How Warm Winters Impact Your Chicagoland Landscape (& How to Avoid Damage)

How Warm Winters Impact Your Chicagoland Landscape (& How to Avoid Damage)

In Greater Chicago, we look forward to a warm spring and summer after our typically cold and windy winters that bring lots of snow and ice.

The warm weather brings opportunities for enjoying outdoor activities, such as backyard cookouts, relaxing with family and friends on the patio, and playing with your dog on the lawn.

Typically, temperatures in the Greater Chicago area begin to warm up in early April.

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The 12 Best Flowering Trees for Commercial Landscapes in Greater Chicago

The 12 Best Flowering Trees for Commercial Landscapes in Greater Chicago

There’s not much that flowering trees can do for your Greater Chicago commercial property.

Those delicate blooms and the intoxicating fragrance they bring. Many times, they are the first to bloom after a long winter, and if that doesn’t draw more people to your property, we don't know what does.

Flowering trees can be great additions to your commercial properties, especially near patios, along sidewalks, and near entryways.

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Why Fall is a Great Time to Landscape in Frankfort, Mokena & New Lenox

Why Fall is a Great Time to Landscape in Frankfort, Mokena & New Lenox

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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How to Increase the Lifespan of Shrubs on a Commercial Property

How to Increase the Lifespan of Shrubs on a Commercial Property

Whether you manage an office park, retail center, industrial facility, or other type of commercial property, you likely notice how shrubs can make a big difference in adding pops of color, unique texture, and interesting elements to the landscape.

However, there are numerous options available, which can make choosing commercial shrubbery overwhelming. You certainly don’t want to install plants that don’t do well in your space or make your property look bad.

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6 Benefits of Adding Flowers & Plants to a Commercial Landscape

6 Benefits of Adding Flowers & Plants to a Commercial Landscape

Everyone enjoys a splash of color in life, especially in commercial landscapes.

Vibrant blooms with bold and bright hues enhance the visual appeal of your office park, retail center, industrial site, warehouse, or other commercial property in Greater Chicago.

Well-designed landscaping combines perennials, trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses to provide solid base colors and textures. If you're looking for extra brilliance year-round, incorporating flowers into your landscape can add that pop of seasonal color.

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Best Low-Maintenance Plants for Commercial Landscapes in Chicago

Best Low-Maintenance Plants for Commercial Landscapes in Chicago

A commercial facility can be bustling with activity. Whether it’s employees heading into an office park or customers visiting a retail center, commercial properties in Greater Chicago experience significant foot and vehicle traffic every day.

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The Best Trees for Commercial Properties in Greater Chicago

The Best Trees for Commercial Properties in Greater Chicago

Trees can significantly enhance your Greater Chicago commercial property. Shade trees provide lush canopies, while flowering varieties add beautiful blooms and pleasant fragrances.

They attract attention and instantly improve your property’s curb appeal, making them ideal for entryways, pathways, outdoor gathering spots, relaxation areas, and seating zones.

However, not all trees are suitable for commercial properties in Greater Chicago.

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6 Great Privacy Plants for Your Backyard in Chicagoland

6 Great Privacy Plants for Your Backyard in Chicagoland

*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.


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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