Tumbled concrete pavers meet at a bluestone landing edged with cobbles.
Built-in Grill Topped in Bluestone with Thermal Finish
Built in grill, conveniently located next to the back door, has a wonderful view of the garden.
Shaded Walkway | Flagstone Steppers | Redbud Specimen Tree
Shaded flagstone stepper walkway with a specimen redbud tree.
Cupola Garden Art | Mixed Border | Park Ridge Landscape
Cupola garden art made by the homeowner is the focal point of the garden.
Cherub on Lannonstone Seat Wall
Cherub with wings sits pensively on a lannon stone seat wall in Park Ridge IL garden.
Built-in Grill Island | Park Ridge IL
Built-in grill island clad in stone and topped with bluestone.
Bocce Ball Court in Park Ridge IL
Regulation bocce ball court covered with crushed sea shells.
Naturally Beautiful Bluestone
A curved bluestone walk feels friendly yet polished.
Experimenting with Color
Glenview, Illinois
Every year for more than two decades, the Van Zelst team has counted on a new challenge from this long-term client. A lover of color, she has been continually excited about trying new palettes and plant combinations, often based on her whatever might be catching her eye this year.
The mutual trust that developed over this enduring relationship led to many beautiful landscapes. Occasionally, our team would take on a major renovation or upgrade, such as raising the rear beds to make them easier for her to reach or replacing overgrown evergreens, but most years were focused on adding to the already spectacular color with new annuals, perennials and shrubs.
In addition, the Van Zelst maintenance team has been responsible for keeping the landscape healthy and lush, as well as repairing and maintaining hardscape elements.
Knowing that there isn’t a plant this homeowner didn’t like, the Van Zelst team has delighted in creating colorful, texture-rich environments that evolve from May through November.
Outdoor Dining Room
A formal room is delineated by stone and large-scale plantings.
Comfortably Curving Bluestone
Combining straight lines and curves adds interest.
Experimenting with Color
Glenview, Illinois
Every year for more than two decades, the Van Zelst team has counted on a new challenge from this long-term client. A lover of color, she has been continually excited about trying new palettes and plant combinations, often based on her whatever might be catching her eye this year.
The mutual trust that developed over this enduring relationship led to many beautiful landscapes. Occasionally, our team would take on a major renovation or upgrade, such as raising the rear beds to make them easier for her to reach or replacing overgrown evergreens, but most years were focused on adding to the already spectacular color with new annuals, perennials and shrubs.
In addition, the Van Zelst maintenance team has been responsible for keeping the landscape healthy and lush, as well as repairing and maintaining hardscape elements.
Knowing that there isn’t a plant this homeowner didn’t like, the Van Zelst team has delighted in creating colorful, texture-rich environments that evolve from May through November.