New Entry Garden & Flagstone Steppers – Wilmette, IL

Brick Paver Walkway Wilmette IL

A Complete Landscape Design Plan With Flagstone

This client’s existing landscape had been neglected over the years. We developed a comprehensive design for the entire yard which included a new flagstone paver patio in the backyard as well as a new walkway to get from the detached garage to the utility entryway.

Before: Side Entry Door Overgrowth

As you can see in the picture, an existing mound of dirt piled up against the natural stone entry stairs and turned into a sort of rock garden. Neglect had turned it into a hodgepodge of overgrowth.

Before Photo Of Eroding Landscaping Wilmette IL

Great Oaks was easy to work with, on time with the entire project and produced near flawless results. They handled everything from permitting to the final cleanup. 

Flagstone Steppers With Perennials & Flowering Shrubs Wilmette IL

After: Side Entry Door Garden

After removing the rock pile, we created a new bed with a selection of plants. Across from the entry, we also installed an arborvitae hedge directly across from the front door. It now functions as a screen and evergreen backdrop, which highlights flowering shrubs and colorfully mixed perennials.

Flagstone Steppers & Landscape Lighting

A new flagstone path winds its way through the new plantings from the main door entry to the backyard.  We added a transformer and new LED lighting to illuminate the walkway and lead people to the main entrance on the side.

Flagstone Steppers With Perennials & Flowering Shrubs Wilmette IL