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Do you have questions about your landscape that you can’t seem to find the answers to? Search through our blog today and you just might find what you are looking for. And, if you have additional questions, we are available to speak at any time. Choose to work with Apex Landscaping and your questions will always be answered.
Can Adding a Fire Pit Increase Your Home’s Value?
Can adding a fire pit increase your home’s value? Patio extension ideas like fire pits create a welcoming space. It is a perfect area to entertain friends and family. They make cozy places to relax and enjoy warm weather. Patio extension ideas like fire pits are a great way to add value to your home.…
What Landscaping Features Are Desirable In The Housing Market?
With today’s housing market in flux, people are starting to worry about selling their homes for a good price. So, when selling a home, what are things that increase home value? One of the most important features of your home is having a good yard. Not only does a beautiful yard attract buyers, but it…
Optimizing the Senses: A Guide to Edible Landscaping
Optimizing the Senses: A Guide to Edible Landscaping Did you know that landscaping can effectively become a feast for the senses? Your outdoor spaces can heighten and optimize your senses with vegetation and plants that not only look great but also smell and taste great. First, you can enjoy the forms and colors of your…
Front Yard Landscaping Ideas To Make Your Home Stand Out
Front Yard Landscaping Ideas To Make Your Home Stand Out The first thing your friends and family see when they visit your home is your front yard. Not only is it a reflection of you as a homeowner, but it’s a reflection of your neighborhood and area as well. When you have a clean, tended…
Landscaping ROI
Return on Investment With Landscaping Does landscaping increase home value? Will you get a return on investment with landscaping? Good landscaping can get expensive. Will it be worth it if you choose to sell your home? You have numerous choices to make and consequences to consider when adding landscaping to your home. You need to…
How to Make Landscape Timbers Last Longer
Making Your Landscape Timbers Last Longer Natural landscape pieces can face a range of stressors from different outdoor elements. Natural decay, rot, termites, other wood-destroying pests, and harsh weather are just a few of the stressors that can wreak havoc on your outdoor pieces and threaten the integrity of your landscape timber. However, there are…
Chicagoland Snow Removal
Snow Removal in Chicagoland When the snow begins piling up throughout your outdoor spaces, you could be looking at hours of shoveling and de-icing. In areas in and around Chicago, where the average annual snowfall is around 37 inches, how quickly and efficiently you are able to transport and remove snow and ice throughout…
How to Tell if Your Landscaping Company Is Giving You a Fair Price
How to Tell if Your Landscaping Company Is Giving You a Fair Price Whether you’re receiving lawn care treatments, mowing, or other professional landscaping services, you will want to know how much a given company charges. You’ll also want to know how their landscaping prices compare to that of other landscaping companies in your area.…
Landscape Rocks: A Guide to Decorative Stone
Landscape Rocks: A Guide to Decorative Stone A yard or garden just isn’t complete without stone. It truly makes a huge difference to see your yard with the accents that landscaping stone creates for your aesthetic. There are many variations of stones and hardscapes that can make your yard unique. Whatever you are…
How to Build a Fire Pit to Enjoy Your Summer Nights
If you want to spend some quality time out back at nighttime this summer, consider building a fire pit in your yard! Apex Landscaping, the best landscape design company in the area, installs outdoor fire pits for our clients to enjoy the heat and ambiance in Chicago. Give your yard a focal point with…
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“We could not have been happier with the work that Apex Landscaping did on our new construction home. Mike and team, including the crews, provide top-notch service, deliver top-quality product and care about their customers. The bluestone patios, driveway designs, outdoor lighting, plantings/beds were designed to fit our new home and blend perfectly with the surrounding neighborhood. Apex truly is a full-service provider that delivers on their promise - before, during and after the project. Easy to work with and a pleasure to do business with. Highly recommended.”
— June 2019, Brad H.