April 2026 News — Bringing Your Visions to Life

Two-level landscape with tiered retaining walls, natural stone steps, outdoor kitchen, and lower patio with linear fire table — designed by Green Grass Landscape.

Landscape Design Challenges

Some people see slopes and scratch their head. We see slopes and seize the opportunity. Instead of living with a difficult-to-mow incline, this stylish landscape maximizes outdoor living space on two levels.

The steep grade incorporates tiered retaining walls and wide, natural stone steps with undercap lighting. In-ground and raised garden beds add color and layered texture with plants and shrubs.

The enormous open space above features a compact outdoor kitchen, with plenty of room for cooking, dining and conversation.

Take the stairs to the lower level where you'll find a more intimate patio. It offers a seating area with outdoor lighting and easy access to the interior of the home.

A narrow water wall and linear gas-lit fire table complement the home's architecture and set the scene for serene comfort.

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Spring Checklist

Spring garden in bloom with mulch beds and emerging perennials.

April Garden Tasks

Install peony and vine supports.
Divide overgrown perennial plants. Replant them elsewhere in the landscape or gift them to a neighbor.
Apply pre-emergent weed control.
Prune dead or damaged branches from trees and shrubs.
Hand-pull early-emerging weeds.
Apply mulch to garden beds. Ask us for help!
Listen to Bob Green Grass on WGN Radio during the 1 p.m. hour on Wednesdays.

Freshly mulched garden bed with deep edging defining sharp, architectural lines around plantings.

Improve Soil Structure

Fresh mulch acts as the foundation around trees and in garden beds. Mulch provides a clean, fresh backdrop for plants and shrubs that make vibrant greens and early spring colors really pop.

Green Grass's premium organic mulch blends improve soil's structure over time. As it breaks down, mulch feeds plants by adding vital organic matter back into the ground.

Combined with our maintenance service plan, Green Grass provides precise installation and deep edging to define garden beds with sharp, architectural lines.

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Lush green lawn with deep, healthy root system — the result of Green Grass's Turf Protection Plan.

Total Lawn Envy

A lush, resilient lawn requires more than regular mowing. It needs TLC that comes from Green Grass's comprehensive Turf Protection Plan. We build deep, healthy root systems your lawn needs to thrive.

Our proactive approach helps your grass naturally resist pests and diseases. Strengthening the foundation helps your turf stand strong against invasive weeds.

Green Grass's plan feeds your lawn the nutrients it needs to withstand heavy foot traffic and summer heat. Curb appeal? It's a bonus.

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In the News

Bob Green Grass on WGN Midday News sharing his Gardener's Toolbox segment.

Green Grass In the News

Whether you're eyeing patches in the lawn or wondering which shrubs to prune, Bob Green Grass has the answers. During his latest "Gardener's Toolbox" segment on the WGN Midday News, Bob shared five essential tips for waking up the landscape.

From mastering the proper technique to level out a bumpy lawn and knowing which hydrangeas to leave alone so you don't prune away spring color, this segment covers critical steps to take right now. Bob also explains why a simple soil test is the secret to working smarter, not harder, this season. Watch it here.

For more expert landscaping advice, listen to Bob on WGN Radio with host John Williams during the 1 p.m. hour on Wednesdays. Bring your questions — Bob may answer yours on-air. Listen to recent and past segments here.

Outdoor patio at dusk — Green Grass's Organic Mosquito Barrier in action, allowing comfortable evening use.

Reclaim Your Yard

Don't let uninvited guests ruin your evening patio sessions. Green Grass's Organic Mosquito Barrier creates an invisible shield around your property so you can enjoy the outdoors in comfort.

We take a strategic approach to pest management. The program targets areas where pests hide and breed, stopping them before they become a nuisance.

Enjoy summer with less swatting. Applications are precise and effective, allowing your family and pets to use the yard after treatment.

No More Bugs

Custom summer annual arrangement — Green Grass's white-glove floral design for porches, poolsides, and walkways.

Stylish Summer Collections

We treat summer annuals as your landscape's high-fashion accessory. Green Grass's designers craft custom floral combinations that thrive in the intense mid-season sun.

Like art in the garden, floral displays add an infusion of life and movement to porches, poolsides and walkways.

All of our in-ground and container designs are custom to fit your needs. Plus, we craft the arrangements for you on-site, ensuring that the height, texture and plants' trailing color fit just right.

Our professional white-glove service keeps your landscape looking runway-ready all season — you simply enjoy the show.

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From the President's Desk

A spring landscape signaling the shift from winter to warmer days.

The shift from winter to the warmer days of summer is underway. As the environment changes, there are many subtle cues that signal the arrival of spring.

Below are some of my favorite springtime observations, in no particular order:

Each day, the swings in temperature grow larger, reminding us of the seasonal transition.
As daylight hours lengthen, "Happy Hour Porch Time" with the neighbors begins.
The distinct scent of the first load of mulch is unforgettable, marking the start of the gardening season.
Although the clocks have moved forward, our ambitions may not keep pace with the lengthening days.
The aroma of outdoor barbecues and fire pit gatherings fills the air, creating a sense of community.
Winter car accessories, such as window scrapers and washer fluid, are replaced with golf clubs and shorts, signaling a new season of activities.
With the college hoop season behind us, anticipation builds for "The Masters."
As spring training concludes and the ivy returns to Wrigley Field, Chicago fans eagerly await the excitement of the "Crosstown Classic."
Patio furniture is uncovered and arranged, bringing "Outdoor Living Spaces" back to life for the season.

If your "Outdoor Living Spaces" could use some improvement, we are here to help. Contact us for a consultation.

Keepin' it green!

Bob Green Grass

President, Green Grass Landscape

"April hath put a spirit of youth in everything."
~ William Shakespeare

Bringing Your Visions to Life