Serving Winnetka
Landscape Design Company in Winnetka, IL
Landscape design and build for homes in Winnetka, IL: patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor living, lighting and gardens that suit older homes and tree-lined streets, served from Northbrook.
Designed and built by one team
What we build
Landscape Design and Build Services in Winnetka
Every service below is available across Winnetka, from the lakefront to the streets west of Green Bay Road.
Patio Installation
Bluestone and brick terraces chosen to match Winnetka homes built in brick, stone and stucco before World War II.
Patio Installation
Hardscaping
Front walks, steps and stoops that carry the look of the home along Winnetka's walkable, tree-lined streets.
Hardscaping
Retaining Walls
Stone walls for sloped yards and lakefront lots, with any work on the bluffs planned around the village's steep-slope rules.
Retaining Walls
Outdoor Living
Outdoor rooms with fireplaces, pergolas and dining terraces that look like they were built at the same time as the house.
Outdoor Living
Landscape Lighting
Uplighting for tall Winnetka trees and historic facades, plus soft path and step lights for evenings outside.
Landscape Lighting
Garden Design
Foundation planting and front gardens that neighbors pass every day, and shade beds under the oldest trees.
Garden Design
Grading & Drainage
Drainage for shaded lots and slopes, so rainwater moves away from older foundations and new terraces alike.
Grading & Drainage
What Winnetka Yards Need
Winnetka is a village of older homes, mature trees and lakefront bluffs. The best projects here look like they have always been part of the house.
Older Homes, Matching Materials
Many Winnetka homes were built before World War II in brick, stone and stucco. New walks, terraces and walls are chosen to match them.
Lakefront Bluffs and Steep Slopes
Winnetka has steep-slope rules for its Lake Michigan bluffs, which run from about 25 to 70 feet high. Work on those lots is planned around the rules and the slope.
Mature Trees and Deep Shade
Tall trees line most Winnetka streets and backyards. Shade gardens, careful patio placement and uplighting make the most of them.
Front Gardens on Walkable Streets
Neighbors walk past every day, so the front walk, steps and foundation planting carry much of the look of the home.
Landscape Design in Winnetka: FAQ
Do you work in all of Winnetka?
Yes. We serve all of Winnetka, from the lakefront to the streets west of Green Bay Road, from our office in Northbrook.
Can you match the brick or stone on my older home?
Matching is part of the design. We look for brick, stone and pavers in the same color and scale as the house, so new walks and walls look like they belong.
Can you work on a lakefront bluff lot in Winnetka?
Yes, with planning. Winnetka has steep-slope rules for its bluffs, so the design starts with those rules and with planting and walls that keep the slope stable.
Do I need a permit for a patio in Winnetka?
Winnetka sets its own permit rules for patios, walls and grading. Checking them is part of planning every Winnetka project.
How do I get an estimate for my Winnetka home?
Send the form or call [PHONE]. Tell us your address and what you want to build, and we will get back to you to set up a site visit and an estimate.
Serving Winnetka From Northbrook
North Shore Landscape Design & Build is based at 900 Skokie Blvd #219 in Northbrook, about 7 miles from Winnetka. We also serve these nearby towns:
How We Reach Winnetka
From our office in Northbrook, we reach Winnetka by Willow Road or Tower Road east, then Green Bay Road or Sheridan Road through the village.
Free estimate
Get a Free Landscape Design Estimate in Winnetka
Tell us about your yard and what you want to build. We will get back to you to set up a site visit and an estimate.