Container planting is meant to be fun, adding color and focal points to your patio or outdoor kitchen in Greater Chicago.
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Kevin Manning
Kevin has deep roots in the Chicagoland area, growing up in Plainfield and now residing in Naperville. He holds a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Illinois and serves on the board for the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA). Since KD's inception in 1998, Kevin has loved creating outdoor environments to match the lifestyles of thousands of customers. In his spare time, you can find him spending time on the water with his wife, daughter, son, and labradoodle.
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When you plan to invest in a new patio, you likely want something fresh, something that doesn't look like every other patio in your Greater Chicago neighborhood.
While you’re on the hunt for something unique, you might not know what’s available or possible. And as you search for patio design ideas, you’re likely thinking a lot about color. What color will pop? What color will blend? What color will be something you’re going to enjoy looking at in your backyard for years to come?
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When it comes to ideas to spruce up Greater Chicago home landscapes, container gardening tops the list.
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A patio can create the perfect place for enjoying the outdoors in your backyard in Elmhurst, IL or Naperville, IL.
Whether you want a spot for outdoor dining, a place for the kids to hangout, an entertaining nook for drinks and snacks, a relaxing area for reflection and meditation, or maybe all of the above, a patio can certainly fill the bill.
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Spending time outdoors in the Greater Chicago area can’t be beat. The sun is shining. The wind is light and variable. The day couldn’t be better.
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In Greater Chicago and the surrounding area, the warmth and dancing light that a fire pit or fireplace brings are very welcome throughout the year, and especially during seasonal transitions when weather patterns are changing and evening temperatures are unpredictable.
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If you close your eyes, you can probably envision your dream backyard. Maybe it has an outdoor kitchen and expansive patio so you can entertain your large family. It could have a privacy screen of gorgeous trees and lovely containers full of bountiful blooms that change with the seasons, giving you some seclusion from the neighbors and attractive scenery to admire.
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You love your home and your landscape. You put a lot of time and energy into keeping it nice. You mow the lawn, trim the hedges, and make enhancements. You spend hours outside enjoying your yard -- whether you’re chilling on the patio, grilling dinner in your outdoor kitchen, or soaking in a summer day.
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We live in a world where we can be convinced we can do anything ourselves. There are tons of videos and how-to tips at our fingertips that try to enable us to become DIY stars.
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Your backyard is your safe haven. It’s where friends and family gather around to share a meal, play games, enjoy the outdoors, or just spend time together.
A fire pit can add so much to your outdoor living experience in Suburban Chicago.
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