Spring Annual Ideas
If winter lasted too long for you and you’re itching for some color, head out to your local plant nursery and pick out some early spring annuals. Yes, our weather can give us a wicked turn, but there are some lovely cold-tolerant flowers that will perform well for you even through a typical northern Illinois […]
Planning This Year’s Vegetable Garden
Spring is fighting its way to our landscapes and the first green leaves are popping up, so naturally it’s time to think about what to plant in the garden this year! If you had a garden last year, think about what did well for you and what didn’t – if raccoons got to the sweet […]
Dormant Pruning
Why Do We Prune? If plants grow in the wild without being pruned, then why do we need to prune our landscape plants? Maybe because…we love them! Pruning is done to remove unhealthy stems and encourage new growth, to prevent disfiguring from overcrowding, and to maintain a desirable shape and size for your landscape. Many […]
Designing for Winter Interest
In Northern Illinois, it’s easy to think that our landscapes are only relevant during the warmer months. While there may not be blooming flowers or water moving through fountains right now, there’s a lot of beauty to be had in the landscape in January. Our skilled landscape designers will always consider the winter habits of […]
Planting in Autumn
The warm colors are in bloom which means autumn has arrived! It’s a common misconception that planting should stop in the fall because of the looming cold winter months. However, fall is actually one of the best times to begin garden landscaping! With the heat subsiding, autumn is one of the best times for both […]
Give back to the environment this Easter
As we approach this very endearing holiday, it is important to be thankful for all that we have and to also share the wealth. One area of life in which we can do that is to support the natural beauty of our habitat by growing native plants. This Easter, let’s give back to our environment […]
How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring
Chicago winters may be cold, but as we enter the spring months warmer and brighter days are in our forecast. We’re not the only ones that enjoy this weather, however. Our gardens and landscapes will greatly benefit from the warmth and sunshine as well. To get your garden ready for spring, check off these preparation […]
How to Protect your Pavers in the Winter
The winter months in Chicagoland can be brutal not only on us but our landscapes, too. Our hardscapes have to endure the cold and other elements that come with Chicago’s long winter season. Just as we take measures to protect ourselves from the elements, it’s also essential to protect your hardscapes now so they will […]