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Elegant Front Entrance

Elegant Outdoor Lounge

Sustainable Landscape Design

Autumn Charm by the Lake

Elegant Front Yard with Brick Walkway

Backyard Oasis with Shaded Seating

Charming Backyard with Bocce Court & Picnic Area

Charming Cottage in Autumn

Pergola Canopy with Bistro Lights in Lake Forest

Cozy Autumn Evenings

Cozy Fall Fire Pit Retreat

Luxury Outdoor Living

Cozy Fire Pit Retreat in a Lush Garden

Elegant Driveway Entrance

Elegant Container Garden

Elegant Garden Pathway

Enchanted Lakeside Entrance

Elegant Estate with Thoughtful Landscaping

Elegant Front Entrance

Elegant Outdoor Lounge

Sustainable Landscape Design

Autumn Charm by the Lake

Elegant Front Yard with Brick Walkway

Backyard Oasis with Shaded Seating

Charming Backyard with Bocce Court & Picnic Area

Charming Cottage in Autumn

Pergola Canopy with Bistro Lights in Lake Forest

Cozy Autumn Evenings

Cozy Fall Fire Pit Retreat

Luxury Outdoor Living

Cozy Fire Pit Retreat in a Lush Garden

Elegant Driveway Entrance

Elegant Container Garden

Elegant Garden Pathway

Enchanted Lakeside Entrance

Elegant Estate with Thoughtful Landscaping

Elegant Bluestone Walkway

Garden Pathway Through Lush Greens

Grand Modern Entrance

Inviting Curb Appeal at Twilight

Outdoor Entertainment Oasis

Lakeside Retreat at Sunset

Lakeside Spa Retreat

Lush Backyard Retreat

Luxury Outdoor Kitchen

Modern Elegance with Natural Charm

Modern Entryway with Natural Charm

Modern Entryway with Natural Elegance

Open Lawn Amid Flowering Perennials

Colorful Natural Plantings for Illinois

Modern Entryway with Natural Touches

Modern Walkway with Natural Accents

Native Plantings Grace Outcropping Stone Steps

Christmas Container Gardens in Illinois

Lush Front Landscape

Rustic Garden Pathway

Perennial-Trimmed Brick Paver Driveway

Outdoor Pergola Lounge

Grand Entrance with Timeless Elegance

Scenic Lakeside Walkway

Naturally Elegant Lakeside Plantings

Serene Backyard Escape

Shaded Serenity Entrance

Stonework Transforms an Established Glenview Landscape

Custom Rough-Sawn Cedar Pergola in Glenview

Tranquil Fire and Water Retreat

Seasonal Containers for a Winter Landscape

Warm and Inviting Home in a Stunning Fall Setting

Inviting Winter Holiday Containers

Warm Welcome Home

Kalamazoo Gourmet Kitchen in Glenview

Welcoming Front Entrance with Bluestone Walkway

Stonework Stuns in Glenview Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor Kitchen Features a Hybrid Fire Kalamazoo Grill

Raised Stone Firepit in Lake Forest

Bluestone and Stone Veneer Firepit in Glenview

Overhead View of a Well-Planned Landscape

Bluestone Patio Overlooking the Lake

Outdoor Kitchen with Open Wood Storage in Island

Kalamazoo Grill Storage in Stone Island

Lighting by Nightlight Imparts a Glow in Glenview

Multi-zone Entertaining Oasis in Glenview

Winter Containers Light Up the Season

Front Yard Landscape Makeover in Wilmette IL

Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill

Sandblasted Valders Limestone Surrounds the Pool and Spa

Stone Front Entry Steps in Wilmette Illinois

Island Planting Beds with Columnar Maples

Wilmette Illinois Flagstone Patio with Stone Seating Wall

Flagstone Patio with Creeping Thyme in Northbrook

Wilmette Red Paver Driveway with Tumbled Cobblestone Border

A Welcoming Holiday Landscape

Surrounded by Roses

Outdoor Fire Pit in Highland Park

Raised Stone Terrace and Pergola Covered Entry

Fountain with Outcropping Stone Steps in Wadsworth IL

Interplay of Hardscape

Sculptural Winter Container for Illinois

Lake Forest Pergola Creates an Outdoor Room

Lake Forest Outdoor Kitchen and Dining

Flagstone Patio and Firepit in Lake Forest

Outcropping Stone Steps to the Raised Patio

Wilmette Illinois Carport with Clay Pavers and Valders Tumbled Cobblestone Border

Idaho Gold Flagstone Terrace with Stone Steps

Custom Lattice Topped Gate with Circular Cutout

Lattice Flower Box Planted with Colorful Annuals

Flagstone Walkway with Clay Paver Apron

Large Front Planting Bed in Wilmette Illinois

Custom Built Gas Fire Feature with Blue Glass Inset

Large Planting Bed Edged in Valders Tumbled Cobblestone

Shade Garden Seating in Park Ridge IL

Prairie Dropseed Grass | Exploded Flagstone Patio

Front Entry Landscape | Park Ridge IL Garden

Park Ridge IL Backyard Landscape

Multiple Seating Areas | Large Bluestone Patio

Mailbox Planter in Park Ridge IL Garden

Planting Island | Bluestone Patio | Park Ridge IL Garden

Intersecting Garden Paths | Garden Landing

Built-in Grill Topped in Bluestone with Thermal Finish

Shaded Walkway | Flagstone Steppers | Redbud Specimen Tree

Cupola Garden Art | Mixed Border | Park Ridge Landscape

Cherub on Lannonstone Seat Wall

Built-in Grill Island | Park Ridge IL

Bocce Ball Court in Park Ridge IL

Bluestone Steps | Rock Face

Bicycle Garden Art | Blue Spruce Backdrop | Park Ridge IL Garden

Yellow Creeping Jenny and Purple Creeping Thyme Line Walkway

Seating by the Pool in Wadsworth IL

Black Bottomed Pool in Wadsworth IL | Natural Setting

Red Knock Out Roses Frame Front Entry View

Sunken Urn Water Feature in Front Entry Courtyard

Front Entry Courtyard Garden with Fountain

Columnar Maples Soften Home’s Exterior

Brick Walkway with Bluestone Inlay Surrounds Sunken Urn Water Feature

Red Brick Area Rug by Pool

Black Bottom Pool with Boulder Retaining Wall

Tropical Plant Containers in Bristol Wisconsin

Perennial Flowers in Every Color

Large Swaths of a Few Plant Species Make an Impressive Impact

Generous Plantings Line the Bluestone Walkway with Season-long Color

Penstemon in Full Bloom Surrounds this Informal Flagstone Walkway

Loosely Set Flagstone with Creeping Thyme Planted in the Gaps

Flagstone Outdoor Living Room Surrounded by Color and Life

Elevated Bluestone Patio Ringed in Limestone Outcropping

Closeup of Exploded Flagstone Patio

Bluestone Walkway with Lush Plantings

Perennials Thrive in Sun and Shade from Spring through Fall

Bee Balm and Hummelo Lamb’s Ear in Full Bloom

Artifact Fountain Imported from India

Large Multi-Tier Composite Stone Fountain

Raised Spa with Lannon Stone Veneer

Raised Lannon Stone Spa with Smooth Concrete Coping

Bluestone Pool Deck and Spa in Glenview IL

Tuscan Home with Pool and Spa in Glenview, IL

Woodland Landscape in Bull Valley IL

Raised Stone Fire Pit Surrounded by Flagstone

Pink Astilbe and White Annabelle Hydrangea

Outcropping Stone Terraces and Steps in Bull Valley IL

Large Astilbe Bed with Outcropping Retaining Wall

Natural Stone Retaining Wall in Bull Valley IL

Closeup of Pink and White Summer Phlox

Bluestone Gravel and Stone Fire Pit

Highland Park Built-in Fire Pit

Natural Stone Wood Burning Fire Pit

Bluestone and Natural Stone Fire Pit

Welcoming Stone Outdoor Fire Pit

Lake Forest Outdoor Kitchen and Built-in Grill

Built-in Barbecue Grill in Lake Forest

Outdoor Kitchen Island and Grill with Bluestone Countertop

Twin Lakes Window Boxes

Built-in Irrigation in Twin Lakes

Stairway Planting Beds in Twin Lakes

View from the Water in Twin Lakes

Outcropping Stone in Twin Lakes

Adding Water to a Glenview Landscape

Beautiful Views in Glenview

A Carpet of Bluestone in Glenview

Granite Millstone Fountain in Glenview

Color, Water and Stone in Glenview

Summer Color in Glenview

Shady Walkway in Glenview

Complementary Colors in Glenview

Terra Cotta Touches in Glenview

Wall of Hydrangeas in Glenview

Glorious Glenview Vegetable Garden

Spectacular Northbrook Garden

Foliage Colors and Textures

Striking Blue-Green Hostas

Colorful, Shade-Friendly Begonias

Incorporating Garden Art in Northbrook

Lighthearted Garden Bench

Landscaping for Shady Areas

Kenilworth Flagstone Firepit

Stunning Formal Garden in Winnetka, Illinois

Front Yard Landscaping Creates an Impressive Winnetka Entry

Crushed Stone Driveway in Winnetka

Decomposed Granite Path and Driveway in Winnetka

Professionally Maintained Landscape in Winnetka, Illinois

Winnetka Bluestone Patio Draws Focus to a Garden Fountain

Garden Statue Enhances a Formal Winnetka Landscape

Winnetka Shady Pathway Garden

Daylilies Star in Winnetka Perennial Bed

Winnetka Red Brick Paver Patio and Outdoor Room

Formal Boxwood Hedges in Winnetka

Natural Stone Steps Connect Entertaining Areas in Winnetka

Elegant Winnetka Bluestone Patio and Pool Deck

Winnetka (before 1/5)

Winnetka (before 2/5)

Winnetka (before 3/5)

Winnetka (before 4/5)

Winnetka (before 5/5)

Lincoln Park (before 1/5)

Lincoln Park (before 2/5)

Lincoln Park (before 3/5)

Lincoln Park (before 4/5)

Lincoln Park (before 5/5)

Northbrook (before 1/11)

Northbrook (before 2/11)

Northbrook (before 3/11)

Northbrook (before 4/11)

Northbrook (before 5/11)

Northbrook (before 6/11)

Northbrook (before 7/11)

Northbrook (before 8/11)

Northbrook (before 9/11)

Northbrook (before 10/11)

Northbrook (before 11/11)

Lake Geneva (before 1/5)

Lake Geneva (before 2/5)

Lake Geneva (before 3/5)

Lake Geneva (before 4/5)

Lake Geneva (before 5/5)

Lake Bluff (Before 1/6)

Lake Bluff (Before 2/6)

Lake Bluff (Before 3/6)

Lake Bluff (Before 4/6)

Lake Bluff (Before 5/6)

Lake Bluff (Before 6/6)

Northbrook (before 1/8)

Northbrook (before 2/8)

Northbrook (before 3/8)

Northbrook (before 4/8)

Northbrook (before 5/8)

Northbrook (before 6/8)

Northbrook (before 7/8)

Northbrook (before 8/8)

Striking Seasonal Views

Lush Lawn Borders

Containers Overflow with Color

New Stone Walkway Each Season

Subtle, Successful Upgrades

Ornamentals Add Visual Appeal

Native Plants Thrive

Blending Cultural Influences

A Friendly Welcome

Blooms Herald Spring

Informal Take on Bluestone

Cozy Glenview Patio

Gracious Kenilworth Pool House

Outdoor Living Spaces in Glenview

Stone Firepit in Dundee

New Bluestone Seatwall Cap

A Colorful Landscape in Glenview

Naturally Beautiful Bluestone

Maintaining a Natural Feel

Bluestone Pool Deck in Winnetka

Focus on Foliage

A Haven for Wildlife

Outdoor Dining Room

Reclaimed Clay Paver Driveway in Glenview

Kenilworth Spa and Firepit

Popular Patio Seating

Comfortably Curving Bluestone

Lannon Stone and Bluestone Spa in Glenview

Clay Pavers and a Bluestone Walk in Winnetka

Perennial Beds in Bloom

Northbrook Shade Garden

A Shady Seat in a Glenview Landscape

An Urban Garden in Lincoln Park Makes the Most of a Small Space

Natural Bluestone Boulders in Glencoe Pond

Gathering Hot Spot

Botanic Garden Fountain

Pink, Blue and White Blooms

Grand Lake Geneva Entryway

A Private Retreat

Fieldstone Steps in Glenview

A Weathered Waterfall in Northbrook

Chicago Botanic Garden Bounty

Maximizing a Glenview Patio

Vibrant from Every Angle

Entertaining Outdoors in Kenilworth

A Lake Geneva Welcome

Light, Color and Texture

Combining Stone Types in Northbrook

New Brick Paver Drive in Winnetka

Cheerful Borders in Bloom

A Layer of Sophistication

Informal Seating in Wilmette

Naturalized Walkway

Arranged for Entertaining

Hardscape Brings People Together

Separate Seating Areas

Wildflowers Go Wild

Abundant Summer Color

Enhancing the Natural Flow

Intermixing Stone in Wilmette

Supporting the Stone Riverbank

Containers Ease the Transition

Whimsical Water Feature

Breathtaking Lake Geneva Estate

Thinking Big in an Urban Setting

Personalizing a Lake Geneva Garden

Careful Garden Curatorship

The Serenity of a Waterfall

A Mature Shade Garden in Wilmette

An Outdoor Kitchen Island in Glenview

Granite Millstone Fountain in Wilmette, Illinois

Family-Friendly Elegance

Hardscape Enhances the Patio

Textures at the Chicago Botanic Garden

A Carefree Habitat

Punches of Seasonal Color

High-Contrast Color

Chicago Botanic Garden Color

Sun-Loving Perennials in Northbrook

A Clean Place to Rest Your Eyes

Well-Adapted Perennials Thrive in Lake Geneva

Pastoral Garden Path in Lake Geneva

An Inventive Approach

Plants for Shady Spaces

Complementary Stonework

A Bold Color Scheme

A Serene, Shady Setting in Winnetka

Uncommon Containers

Colorful, Vibrant Leaves

A Picturesque Water View

Designed for Entertaining

Containers Enlarge the Footprint

Thoughtful Urban Storage

A 360-Degree Landscape

Summer Entertainment-Ready

An Upgrade for the Spa

Shade-Loving Color

An Easy English Garden

Framing the Space in Stone

A Shady Place to Chat

The Perfect Complement

A Grand Fountain in Lincoln Park

Unwinding with Water

A Restful Retreat

A Burst of Vivid Color

Adding Height and Interest

Illinois-Friendly Flowers

Containers Soften the Setting

An Outdoor Dining Room

Poolside Entertaining

The Pool Takes Center Stage

A Full-Service Outdoor Kitchen

A Bold Fall Palette

Interplay of Plantings and Pavers

Hidden Jewels in Glenview

A Slice of the Color Wheel

Balancing Formal and Informal

A Burst of White in Glenview

The Finishing Touch—Containers

Extending Living Space Outdoors

An Inviting Educational Environment

An Exotic Combination in Glencoe

A Grand City Entrance

A Seemingly Untouched Setting

Pavers Suit the Setting

Stepping Up Formality

Tumbled Paver Driveway in Lake Geneva Sets the Tone

A Spectacular Focal Point

Defining a Friendly Space

A Place to Decompress in Lake Forest

Combining Stone in New Ways

Smart and Attractive Pathways

Color, Height and Texture

Barrington Hills Upgraded Driveway

Extending the Home’s Aesthetic

Blending Stone in Kenilworth

Hardscape as Hero in Kenilworth

Stone Makes a Statement

Glenview’s Floral Fireworks

Variegated Bluestone Pavers

A Spectrum of Greens

Barrington Hills Paver Driveway

Containers Add Color

Botanic Garden Perennials

Native Plants at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Constant Color at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden Beds

Chicago Botanic Garden Path

Complementing the Chicago Botanic Garden

A Sculptural Showcase in Northbrook

Granite Millstone Fountain

A Blend of Colors and Textures

Bluestone Patio in Lake Bluff

Beautiful Backdrop for Entertaining

Storybook Entry in Lake Bluff

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Winnetka, IL 60093
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