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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Which Patio Paving is Best?
Clay or concrete? Molded or cobbled? Whether you’re building a patio, a walkway, or a driveway – or working with a landscape architect to design an entire project – you’ve got a lot of different options when it comes to paver materials. At Hursthouse, we’ve been building hardscapes for our client’s landscapes for more than […]
3 Questions to Ask Before Installing a Fire Pit at Home
Thinking of putting a fire pit in the backyard? You’re in good company! From kings to cavemen, humans have always been drawn to the warmth and comfort of a roaring fire – and fire and fire pits have always been a central feature in the outdoor living space. That’s even more true here in Chicago, […]
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3 Questions to Ask Before You Build a Pergola
The pergola is a classic form – less enclosing than a gazebo or pavilion, but more intimate than open sky. Pergolas help define space, using 4 posts and an open-raftered roof to set a particular part of your yard apart for a particular purpose. We’ve been incorporating them in residential Chicago landscaping designs for more […]
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