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!

Now that we have made our official announcement that Montano’s Landscaping has expanded our services to include in-ground pools and spas, we are excited to help our clients understand the options available to them. When our owners, Carlos and Amanda, had a pool installed at their home a number of years ago, they were overwhelmed by all the options. To make it easier for you as you consider adding an in-ground pool to your landscape design, our latest blog compares the pros and cons of each pool type.

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.

One of our favorite Christmas movies is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It’s a classic story of a wholesome Midwestern family, the Griswolds, who experience just about every mishap that could occur throughout the holiday season. But part of what makes the movie such so well-loved is that everything Clark does is fueled by his desire to create the perfect Christmas for his family – including using his Christmas bonus to put in a pool. With all of Clark’s snafus, let’s focus on the things he gets right when it comes to his pool dream.