Backyard Building Blocks

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Deschampsia Cespitosa

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...

Softscape Pink Flowers

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...

Common Landscape Problems

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...

Top View of Gorgeous Patio Design

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...

Christmas Porch Decor

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...

Winterizing Outdoor Living Space

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...

Fall clean blog

October 21st, 2020

What to Do During This Year’s Fall Yard Clean Up

Caring for your landscaping shouldn’t stop when summer ends. Fall is the perfect time to get a head start on a healthy bloom next year. With proper preparation...

Elegant Courtyard

September 18th, 2020

The Benefits of Outdoor Living Spaces

For the past seven consecutive years, outdoor living spaces have been ranked as the most popular special function room among consumers. These admired home...

Pruning to Add Shape to Your Landscape

August 20th, 2020

Pruning Dos and Don’ts

Oftentimes one of the best ways to keep plants healthy and to encourage new growth is through pruning. Pruning is the targeted removal of certain parts of a...

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