The Ultimate Chicago Landscape Lighting Checklist

The Ultimate Chicago Landscape Lighting Checklist

With its stunning architecture and picturesque neighborhoods, Chicago is a canvas waiting to be illuminated. Landscape lighting can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, enhancing the beauty of every outdoor space in the city of Chicago while providing...
First Plants to Bloom in Spring in Chicago

First Plants to Bloom in Spring in Chicago

Here in Chicago, we’re ready for the warm weather and luckily, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel! The countdown is almost over and it’s time to get out into the garden and onto our lawns again. But, you might need some color in your life before your perennials...
8 Backyard Drainage Solutions

8 Backyard Drainage Solutions

Was there a heavy rainstorm that resulted in standing water on your property and now you are looking for some creative drainage options? Spring rain brings a flood (see what I did there) of calls into the office seeking help to mitigate standing water. Whether your...
Is Rock Salt Safe for Pavers?

Is Rock Salt Safe for Pavers?

Short answer is, “Yes, rock salt is safe for pavers.” Winter is inevitable and with the winter season comes heavy snow and ice. While your paver walkway looks great during the summer months, how will it hold up over the course of the winter? Concrete pavers are...
7 Colorful Fall Shrubs

7 Colorful Fall Shrubs

7 Colorful Fall Shrubs   Now that summer blooms have faded, the focus of our landscapes shift from bright, abundant blossoms to colorful fall foliage. Famed French philosopher Albert Camus once said, “Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower.” So,...
When To Safely Prune Hydrangeas

When To Safely Prune Hydrangeas

Learning To Safely Prune Hydrangeas: This is one of the most common conversation points we encounter when walking properties with homeowners. When people are looking to update their landscape, they typically want a low-maintenance landscape that requires minimal...