Hursthouse Landscape

09/01/2026

Did you know your yard could be a rest stop for migrating birds this fall? 🐦

Native plants like dogwood and spicebush provide the fuel they need for their journey.

Watch Bob's tips for planning a wildlife-friendly landscape 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04w4XR70

We're also proud to be part of NextHaus Alliance, a group of Chicago-area professionals dedicated to sustainable, resilient design. Check them out: https://hubs.ly/Q04w4S8m0

Have you spotted any interesting birds in your yard lately? Tell us below!

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08/28/2026

We’re excited to introduce a new Specialty Maintenance Crew at Hursthouse Landscape, dedicated to the flowers and containers that bring seasonal color and personality to your outdoor spaces.

Led by horticulturists, our specialty team can help with:
🌸 Fall flowers and seasonal color
🪴 Custom container design and installation
✨ Refreshing existing planters
🌿 Ongoing flower and container care
🍂 Identifying opportunities to add more seasonal color

The right flowers and containers can completely transform the look and feel of your property and fall is one of our favorite times to do it.

Ready to give your landscape a fall refresh?

Schedule a Fall Floral & Container Consultation and let our team create a plan tailored to your home.
👉 Schedule your consultation - https://hubs.la/Q04vLpg50

08/25/2026

Design. Build. Maintain. 🌿

It's the simplest way to describe what we do, and it's also what sets a Hursthouse Landscape apart. One team designs your outdoor space, builds it, and keeps it thriving for years to come, so your vision never gets lost between different hands. Thinking about a landscape project of your own?

We'd love to hear your ideas.
👉 https://hubs.la/Q04vf-rg0 or give us a call at 630-686-3137.

Ready to plan your custom landscaping project? Contact us today and we'll schedule a meeting to begin learning about your unique vision.

08/17/2026

There's nothing like ending the day around a fire pit in your own backyard. 🔥

Here's a look at some of our favorite fire features for your outdoor living space. https://hubs.la/Q04td-tG0

Would you rather have a fire pit, fireplace, or campfire ring? Tell us below!

08/06/2026

Did you know fall has some of the most brilliant colors of the entire year? 🍂 From Black Tupelo's glossy orange-red leaves to Beautyberry's violet berries, there's a whole different kind of beauty waiting once summer fades.

See what's shining right now: https://hubs.la/Q04s7cnY0

What's your favorite fall plant? Tell us below!

Once Fall Arrives, There’s Fabulous Foliage to Enjoy. Selecting the Right Foliage With a Late-Season Appeal Will Help Extend the Garden’s Life.

07/28/2026

🐝 Beautiful landscapes can do more than look good. They can support the environment around them.

Pollinator-friendly gardens filled with native plants, flowering perennials, and ornamental grasses create vibrant outdoor spaces while providing valuable habitat for bees, butterflies, birds, and other beneficial wildlife.

The best meadow-inspired landscapes offer year-round interest, changing with the seasons and bringing new colors, textures, and movement throughout the year.
Whether incorporated into a large property or a smaller garden area, thoughtful planting design can reduce maintenance, improve biodiversity, and create a landscape that feels both natural and intentional.

🌼 Discover how we created a meadow garden by transforming an empty and not very attractive outdoor space into a beautiful prairie that will support pollinators at the same time.

https://hubs.la/Q04q0X_T0

Each project uses native and perennial plants to attract pollinators, improve the land and delight visitors

07/21/2026

The power of thoughtful landscape design is often best seen in the before-and-after.

What was once an ordinary front yard became a welcoming, visually stunning landscape designed to complement the home and enhance everyday living.

A successful transformation isn't just about adding plants or hardscapes. It's about creating balance, improving functionality, and designing a space that feels intentional from the moment you arrive.

From curb appeal to long-term enjoyment, every detail matters.
🌿 See how strategic design, quality craftsmanship, and a clear vision completely transformed this front yard.

👉 View the transformation and discover what's possible for your own home.

With a lush, organic garden feel, we created a front entry that feels like it was there from day one. See this stunning transformation of the front yard!

07/14/2026

Hursthouse Landscape is proud to have one of our award-winning projects featured on Houzz.

Patterned bluestone, clean architectural lines, and carefully selected seasonal plantings work together to create a landscape that complements the home's mid-century architecture while providing year-round interest.

Explore the featured project and see how intentional design transforms outdoor living.

Patterned bluestone, board-on-board concrete and seasonal containers establish strength of line in the front landscape design. Plants are subordinate

07/07/2026

Your outdoor space should be designed around the way you live.

The most successful landscapes aren't built around trends, but they're built around the people who use them every day.

Do you love hosting friends and family? Need a quiet place to unwind after work? Looking for a backyard where children can play and memories can be made?

Thoughtful landscape design starts with understanding your lifestyle and creating spaces that support it. From outdoor kitchens and gathering areas to private garden retreats and functional family spaces, every element should have a purpose.

When your landscape is designed with intention, it becomes more than a backyard. It becomes an extension of your home.

🌿 Learn how to plan an outdoor space that fits your lifestyle and enhances the way you live.

07/01/2026

This Fourth of July, outdoor kitchens across the country will become gathering places for family, friends, and celebration.

But the best outdoor kitchens are about more than cooking.

They're designed to keep hosts connected to their guests, create natural gathering spaces, and make outdoor entertaining feel effortless. From layout and seating to lighting, materials, and flow, every detail contributes to the experience.

As you enjoy time outdoors this holiday weekend, imagine the possibilities for your own backyard.

Our latest blog explores what it takes to design an outdoor kitchen that feels like a natural extension of your home and landscape.

🔥 Read more and start planning for future celebrations.
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