GROW Landscapes

At GROW Landscapes, we combine artistic design with beautifully crafted landscape installation. Our award winning team is comprised of both licensed landscape architects and certified field personnel to ensure a unique single source for design, build and maintenance services. We serve both residential and commercial clients in the Chicagoland area. We are passionate about landscape design, including estate restoration, perennial gardens, outdoor entertainment spaces and urban courtyards. We look forward to hearing from you! Design Service We provide professional design services that are thoughtful, creative, practical, sustainable, and affordable. Whether we are designing a residential experience for a home or multi-family project, or are creating a live commercial outdoor space of a shopping mall, we are committed to design excellence. In each design, our licensed landscape architects listen to the client's needs, explore and evaluate alternatives, strive to provide design solutions that are functional, aesthetic and long-lasting. Residential Design Elements: PlantingsPatios and Decks,Outdoor Kitchens,Fire Pits and Fireplaces,Pools, Spas, and Water Features,Driveways and Sidewalks,Retaining Walls and Stairs,Roof Garden,sGarden Elements, Accents and Sculptures,Arbors, Pergolas and Fences,Grading and Drainage, & Slope Stabilization Other Design Service Areas: Retail and Commercial,School Campus Parks & Recreation,StreetscapesOffice Complex,Green Roof Design, &Sustainable Design Design Phase Free Initial Consultation The design begins with an on-site client consultation. During this consultation, any challenging issues that could impact the design are identified. Concept Design We first conduct a site visit and analyze the existing site and landscape conditions. Next, we review and analyze the local zoning and building ordinances. Afterwards, our landscape architects produce concepts to ensure a site appropriate design for both functionality and aesthetics. Design Development Once a concept has been selected, We incorporate agreed-upon changes to the Concept Design and develop a more refined plan showing all the design elements, including hardscape materials and plants specification, sufficiently detailed for pricing and installation. Construction Documentation For large scale projects with custom hardscapes or a subcontractor's involvement, we prepare detailed construction documents indicating the dimensions and quality of materials, site-specific sections and details. Permit Services Many municipalities have unique building and zoning requirements and a building permit is required before construction starts. The permit submission typically requires filing fees, Plat of Survey, site plan with proposed development, construction details, and floor area worksheets for impermeable surface calculations. We prepare the landscape permit plans and other documents required by local city ordinances. To insure a successful outcome, we often intervene on behalf of our clients, communicate with the local Department of Community Development, and revise the landscape plans pursuant to comments of the local Department as approved by the client. Installation We differentiate ourselves by providing all of these services "in house". From the initial design, through the construction process and detailed maintenance programs; GROW initiates all phases and management of your landscape project. By eliminating the need to deal with multiple companies we can control quality, a pre-determined budget and stay on schedule, as promised. We also provide a "one point of contact" approach, assigning you a professional who is responsible for coordinating and managing your project from start to finish. That representative will schedule and oversee all of your GROW services, simplifying communication and providing timely service. Maintenance Turf Maintenance and Restoration: Weekly mowing and trimming, Edging of turf along walks and driveways, Turf core aeration for a healthy root system, De-thatching, topdressing, and overseeding, Application of fungicides and grub controls, Fertilization and broadleaf weed controlSpot treatments for specific issues, Monitoring turf conditions and irrigation systems Tree & Plant Healthcare: Spring and fall clean ups (removal of leaves and debris from beds), Pruning of plant material at the correct time horticulturally, Edging of planting beds and tree ringsFertilization of plants, Application of fungicides, repellants, and oils, Staking of heavier flowering shrubs and perennials, Monitoring of vegetable gardensInstallation of protective coverings for roses, perennials and vulnerable trees, Cleaning and storage of planters for the winter, & Monitoring of plant health to protect your landscape Irrigation & Water Management: Irrigation system design and installation, Start ups and winterization, Irrigation system adjustments and repairs, Aerator installation and maintenance, & Waterfall maintenance Enhancements Stunning seasonal color and holiday displays Our designers and technicians have unlimited imagination when it comes to seasonal flower installations-these striking displays differentiate our work and our customers' properties. Using a lengthy list of plant materials, GROW Landscapes combines visual appeal with practicality to create flowerbeds and gardens that beautify your property with vibrant colors and texture. We also help you celebrate the season with holiday flowers, plants, decorations, and/or lighting. Seasonal Color Design and Installation Artistic design and installation of Pots and Planters Seasonal Flower Rotation Winter decor, special event coordination, party planters