Sustainable Winter Curb Appeal Ideas for Eco-Friendly Homes
Many homeowners inspired by HGTV shows want to improve the curb appeal of their homes. The problem is that these projects often involve excessive water, electricity, or unhealthy chemicals. Nowadays, homeowners are looking for ways to boost their winter curb appeal without using a lot of resources. Winter landscape design can help achieve this sustainably. […]
How to Prepare Your Garden for the Chicago Winter
Winter is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean your gardening season is over. By taking a few steps to winterize your garden, you can ensure that your plants and soil are ready for Chicago’s harsh, cold conditions. Proper preparation will help your garden thrive in the next growing season. It’s essential to protect […]
Choosing the Best Plants for Fall and Winter Interest
As summer plants wither and temperatures cool, you might think that your garden’s best days are behind it. However, fall and winter offer unique opportunities to showcase a landscape full of texture, color, and life. By choosing the right fall plants and incorporating creative autumn flower planters, you can maintain a stunning display even in […]
Sprucing Up Your Outdoors for Spring
As the last hints of winter melt away in the Chicagoland area, many homeowners in Illinois look forward to rejuvenating their outdoor spaces. Spring can be the perfect time to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your gardens, patios, and full landscapes. Ideas listed below from Bruss Landscaping, a leader among landscaping companies in […]
6 Eye-Catching Ways to Improve Curb Appeal in Winter
As the cold weather season sweeps over the Chicagoland area, the home exterior starts to look a bit bleak. However, with a touch of creativity and a wealth of experience in designing bespoke outdoor experiences for all seasons, Bruss Landscaping can help you transform your winter landscape into a warm, welcoming sight appreciated by all! […]
Holiday Decorating
It’s no coincidence that we do a lot of decorating at the time of year when daylight is scarce, or that much of that decorating involves twinkle lights. Dreary days become considerably more cheerful when we surround ourselves with extra beauty, sparkle, and glistening magic. Because the holiday season is when our decorating extends to […]
Late Season Tree Planting
As professional horticulturists and landscapers, we spend a lot of time educating our clients on landscaping ideas and tips. We enjoy what we do and love getting to share that enthusiasm with others, so we’re always happy to answer questions. The query we hear most frequently in fall? “Is it too late to plant trees?” […]
Planning for Spring with Bulbs
Did you find yourself ooo-ing and aahh-ing over the beautiful flower bulbs blooming in other people’s gardens this spring only to come home to no colorful display in your own yard? Many people love spring bulbs and then forget that they need to be planting them in the fall. With a little planning and planting […]
Seasonal Urns
You’ve seen it before: the raised urn overflowing with luscious plants in the middle of an understated bed of groundcover, the stately welcome of colorful flowers flanking the front door, or the eye-catching container of seasonal hues at the end of a path that invites you to come closer. Incorporating seasonal container displays is a […]