Red Stem Native Landscapes - Chicago's Top-Rated Landscaping Services

Native gardens are specifically adapted to our local climate and soil, making them more resilient to Chicago's weather extremes. They require less watering and maintenance once established, and they provide essential habitat and food for local pollinators like butterflies and native bees. Beyond supporting wildlife, our designs focus on practical benefits like managing stormwater with rain gardens and creating year-round visual interest with plants that change through the seasons.

Absolutely. In Chicago, dying shrubs are often a sign of improper planting, unsuitable species for the site, or water issues—either too much from a leaky system or not enough. We start by diagnosing the root cause. Our shrub care services include disease and insect management, proper pruning, and, if needed, removal and replanting with native species better suited to your conditions. For irrigation, our repair and maintenance services can fix leaks, and our design services can create a more efficient, water-wise system tailored to native plants, which typically need less supplemental water.

Yes, we provide full-service landscape construction. Our services include the design and installation of patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other hardscape elements. We integrate these features thoughtfully with our native plantings to create cohesive, functional outdoor spaces. Whether it's a new patio for entertaining or a retaining wall to manage a slope, our approach ensures the construction complements the natural aesthetics and ecological goals of your native garden.