A landscape that feels truly integrated with its house begins by echoing the building’s proportions, materials, and circulation. Along the North Shore, homes range from classic Tudors in Glencoe to lake-view ...
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When frost bleaches the last perennial stems and deciduous trees stand bare, ornamental grasses step forward to keep the garden alive with texture and motion. Their seed heads catch pale winter light, their bla...
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As the brilliant colors of fall fade and the first frost looms, it’s time for homeowners in Chicago’s northern suburbs like Winnetka and Lake Forest to turn their attention to winter prep. Taking steps now ...
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As Thanksgiving approaches, homeowners across the Chicago suburbs from Barrington to Highland Park are getting ready to welcome friends and family for cozy holiday gatherings. While most of the celebration happ...
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Front gardens that stay vibrant from January through December do not rely on luck; they rely on thoughtful sequencing of plants that share the stage as the year unfolds. In communities such as Barrington, Highl...
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Autumn on the North Shore offers a fleeting chance to enrich gardens with deep reds, glowing golds, and warm russets. These colors do more than celebrate the season; they also bridge the visual gap between the ...
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A well-placed fire feature can transform an ordinary patio into the heart of an outdoor living space. Flames draw people together, extend the season, and lend a cinematic glow to evening gatherings. Whether you...
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Perfect gardens rarely happen by chance. They follow a rhythm that changes with the calendar, anticipating what Lake Michigan winds and Midwestern temperature swings will demand next month, not just this week. ...
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A refined landscape can now think for itself. Sensors monitor soil moisture, lighting responds to sunset, and your phone controls the spa heater before you step outside. Martin John Landscaping partners with ho...
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