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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
An icy concrete sidewalk and driveway photographed on January 9, 2022. During the winter months, a frequently asked question that we get is “What type of de-icer (also called ice melt) is okay to use on my walkway or driveway?”. This is not a question that we can answer with “This is [...]
To ensure that your plants make it through the winter, it is important that they receive adequate moisture now. In autumn, plants repair their roots, grow their tree trunks, and develop flowers for a beautiful display next spring. You can sustain the health of your plants by watering well this fall. Trees, shrubs, evergreens, [...]
The temperatures may be cooling down, but you don’t have to move the party indoors. Fire pits bring warmth and pizzazz to your evenings from spring to fall, and even on a mild winter day. Whether you’re enjoying time with your family after a day at work or entertaining a large crowd, there are [...]
In summer, which is officially from June 17th to September 21st, no other flowering shrub in the landscape brings as much freshness and appeal as the hydrangea. Available in various flower types, colors, and sizes, this unfussy plant is perfect for a garden with a sunny to part shady spot that is moist and [...]
An established garden needs 1" of water per week during the normal growing season. Dry soils and warmer weather mean plants will need more water! Here are helpful tips. If you don’t have an irrigation system, use inexpensive and effective watering aids to help. Along with a sturdy hose and a good sprinkler, a hose timer [...]
Spring's symphony of color begins in March and ends June 1st. In late spring, you can count on the following small trees and shrubs to catch your eye as you stroll along or drive around your neighborhood. Redbud Redbud Covered with dainty, hot pink flowers for about 2 weeks in May, Redbud [...]