Seasonal Containers for a Winter Landscape
Annuals, greenery and color enliven chilly days.
Winter Containers Light Up the Season
Holiday containers make the landscape magical.
A Welcoming Holiday Landscape
Evergreen boughs and wreaths greet family and friends.
Christmas Container Gardens in Illinois
Bright holiday containers add a festive flair.
Inviting Winter Holiday Containers
Live trees and seasonal color celebrate the holidays.
Sculptural Winter Container for Illinois
Metalwork spheres accentuate greenery and lighting.
Lake Forest Pergola Creates an Outdoor Room
Bistro lights illuminate the outdoor kitchen and patio.
Pergola Canopy with Bistro Lights in Lake Forest
Flagstone sets the tone for a casual seating area.
Lake Forest Outdoor Kitchen and Dining
Bistro lights adorn the pergola for a warm glow.
Raised Stone Firepit in Lake Forest
Flagstone extends to a welcoming gathering area.
Flagstone Patio and Firepit in Lake Forest
A friendly raised stone firepit steps from the main patio.
Overhead View of a Well-Planned Landscape
Trees, plants and hardscape create a thoughtful flow.
Outcropping Stone Steps to the Raised Patio
Plantings creep in for a more natural effect.
Open Lawn Amid Flowering Perennials
Healthy grass feels soft and lush underfoot.
Colorful Natural Plantings for Illinois
Perennials bloom up the water’s edge each year.
Native Plantings Grace Outcropping Stone Steps
Indigenous Illinois plants flourish all summer.
Perennial-Trimmed Brick Paver Driveway
Whimsical curves update the herringbone pattern.
Bluestone Patio Overlooking the Lake
Outcropping stone steps lead into the gardens.
Naturally Elegant Lakeside Plantings
Colorful perennials and shrubs thrive in all directions.
Stonework Transforms an Established Glenview Landscape
Bluestone and Valders limestone harmonize with mature trees and lush plantings.
Sandblasted Valders Limestone Surrounds the Pool and Spa
Dove white bullnose pavers stay cool and slip resistant.
Custom Rough-Sawn Cedar Pergola in Glenview
Naturally weathered cedar harmonizes with the outdoor kitchen’s stonework.
Kalamazoo Gourmet Kitchen in Glenview
A top-tier stainless hybrid-fire grill and double cooktop ideal for outdoor entertaining.
Lighting by Nightlight Imparts a Glow in Glenview
Thoughtful outdoor lighting adds safety and ambience.
Stonework Stuns in Glenview Outdoor Kitchen
Fond du Lac rock-face steps and stone veneer complement bluestone features.
Outdoor Kitchen Features a Hybrid Fire Kalamazoo Grill
Bluestone countertops invite seating beneath a custom, rough-sawn cedar pergola.
Bluestone and Stone Veneer Firepit in Glenview
A stone veneer firepit with bluestone coping sits atop a bluestone patio.
Multi-zone Entertaining Oasis in Glenview
Full-range color bluestone extends across the patio and pool deck.
Outdoor Kitchen with Open Wood Storage in Island
Having wood storage in the grill saves time and looks beautiful.
Kalamazoo Grill Storage in Stone Island
Kalamazoo grill storage is built to last.
Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill
The stainless steel Gaucho grill is built for a lifetime of use.
Front Yard Landscape Makeover in Wilmette IL
Large front entry bed planted with tough perennials and a transplanted crabapple.
Stone Front Entry Steps in Wilmette Illinois
The stone steps are Idaho Gold flagstone and the risers are thin Oakfield veneer.
Wilmette Illinois Flagstone Patio with Stone Seating Wall
Patio paved with Idaho Gold flagstone.
Wilmette Red Paver Driveway with Tumbled Cobblestone Border
Clay paver stone driveway edged in Valder tumbled cobblestone.
Wilmette Illinois Carport with Clay Pavers and Valders Tumbled Cobblestone Border
The cobbles lining the paver driveway are Valders tumbled cobblestone.
Raised Stone Terrace and Pergola Covered Entry
A raised stone terrace with stone steps is paved in Idaho Gold flagstone.
Idaho Gold Flagstone Terrace with Stone Steps
Wilmette, Illinois flagstone terrace paved with Idaho Gold flagstone.
Custom Lattice Topped Gate with Circular Cutout
Arched topped gate with circular cutout and lattice top.
Lattice Flower Box Planted with Colorful Annuals
Lattice flower box with decorative brackets planted with colorful annuals.
Flagstone Walkway with Clay Paver Apron
The front entry is paved with Idaho Gold flagstone with a Whitacre Greer clay paver apron to match the driveway.
Large Front Planting Bed in Wilmette Illinois
Planting bed filled with a mix of annuals and perennials.
Custom Built Gas Fire Feature with Blue Glass Inset
Custom built fire feature with natural gas plumbing, concealed burner, shattered glass inset, and a electrical on/off switch from inside house.
Large Planting Bed Edged in Valders Tumbled Cobblestone
Planting bed filled with a mix of annuals and perennials.
Shade Garden Seating in Park Ridge IL
A shady spot to sit and relax along a flagstone stepper pathway.
Prairie Dropseed Grass | Exploded Flagstone Patio
Prairie Dropseed grass next to exploded flagstone patio.
Front Entry Landscape | Park Ridge IL Garden
The front entry landscaping in this Park Ridge IL garden welcomes everyone in.
Park Ridge IL Backyard Landscape
Backyard landscaping featuring lush perennial beds.
Multiple Seating Areas | Large Bluestone Patio
Large bluestone patio with multiple seating areas in Park Ridge IL.
Mailbox Planter in Park Ridge IL Garden
Whimsical mailbox planted with annuals.
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