Nature’s Perspective recently completed construction of a restorative water garden at Three Crowns Park, a senior community in northwest Evanston that has served its residents for over a century. Origins In the early spring of this year, Ariel Schrodt, a new resident of Three Crowns Park, had a vision of creating a memorial garden for his [...]
The most important thing you can do for your landscape during the summer months is also the simplest: WATER, WATER, WATER. Chicago summers are hot, and plants need you to make sure they have moisture. This not only keeps them growing, but also helps ward off diseases that attack plants weakened by thirst. Don't over-water, [...]
We are proud and excited to announce that we are in the final process of installing two 1,700-gallon rainwater storage systems here at our nursery. With this system in place, we will capture the rain water off our roof and direct it into the two underground storage tanks. From there the water will be pumped [...]
The official first day of spring is March 20, but it already feels like spring and it's even beginning to look like spring. Buds are swelling, bulbs are poking up through the earth. Look around and you’ll see some things that are already in in full bloom. A shrub already in full bloom with [...]
The homeowners of this property discovered a diamond in the rough when they first laid eyes on this traditional Georgian home on a large Evanston lot. After completing renovations indoors, it was time to reclaim their space outdoors. With imagination and the right vision from the beginning, they knew they could create a beautiful outdoor [...]
Award reflects businesses’ consistently high level of customer service Nature’s Perspective Landscaping has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers. “After years of hard work, [...]
The winter solstice was December 22… the shortest day of the year. Since then, daylight continues to lengthen, and we are on the upward climb toward spring, although it may look otherwise. Weather forecasters predict a cold and snowy winter, and as our first substantial snowfall arrives, so do the dangers of icy, slippery surfaces on stoops, steps, [...]
We wish you health and happiness this holiday season. We value our customer relationships and say Thank You for your business. We look forward to continuing our partnership in the coming year. Happy Holidays from all of us here at Nature’s Perspective.
What do we do all winter? That is a question we are often asked. Nature’s Perspective does not do snow removal…we use a subcontractor. So what exactly do we do all winter? We renew our spirits and prepare for the New Year ahead. We take a close look at how the season went and look [...]
The recent string of crisp, clear autumn days allows us to get out and appreciate the beginning of the seasonal leaf color change. Honeylocust trees started the show with their warm golden color, and now the Ash trees are approaching full glory. Maples will follow. We are dedicating this issue of Nature’s Notes to Ash [...]