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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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.
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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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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