Homeowners seeking scenic solutions for their front and back yards are increasingly turning to a name they can trust—Midwest Landscape Design, Inc., a division of Orland Park-based Distinctive Companies. Already widely renowned for its home building and remodeling branches, Distinctive Companies has planted a solid footing in the local landscaping business with the launch of Midwest Landscape Design, a full-service company that specializes in residential projects across the suburbs, said Bryan Nooner, firm Chairman and CEO.

“As a homeowner, curb appeal is so important since you don’t get a second chance to make a great first impression,” he said.

The right shrubs, flowers, garden, decorative pavers and stonework “make a definitive statement about your personality and the quality of your home,” added Nooner, a biologist and longtime green thumb whose first love was botany. “We help clients add character, beauty and value to their residences with the imaginative use of trees, plantings, water features and hardscaping—in many cases dramatically transforming an otherwise bland property into a vibrant, colorful and picturesque environment.”

Unlike other landscaping companies, Midwest Landscape Design features a talented roster of in-house designers with horticultural design backgrounds who utilize CAD (computer-assisted design) tools to envision the ideal plan for each project. Additionally, the company has a colorful showroom well stocked with the latest stone, brick and outdoor living products and an adjacent five-acre yard peppered with eye-catching flowers, shrubs and trees. The showroom also boasts a detailed archive of high-resolution photos of countless plants and flowers to browse through.

“Our selection of horticultural photos shows these various species at different stages throughout the year,” said Michael Carroll, president of Midwest Landscape Design..”

Aside from its experienced staff, what sets the company apart from the competition, noted Carroll, “is our one-stop-shop approach to a home project. We can put together an entire customized package suggesting appropriate hardscaping—such as brick paver driveways, walkways and patios, retaining and seat walls, and block columns—as well as customized landscape planting recommendations. Our goal is to suggest a tasteful blend of hardscape and landscape solutions that blend in well with your property. We also offer erosion control services.

What’s more, Midwest Landscape Design has its finger on the pulse of the latest outdoor living trends. From installing backyard fire pits, ponds and deluxe grills to creating extensive outdoor kitchens and bars and everything in between, the firm can create a private retreat that’s perfect for entertaining and relaxing with family and friends.

“Our crew has a keen eye for suggesting tasteful touches that can add panache and allure to your surroundings,” said Nooner. “We show homeowners how adding, for instance, a winding stone pathway with a trellis or a gazebo clad with hanging vines can instantly turn your home into a romantic getaway. And if it’s a colorful, lush garden you’re looking for, we’re the experts to turn to.”

Nooner said the process starts with a free at-home evaluation. A Midwest Landscape Design professional will visit and photograph your property and talk with you about your goals. The team will then create a large-format CAD design proposal that you can review in the showroom. At that visit, you can also browse through and select the plantings and hardscape products for your project, tweak the proposal to match your tastes, and settle on a budget. Lastly, an installation date will be set and the work order executed.

"We make the process simple and keep you totally informed all along the way,” said Gerardo Bravo, landscape designer and CAD specialist with Midwest Landscape Design. “We also treat our clients like true collaborators, which they are throughout the entire project. With Midwest Landscape Design, you can count on a quick response to every inquiry and request and top-notch customer service from start to finish.”

For more information on Midwest Landscape Design, Inc., call (708) 478-1515 or visit www.midwestlandscapedesign.com.

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