You want to make the most of your outdoor space in Greater Chicago. Who doesn’t? We all love a great place to soak in the sun, dine al fresco, grill your favorite foods, relax poolside, listen to birds, or just enjoy some fresh air.
Wouldn’t it be great to just walk out of your back door and find an oasis waiting for you or a patio table and gourmet grill that’s always ready for your arrival?
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As the weather cools and fall approaches, you may start to think less about your landscape.
But this is actually a great time of year to think about landscape installation in Frankfort, IL. Autumn’s shorter days, less intense sunlight, more rain and cooler temperatures all provide a better planting environment.
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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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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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You might have a bluestone patio in your Greater Chicago home landscape, and you probably love it as much as we do.
Bluestone makes an impactful statement in your yard, bringing a classic and timeless look with colors that go from beige and gray to blue and lavender and even have bits of plums, ocres, and rusts. The product makes for a stunning patio.
As you enjoy your patio, you are probably looking to embrace some downtime and detox from the stress of a busy day. There’s no better place to relieve anxiety and unwind, after all.
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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.
A patio is a great place for enjoying the outdoors in your Chicagoland backyard.
Whether you want a place to enjoy summer dinners al fresco, a regular relaxation nook, an outdoor office, or maybe a spot for your family to play games, patios can give you what you need … and then some.
But a patio without plants might be a bit bland. This is your landscape after all. You want to get outside to enjoy nature and find peace, privacy, and tranquility.
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When you want to transform a boring backyard into something usable and fun for the whole family, the ideas for what you can add can seem endless.
But as you review them, you might wonder which backyard enhancements are the most beneficial for your property as true investments and also give you spaces you can enjoy.
It's always a plus to know that you can recover some of any expenses you make in your landscape when you sell your home.
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Your indoor rooms are fairly easy to figure out.
Your kitchen is used for preparing food, your dining room for eating dinner with your family, your bathroom for cleaning and bathing, and your bedroom for rest and sleep. How you decorate and furnish these rooms follows their natural identities.
But your outdoor space is more of an open palette. It must be defined by what you want to do out there. Will you cook outside? Will you eat outside? Will you relax outside? Will you entertain outside? How many people will you regularly welcome into your outdoor space?
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