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address: "1283 S. Mitchell Ave., Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, United States"
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# A Garden Guy, Inc.  Landscape Design

Original Houzz profile: [A Garden Guy, Inc.  Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/a-garden-guy-inc-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~311133398)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Arlington Heights, IL
- **Serves:** Chicago, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Bartlett, Park Ridge, Wheeling, Hanover Park, Addison, Northbrook, Glendale Heights, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Highland Park, Elmwood Park, Rolling Meadows, Bloomingdale, Lake Zurich, Deerfield, Bensenville, Prospect Heights, Norridge, Wood Dale, Barrington, River Grove, Itasca, Harwood Heights, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Inverness, Highwood, South Barrington, Barrington Hills, Kildeer, Rosemont, Riverwoods, Deer Park, North Barrington, Forest Lake, Bannockburn, Golf, Glenview Nas
- **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (15 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2021), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 100 Ideabook Saves

A Garden Guy, Inc. Landscape Design will design, install and maintain residential and commercial properties.  We specialize in realizing and creating outdoor dream spaces where the yard becomes a true extension of the home.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Custom Fire Pits
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Design Consultation
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- 3D Rendering
- Organic Gardens
- Shed Design & Construction
- Edible Gardens
- Custom Bocce Ball Courts
- Rooftop Deck Installation

### Areas Served

- Chicago
- Schaumburg
- Arlington Heights
- Palatine
- Des Plaines
- Mount Prospect
- Hoffman Estates
- Glenview
- Buffalo Grove
- Bartlett
- Park Ridge
- Wheeling
- Hanover Park
- Addison
- Northbrook
- Glendale Heights
- Elk Grove Village
- Niles
- Highland Park
- Elmwood Park
- Rolling Meadows
- Bloomingdale
- Lake Zurich
- Deerfield
- Bensenville
- Prospect Heights
- Norridge
- Wood Dale
- Barrington
- River Grove
- Itasca
- Harwood Heights
- Long Grove
- Lincolnshire
- Inverness
- Highwood
- South Barrington
- Barrington Hills
- Kildeer
- Rosemont
- Riverwoods
- Deer Park
- North Barrington
- Forest Lake
- Bannockburn
- Golf
- Glenview Nas

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | A Garden Guy, Inc.  Landscape Design |
| Address | 1283 S. Mitchell Ave., Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, United States |
| Phone | (708) 288-8008 |
| Website | http://www.agardenguylandscaping.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 31 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [A Garden Guy, Inc.  Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/a-garden-guy-inc-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~311133398)
- **Website:** http://www.agardenguylandscaping.com
- **Phone:** (708) 288-8008

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2021), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 15 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 30.0
- Communication: 10.0
- Value: 40.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Dana Georgiopoulos, Nov. 2020**

> Matt & his team were professional from the beginning. The times we met with Matt, his ideas and recommendations were useful in helping us create our new backyard escape. The crew was professional and thorough. We are pleased with our new patio, and will use Matt again for future projects.

**★ — Kim Clark, Oct. 2020**

> Matt finished a project last year for us which overall went well but unfortunately a few plants didn't make it and we had a warranty with him to replace anything in the first 12 months. I have tried to contact him multiple times to replace the plants all summer and he has not responded. I also have questions now that the tree that we asked for is actually a bush and feel very uneasy now.  I am not sure he is organized enough to handle the business that he currently has to fulfill new requests and handle his contract warranty work.   I unfortunately cannot further recommend him.

**★★★★★ — Michael Randell, Aug. 2019**

> Matt and his team created a fire pit with sitting wall for us last year. We were so happy with it that we asked him back this year to design and build us two planting beds with retaining walls that match our fire pit. Could not be happier with the results, it looks outstanding. The craftsmanship is top quality and his team worked quickly and neatly. All this work has totally transformed our yard and outdoor living experience. Very happy with cost, very competitive and very high quality.

**★★★★★ — Joel Childs, May 2018**

> Matt and his crews were top notch. Good communication. Flexible. His knowledge and creative insights helped us to overhaul our entire landscape - following recent home construction. The crews were efficient and stayed on schedule. Fully satisfied with the final results - we'll definitely be back as customers. Highly recommended!

**★★★★★ — Tammy Ruta, Oct. 2017**

> We have used Matt at A Garden Guy Landscaping twice and have been ecstatic with his work. He manages to make everything WAY better than we could have ever imagined it. He is creative and willing to work with you to put together a landscaping plan you will love. We have more work to do around our house and Matt is the only guy I'll call!!

**★★★★★ — Ginny Van Cura, Sept. 2017**

> Matt and his crew were an absolute delight to work with. They made our mess of patio and sidewalk look amazing! Their design was beautiful and the work was done quickly. I couldn't be happier. I would strongly recommend them. I will personally be using their services again in the future.

**★★★★★ — L M, March 2017**

> Working with Matt from A Garden Guy on our challenging backyard was a pleasure.  We were honestly dreading this project because we had zero experience managing outdoor remodeling, but Matt was very patient and knowledgeable  about how to help us.  He and his crew installed a much needed drainage system that has worked well this past year. He also installed a large patio, pathways, and a circular patio with a partial seating area, as well as sod, a small tree and some other plantings.  My project plans with Matt evolved and grew as he and his crew progressed and I was better able to see the finished product.  Matt was very respectful in terms of budget and timing, and his crew was very professional, friendly and helpful.  I would not hesitate to have A Garden Guy return! We're still amazed at our new backyard!

**★★★★★ — selevengallery, Oct. 2015**

> Matt is a great professional to work with. Provides great pricing and quality work for the job we have requested.
> We had our boring grass filled backyard redesigned and a brick walkway from the side of the house installed.
> Professional recommendations and advice were also given even though it wasn't part of the work that he was doing and he made sure to have their job done in a timely manner.
>
> Would definitely hire him for the next project we have planned.

**★★★★★ — jessmurphy, March 2015**

> We had a great experience with the Garden Guy's.  Not knowing specifically what we needed to change but only that we needed a "yard overhaul", Matt was able to give us ideas about which shrubs to use and how to organize everything in a nice layout.  They even transplanted existing shrubs to areas that made more sense.  We added a fence and a dog run that really have made the yard look beautiful.  We have been very happy with how everything turned out.

**★★★★★ — bethdiviacchi, Jan. 2015**

> Matt and his team did a great job with our landscaping and came in under budget! He listened to our requests and used his knowledge to pick out great products to make our landscaping look great! He also did our front porch and walkway with pavers that make it look stunning. We will definitely be using his services again in the future as we make more updates to our home.

**★★★★★ — sycamores22, Jan. 2015**

> Couldn't be happier with our deck install and shrubbery re-arrangement .  Matt and his crew were punctual, meticulous and courteous throughout the whole process.  We decided to do this project with very little notice and Matt worked us in to his schedule very quickly.  I would recommend his company for any landscaping needs.

**★★★★★ — tippetina, Jan. 2015**

> We hired Matt to design a brick paver patio for us and couldn't be happier with the results!  There was so much to do...remove our old deck & concrete patio beneath, level off the back yard, and finally put in our new patio and walkway, but he made sure he stayed on schedule and within budget.  Now, this spring we'll be ready with a great outdoor space to entertain and enjoy with the family!  We've got plenty more work to be done and he'll be the first we call!

## Selected projects

- [Mount Prospect - Outdoor Living Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mount-prospect-outdoor-living-project-pj-vj~6065858)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Glenview - Brick Paver Patio & Retaining Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenview-brick-paver-patio-and-retaining-wall-pj-vj~6065815)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Arlington Heights - Whole House Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-heights-whole-house-design-pj-vj~2979054)
  - Location: Arlington Heights, IL
  - Photos: 23
- [Arlington Heights - Backyard Patio and Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-heights-backyard-patio-and-landscaping-pj-vj~2979072)
  - Location: Arlington Heights, IL
  - Photos: 11
- [River Forest - Backyard Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-forest-backyard-remodel-pj-vj~2979073)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 28
- [Arlington Heights - Paver Patio, Seat Wall and Pillars](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-heights-paver-patio-seat-wall-and-pillars-pj-vj~2979076)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Northbrook - Natural Stone Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northbrook-natural-stone-patio-pj-vj~2979082)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Lincoln Park - Paver Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-paver-patio-pj-vj~6065768)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 4
- [Long Grove - Front Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/long-grove-front-landscape-design-pj-vj~6065884)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Mount Prospect - Rock Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mount-prospect-rock-garden-pj-vj~2979060)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Landscape enhancement for a Mount Prospect home. New sod, Brussel Block walkway, outcropping stones and plantings.
- [Arlington Heights - Retaining wall and landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-heights-retaining-wall-and-landscaping-pj-vj~2979063)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Arlington Heights new landscaping with Brussel Block retaining wall and flagstone walkway.
- [Riverwoods - Flagstone Patio and Fire Pit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverwoods-flagstone-patio-and-fire-pit-pj-vj~6065756)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Hoffman Estates -  Brick Paver Walkway & Retaining Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hoffman-estates-brick-paver-walkway-and-retaining-wall-pj-vj~6065847)
  - Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
  - Photos: 9
- [New Construction Landscaping in Northbrook](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-landscaping-in-northbrook-pj-vj~1496649)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 33
  - Description: This new construction home in Northbrook needed grading, sod, landscaping and paver patios and walkways. Over 13,000 square feet of new sod was installed. We also used Brussel Block pavers for the walkways, patios and steps. The landscape consisted of sun loving plants, such as: river birch trees, roses, boxwoods, arborvitaes, coreopsis, catmint and daisies.
- [Landscape Project for New Construction in Glenview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-project-for-new-construction-in-glenview-pj-vj~408675)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
  - Description: This new construction house had over an acre of property that included many mature trees. It was our job to merge the old with the new. The homeowners also wanted to incorporate a flow of colors and textures that would keep visitors curious as it traveled along the planting beds in the back and side yards. The front uses a variety of shade tolerant shrubs and conifers to create welcoming entrance regardless of season.
- [New Construction Home in Glenview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-home-in-glenview-pj-vj~2346085)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 39
  - Description: This was a new construction home in Glenview. First we came up with a functional design that gave privacy, abundant color but still was family friendly. There is a great mix of Maple trees, assorted evergreen trees, Crabapple trees and Birch trees. The colors of these gardens are breathtaking during every season.
- [Paver Patios](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paver-patios-pj-vj~2979087)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Evanston - Brick Paver Patio and Flagstone Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evanston-brick-paver-patio-and-flagstone-patio-pj-vj~2345198)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: See how this backyard in Evanston was completely transformed. Previously, there was no grass, living landscaping and standing water. We added a Hollandstone patio and walkway, flagstone patio with Brussell Dimensional seating wall, new sod, new landscaping and drainage. This was once a yard that was never used. Now it is a continuation of their living area.
- [Hyatt Hotel Rosemont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hyatt-hotel-rosemont-pj-vj~2345432)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 47
- [Brick Paver Patio with Outdoor Fireplace in Arlington Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brick-paver-patio-with-outdoor-fireplace-in-arlington-heights-pj-vj~2345204)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: After a new addition was put on this Arlington Heights house. We rebuilt a brick paver patio, extend the brick paver patio and included an outdoor fireplace.

[See all 43 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/a-garden-guy-inc-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~311133398)

## Ideabooks

- [new digs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61503417/list/new-digs) — 4 ideas
- [Robincrest](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73333168/list/robincrest) — 26 ideas

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*