Voltaire's Gardner: Certified Landscaping Serving Chicago, IL 60622
3521 Leymone St, Chicago, IL 60622
Company Background
Voltaire's Gardner is a Chicago-based landscaping service dedicated to creating beautiful, functional, and sustainable outdoor spaces for city homes and businesses. We specialize in transforming urban properties through thoughtful design and expert construction, focusing on hardscaping like patios, walkways, and retaining walls, alongside vibrant plantings and greenscapes. Our process begins with understanding your vision and conducting a thorough site analysis, leading to a custom design that uses local materials and promotes biodiversity. We emphasize low-maintenance solutions and ecological health, minimizing chemical use to ensure your landscape thrives in Chicago's unique climate for years to come.
Common Questions
How can you help with the standing water and drainage problems common in Chicago yards?
We address Chicago's frequent drainage issues by first analyzing your property's specific grading and water flow during our site assessment. Our solutions often include strategic grading adjustments, the installation of French drains or dry creek beds, and permeable paving for patios and walkways. These integrated approaches are designed to redirect water away from your home's foundation and eliminate soggy areas, creating a healthier, more usable yard.
What does your design and installation process look like for a new patio or walkway?
Our process starts with an initial consultation to discuss your goals, usage, and style preferences. After a site analysis, we develop a custom design that considers materials suited for Chicago's freeze-thaw cycles, like durable pavers or local stone. Once the design is finalized, our construction team handles the full installation, including proper base preparation for longevity. We manage the project from concept to completion, ensuring your new hardscape is both beautiful and built to last.
Do you offer ongoing care for the shrubs and plants you install?
Yes, we provide comprehensive landscape maintenance to protect your investment. This includes seasonal shrub pruning and trimming tailored to promote healthy growth, proactive insect and disease management using targeted, minimal-intervention methods, and guidance on proper watering, especially for new installations. Our maintenance plans are designed to keep your landscape vibrant and manageable year-round, aligning with our commitment to sustainable, low-maintenance gardens.
Core Services
- Disease management - shrubs
- Greenscape construction
- Insect management - shrubs
- Irrigation construction
- Retaining walls
- Landscaping building design
- Construction or installation

















