarked for the Philippines [...]
Nature's Perspective is proud to announce the grand opening of Grandmother Park, located at 1125 Dewey Avenue in Evanston. Serving as the general contractor on this project, we worked closely with Gay Riseborough, president of the Grandmother Park Initiative, and Stephanie Levine, from the City of Evanston, to develop one of the most beautiful tot [...]
Our clients enjoy being in their backyard and entertaining outdoors. Three years ago, we integrated a new firepit area with seat wall into their old, small patio. This year, they were ready for a completely new outdoor living space, with much more room, functionality and aesthetic value. Wider, modular steps were built to lead down to the new space from rear [...]
As autumn nears, it's a good time to think spring. Spring-flowering bulbs can only be planted during the fall. Daffodils are the mainstay of the bulb garden and are reliable performers, while showy Tulips should be replenished each year to keep their impact strong. There are many other spring-flowering bulbs that are not as well [...]
With daylight beginning to shorten, an investment in LED low-voltage landscape lighting will extend your outdoor enjoyment through fall, while providing beauty, wayfinding and security year-round. Following is a re-post from fall 2010, for readers who have not seen it. The cost savings of LED over Halogen is enlightening. A pathlight and wall washes along a [...]