Landscaping Design Services in La Grange
About La Grange
La Grange is one of the most gracious villages in the western suburbs, with a lively downtown, deep front porches, and parkways shaded by trees that have stood for generations. Many of its finest older homes sit within the La Grange Village Historic District, listed on the National Register in 1979.
Architecture is part of the landscape here. A short walk takes in several early houses by Frank Lloyd Wright, among them the Emmond and Goan houses of the 1890s, along with distinguished work by E. Hill Turnock and John S. Van Bergen. Gordon Park and Sedgwick Park offer room to play close to home, and the village's Pet Parade has been a cherished tradition for generations.
The landscapes that suit La Grange are restrained ones, with turf, beds, and masonry that keep company with the house and the block. It is a pleasure to work on streets that hold their character so well.
Historically
Cook County · Population about 16,000 (2020 Census)
- Incorporated in 1879 as a railroad village on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy line.
- The La Grange Village Historic District counts three Frank Lloyd Wright designs among its historic homes.
Through The Year In La Grange
Spring
- Parkways and shaded fronts cleaned up
- Winter movement in brick walks noted early
Summer
- Quiet, regular care that respects the house
- Porch plantings and bed lines kept in proportion
Fall
- Parkway leaves cleared from turf and beds
- Brick joints reviewed once the leaves are down
Winter
- Front walks, steps, and short drives cleared
- Snow placed with the porch and the neighbor's walk in mind
How We Care For Homes In La Grange
Questions From La Grange
Will the work respect an older house?
That is the point of it. We care for turf, beds, and masonry so they suit the house and the street, as though the landscape has always belonged there.
Do you care for the parkway?
Yes. The parkway is part of how the block looks. It receives the same cut and edge as the front lawn, and clippings are blown off the sidewalk.
Who should we call about standing water near the foundation?
Start with us. A side yard that holds water is a drainage matter, and it is far better resolved than worked around.
Nearby
Working Together In La Grange
- Send us the address and what you would like done. A few photos of the property are plenty to begin.
- We visit the property and reply with a clear scope, whether for ongoing care, a project, or both.
- Once you are on the calendar, your notes stay with the property, so each visit already knows the gates, the irrigation, and how you like the grounds kept.