Commercial landscaping is something that most people are casually aware of but rarely pay much attention to. However, just as with any other type of service, it has many purposes. Obviously, the first one that comes to mind is that it beautifies the building and surrounding area. But landscaping design for commercial properties involves so… READ MORE
What Are Drainage Swales? When you think of the landscaping around your Lemont, Illinois home or business (or your home of business in neighboring Romeoville, Palisades, or Bolingbrook) you’re likely to think first of trees, flowerbeds, and similar features. But drainage swales can be an equally important or even more important part of your landscaping…. READ MORE
Enhancing the Beauty of Your Summer Garden As any experienced gardener will tell you, there are a number of things you can and in some cases must do to achieve a summer garden you can be proud of. To get you started, here are two tips, the first dealing with one of the most basic… READ MORE
What Is Commercial Landscape Design? On the most basic level, we all have an appreciation of what is or isn’t good landscape design for commercial buildings. We look at the green space surrounding a commercial building and have the gut reaction that “That looks nice,” “That looks impressive,” “Meh,” or even “That looks bad.” To… READ MORE
The Challenge of Commercial Landscape Maintenance In areas that experience hot summers and cold snowy winters, commercial landscape maintenance can be tricky. During the summer, businesses want to present customers with an appealing, colorful vista. During the winter, they need commercial landscaping that can withstand being buried in snow and other cold-weather conditions. But though… READ MORE
Why We Care About Lawn Care In the summer, when the weather’s sunny and warm, a green, well-tended lawn makes outdoor activities like games, barbecues, and swimming in a pool more fun and lifts your spirits. Conversely, contemplating a brown-spotted unappealing yard can be downright depressing. Fortunately, summer lawn and landscape care is far from… READ MORE
The Value of Summer Landscaping Every homeowner would like to have a green, pleasant, well-tended yard. It enhances the appearance of the house and makes a good impression on those who see it. It gives the kids a nice place to play and makes outdoor activities like cookouts and swimming in a pool more fun…. READ MORE
Winter storms can bring down an array of hazardous weather any of which can cause destruction to homes and neighborhoods. Entire cities ravaged by savage winter storms can end up with billions of dollars in damage. Some of the destructive impacts seen and some of the most common winter storm damages : Ice: The weight of… READ MORE
There is more life below the soil surface than there is above and much of that life is so tiny it is difficult or actually impossible to see without the aid of a microscope. These tiny life forms include mites, springtails, nematodes, viruses, algae, bacteria, yeast, actinomycetes, fungi, and protozoa. An astounding 50 billion microbes can live… READ MORE
Who needs a horticultural battle? A great looking landscape can be possible but if you are not careful with the plants you choose you will be in for a constant battle. You can only change the soil so much and for so long, you can’t change rainfall and sun levels in your yard, and eventually,… READ MORE
