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.

Throughout our 30+ years providing landscaping services in Naperville and the surrounding areas, we have seen one common culprit when it comes to issues with plants, trees, and shrubs. While bunnies, squirrels, and other wildlife can be particularly destructive, the single biggest obstacle to a flourishing garden is water. How do you know how much is enough and how much is too much? Read more in our latest blog!

If you’re already thinking spring, you’re not alone! Montano’s starts getting calls in February from families looking to get a jump on their spring landscaping projects; not only are these clients able to book some of our first spring project slots, they also have the benefit of time to properly prepare. Let’s talk about some of the things you can be thinking about and doing now as you consider spring cleanup in your yard and plan for your landscape project in the western suburbs.