Landscape Design & Installation Advice

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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You want to make some simple, sweet improvements to spice up your home landscape. The bonus: You want these upgrades to help you put your home’s best face forward so you can sell your home for the best price.

The front yard landscaping may be the first thing potential buyers see, so you know you want to focus on some areas there. But the backyard is important, too.

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Do you like cooking and enjoying meals outdoors? Do you love inviting family and friends over to your home for entertainment and to dine at Al Fresco?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, you might consider building an outdoor kitchen as part of your overall outdoor living plans. It's certainly a great idea.

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Your landscape is a growing, changing entity.

And that’s what makes your Greater Chicago backyard glorious to spend time in. There’s always something blooming or erupting with new color and life.

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Your backyard is your playland. It’s a place to melt worries and stress away and enjoy summer days and nights.

The possibilities for creating a great space that meets all your entertainment and relaxation needs are endless.

But you have a family, which means you have kids, too. And while you want your backyard to be suitable for the adults, you also don’t want to leave the children out of the equation.

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An outdoor walkway can sure add ambiance to your landscape, boosting your curb appeal.

It can make your entrance more inviting, add a gorgeous pathway to a garden, or even a more functional and practical way to get from one area of your backyard to another.

However, envisioning how your outdoor walkway might work or be created to add a beautiful addition to your property can get confusing.

But with proper planning, outdoor walkway design done right can elevate your home landscape and provide a useful addition.

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The landscape of your dreams is something you’ve probably been thinking about for awhile as you glance out your back window or walk through your yard envisioning a better, more beautiful, and more useful space.

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After a full day of running around, nothing beats taking a break outside in the backyard, enjoying the sunshine and cool breeze. An amazing patio is the perfect place to take deep breaths and relax.

A patio has the perk of also increasing your living space, adding outdoor entertainment possibilities, and being a place for stress relief.

You might want to add a new patio or renovate your current one. As you contemplate your options, you’ll notice a variety of materials available to choose from. You’re probably asking yourself which patio material is the best for you.

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You probably know that an outdoor living space can add tremendous value and curb appeal to your Chicagoland home. But you may not know how much this space might cost you to create.

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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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Life can get stressful. You know it. We know it.

Whether it’s pressure, work, deadlines, family commitments, or lack of time available to get to the tasks you enjoy, you could probably use a little relaxation.

Lucky for you, nature has the answer. It can lower blood pressure and stress levels, enhance your immune system function, increase your self esteem, reduce anxiety, and boost your mood. Nature’s calming effect can even reduce headaches and help you think more clearly.

But you can’t always go to a park or natural area for escape. Sometimes don’t you wish you can just walk out your back door and find that healing and soothing outdoor element?

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