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8x Best of Houzz winner

Landscapes that Burst with Color and Look Great all Year Long

Meet the award-winning landscape architects at Van Zelst. For over 40 years, Van Zelst has provided complete design, installation and maintenance services throughout Chicago's North Shore and Wisconsin's Lake Geneva area. Look to us for year-round landscapes with breathtaking color, elegant outdoor kitchens and living areas, and expertly installed stonework, all designed around your lifestyle.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Custom Bocce Ball Courts, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Design Consultation, Dog Run Construction, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Gazebo Design & Construction, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Organic Gardens, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design, Landscape Maintenance

Areas Served

Antioch, Grayslake, Gurnee, Lindenhurst, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Bannockburn, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Green Oaks, Hawthorn Woods, Highland Park, Highwood, Inverness, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Geneva, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Mettawa, Mundelein, Northbrook, Northfield, Palatine, Park Ridge, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills, Wilmette, Winnetka

Awards

Numerous ILCA, PLANET, and ASLA awards. See www.vanzelst.com for details.

Projects

Native Lakeside Planting Retreat

Barrington, IL

Best House on The Street for Summer Pool Parties and Football Night Grilling!

Inspiration for a patio remodel in Chicago

Lighting up the Garden for Evening Entertainment in Lake Forest, IL

Large elegant exterior home photo in Chicago

Landscape Transformed by Bold Colors and Strong Lines

Wilmette, IL

Inspiration for a craftsman patio remodel in Chicago

Wisconsin Lake House Retreat

This is an example of a large traditional partial sun front yard stone landscaping in Chicago for summer.

Grand Entrance in Glencoe

Glencoe, IL

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Business Details

Business Name

Van Zelst Inc

Phone Number

(847) 558-7092

Website

www.vanzelst.com

Address

39400 U.S. 41
Wadsworth, IL 60083

Typical Job Cost

$15,000 - 450,000

License Number

IL 157000110 / WI 159-14

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Commented: Lakefront LandscapingFor inspiration and to get ideas for your lakefront home, you can see photos of lakefront properties on our website Photo Gallery. Our projects are in Chicago's North Shore and southeastern Wisconsin....

February 3, 2022 in Landscape Design

Commented: Need Help Enhancing Pool AreaIt's our pleasure Tom, good luck with your project!

November 17, 2021 in Landscape Design

Commented: How to stop water drainage from nieghbors property?Yard areas with runoff and drainage issues can be challenging. Considering opportunities to improve drainage and to enhance the aesthetics of your property adjacent to your neighbor, there are a numbe...

October 13, 2021 in Landscape Design

Commented: Help us make friends!!!You've got the right idea by creating a welcoming social hub out front. Consider creating a multi-purpose patio with low plantings. Some examples are shown below. A sunny spot to visit with friends,...

September 1, 2021 in Landscape Design

Commented: Rain Garden(s) on Shady LaneThis discussion made us think of offering a link to our blog about rain gardens: https://www.vanzelst.com/blog/rain-gardens/. It includes a list of plant suggestions for the Midwest and some inspirati...

July 26, 2021 in Landscape Design

Commented: Raised bluestone patio. Need sitting wall material ideas.Not sure what you have in mind, but here are a few views of a bluestone patio with stone veneer and bluestone walls that double as benches: For more patio ideas, visit our website Photo Galle...

July 1, 2021 in Landscape Design

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