Tucked in a residential neighborhood in Evanston at Lake Street and Oak Avenue, one block east of Ridge Avenue, is a beautiful and fragrant oasis called the Merrick Rose Garden. This public garden is a popular location for small weddings and special occasions, as well as for wedding photographs. Fees charged help defray the cost [...]
Playing Our Part in Sustaining Our Environment The landscaping industry has long been known as the “green” industry, even before environmental issues were brought to the forefront. But like most industries, truly being an environmentally friendly company requires a commitment by our company, our employees and the companies we partner with. We are proud to [...]
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. [...]
A properly planted perennial shade garden possesses a charm of its own, with quiet harmonies of color and texture that are so different in character from its sunny counterpart. Shade gardens provide a cool refuge from the glare of summer. Limited sunlight is often viewed with mixed feelings by those who maintain a garden in shade, [...]
Are you aware of a hidden garden gem located on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, or of its historical significance? This garden, a project of The Garden Club of Evanston, was established in 1915 to celebrate the ties between England and America. It also commemorated the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The [...]
Do you ever wonder how new plants get their names? Judging from these names, their plant breeders must have been hungry! Meals are available in the sun and shade. Imagine a sunny corner of your garden with a lovely coneflower display using ‘Mac 'n' Cheese’ with ‘Tomato Soup’. Add in ‘Coconut Lime’ and ‘Raspberry Tart’ for [...]
Keep It Away From My House! When the snow melts and the ground is still frozen, or after a severe rain, our phones always seem to ring with calls about drainage problems. These range from flooded basements to ponds forming in the yard. Solutions to these problems are varied and can range from [...]
The average rainfall per year in Chicago is 34 inches. The amount of water shed from a 2,500 square foot roof per year is 56,000 gallons. The focus now, with all of the talk about sustainability, is to retain water on-site. This article will discuss one way to do this and will discuss the [...]
Our clients reside in a charming Dutch colonial on a fifty by sixty-six foot city lot in Evanston. The only location for a living space was in a small, narrow fenced area (35’ x 16’) on the south side. Our clients wanted to make this space usable and increase its privacy from the street and adjacent neighbors. They replaced [...]