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Oakbrook Landscape Projects: patio and water feature (pondless) phases seen below

A water feature has all the effects of a pond, but without the open water. Attracts wildlife as well. Will ...

Tips for a Greener holiday: Cut your own!

A great tip for saving huge money: avoid buying greens (flown in all the way from the Pacific NW), and ...

Think Peonies for 2014

Easy to care for, stunning in their infinite styles, shapes, and colors:’ Tree peonies bloom once a year in Winfield , ...

The peril of our beloved Monarch

PLANT, PRESERVE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE MILKWEED FAMILY (Aesculus), WHY? This plant family is the the only lifeline for the ...

Intense fall colors of the Japanese Maple group

Nothing comes close to the sight in late fall of this green leafed Japanese maple (Acer )

What a sad day for the Monarch: NYT article.

We have all watched the decline with some worry (well some of us anyway…the rest of the drones of humanity ...

stone creations by max’s greener places, west chicago, il

let’s plan on your new landscaping and stonework now for the 2014 season! Pink roses, formal boxwood hedge, paver walkways, ...

West Chicago landscaping projects: 2012 xeriscaping w native species

Cactus and thyme, plus dropseeds-all planted in this harsh sunny spot to hold up well. Seen here in West Chicago, ...

Ilex vert., common name : Winterberry. Excellent choice for wet areas of your yard!

The berry of this hardy and native holly can come in many colors.

Landscape design and renovations: winter is a good time to begin the process. Get in touch!

Now is a fine time to consider a fresh garden design ;  plan a spring and summer collection for the wooded garden, ...

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