Lawns: Seed versus Sod
A quality lawn, containing the recommended mixture of grass varieties and species, can be established with either...
17 June, 2013
Landscaping
Ornamental Grass
Throughout the summer, ornamental grasses provide attractive, interesting foliage. When autumn arrives, grasses are in their full glory...
12 June, 2013
Landscape – It’s More Than Plants
Designing a landscape is so much more than just about plants and patios. What do you remember about...
06 June, 2013
The Beauty of Trees
Besides the beauty trees offerour landscapes, energy conservation and pollution reduction are alsoachieved. The Garden Council estimatesthat one...
04 June, 2013
Strike a Balance: Stuff vs. Space in the Garden – featured on Houzz.com
One of our designs has been featured on Houzz.com by Billy Goodnick, author of "Yards: Turn Any...
22 May, 2013
Lawn Care
Now that the weather has warmed the Chicago region, we finally have the opportunity to begin spending...
17 May, 2013
Rocks and Gravel In Your Backyard Landscaping or In Your Total Landscape Design
Rocks and gravel serve a purpose whether in your backyard landscaping or your total landscape design. Here's what...
08 May, 2013
What is a Yearly Grounds Landscape Maintenance Contract
To maintain the health and beauty of your landscape, we recomend this comprehensive service, which usually runs April...
29 April, 2013
Join us on May 9th at Spirit of Design Celebrating Designs for Dignity!
Designs For Dignity is an organization Schmechtig Landscapes supports. Last year this organization served 30,000 individuals! Michael Schmechtig is a...
25 April, 2013
Schmechtig Sponsors The Infant Welfare Society of Chicago – 2013 Lake Forest Showcase House & Gardens
Consistently ranked among the top ten showcase houses in the country, the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago opens...
24 April, 2013