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 it. For those looking for landscape inspiration, we’ll also take a deep dive into one of our favorite backyard transformations!
Read Nature’s Notes: March 2026 here!
In this newsletter…
Is Hiring a Landscape Designer Worth It?
Hiring a landscape designer is often a worthwhile investment that saves time, reduces costly mistakes, and delivers a more cohesive and functional outdoor space. Designers assess key factors like layout, drainage, sun exposure, and soil conditions to create a customized, sustainable plan tailored to your property. They help translate ideas into a clear vision, ensure proper plant and material selection, and keep projects aligned with budget and long-term goals. With a blend of creativity and technical expertise, professional design enhances property value and creates an intentional, lasting landscape that evolves beautifully over time.
Project Spotlight: Don’t Redo, Renew!
This backyard renovation transformed a Chicago area home’s confined, multi-level patio into a more open, functional, and family-friendly space. By reusing existing Unilock Brussels Block materials and expanding the patio toward the garage, the design created a larger, level area for entertaining while improving access to the lawn. Contrasting Ledgestone coping and steps highlight elevation changes, while added planting beds and vine-covered lattice soften the home’s exterior and introduce year-round visual interest. A connecting walkway enhances accessibility, and a low-maintenance white fiberglass pergola serves as the centerpiece, providing shade and a comfortable space for relaxation.
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