The Ross Experience | Trusted Landscaping in Chicago, IL

Absolutely. Chicago's heavy rains and clay-heavy soil can lead to standing water, which suffocates shrub roots and promotes fungal diseases. Our services start with a property assessment to identify drainage issues. We then provide solutions like strategic planting, grading adjustments, or installing French drains, combined with disease management for shrubs, to ensure your plants stay healthy and vibrant despite our local climate.

Proactive, seasonal care is key. We offer a tailored insect management program for shrubs that includes regular monitoring for common Chicago pests like aphids and scale. Our approach combines preventative treatments with precise pruning or trimming to improve air circulation—making plants less inviting to pests. This integrated strategy is part of our broader landscape maintenance to keep your entire property protected.

We always aim to save healthy plant material first. Our process includes a thorough diagnosis for disease or insect issues. Often, targeted shrub care, including pruning, transplanting to a better location, or applying organic treatments, can restore health. Removal is always a last resort, recommended only when a plant is beyond recovery and poses a risk to others.

Consistent maintenance is your first line of defense. Our gardening and landscape maintenance routines are designed to catch small issues—like early signs of disease, minor insect activity, or poor drainage spots—before they become costly headaches. By keeping your shrubs properly pruned, your soil healthy, and your yard clear of debris, we create an environment that naturally resists pests and disease, saving you time and money while preserving the beauty and value of your Chicago property.