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2025 Projects
2024/2025 Renovation Begins
Deck Removal
Pool , Patio and Entrance Renovation
2023 Projects
2024 Projects
Raised Patio
Swimming Pool/HotTube Oasis
Tired to Fresh
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2022 Projects
New Front Entrance
Plantings for Drought
Updating a Grand East Wilmette Home
Halloween Fun
Patio expansion on Landmark Home
Various Hardscape Installations
Wedding Preparation
Creating Space
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Privacy
Chicago Secrets
Romantic Hideaway-Stage One
Clairmont Hideaway
Ocean Beach Craftsman
Mission Valley Update
Swimming Pool
European Influence
Maintenance and Maturity
Function verses Rain Garden
Updating Structure
Landmark Beauty
Deluxe Outdoor Kitchen and Entertainment Area
Limestone Perch
Stone Stairway
Family Fun
Circulation
Three tiered Azek Deck
Phase Two
Bringing outside inside
Hammock Heaven
Street Appeal
Updating the Existing
Front Yard Rejuvenation
Backyard Stairway
Sunday Staycation
Ravine Restoration and Stabilization
Backyard Transformation
Outdoor Kitchen
A Nod to the English
Residential Renovation
Woody Retreat
Tutor Revival
Transforming Systems
Updated California Home
Water wise transformation
Ready to Sell
Landscape
A Place to Eat Outdoors
Family Gathering
Joining Europe with A Midwestern Ravine
Renovating an Elegant Landscape
Removing a Deck Division
Light Environmental Impact
Creating a Backyard Entertainment Playground
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2022 Projects
Project Year: 2022
Project Cost: $75,001 - $100,000
A new patio was installed with Unilock Beacon Hill Smooth pavers and Copthorne accent.
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A new patio was installed with Unilock Beacon Hill Smooth pavers and Copthorne accent. The lines of the patio create a quiet environment and allows the client to have a table and chairs in the shade of an old elegant Pear tree.
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This front yard had aging landscape that needed renovation. The Japanese Maple was already in place
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After a two year renovation to this home, due to fire damage, we have begun to fix the landscape. Damaged plantings were removed, the site was regraded and new lawn placed, plus the new fencing for privacy. Next stage is updating the hardscapes and new plantings.
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After a two year renovation to this home, due to fire damage, we have begun to fix the landscape. Damaged plantings were removed, the site was regraded and new lawn placed, plus the new fencing for privacy. Next stage is updating the hardscapes and new plantings.
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This home is over 100 years old and had an aging wood porch and damaged columns. The wrought iron rails were removed and are being replaced.
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This home is over 100 years old and had an aging wood porch and damaged columns. The wrought iron rails were removed and are being replaced.
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When the porch was rebuilt, we took off the old brick steps and replaced with full spectrum bluestone along with the walkway.
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The backyard needed a way to get to the garage on a rainy day without walking on the lawn.
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A secret garden and BBQ area with a small patio for a few chairs.
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The full shade garden is under a very mature maple tree is planted with 10 varieties of Hosta and Ice Dance Carex that is variegated to brighten the area.
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A new modern deck that sits up quite high, needed some privacy. Carpinus Fran Fontaine trees were planted on either side and in three corners, Amelanchier trees for Spring white color. Lower plantings were variegated Dogwood to create brighter borders. Northwind Grasses were planted along the sunny...
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This area had mostly Hosta and some old Viburnum. We brought in new plantings to renovate this part of the gardens.
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This area had mostly Hosta and some old Viburnum. We brought in new plantings to renovate this part of the gardens.
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The existing spirea were all transplanted to an empty area of the gardens and new Incrediball Hydrangea and Vinca ground cover were planted. The existing patio was cleaned and a few stones leveled.
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The new full range bluestone and Eden risers replaced the broken concrete pavers and failing staircase. The railing was resized because the original staircase was curved.
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The new full range bluestone and Eden risers replaced the broken concrete pavers and failing staircase. The railing was resized because the original staircase was curved.
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This home needed both side entrances to the backyard renovated for guests to walk through. New Edenstone steppers were installed, new plantings and mulch. Tree work was also done to bring in more light.
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This home needed both side entrances to the backyard renovated for guests to walk through. New Edenstone steppers were installed, new plantings and mulch. Tree work was also done to bring in more light.
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After a large storm, two major trees were uprooted within the front yard. After removal of the trees and many old shrubs that existed, we renew pruned all the spirea, added a Norway Spruce, Magnolia, Boxwood, Hydrangea and Variegated Dogwood to refresh the landscape.
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Front walkway was covered with ground cover and was cleared.
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This front landscape also lacked color. Besides the Hydrangea and Magnolia, Cotoneaster was added along the pathway.
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The backyard was a challenge because of a dramatic grade change. The owner wanted privacy and a patio with a firepit. The exposure to wind and afternoon hot sun is also an issue.
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The backyard was a challenge because of a dramatic grade change. The owner wanted privacy and a patio with a firepit. The exposure to wind and afternoon hot sun is also an issue.
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The backyard was a challenge because of a dramatic grade change. The owner wanted privacy and a patio with a firepit. The exposure to wind and afternoon hot sun is also an issue.
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The stately home in Highland Park needed a few outdoor updates. The backyard paths were walkable and uneven.
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The stately home in Highland Park needed a few outdoor updates. The backyard paths were walkable and uneven.
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The second backyard staircase was rebuilt and redesigned.
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The front sidewalk and stairs were repaired with existing clay bricks, shrubs were installed and the seeded lawn was shaped.
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The new composite deck was installed over the old brick patio and a new sliding glass door was installed to open up the back of the house from inside to outside. Evergreens were installed to finish the deck and a row of 24 Arborviates were planted to provide privacy.
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The composite deck has lighted stairs and is now apart of the home with the new sliding glass doors. A sidewalk was extended around the new deck and the lawn was seeded. This home is nestled under six mature oak trees that were trimmed, so the lawn is somewhat a challenge.
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A small entry stone staircase was removed to create a more welcoming entrance.
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An existing deck was torn down to the base structure and reconfigured to allow for a larger upper landing, a larger second dining landing and a safe stairway to a new patio. Cedar posts will be stained gray/black to match the homes existing posts.
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Old wood porch materials were removed and replaced with composite materials, the handrails were completely rebuilt and a dated decoration on the railings was removed to update the front of the house.
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The wood decking was removed, two freestanding planter boxes were taken out, skirting was changed to vertical composite boards and a new roof with composite decking was completed.
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This front staircase was falling apart. We replaced it with composite decking and new lattice with a access door.
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