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Before and After Landscaping Our client wanted the perfect place to spend time with family and friends, an outdoor space they could use to entertain. With the help of the design and build team here at Apex Landscaping, we were able to give them just that.  The before and after pictures of this landscape transformation are remarkable,…

  1. Create a focal point Whether your space is big or small, creating a focal point is ideal. For smaller spaces, your focal point should be framed out and defined. This is important because it adds depth, which can ‘trick’ the eye and make areas look bigger. This can be accomplished by adding in…

  WHY Landscaping and Gardening Can Transform Your Home Getting high-quality landscaping or gardening can take a lot of effort, time, and often money. It takes an expert eye to guess what will work best for your home. Investing in your home landscaping and gardening is a move you will not regret this spring! Here…

  5 Late Winter Tips for Your Landscaping Although temperatures in the Chicagoland area can tempt us to stay indoors, the late winter weeks we are in now are a great time to start preparing for spring’s arrival and to get your yard prepared! We have 5 tasks for you to tackle before spring has…

  Maximizing Natural Backyard Elements  Your outdoor spaces can be used for so many different purposes including pools, outdoor kitchens, gardening, practicing sports. Some people enjoy being active in their backyards while others prefer incorporating natural elements to create a backyard oasis. Studies have found that spending time around nature and trees can lower stress,…

  Winter To-Do List: Plan your New Backyard Landscape Winter in Chicago definitely puts a damper on a lot of our outdoor plans, but it does not have to stop you from planning the backyard landscape of your dreams. While you are cooped up inside hiding from the frigid temps, you can take advantage and…

  Green Landscaping Tips for a Lush and Eco-Friendly Landscape Is it possible to have a lush landscape, a beautiful lawn, a pest-free garden, and be environmentally friendly? Yes! It is not only possible, but it is relatively easy when you follow these simple “green landscaping” methods. Green landscaping is just another term for sustainable…

  Perfect Paver Pairings   Pavers are quickly becoming a popular installation for many homes. This is due in large part to the fact that they are durable, easy to customize, do not require a lot of upkeep, and add a certain aesthetic value to the area. They come in a wide variety of colors,…

    Landscaping: An Investment that Keeps on Growing   With the New Year underway, it is time to take a look at things that we value and prioritize. It is also a great time to evaluate your home landscape and how you can make it work best for you. Did you know that keeping…

  Apex’s Key to Success: Taking Care of Every Client Now that the temperatures make the soil too cold to plant, the grass has stopped growing for the season, and the snow fills our yards, Apex will take this opportunity to evaluate and reassess the past season, prioritizing and tweaking procedures and processes we will…