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title: "Earth Developments, Inc. — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz"
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address: "8107 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove, Illinois 60081, United States"
latitude: 42.4413
longitude: -88.2237
phone: "(815) 675-0055"
website: http://earthdevelopments.com
rating: 5
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# Earth Developments, Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Earth Developments, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/earth-developments-inc-pfvwus-pf~1007004413)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Spring Grove, IL
- **Serves:** Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, Highland Park, Wilmette, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Lake Bluff, Northfield, Lake Geneva, Powers Lake
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

For over 25 years, Earth Developments has created exceptional, elegant outdoor environments for their clients. As a full-service design build firm, we are fully-equipped to design, install and maintain your home, from an intimate patio and garden to a large scale estate.

We believe in relationship-based success. It is our relationship with clients, combined with a history of design excellence, understanding of our client’s desires, along with our professional staff, that has allowed us to emerge as one of the top design build firms in the Chicago area.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Pool Landscaping
- Custom Fire Pits
- Swimming Pool Design
- Custom Water Features
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- Organic Gardens
- Drafting
- Pond Construction
- Natural Swimming Pools
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction

### Areas Served

- Evanston
- Glenview
- Northbrook
- Highland Park
- Wilmette
- Lake Forest
- Deerfield
- Winnetka
- Glencoe
- Lake Bluff
- Northfield
- Lake Geneva
- Powers Lake

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 1 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Earth Developments, Inc. |
| Address | 8107 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove, Illinois 60081, United States |
| Phone | (815) 675-0055 |
| Website | http://earthdevelopments.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 60 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Earth Developments, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/earth-developments-inc-pfvwus-pf~1007004413)
- **Website:** http://earthdevelopments.com
- **Phone:** (815) 675-0055

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — Robert Merrilees, March 2019**

> I have worked with Earth Developments for nearly ten years and have found their work to be excellent at every stage. They have done landscape design, landscape lighting, lawncare and maintenance, color programs for planters during all seasons, in addition to snow plowing and other winter-related services. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

**★★★★★ — Susan Smolen, March 2019**

> We have worked with Chris and his team for 11+ years.  From design conception to weekly maintenance, year after year, Earth Developments keeps our landscape lush and beautiful.  They are creative, knowledgeable and accessible.  The entire team takes great pride in their work and they continue to exceed our expectations!

**★★★★★ — Rosebrook Pools, Inc., Feb. 2013**

> Chris brought us in on a number of his jobs which included swimming pools this past year.
>
> He took the time to get to know both his clients and business partners creating a seamless project on each and every one. The time, and attention to detail in all facets of each project that he worked on with us were second to none.  The end result on all are stunning.
>
> We are very glad to have the opportunity to work with him.

## Selected projects

- [Driveway Accents](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/driveway-accents-pj-vj~2900779)
  - Location: Spring Grove, IL
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Driveways can reflect beauty by choosing unique materials to accent your home.
- [Outdoor Built-in Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-built-in-kitchens-pj-vj~2900734)
  - Location: Highland Park, IL
  - Photos: 10
- [Highland Park Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-park-residence-pj-vj~2886037)
  - Location: Highland Park, IL
  - Photos: 4
- [North Shore Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-residence-pj-vj~187580)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Lake Geneva Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-geneva-retreat-pj-vj~164279)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Award Winning Lake Forest Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-lake-forest-residence-pj-vj~157368)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Fire Pits](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fire-pits-pj-vj~2900719)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Seasonal Container Planting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seasonal-container-planting-pj-vj~2463423)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Relaxing Entertainment Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relaxing-entertainment-space-pj-vj~196428)
  - Location: Highland Park, IL
  - Photos: 2
- [Annual Container Color](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annual-container-color-pj-vj~164369)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/earth-developments-inc-pfvwus-pf~1007004413)

## Community Q&A

**Q: do you know the brand of brick?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Style, type, product name?

A: I'm sorry, I don't know the specifics. It was a reclaimed clay paver, laid in a herringbone pattern.

**Q: What are the plants with the tall spiky white flowers?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Good day! Thank you for the question.
The tall white flowers along the front foundation are actually Hosta 'Avacado'. It is a sun tolerant hosta.

**Q: Do you know the trim color on this home?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: I'm sorry, we were the landscape contractors, not the builders. I don't know the answer.

**Q: Pool Deck** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the width of the pool decking? What is recommended for having some chars out?

A: Thank you for your question!
We like to have room to walk around the chairs safely, at least 3 feet, usually 4 feet. With lounge chairs being about 7-8 feet long, we like to go with at least 10 feet of decking. We will usually ask our clients if they have outdoor furniture we need to accommodate for, and show them on the plan ahead of time to avoid any problems with placement after the deck is built. If you are working with an interior designer, they will usually give us the dimensions of the furniture.

**Q: trees?** *(in Photo Questions)*

do you happen to know what kind of trees those two are, behind the pool?

A: Good day & thank you for your question.
Unfortunately, we only did the landscaping. I do not know what type of pool surface color it is.

**Q: shutter colors** *(in Photo Questions)*

I have pink bricks what color should my shutters be?

A: Good day!
Although we are not house builders, I can suggest that you weigh all of the aspects of your home (more than just brick color) to decide which color shutters you should use on your house. This residence went with black shutters, although there is very little elsewhere that is black. They used a bluestone for the patios and walkway, along with a crushed granite for the driveway. Whichever way you go, try to accent the colors of the shutters with some hardscape (maybe some matching cobbles? Wisconsin Granite has lots of pink shades in them). 
I wish you the best of luck with your building project!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*