Craig Bergman | Professional Landscaping Services in Lake Forest, IL

900 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

(847) 251-8355

http://www.craigbergmann.com

Our Story

Craig Bergman is a Lake Forest landscape architect and designer who has been building beautiful, functional outdoor spaces for the North Shore community since 1981. His full-service firm specializes in creating custom landscape plans, from initial design through construction and ongoing maintenance, for a variety of garden styles including contemporary and classical. The process is collaborative, starting with a thorough site analysis to understand your property's unique conditions before crafting a plan that complements your home and lifestyle. Beyond installation, Craig Bergman offers horticultural consulting, garden care, and educational workshops, supported by a specialty nursery to source the ideal plants for your project. His expertise covers everything from hardscaping like driveways and retaining walls to softscaping with a focus on the health and placement of trees and shrubs.

Business Offerings

  • Irrigation construction
  • Design services
  • Landscaping building design
  • Greenscape design
  • Disease management - shrubs
  • Landscaping building construction

Common Questions

As a full-service firm, do you handle both the design and the construction of a project?

Yes, we provide a seamless, start-to-finish service. Our process begins with a collaborative design phase where we create a custom landscape plan tailored to your home and lifestyle. Once the design is finalized, our experienced team handles all construction and installation, from earthmoving and hardscaping to planting and irrigation. This integrated approach, honed since 1981, ensures the final result matches the vision and quality standards set during the design phase.

My yard in Lake Forest has areas that collect standing water. Can you help with this drainage issue?

Absolutely. Addressing poor drainage, a common issue in our area, is a critical first step in many of our projects. We use earthmoving and regrading techniques to create proper slope and direct water away from your home and living areas. Solutions often include integrating French drains, dry creek beds, or specially designed permeable patios and walkways into the overall landscape plan. Correcting drainage not only solves the immediate problem but also protects your investment in new plantings and hardscapes from water damage.

You offer shrub and tree care. Can you help if my existing plants are diseased?

We can. Our services include comprehensive shrub and tree care, which encompasses disease and insect management. Our team can diagnose common local issues, like lawn fungus, and recommend a treatment plan to restore plant health. For situations where a plant is beyond recovery, we provide careful removal and can advise on resistant species for replanting from our specialty nursery. We focus on creating landscapes that are not only beautiful but also resilient and easier to maintain.



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