How do I landscape my home in Illinois?
I am needing landscaping ideas. Live in Illinois. For our home.Need photos!
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We used to live in Illinois when we were kids, Markham, then Chicago. The only plant I really remember, was walking home from school in the Spring,and in the summer there were hedges of Mock Orange the Smell was heavenly and the flowers so beautiful! I think Lilacs also, another favorite of mine. Also sending this website for Ill. Planting..
The best thing to do is go to your local garden nursery and ask them your questions. This is a worldwide forum.
What I do is pick a very high end neighborhood that you find appealing. Drive through and take notes about the landscaping you see and like then try to emulate those ideas
An orchard large or small is good landscaping anywhere. Try here: www.fastgrowingtrees.com