If you have ever walked across a paver path, sat on a patio, or noticed a retaining wall holding a slope in place, you have experienced hardscaping. It is one of the most important parts of landscape design in ...
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In Chicagoland, a beautiful patio or walkway is not enough. If it is not built for freeze-thaw cycles, it will shift, crack, or settle long before it should. From the first deep freeze to early spring melt, the...
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Evergreens are supposed to be the reliable ones. They keep their color, hold structure in the landscape, and make a property look cared for even when everything else goes dormant. But in Chicagoland winters, ev...
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When the North Shore turns quiet and lawns disappear under snow, it can feel like landscaping is on pause. In reality, winter is one of the best times to plan a Chicago landscape design, especially if you want ...
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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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