Landscape Design & Installation Advice

Everyone loves gathering with their friends and family and enjoying time together. You tell jokes, reminisce on special memories, share experiences, play games, and just enjoy each other’s company.

Hanging together outside in your backyard oasis makes the time even more memorable. Your new patio makes al fresco dining on grilled meats and veggies ideal. Your pool is the best place for fun in the sun. And your outdoor fireplace creates the ultimate ambiance and place to congregate.

But there are always those times of the year when you realize that your evenings are short … or the party is lasting longer, and you don’t want it to end. Yet, the darkness may spoil some of your fun.

The solution: landscape lighting.

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*While this article offers helpful landscaping tips for residential properties, we now specialize exclusively in commercial landscaping services. If you manage a commercial property or HOA, see how we can enhance your landscape here.

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Privacy is sacred, especially when you live in a neighborhood where houses are a bit closer together or back up to each other.

Even when you enjoy chatting with your neighbors on occasion, every once in a while you need a little solitude. It’s OK to want a little secluded oasis to enjoy your time outdoors without a lot of interruption.

One way to get that is with some great backyard privacy plants.

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Looking around at home landscapes in Greater Chicago, you’ll see lovely plant materials, gorgeous trees, functional hardscapes, and tidy landscape beds.

In those beds, you’ll also see a variety of materials surrounding the plants – shredded hardwood mulch or stones. These two aesthetics might make you question which is better for your landscape. Should you use stones or mulch for your landscaping?

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Being a part of a great team is a rewarding experience.

As part of a team that works well together, you can embrace a special feeling of working on a similar goal, sharing in the journey and achievements along the way.

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Are you interested in learning more about a career in landscaping? Maybe you want to try something different, switch up your current job, or possibly just work at a place that helps you build a career path versus just working at a job.

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Nothing creates a more striking and stunning focal point in your Greater Chicago backyard than an outdoor fireplace.

Whether it’s the warmth and ambiance from the flickering flames or the gathering place it creates for conversation and hanging out with family and friends, you can’t deny the boost this type of feature provides in your space.

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Your patio is always there for you to enjoy—whether it’s a quiet moment while having your coffee in the morning, grilling something delicious for dinner so you can dine al fresco, or prepping for a fun night with friends playing games and catching up.

While you may know you want a patio to enjoy these spring, summer, and fall moments, you may not be sure exactly what you want your patio to look like. And maybe you don’t want it to be like everyone else’s in your Chicagoland neighborhood.

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Whether you have a small space, a large entryway, a grand patio and outdoor living area, or just a space that needs sprucing up, plants can make a world of difference, adding pops of color, unique texture, and interesting elements to your Chicagoland landscape.

But there are so many options out there, which makes choosing the best plants for your space overwhelming. You certainly don’t want to install plants that don’t do well in your space or are the wrong fit for your goals and vision.

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*While this article offers helpful landscaping tips for residential properties, we now specialize exclusively in commercial landscaping services. If you manage a commercial property or HOA, see how we can enhance your landscape here.

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Containers are a great addition to any Greater Chicago landscape.

They can add unique shape, color, texture, and interest to your space. They can also be switched up by season or for variety, based on your needs.

You can also move containers to suit your purpose or refocus decorative elements in outdoor entertainment areas.

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It’s easy to picture yourself enjoying a beautiful Chicago day in your backyard. There’s probably a refreshing breeze and bright, blue skies. What could make this day even better? Being able to watch your favorite TV show, movie, or sports team on the big screen while you relax in this idyllic setting.

How can you make this happen? By installing an outdoor TV. Today, there are a wide selection of outdoor TVs designed to withstand the elements. You might be craving a smaller TV for your patio or a larger one near your pool or outdoor kitchen area. Mounting options today make all of these locations possible.

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