How to Build a Better Backyard: Balance Hardscapes and Softscapes
Submitted by Beverly Companies BAPA Business Partner A patio is a wonderful thing. It gives the grill a permanent home. It keeps your outdoor furniture level. It prevents a chair leg from slowly sinking into the lawn while you attempt to eat a hamburger with dignity. But a great backyard does not a patio alone create. The most inviting outdoor […]
7 Secrets to a Sustainable Yard in April
Submitted by Tom Marsan, Beverly Companies As April arrives in Chicagoland, homeowners are eager to get outside and start cleaning up their yards after winter. While spring cleanup is important, sustainable landscaping is increasingly about what you choose not to do. Small, thoughtful decisions this month can improve soil health, support pollinators and create a more resilient yard throughout […]
5 Ways to Get Your Yard Ready Before Spring Hits
Article by local landscaping expert Tom Marsan of Beverly Companies As winter begins to loosen its grip, most homeowners think about the basics. Rake leaves, mow grass, maybe fertilize, and you’re good to go, right? To get your yard truly ahead of the game so it looks better, grows healthier, and costs less to maintain all spring and summer, there […]
4 Fall Yard Tips to Help Jump Start Next Year’s Lawn
Submitted by Beverly Companies September in Chicago still feels like summer in a lot of ways. Warm afternoons, green grass, and the smell of a backyard BBQ is still in the air. But under the surface, your lawn is already shifting gears. As temperatures cool just a bit and rains return, September becomes one of […]