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43 Chicago Landscape Architects

Once the interior of your home is complete, it's time to move outside. Landscape architects plan and design all aspects of outdoor spaces ranging in scale from backyards to complete master plans, and from land management to resource analysis.

What is a Landscape Architect? The work of the landscape architect can pretty much be summarized to include everything that is not the house structure itself. The landscape architect can even work with the architect to select the location for the house to be built. From there the designer will develop preliminary concepts for your landscaping including the program and activities that will be performed in the yard, as well as designs and planting plans. The landscape architect will design any structures or outbuildings that will be added to the landscape. Any grading changes that will be added to the landscape are also the responsibility of the landscape architect. This includes any drainage modifications. An engineer can also be responsible for these tasks, but a licensed landscape architect is fully capable. Like the architect, landscape architects will produce preliminary concept drawings as well as detailed construction documents and planting plans. 3D renderings and illustrative plans are all supplementary.

Think about how much you would like to see your landscape changed. Do you want a new planting plan or a complete grading re-design? Landscape firms tend to specialize in different aspects of landscape design. If you would like a heavily planted yard, then it would be wise to narrow your search efforts to firms that are more well known for their vegetation. With landscape architects, it is more critical that the designer be local or at least very familiar with the local climate. Unlike houses, landscapes are very region specific.

Questions to ask a prospective landscape architect:
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • How do you charge and what does that include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • Make sure you bring up any special requests you would like to be included in the design (ADA, LEED)
  • What types of renderings will you produce
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When can your job get done?
  • What do your services include? (you want full)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you give me an estimate of the cost?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee or see with this project?
Find a Landscape Architect on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to Landscape Architect, then choose the metro area in which you'd like to find a landscape architect. You may also look through photos by style, like Traditional, Asian, Contemporary, Modern, Eclectic, Mediterranean or Tropical, to first find a room you like then contact the Landscape Architect that included product.

Barrington, Wheeling, Wauconda, IL, US 60090 · 308 photos
We help clients celebrate life through the creation and care of their natural outdoor Milieu. Established 25 years ago, Milieu Design offers landscape design, maintenance, lighting and snowplowing for clients in Chicago and the Northwest Suburbs.
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Vernon Hills, IL, US 60061 · 111 photos
To Chicagoland homeowners, we are the partner that creates the beautiful landscape of your dreams and enables the lifestyle you want. To our colleagues in the industry, we are award-winning landscape professionals. And to everyone in our communiti...
Glencoe, IL, US 60022 · 70 photos
Each design that we conceive is a unique, artistic response to the individuality of your home and your desires. We specialize in designing functional and stylistically appropriate outdoor living areas, swimming pools, and fine residential gardens. ...
Highland Park, IL, US 60035 · 93 photos
The Garden Consultants, Inc. is dedicated to the design, installation and maintenance of exceptional landscapes that enrich the lives of our clients. As landscape architects and garden designers, we develop innovative, site-sensitive designs that ...
Long Grove, IL, US 60047 · 13 photos
Residential Landscape Architecture, design/build, and maintenance
Mundelein, IL, US 60060 · 48 photos
Schmechtig Landscape Company is a full-service landscape management firm caring for properties in Chicago and its North Shore and Northwest suburbs for over 52 years. Our philosophy is to treat the landscape of our client’s property as if it is our ...
Lakewood, IL, US 60014 · 116 photos
Jagannath & Manjula have been in the Landscape Architecture business for the past 12 years in the US. They are members of ASLA, AHS & RHS. Jagannath in addition to his landscape & Horticulture background is an Engineer & an MBA. Manjula is a graduate...
Evanston, US 60201 · 9 photos
Landscape Architecture
Schaumburg, IL, US 60193
We are experts at floriculture which combines the art of growing live container presentations with the elements of floral design you love. Commercial Garden Nanny creates: Inviting alfresco dining areas. Glorious "living" presentations for wedding...
Evanston, IL, US 60202 · one photo
Landscape design/build for residential properties in Chicago and north suburbs.
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