Hursthouse was voted “Best of Houzz” – yet again!

What an honor it is to be awarded the “Best of Houzz” in both Service and Design for the third year in a row. When 40 million homeowners, design aficionados, and home improvement professionals vote that we at Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors are the best, well…it’s very humbling.  The recognition of being among the […]

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It’s Not Too Early to Think Spring and Landscaping!

Deep into the throes of winter, most of us long for spring. At Hursthouse, we for sure want you thinking spring long before it’s sprung. If you’re considering having us do some landscape work for you, the time to talk is sooner than you think. Winter is a great time for the planning phase to […]

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Great Landscape Design Comes Down to These 3 Words.

There are two landscape architects and two landscape designers on the Hursthouse design team, each with our own personal style and unique landscape training. And yet – there’s a certain approach that seems to define every Hursthouse project, no matter whose desk it’s on. What are elements that set Hursthouse design apart? When we’re starting a […]

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The Landscape Construction Process

If you’ve been planning and dreaming about a new landscape for a long time, there are few things more exciting than actually signing off on your Final Landscape Design and moving into the construction process. You’re literally about to watch your vision become reality. So what’s landscape construction like? The process is often both more difficult […]

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Landscaping Materials: Where Do They Come From?

Hardwood and natural stone, tall trees and flowering plants – these are just a few of the materials that may end up in your yard if you’re building a landscape with Hursthouse. After we’ve presented the  Conceptual Designs and you’ve made specific choices about what you want in your landscape, we’ll prepare your Final Design. […]

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A Client-Based Solution

The most important question you should ask When you’re choosing a partner for your new landscape, the biggest distinction will be in how your landscape is planned. You could ask, am I getting a product-based solution, or a client-based solution? The challenge many “landscaping” companies face is that they’re ultimately in the products business. Perhaps they’re […]

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Hursthouse featured in Naperville Magazine

What an incredible surprise it was to come home last week and find a Hursthouse design on the cover of Naperville Magazine! This month the magazine is specifically focused on home and landscape design, and we knew several Hursthouse projects would be featured in the articles inside. But being selected for the cover as well […]

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HGTV highlights Bob Hursthouse

Bob Hursthouse has been selected as HGTV’s “Designer of the Month.” Watch for his work to be featured throughout March on the home network’s blog and social media feeds! If that’s not enough, Bob is also judging the network’s 2016 Ultimate Outdoor Awards. Along with HGTV hosts and editors, he’ll help select the overall winner of […]

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