If there is one thing you can count on with the Montano family, it is that we will spend as much time outside as we possibly can. Rain or shine, hot or cold, we are an outdoorsy bunch. To help you with your Summer Bucket List in the western suburbs, we put together some of our absolute favorite spots to visit as a family. Enjoy our fave places, many of which are free activities in Chicagoland!

If you follow us on social media, you have likely seen several installments of our “Ask the Horticulturist” series. Carlos, our owner, has a degree in horticulture and loves helping our clients select plants, trees, and shrubs that will flourish for years to come. Now that we’re in the thick of the spring planting season, we thought we’d gather some of the most commonly asked planting questions to share with you.

Making the decision to put in a pool is only the beginning. The first big question is what type of pool you plan to have installed – vinyl, fiberglass, or concrete. Next up, you need to decide how you’d like your pool to fit into your overall landscape design and what features you want to include. Let’s talk about all the options!