Basic Landscapes - Lombard's Local Landscaping Services
247 E Goebel Dr, Lombard, IL 60148
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Basic Landscapes handle common local issues like sprinkler system leaks and lawn insect damage in Lombard?
As an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist with extensive plant health care experience, Ron Levinson and his team at Basic Landscapes address local issues like sprinkler leaks and insect damage with a proactive approach. For sprinkler systems, they offer irrigation construction and design services to ensure proper installation that minimizes leaks, using durable materials and expert techniques. For insect damage, they provide shrub and tree care services, including disease and insect management, to protect your landscape from common pests in the Lombard area. Their focus on appropriate plant selection and maintenance helps create resilient outdoor spaces that require less intervention over time.
What sets Basic Landscapes' design process apart for hardscape projects like patios or retaining walls?
Basic Landscapes uses 3-D CAD design technology to let you 'walk through' your project before any construction begins, ensuring you fully understand the design intent. This is especially valuable for hardscape elements like patios, retaining walls, and walkways, as it helps avoid costly mistakes and ensures the final result matches your vision. With over 35 years of experience, they focus on durable construction using locally sourced, American-made materials, so your hardscapes endure the test of time and complement your home's architecture, whether contemporary or traditional.
Do you offer services for both new landscape installations and ongoing maintenance in the Lombard area?
Yes, Basic Landscapes provides comprehensive services from initial design to long-term maintenance. They handle landscape construction and installation, including planting, hardscapes, and outdoor lighting, with a two-year guarantee on plantings. For ongoing care, they offer landscape maintenance, shrub pruning, tree care, and irrigation services. This integrated approach ensures your landscape remains beautiful and functional, with the same team responsible for both design and upkeep, so you get consistent quality and expertise tailored to DuPage County's climate and conditions.
About the Local Business
Basic Landscapes in Lombard, IL, is a naturalistic landscape design company with deep local roots and over 35 years of industry experience. Founded by Ron Levinson, an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, the company grew from his work as an arborist providing plant health care in the area. Ron studied at Triton College, Morton's Arboretum, and The Chicago Botanic Gardens, and his design sensibilities blend contemporary and naturalistic styles to create landscapes that complement any architecture. The company specializes in constructing and maintaining functional, visually appealing outdoor spaces for residential clients in DuPage County, using 3-D CAD design technology to help clients visualize projects before installation. They focus on durable hardscapes, proper plant selection, and low-voltage lighting, with a commitment to using locally sourced, American-made materials and offering a two-year guarantee on plantings. Their goal is to build landscapes that last and improve with age, ensuring beautiful outdoor living spaces for generations.
Core Services
- Electric installation or replacement
- Greenscape design
- Electric repair
- Light fixture installation
- Greenscape construction
- Shrub transplanting
- Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation










