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Illinois Landscaping at the End of Planting Season

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

November is upon us, and that means more than  turkey, family gatherings and a few days off work. It means winter’s almost here, and planting season is about to come to a close. While winter is a great time to browse and buy mature trees to plant come spring, it isn’t too late to have a mature tree planted in the yard and become part of your Illinois landscaping project.

Planting season ends as December begins, which leaves more than enough time to both plant windbreaks and prepare for the upcoming seasons. It might seem like a strange idea to buy mature trees with winter upon us, but it’s actually one of the best times to do so. (more…)

Fall Illinois Landscaping: Enjoy the Fleeting Beauty

Friday, October 30th, 2009

This has certainly been an uncharacteristically cold and rainy October! With the dingy weather, it can be easy to stay cooped up and forget about the beautiful changes of the season. But don’t starve your senses of the exquisite Illinois landscaping around you– the winter months are quickly approaching!  Thriving this season, and painting the scene in shades of crimson are the Autumn Blaze Maple, and October Glory Red Maple. The Emerald Lustre Norway Maple splashes a bit of golden green across the countryside, flanked by the rich orange hues of the Majesty Sugar Maple, and deep greens of the Fall Fiesta Maple. (more…)

Illinois Landscaping: Winterizing Your Yard

Monday, October 19th, 2009

In Illinois, landscaping can fall by wayside during the winter. With the vicious cold and snow, you can definitely find yourself not worrying about what your yard looks like. But there are many reasons for Illinois landscaping that don’t just involve the superficial! Planting mature trees in your yard can lower your energy costs during the cold season. (more…)

Illinois Lanscaping Techniques: How to Prune a Tree

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

At some point during the fall season, your mom and dad always headed outside to prune their Illinois landscaping features.  But, what exactly were they pruning and why? Mom and dad were, in fact, pruning the trees. A tree may need pruning for many reasons: to remove diseased or storm-damaged branches, to think the crown to permit new growth and better air circulation; to reduce the height of a tree; the remove obstructing lower branches; or to shape a tree. (more…)

Illinois Landscaping: Put Your Yard to Use on Halloween

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Trick-or-treating may be for kids, but the entire family can enjoy decorating for Halloween. When you’ve found the perfect tree on iTrees.com, your Illinois landscaping is waiting to be outfitted in orange and black for the spooky night.

The breath-taking Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple, a native tree of Illinois, can easily be turned into a residence for a few festive ghosts by hanging bed sheets from the tree, or any Illinois landscaping feature, in your front yard. Drape a white sheet from your tree by attaching one end of an individual string to the middle of the sheet; tie the loose end of the string to a tree branch. The corners of the sheet should hang down so that your “tree ghosts” sway in the breeze. (more…)

Buy Trees Online and Bring Fall Home!

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Fall has officially arrived! The weather is getting colder, and the trees are beginning to blush. There’s no better time to add a little color to your Illinois landscaping with a gorgeous red- or gold-leafed tree that will brighten up your garden and help you enjoy the changing seasons.

Many trees in our yards and neighborhoods have been falling victim to diseases and insects. When you are forced to cut down a tree in your yard, especially a large, mature tree, it changes the entire atmosphere of your landscaping. (more…)

Mature Trees for Fall: Spice Up Your Yard

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Are you dying for big, beautiful trees to blanket your lawn with brightly colored leaves this fall? If you buy a sapling, it could take years to achieve the fall leaf-changing effect that you’re looking for. A great way to get that old-tree look right away is to bypass the saplings and buy mature trees instead. (more…)

Parkway Trees: Helping your Home Stay Sturdy

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Whether you’re landscaping a brand new yard or revamping your existing space, finding sturdy and attractive trees is a definite priority during Illinois landscaping projects. Although it’s always important to have an eclectic assortment, establishing the strength of your home should be at the top of your landscaping to-do list. At iTrees.com, we offer a wide selection of parkway trees, all of which would be a powerful addition to your lawn. (more…)

Selecting Privacy Trees for Your Illinois Landscaping Project

Monday, July 20th, 2009

When selecting which tree is right for your Chicagoland home or business, there are many important factors to consider. Among these is privacy. Sure, it’s important to have an aesthetically pleasing landscape, but establishing a sense of elegant seclusion is integral to many different residential and commercial projects. Thankfully, iTrees.com provides a wide variety of privacy trees designed to fit all of your landscaping needs! (more…)

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