--- title: "Wilson WARE Group — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/wilson-ware-group-pfvwus-pf~277959015 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~277959015.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Wilson WARE Group" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/37f35de6040f0657_5843-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "La Grange Park, Illinois 60526, United States" latitude: 41.8318 longitude: -87.874 phone: "(708) 579-3562" website: http://www.wwaregroup.com rating: 3 review_count: 2 followers: 7 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Wilson WARE Group Original Houzz profile: [Wilson WARE Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/wilson-ware-group-pfvwus-pf~277959015) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** La Grange Park, IL - **Serves:** Berwyn, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Westmont, Villa Park, Darien, Brookfield, Franklin Park, Palos Hills, Hinsdale, Westchester, La Grange, Forest Park, Western Springs, La Grange Park, River Forest, Riverside, Willowbrook, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, North Riverside, Countryside, Palos Park, McCook - **Houzz rating:** 3.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 25 Ideabook Saves Our unique gardens are based on the dreams of our clients, their varied site opportunities and constraints, as well as maintaining fluid function between the landscape and the architecture. Our hands-on approach from inception through construction is key to the success of each of our gardens. To assure your garden continues to be a reality tomorrow, we also provide long-term seasonal landscape maintenance. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Landscape Maintenance - Garden Design - Patio Construction - Pergola Construction - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Custom Water Features - Masonry - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Landscape Lighting Installation - Brick Masonry - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Custom Putting Greens - Trellis Construction - Land Leveling & Grading - Sprinkler System Installation - Mulching - Edible Gardens - Tree Removal - Lawn Mowing - Irrigation Repair - Lawn Aeration - Brick Repair - Dry Wells - Landscape Design - Patio Design - Drainage - Garden Installation - Grading - Irrigation Installation - Landscape Lighting - Pavers - Project Management - Stone installation - Water solutions ### Areas Served - Berwyn - Oak Park - Downers Grove - Elmhurst - Westmont - Villa Park - Darien - Brookfield - Franklin Park - Palos Hills - Hinsdale - Westchester - La Grange - Forest Park - Western Springs - La Grange Park - River Forest - Riverside - Willowbrook - Clarendon Hills - Oak Brook - North Riverside - Countryside - Palos Park - McCook ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 100,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Wilson WARE Group | | Address | La Grange Park, Illinois 60526, United States | | Phone | (708) 579-3562 | | Website | http://www.wwaregroup.com | | Followers on Houzz | 7 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — facebook.com/wilsonwaregroup - Blog — wwaregroup.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Wilson WARE Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/wilson-ware-group-pfvwus-pf~277959015) - **Website:** http://www.wwaregroup.com - **Phone:** (708) 579-3562 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★ — bstrangw, May 2018** > We were very disappointed in this company. We were hoping to have them do some landscaping work at our home to address drainage issues associated with our sump pump discharge. They came out promptly to discuss the project, but never followed up to provide the promised quote for the work. I have been calling the company for months, but have still not received the quote. They previously told me they would email it or drop it off at my house, but that has never happened. Very unprofessional and untrustworthy. **★★★★★ — dmachshow, Feb. 2016** > Wilson Ware completely transformed our Chicago bungalow yard and landscaping. Our back yard was re-graded, hardscaped, and landscaped. Hardscape included a patio with paths to the sidewalk, alley, and space for the grill. It also included a seating wall around the giant silver maple tree. They laid down new sod and landscaped with region specific plants. They also built a fence around the entire back yard. The same care and attention was also given to our front and side yard with complimentary plants. > > John Ware was our designer and led the entire project from start to finish. We had been discussing our yard for years and never able to come to a decision on what to do. John came to our house and listened to our ideas, took what we said and blew us away on the first try! His design was more than we expected and we continue to appreciate what he came up with every time we're enjoying our yard. The project was very fairly priced and finished within a reasonable time. The only criticism we have is in John's responsiveness towards the end of the project, and in our interest to continue using Wilson Ware Group for ongoing landscape and maintenance. ## Selected projects - [Western Springs Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-springs-update-pj-vj~2952009) - Location: Western Springs, IL - Photos: 9 - [Oak Park Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-park-remodel-pj-vj~2915383) - Location: Oak Park, IL - Photos: 14 - [Diversity of Small Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diversity-of-small-projects-pj-vj~676939) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: Examples of a variety of the styles, elements and complexity to our work. - [La Grange Parking Court](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-grange-parking-court-pj-vj~2087745) - Location: La Grange, IL - Photos: 9 - Description: This 100 year old Tudor needed to have an entrance as grand as itself. Introducing two new columns to match the residence, enlarging the entry walk with a grand staircase with several secondary gardens truly gives it some depth and character it was missing. The new entry walk hugs the parking court and uses similar materials to create seamless transition from house to car. - [Western Springs Hideaway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-springs-hideaway-pj-vj~2285673) - Location: Western Springs, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: Small space big punch. This garden sits is a secluded rear yard an a bust local road, but once inside the outside disappears. connecting the house to the garage and creating a diverse use space was key to the client. We repurposed their existing bluestone, introduced some antique street pavers to add age and character to the space, then filled it with shade tolerant shrubs and perennials. - [La Grange - Victorian Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-grange-victorian-terrace-pj-vj~2288613) - Location: La Grange, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: A Victorian era home has a wonderful age appropriate addition and a new three car garage. To continue the characters of the home into the landscape, we used leftover home foundation stone in the seatwall, introduced hand chipped bluestone terraces and walkways. As well we found a place to sneak the large playset for the family of 6 where it felt natural, yet not a focal point. - [Lincoln Park - Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-retreat-pj-vj~2283509) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 9 - Description: Every city dwellers problem, we have a small yard but big ideas. In this 25' wide by 42' long yard we comfortable added, New deck with meandering stairs and BBQ area at door, stone seatwall for 8, dining area for 6, lounge area for 2, pondless water feature, landscape lighting, new plants, two trees and a small arbor for an outdoor swing. - [La Grange - Stone Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-grange-stone-terrace-pj-vj~2307456) - Location: La Grange, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: A beautiful brick colonial needed an identity in the rear yard. We added a raised bluestone terrace surrounded by limestone seatwalls. The terrace includes enough space for a table for eight, a small removable firepit, several seatwalls at the edges make entertaining a breeze and we even added a built in BBQ area. Within the terrace we brought in a tree to offer shade and a few planter pockets to soften the hardscape. - [La Grange - Victorian upgrade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-grange-victorian-upgrade-pj-vj~2313157) - Location: La Grange, IL - Photos: 4 - [Western Springs - Hidden Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-springs-hidden-terrace-pj-vj~2283499) - Location: Western Springs, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: Quaint little terrace replaces a dilapidated old deck. This terrace has custom full slab limestone stairs, unique limestone walls, custom nail less gates and specialty cedar fencing. The diverse coloring of the limestone enlivens a space that could appear relatively grey. Stepper walking paths through the garden elongate the perspective and create points of interest throughout. - [Bucktown - Lounge Escape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bucktown-lounge-escape-pj-vj~2291565) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Sometimes you want it simple. Here the client had barely 16' from Garage to residence and 25' wide. We screened the a/c unit, added a raised planter to match, installed a simple bluestone patterned floor and a single Weeping White Pine. It fit right into the needs of the client, space and simplicity. - [La Grange Park Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-grange-park-terrace-pj-vj~678076) - Location: La Grange Park, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Existing trees can be a blessing and some times a hindrance, in this case they were both. Two mature crabs were planted in a collapsing old timber garden, the new owners wanted to keep the trees but rework the sace to accommodate their family in their new home. We introduced new raised modular walls, repurposed brick we found throughout excavations and created two unique spaces for the family to use.. - [Downers Grove Woodland Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downers-grove-woodland-garden-pj-vj~693731) - Location: Downers Grove, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: This charming home went through a complete rehab inside and out. We did new bluestone paving to the terraces and walkways, new paver driveway, retaining walls, new fencing, complete new lawn and newly planted landscape to ground the house with the wonderful oaks on site. - [La Grange Hideaway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-grange-hideaway-pj-vj~2263985) - Location: La Grange, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: Set under a shade Maple tree, this quaint Bluestone terrace doubles as a quiet entertaining space or a great place to get a comfy chair and relax. The terrace was placed to take advantage of the mature landscape and to complement the new multilevel composite deck. - [La Gragne Park - Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-gragne-park-remodel-pj-vj~2285929) - Location: La Grange Park, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: The symmetry in this lovely colonial is a strong architectural feature not to be avoided. We calmed the symmetry by an asymmetrical approach. Elongating the planting bed on one side to help screen the neighboring entry, adding foreground and using sweeping bed lines added movement and a bit of chaos to a well balanced home. - [Garden Niche](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-niche-pj-vj~2087776) - Location: La Grange Park, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: Our client had already built a wonderful 4 season room with a great fireplace and windows in all directions. What they were left with was views to many spaces that they could not see opportunity. We saw raised kitchen gardens, sweeping gravel paths with repurpose bluestone nodes. As well as adding some specimen plants and sweeping bedlines to create interest throughout all seasons. - [Glen Ellyn - Hillside Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glen-ellyn-hillside-garden-pj-vj~2291435) - Location: Glen Ellyn, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: Quite possible the steepest residential garden we have worked on. Not only was it steep and allowed for little flat land, the property was narrow and had to work with neighboring topography. Terracing the front with outcropping stone and choosing a more drought tolerant plant palette allowed for plant that could provide color and interest while also preventing difficult watering needs and erosion. The full sun exposure and extreme terraced rear yard allowed for some play space for the family as… - [Clarendon Hills- Garden Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clarendon-hills-garden-makeover-pj-vj~2308248) - Location: Clarendon Hills, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: A grand home had no curb appeal and lacked an identitiy. Several overgrown plants and unusable terraces made the home an entertaining challenge for the family of 7. Embellishing the front entry with new bluestone and paver parking court to created a sense of arrival. While creating less expansive seating areas were developed for the growing changes in the family. We enlarged lawn areas, reshaped and replanted landscape beds throughout, created a destination area for the family with a new firepit… - [La Grange - High Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-grange-high-country-pj-vj~2307389) - Location: La Grange, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: A rustic and charming high country inspired 3 season porch was added to this residence. We wanted to highlight the experience inside and continue it out to the new terrace. Using stacked field stone, flagstone bluestone and focal point of a large fire pit the table was set for a high country escape. The client added custom steel logs to the gas firepit to create a personal touch to a great space for entertaining or just sitting around the campfire. - [Hinsdale - Victorian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hinsdale-victorian-pj-vj~2306009) - Location: Hinsdale, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: A wonderful 125 yr old Victorian on a charming shady site couldn't be more idyllic. What the site lacked was connectivity to the residence and had an extremely inefficient water distribution problem. We installed hundreds of feet of drain tile around and through the site to remove standing water and rain water. Once completed we reused all the limestone on site, brought in antique clay pavers and bluestone to create curb appeal, conversation areas and connectivity to the site from the residence. [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/wilson-ware-group-pfvwus-pf~277959015) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*