Hardscaping – Landscaping Services

Winter weather brings more than just snow—it puts your outdoor surfaces under real pressure. Ice buildup, freeze–thaw cycles, and salt exposure can quietly damage patios, walkways, and retaining walls throughout the season.

Small backyards in Kenilworth often seem too limited for outdoor upgrades—but the right hardscaping plan changes everything. Thoughtful design makes it possible to turn tight, underused yards into practical and inviting spaces

How to Select the Best Hardscape Material for Wilmette Homes Choosing the right hardscape material is the foundation of a beautiful and long-lasting outdoor space—especially in Wilmette, where soil conditions, freeze-thaw cycles, and drainage all influence how well your patio or walkway holds up over time. At Tommy Pollina Landscape […]

What Makes Retaining Walls a Smart Investment for Winnetka Homes Well-constructed retaining walls do more than hold back soil—they add structure, expand usable yard space, and significantly boost curb appeal. For Winnetka homeowners, this combination of functionality and beauty is essential, especially with the varied lot elevations and seasonal climate […]

Why Late Summer Is Ideal for Hardscape Installation in Park Ridge Late summer is an ideal time for big outdoor upgrades. Many Park Ridge homeowners overlook how much value, function, and long-term benefit a professionally timed hardscape installation can provide. Whether it’s a new patio ready for fall gatherings or […]

Why Multi-Level Hardscape Designs Elevate Glenview Backyard Living Uneven or sloped yards can feel limiting, but the right design approach turns those challenges into stunning features. Multi-Level Hardscape Designs provide structure, safety, and visual interest while increasing usable space for entertaining, gardening, and outdoor relaxation. For more than four decades, […]

Curb appeal in Wilmette doesn’t have to fade with the seasons. Homeowners can combine hardscape and plantings to create outdoor spaces that remain balanced, functional, and visually appealing all year long.

Uneven Patios or Cracked Driveways? Reliable Hardscaping Solutions Near You Uneven patios and cracked driveways aren’t just unsightly—they’re safety hazards that lower property value. Poor installation, erosion, and Midwest weather cause surfaces to sink or crack over time. Investing in hardscaping solutions ensures durability, stability, and long-term curb appeal. With […]

We turned a 30+ year neglected area into a beautiful, functional landscape. This project included drainage and grading work, a new walkway with Pavestone Skyline pavers, fresh sod, river rock, compost, and shade-loving plants like Astilbe and ferns. Big thanks to our crew and our amazing client for the kind feedback!
Need help transforming your outdoor space? Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc is here to help!

This Park Ridge property received a full outdoor transformation, with every trade from Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc collaborating to create a seamless, functional, and long-lasting outdoor system. For over 45 years, homeowners have trusted us to manage complete outdoor projects, integrating grading, drainage, plantings, lighting, hardscapes, and finishing touches into one cohesive design. The project included precision grading for proper foundation and water flow, a full NDS drainage system integrated with high-performance artificial turf, a custom timber retaining wall protecting the home’s foundation, hundreds of shrubs, annuals, and perennials, Kichler landscape lighting for safety and beauty, perimeter trees for privacy and shade, a custom pergola, durable Unilock Arctic natural cleft steppers for walkways, and a custom irrigation system with lush sod tying the landscape together. The result is a fully integrated, visually stunning outdoor system optimized for long-term performance, functionality, and curb appeal.

 Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc. is deep into a full transformation in the Village of Wilmette — and this one’s shaping up to be something special. It’s more than just a facelift — it’s a full-scale design-build upgrade.
Materials on site:

• Unilock
• Pisa Smooth XL Coping & Fieldstone
• Mattoni pavers (Sable Blend + Coco Brown)
• Ledgestone Buff Steps
• Limestone screenings, gravel base, and BEAST/diamond edging

Front entrance stairs done onto the custom masoned set of stairs on the side off the raised back patio. Full custom design and build – celebrating over 45 years of solving problems and bringing solutions for outdoor spaces!

Another recent project in the Village of Riverwoods that required the expertise of multiple specialized crews working together to install a channel drain at the bottom of a brick driveway.
From sawing through brick to ensuring the system was flawlessly aligned for optimal water flow, every detail demanded precision and collaboration.
This type of job is where the skill and experience of the Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc team really shines – where between the 2 foreman in charge there are near 40 years combined with our company.
The end result? A clean, professional finish and a drainage solution that will last for years. Proud of the hard work and craftsmanship involved!

We’re almost done with our new construction project in the Village of Wilmette and it’s looking fantastic! The homeowner has been so happy with the results that we’re now adding even more, including a full landscape lighting design.

Here are some highlights from the completed work (landscape lighting coming soon):

• Bluestone front porch and walkway
• Unilock Beacon Hill Granite Fusion pavers with a charcoal border on the side, walkway, back patio, and driveway
• New deck installation
• Hundreds of trees and plant materials were planted
• Drip irrigation system setup
• Drainage system downspout extensions
• Multi-zone irrigation
• Fresh sod installation pitched for optimal drainage
• New fence installation for added privacy and aesthetics

We have completed this property overhaul for a home in Barrington, and the results speak for themselves! This project was a true start-to-finish transformation, turning an overgrown, outdated yard into a clean, green, and beautifully functional landscape. Here’s what we are delivering: New Front custom Unilock Walkway, Complete Ivy Removal, Drainage System Installed, New Plant Material, Privacy Arborvitaes & Evergreens, Fresh Kentucky Bluegrass Sod. Every detail was carefully planned and executed to work together as a single, integrated outdoor system, built to perform, built to last, and built to impress.

This all-in-one project showcases how we turn outdoor spaces into functional, lasting, and beautiful environments. From structural upgrades to curb appeal, we’re handling every detail. Each feature is designed to work in harmony, creating a space that’s cohesive, inviting, and built to last.