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For the past 20 years, the big push for retaining walls, seatwalls, planters etc. has been concrete block systems. For good reason, these walls are extremely sturdy, easy to work with, and cost effective. And in most residential and commercial applications, these walls provide a perfect solution to a variety of grade issues. But the …
We’re pretty lucky to be able to work with such great clients. It’s a great experience to be able to transform a property into something the client has only had in their daydreams. Blank Canvas This project in Arlington Heights started out as a pretty typical backyard and we were able to transform it into …
Before and After Backyard Landscape Transformation Read More »
Alpine Betony or Stachys officinalis ‘Hummelo’ This is not the “wooly” Lamb’s Ear Stachys you might be thinking of. In fact the form, foliage, and flower are quite different from this dated variety. Stachys ‘Hummelo’ is a cultivar grown primarily for its spectacular rose-lavender flowers that resemble a salvia with its vertical spear. The flowers sit …
If spring blooms are a symphony, they may be compared to the first movement of Beethoven’s Fifth. They arrive with exclamation and quickly reach a swelling crescendo. Summer bloom is more like the second movement, quietly beautiful, with flourishes of majesty. Fortunately, we have a nice selection of summer-flowering plants, from beauty bush to hydrangea, …
Summer Blooming Shrubs – Colorful Plants for Your Garden Read More »
We are mixing it up here at RYCO Design Group/RYCO Landscaping. With the expansion of RYCO Landscaping, we have hired a few new versatile players that will help round out our team. Each month we would like to focus on one new member and highlight their experience and strengths that they will bring to you. …
3D Landscape Expert – Landscape Designer – Dan Sines Read More »
Ask the Landscape Professional Q: Why should I bury my downspouts underground? A: The most important reason to bury a downspout, besides aesthetics, is to carry water away from the foundation. If water were to sit and pool around the foundation it would eventually weaken the foundation and compromise the safety of the home. This, of …
Plant Corner Cayuga Fragrant Viburnum or Viburnum x ‘Cayuga’ Just when you need some reassurance that spring is actually here to stay, Viburnum ‘Cayuga’ produces a beautiful display of pink buds that open into white snowball blooms in late April through May. The fragrance fills the surrounding area and will be enjoyed by neighbors, passersby, and …
The designers at RYCO landscaping are always excited to present new products that they know their clients will enjoy. The 2014 newsletter will be highlighting a few new products to the market, new products to RYCO, and existing products that are being used in new creative fashions. A new product that RYCO will be using …
8595 Pyott Road, Suite C
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
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