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Forecasting 2024: Chicago Landscaping Trends To Anticipate

Forecasting 2024: Chicago Landscaping Trends To Anticipate

As we enter 2024, the Windy City will embrace a wave of transformative landscaping trends....
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5 Acclaimed Reasons To Prune Your Trees And Shrubs This Winter

5 Acclaimed Reasons To Prune Your Trees And Shrubs This Winter

Keeping your landscape healthy and attractive year-round requires ongoing care and maintenance to promote growth,...
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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....
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Easy Fall Landscaping Ideas For Your Chicago Home

Easy Fall Landscaping Ideas For Your Chicago Home

As the radiant colors of summer start to fade away and the temperatures in Chicago...
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Is It Too Late To Plant In Chicago?

Is It Too Late To Plant In Chicago?

As we transition into an autumn climate, you may feel it is too late to...
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Ways to Prevent Aggressive Squirrels from Eating your Pumpkins

Ways to Prevent Aggressive Squirrels from Eating your Pumpkins

FALL COLOR DISPLAYS Falling evening temperatures, morning dew tipped bluegrass, late-night bonfires, and pumpkin-spiced everything…Fall...
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Top 4 Ways To Improve Your Chicago Curb Appeal

Top 4 Ways To Improve Your Chicago Curb Appeal

In Chicago, a city of diverse neighborhoods, curb appeal holds significant value. It can raise...
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Why Rain Gardens Are Perfect For Your Chicago Landscape

Why Rain Gardens Are Perfect For Your Chicago Landscape

Rain gardens, a sustainable and eco-friendly landscaping solution, have become increasingly popular in urban environments...
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Top 5 Hardscape Drainage Ideas for a Chicago Landscape

Top 5 Hardscape Drainage Ideas for a Chicago Landscape

When it comes to battling the water woes in your yard, hardscape features not only...
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A Quick Guide to Garden Pruning

A Quick Guide to Garden Pruning

Do you want to get your plants looking their best? Consider implementing garden pruning practices!...
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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...
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The Best Botanical Gardens to Visit in Chicago

Attention all plant aficionados, did you know that Chicago boasts some remarkably impressive botanical gardens?...
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8 Reasons For Bulbs Not Blooming

8 Reasons For Bulbs Not Blooming

So, you spent time last fall planting hundreds of bulbs that were going to bloom...
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Best Plants For An Illinois Landscape

Best Plants For An Illinois Landscape

Are you looking for new plants to add to add the best plants for an...
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The Complete Lawn Aeration Guide

The Complete Lawn Aeration Guide

Are you looking to keep your lawn looking fresh and green? Then you definitely need...
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Will Heavy Snow Kill my Plants?

Will Heavy Snow Kill my Plants?

Temperatures have consistently been below freezing and periodic snowstorms are spinning through the area. Ladies...
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4 Landscaping Lighting Trends for 2023

4 Landscaping Lighting Trends for 2023

Outdoor lighting is an essential aspect of any landscape design. It not only enhances the...
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Should I Sod Or Seed My Lawn – 5 Pros and Cons

Should I Sod Or Seed My Lawn – 5 Pros and Cons

Are you tired of looking at that bare spot in your yard?  Are you looking...
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How To Deal With And Prevent Weeds

How To Deal With And Prevent Weeds

Weeds are a common problem for homeowners and learning how to prevent weeds can be...
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6 Landscaping Ideas To Try This Winter

6 Landscaping Ideas To Try This Winter

While you're looking at all the snow on your plants, you're probably not thinking about...
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The Benefits Of Having A Fire Pit In Your Yard

The Benefits Of Having A Fire Pit In Your Yard

Having a fire pit in your yard can bring lots of enjoyment to your home....
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How To Use Fallen Leaves In The Garden

How To Use Fallen Leaves In The Garden

The best ways to use fallen leaves in my gardenNow that fall is in full...
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Fall Landscaping Tips

Fall Landscaping Tips

  Fall Landscaping Tips Getting your landscape ready for fall and winter might not be...
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Must-Follow Landscaping Trends 2022

Must-Follow Landscaping Trends 2022

When creating a landscape that you love, the trendiest thing you can do is follow...
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8 Backyard Drainage Solutions

8 Backyard Drainage Solutions

Was there a heavy rainstorm that resulted in standing water on your property and now...
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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...
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7 Colorful Fall Shrubs

7 Colorful Fall Shrubs

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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...
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