Wheeling, IL Custom Fire Pit Professionals

“Poul's Landscaping is among the top-tier firms in the Chicago area that even fellow landscape professionals (the competition!) emulate and endorse. They've been in business more than 50 years, which is a testament to their excellent reputation, integrity and expertise. Whether you are looking for a landscape design, gorgeous plants, tree care or landscape maintenance, this is a company you'll want to work with, for numerous reasons. Here are just a few: 1. They do what they say they are going to do. You won't have to push them or double-check everything. 2. The quality of their workmanship and materials is always excellent. 3. They are fair and honest, and will bend over backwards to make their customers happy and satisfied. 4. Everyone on staff has the proper training, academic degrees, certifications, etc., to know and practice their craft. 5. They utilize environmentally-friendly products and practices - such as providing locally-grown trees. 6. They are most friendly, nice and polite people you will ever want to meet. The whole Kjeldbjerg family (owners) AND their employees! Their work ethic and character comes from the top down.”

“I am a subcontractor for Gary Blanford and his attention to detail and the ability to listen to what the customer is looking for is second to none. He has the ability to design unique landscapes using both hardscape and plant material to exceed the customers expectations.”

“Excellent design skills with a true ethic of customer service. The work was begun on time and the crew stayed with my project until completion. The crew was competent and neat. The site was cleaned every day and all workers were courteous. I love the completed project and would hire this firm again in the future.”

“Highly recommend Western DuPage Landscaping and very satisfied with the work I have had done to date! I hired WDL to design and install a 500+ sq ft bluestone patio with fire pit and turn an awkward swail on the side of the house into a dry stream bed with stepping stone path. Matt and Nicole have creative design ideas and prepared extremely professional plan layouts that were customized to meet exactly what I was looking for both in the short term and what my ultimate vision was going to be for the backyard in the future. I plan on engaging them again this spring to expand the bluestone patio and add on a built-in kitchen and bar area as well as additional softscaping to complete the landscaping on our new construction home!”

“John, Renee, Kevin and team did an outstanding job on our landscaping this past July. We purchased a relatively new home on the Dupage River, and the previous owners had neglected to do anything with the beautiful yard. K&D provided a complete transformation - they even added some additional creative touches that incorporated the natural surroundings, and really made the end product unique (for example, repurposing stone they found in our yard for a stone firepit in what was a burn pile in our backyard). From the beginning, we felt that John really listened to us, and understood our vision and style. Renee and team were very professional as the project progressed, keeping us in the loop on timing, next steps, and what to expect from start to finish. We were amazed by the amount of work done in such little time (4 days). They all went above and beyond - This is truly a group of people that take pride in what they do. We would recommend K&D any time!”

“The gentlemen from Yorkville Hill created landscaping beds around our home. Beds were outlined, sod was removed, and mulch was put into place. We were especially impressed by the work of Kyle Burkhart. Kyle represented York Hill Landscaping very well by responding to our needs in a timely fashion and making adjustments promptly. Kyle's communication skills and customer consideration are excellent. Even though we added two flower beds to the project the morning of the planned work, Kyle quickly made adjustments. We were left with an ample amount of mulch to complete our project as we desired. The mulch used was of very high quality. Kyle remained on site until he was sure that all work was to be done to our satisfaction. The installers were very pleasant and effecient. We are extremely pleased with our experience with Yorkville Hill Landscaping, Inc. We feel that their fine work has added both beauty and value to our home.”

“We used Apex Landscaping for our patio project. They listened to every detail from stone color to firewall design and turned our vision into reality. The team worked diligently from start to finish. I would highly recommend Apex for all of your landscaping needs. They knocked this one out of the park!”

“My wife and I highly recommend CB Conlin and Scott Lucchetti. In 2014 we bought a house with an acre lot in a very wooded area with significant drainage issues. Our front and back yards were a muddy forest for days whenever it rained. My wife did not leave the deck for a year after we moved in. Scott worked very hard and patiently with us to devise a plan within our budget that reclaimed the property while maintaining the forest and making it livable for our family. The first step was to cut down 25 dead ash trees (which my brother and I split into nine cords of firewood) and clear out a century worth of invasive underbrush. Scott created two large grass areas that we did not think were possible, and installed drainage pipes under the grass that worked so well our neighbor’s property began to flood (which CB Conlin came back and fixed). In the remaining forested areas Scott designed mulch paths, large pachysandra areas, and a unique stone-lined fire pit, and accented the entire property with lilacs, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, fragrant viburnums, astilbes, hasta, stonecrop sedum, little henry sweetspire, border privets, boxwoods and alpine currants. We also installed a property-wide irrigation system. The design and integration of all the elements came together beautifully. It’s like we live in the Morton Arboretum now. Thanks again Scott for all the great work.”

“We have used VanZelst to shape our yard and scape for over 15 years and consider them a gold standard of landscaping. Their design capability, plants, and service are all top-notch. Designs have an integrity of scale, balance, color, and practicality. Their plants are always beautiful specimens, many grown in their own nurseries. Dave and his crews are always professional and knowledgeable. Over time, we've grown to trust them with many projects - landscape, hardscape, grill, fire pit, lighting, pruning, fertilizing, and the natural updating that comes with living, thriving homescapes. They are more expensive than some, but it is for a reason. Quotes tend to be general and not line-item specific, but we've learned that if you communicate your needs upfront, let them proceed with their best idea to fulfill that vision, and work with them during the actual install, the outcome reflects what you desired - and is enhanced by their knowledge and expertise.”

“Hursthouse does an amazing job. Courteous and professional, they listen to the customer and think outside the box when designing your landscape. The results are stunning. They do the work quickly and clean up completely. Worth the cost. Would highly recommend them to anyone.”