Your entranceway is probably the most visible area of your property.

After all, it’s not only seen by everyone who is pulling in, but also by everyone who is passing by. It sets a tone, and you want that tone to be positive and welcoming.

For that reason, you might be looking for entrance landscaping ideas. Your landscaping choices for your entranceway, including around your sign, are going to have a direct impact on curb appeal.

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In this article, we’ll talk about the best landscaping for signs and entrances so that you can make wise choices for your property.

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We want to see you have as much success as possible with your commercial landscape design.

What Are the Best Landscapes for Entrances?

The best landscapes for entrances are those that are structured and purposefully designed. Thought and attention should be given to creating a design that will prioritize visibility.

You definitely don’t want anything sloppy. That means choosing plants for signs and entrances that are compact and neat, or keeping plants pruned that way. You do not want anything that will block wording on your entrance sign or that will look overgrown and messy.

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The best landscapes for entrances are also impressive and draw attention. That means having a good color mix and plant palette.

We typically install seasonal flower rotations for entrance landscaping. That means installing new flowers throughout the year, from spring to winter, so that there is always something fresh and interesting.

What’s the Best Way to Landscape Around an Entrance Sign?

Flowers are always the first thing that comes to mind when landscaping for signs and for good reason. Bright and colorful flowers are attention-grabbing and provide the “wow factor” that is important for entranceways.

But the best landscaping for signs goes beyond flowers.

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Other plants, like shrubs, provide a foundation and fill valuable space. As we mentioned, it’s just important to keep shrubs and other plants neatly trimmed so that they aren’t blocking your sign.

There are many compact varieties that make excellent shrubs for signs and entrances. But even these will require upkeep and maintenance to continue to look and perform their best.

Natural stone and boulders can also make a nice addition and fill space without needing to be maintained. As much as we love flowers, you don’t have to fill every single space with them. There are other ways to make your entranceway attractive without using flowers.

In addition, we recommend installing landscape lighting around signs to ensure your entranceway and signage are highly visible, even at night.

Choosing Commercial Landscape Design in Greater Chicago

At the end of the day, finding the best entrance landscaping ideas for your property will boil down to partnering with the right commercial landscape design company.

You want to work with a company that will take the specifics of your property into account and develop an entranceway design that truly gives you the most value for your investment.


That is, an entrance that truly wows!

As you begin your journey, you might find yourself with more questions about what you want to include in your entrance landscape, how much it will cost, and how long the project will take.

We’re prepared to help.

We can walk you through the process and help you prioritize your needs so you end up with that Chicagoland landscape you’ve always wanted.

Ready to see how KD Landscape can transform your Naperville, Elmhurst, and Hinsdale, IL landscape into something beyond your expectations? We’d love to share our design and installation expertise with you and deliver a custom space that stands out. Get started today with an on-site consultation. Together, we can prepare a plan that works best for you.

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