Steve Asbell, Houzz contributor, writer, illustrator and lover of all things plants gives us a list of 9 things to consider for a highly personal and truly enjoyable landscape in the spring. Remember a certified landscape professional can assist you […]
“Leaky, costly, a pain to maintain … nope, nope and nope”, say’s Mariana Pickering, Houzz Contributor. Get the truth about living roofs and see examples from simple to elaborate. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18654022?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u388&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery8
Natural quarried stone products such as cut & weathered edge drywall, flagstone, steppers and rock outcroppings, provide unique design elements to your landscape setting. Winnetka, IL., Schmechtig Landscapes Real stone contributes special aesthetics to any landscape environment, giving […]
A growing trend in residential landscapes is theidea of extending indoor living spaces outsideinto the landscape, creating outdoor rooms. Thepatio space becomes the “floor” of the new outdoorroom. When designing a patio space, thethree key components are the size, intended […]
Designing a landscape using perennial flowers is the best way to have something wonderful blooming throughout the seasons. Most fallblooming perennials are hardy, long-lived and come in vivid colors. Fall bloomers, late summerblooming perennials and ornamental grasses are the three […]
“I want a lot of color in my landscape” is the most common phrase we hear from a client. To a designer, this phrase has broad appeal because there are so many ways to add color into a landscape design. Adding […]
Soon the cool winds of autumn will be upon us and one way to extend your time in the outdoors is byincorporating a firepit or fireplace into your landscape. The use of firepits and fireplaces is an outdoor design trend […]
“A place to grow the things you bring into the kitchen – herbs, vegetables, fruits, berries and even the cutting flowers for your table.” The French have been combining flowers, herbs and vegetables in their gardens since medieval days and […]
It’s recipe Thursday. Here’s a dish from Marcos, our account supervisor. I know you will enjoy it. Peach Salsa (serves 4 people) Ingredients: 4 – Peaches 1 – Small bunch of cilantro 1 – Small onion 2 – Jalapeno peppers (not […]
We are waiting for spring’s arrival. Once we see the tulips and daffodils, we know spring is here and it is time to have your landscape plan together. Your garden beds may be filled with perennials, annuals, herbs or roses. […]
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20860 West Indian Creek Road
Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: 847.566.1233
Fax: 847.566.1488
Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm M-F
Schmechtig Landscapes is a landscape contractor who provides landscape design, landscape installation, and landscape services for clients in North Shore Suburbs of Chicagoland, Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland, Lake Geneva, and surrounding communities.
