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July 16th, 2021
Our Favorite Must-Have Features for any Backyard Entertainment Space
4th of July barbecue season might have come to an end, but it’s just the beginning of a summer filled with outdoor get-togethers with friends and family. After...
June 22nd, 2021
7 Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
We know how it is, summer finally comes around and the only thing you can think about is all the fresh produce you’re about to grow in your backyard. You spend...
May 19th, 2021
Controlling the Weeds in Your Garden
The weather is finally warm enough to get those beautiful plants and vegetables into the ground. It’s also the start of what can feel like a never-ending...
April 21st, 2021
Landscape with Grasses from Illinois
Here in the midwest, native grasses are the backbone of our many prairies and meadows. As those prairies transform into the suburbs, those same grasses can...
March 23rd, 2021
Essential Spring Clean Up Landscaping Guide
Once we can put winter behind us, it’s fun to get outside and start planning our spring landscaping projects. Here are some steps to take to get off to a...
February 22nd, 2021
Common Landscape Problems and How to Fix Them
We are well into winter and it’s time to start thinking about your spring landscaping plans. Designing an outdoor space can be fun, but it also can be...
January 18th, 2021
2020’s Biggest Landscape Trends
2020 has been a crazy year in more ways than one. With a global pandemic that forced so many of us to change our day-to-day lives, so has it changed the way we...
December 21st, 2020
Give the Gift of an Outdoor Space this Holiday Season
An outdoor oasis is truly a gift that keeps on giving. With its many benefits, investing in your backyard is also investing in your family and wellbeing...
November 23rd, 2020
Preparing Your Outdoor Living Space for Winter
Here in the Midwest, the snow and cold typically arrive by November. If you’ve invested in an outdoor living space, winterizing that area will help to extend...