Landscape Renovation and Plant Installation Project in Winnetka

A successful landscape should look beautiful on installation day, but even better as it matures over time. This project focused on transforming the front and backyard landscapes with a thoughtfully designed planting plan built around seasonal color, texture, structure, and long-term growth.

Project Goals

• Refresh and modernize the existing landscape.
• Add seasonal color and visual interest.
• Create a planting design that improves with maturity.
• Enhance curb appeal and outdoor living spaces.
• Incorporate a variety of plant textures, blooms, and forms.
• Front Yard Landscape Renovation

The existing front landscape was removed and replaced with a new planting design carefully selected to provide year-round interest and seasonal beauty.

Front yard improvements included:

• Removal of existing landscape plantings.
• Planting bed preparation and soil improvement.
• Compost incorporation to encourage healthy plant growth.
• Installation of Ivory Halo Dogwoods.
• Installation of Hydrangea Incrediball.
• Installation of Allium Millenium.
• Installation of Geranium Rozanne.
• Installation of Pachysandra groundcover.
• Additional perennial plantings selected for seasonal performance and visual balance.
• Curved Landscape Bed Installation

A new curved landscape bed was created near the front walkway to enhance the entrance and create additional planting space.

Improvements included:

• Creation of a new curved planting bed.
• Improved definition along the front entry.
• Additional space for ornamental plantings.
• Enhanced curb appeal and visual interest from the street.
• Integration of Existing Landscape Features
• Rather than removing all existing plant material, select landscape elements were incorporated into the new design.

Work included:

• Preservation of existing boxwoods.
• Integration of mature plantings into the new landscape plan.
• Creation of a cohesive and balanced landscape design.
• Backyard Planting Enhancements
• The backyard landscape was improved with additional flowering shrubs designed to provide seasonal color and structure.

Backyard improvements included:

• Installation of Hydrangea Incrediball along the deck.
• Seasonal blooms throughout the summer months.
• Increased visual interest around outdoor living areas.
• Improved landscape structure and plant layering.

Why Plant Selection Matters

Successful landscape design requires planning for how plants will look not only today, but years into the future. Mature size, bloom timing, texture, color, and seasonal performance all contribute to a landscape that continues to improve as it grows.

Benefits of thoughtful planting design include:

• Long-term curb appeal.
• Improved seasonal interest.
• Better plant health and performance.
• Balanced landscape composition.
• Continuous color and texture throughout the growing season.

Project Highlights

• Front landscape renovation.
• Planting bed preparation and compost amendment.
• Ivory Halo Dogwood installation.
• Hydrangea Incrediball installation.
• Allium Millenium perennial planting.
• Geranium Rozanne installation.
• Pachysandra groundcover planting.
• Curved landscape bed construction.
• Existing boxwood integration.
• Backyard Hydrangea installation.
• Residential landscape enhancement.
• As you browse through the photos, you’ll see the planting bed preparation, plant installation, curved landscape bed construction, and completed landscape design as the project came together.

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