Resources to Care for Your Landscape
Practical Guides on Watering and Plant Care
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Our landscape design and horticultural team creates beautiful lawns, gardens, and seasonal displays for our clients' properties. Once our work is done, yours begins! Here are some resources to help you care for your lawn and plants, from watering instructions to guides from local experts on caring for plants in our Midwestern climate. Please know we are here to help you. Landscapes require ongoing stewardship and care, and the Greenwise team is here to help your plants thrive!
Our Care Guides
Practical Watering Tips
Essential guidelines for keeping your landscape properly hydrated throughout the year.
When to Water During Drought
Learn how to water efficiently and effectively during dry conditions.
Smart Watering Tips
Important considerations before you turn on the hose.
Watering as We Enter Winter
Prepare your plants for the cold season with proper watering techniques.
Rain Gardens & Dry Creek Beds
Help conserve water by creating sustainable drainage solutions.
Vacation Care Tips
7 helpful tips to care for your lawn and garden while you're away.
Pruning Your Hydrangeas
Specific guidance for keeping your hydrangeas healthy and blooming.
Seasonal Display Care
Best practices to maintain your seasonal plantings and containers.
The ABC's of Pruning
Learn when and how to prune your trees and shrubs properly.
Spring Garden Tips
Expert advice from our landscape designers to start the season right.
Extra Resources From Other Plant Professionals
These trusted organizations offer additional expertise and resources for plant care in our region.
University of Illinois Extension
Research-based information on horticulture, pest management, and sustainable practices.
Visit Website →Chicago Botanic Garden
Educational programs, plant information, and gardening advice from leading experts.
Visit Website →Morton Arboretum Plant Clinic
Free plant advice and diagnosis services from certified arborists and plant health specialists.
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