Landscaping

Summer may get all the attention for its bright blooms and vibrant greenery, but don’t overlook September. As temperatures cool and the seasons start to change, your landscape enters one of the best times for planting. From trees and shrubs to perennials and spring-flowering bulbs, September is a great time…

Late-Summer Lawn Revival: Is Your Grass Dead, Dormant, or Just Stressed? By August, it’s common for lawns across Illinois to look a little worse for wear. Weeks of heat, humidity, and inconsistent rainfall can leave your grass looking brown and tired, but that doesn’t always mean it’s dying. Most lawns…

Thriving Through the Heatwave: Drought-Tolerant Plants You’ll Love All Summer Now that summer is in full swing, bringing higher temperatures and less rain, it’s the perfect time to look at plants that naturally thrive in drought-like conditions. By incorporating resilient, native varieties, you can keep your yard vibrant without watching…

Beat the Heat: Your Guide to Summer Watering the Right Way Watering your landscaping may seem simple, but knowing when to water, how much to use, which tools work best, and even whether harvested rainwater is safe to use can make a big difference in keeping your landscape healthy throughout…

5 Landscaping Tasks Every Homeowner Should Do Before Summer Spring is here, which means summer is just around the corner! After months of dormancy, your landscape is beginning to wake up and bloom. As you start thinking about adding new plants, preparing for outdoor gatherings, and getting your yard back…

Plant Smart This Spring: Top Low-Maintenance Perennials for Illinois Gardens It’s not easy to take care of a garden. All plants have different wants and needs, and it can become confusing to pick the right one. Not only that, but it’s also time-consuming to take care of a garden. While…

Spring Prep Starts Now: Essential March Tasks for a Healthy Lawn and Garden While it may still be too early for digging or planting outdoors, there’s plenty you can do now to set yourself up for a successful growing season. Early March is the perfect time to start planning what…

From Frost to Fabulous: Plants That Shine in Late Winter When planning a landscape, it’s easy to focus on spring blooms and summer color, but a truly well-designed yard looks beautiful year-round. Incorporating plants that provide winter interest can transform your landscape from dull and dormant to visually striking, even…

Starting the New Year with big landscaping goals is easy—keeping them is the hard part. The good news? A greener, healthier yard doesn’t require a full overhaul. With a few low-effort landscaping resolutions, homeowners can enjoy real results without the stress. Start Small with Realistic Landscaping Goals You don’t have…

Wishing You All a Safe and Happy 4th of July!  “Independence Day: freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed — else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” —…

Nascent Summer seems to have settled in nicely, replete and contented. Yet her once dewy, fresh face begins to grow sallow and somber under the impossible weight of hot, humid temperatures and lack of meaningful moisture. Her youth, vigor and novelty are starting to wear thin.  July is upon us….

Every flower awaited its turn, like an eager dance partner, as the bees flitted and twirled amongst them. Summer’s arrival finds our gardens and landscapes in full bloom.  It’s no coincidence that Summer’s arrival this Friday coincides with National Pollinator Week.  A wonderful time to revisit the importance of pollinators…