Chicago-area landscape architects and contractors.

Hursthouse designs, builds, and maintains outdoor living spaces for discerning clients all over Chicago. Professional landscapes are more than lawns and decks – they are the backdrop for some of our most important stories. How will yours unfold?

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Design

When it’s built to be the perfect fit for you, it finally feels like home.

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Build

Watching your vision become real is more than just fulfilling.

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Maintain

Five years from now, your custom landscape won’t just look this good – it will look better.

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Client Stories

Every family has a story – and every outdoor living space is the backdrop for some part of that story to unfold. Learn how other Hursthouse clients planned their landscapes, and see what they’re doing now to make the most out of each personalized design.

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Inside Out

How do you create a year-round place for outdoor play that kids and grownups both enjoy? Our designers married lawn space to an outdoor kitchen and TV room – with a plan for plants that flourish well beyond the summer months. Continue reading

How to Plan & Budget

Who are you hiring – and what could it cost? We’ll show you how to budget, plan and hire to get the most from your professional landscape project.

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How to Live Your Landscape

You’ve invested in your home – and that includes your outdoor spaces. These maintenance tips will have you loving and living your custom landscape for years to come.

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Features & Details

What makes a good landscape great? Our quick tips highlight favorite features, unusual materials, and tiny tweaks that can make a big difference for your outdoor space.

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