Landscaping, Hardscaping & Snow Removal – Des Plaines

Landscaping, Hardscaping & Snow Removal in Des Plaines

A Garden Guy provides landscaping, hardscaping, and snow removal services to Des Plaines homeowners who want a yard that looks great and stays functional in every season.

Yard & Landscape Services

Landscaping projects typically begin with a site walk-through, where we look at drainage, sun exposure, and existing plantings before recommending changes. We install sod, plant beds, shrubs, and trees, and we grade the yard so rainwater moves away from the house. Our goal is a yard that stays healthy well after our crew leaves.

Hardscape Design

Hardscaping projects — patios, retaining walls, walkways, fire pits — all depend on proper base preparation. We excavate, grade, and compact a solid base before installing pavers or stone, which matters most in a region with cold winters and freeze-thaw cycles that can shift poorly built hardscapes over time.

Des Plaines Snow Removal

When winter arrives, we switch to snow removal, clearing driveways and walkways promptly after storms. Keeping surfaces clear and treated for ice is part of the same year-round relationship we build with our landscaping and hardscaping clients.

Quality Materials

Material selection matters as much as design. For hardscaping we typically use brick pavers, natural stone, or concrete, chosen based on budget and how the space will be used. For landscaping, we select sod and plants that can handle the swings between summer heat and winter cold in this part of Illinois.

Also Serving Nearby Communities

We serve Des Plaines as part of a broader service area across the Chicago suburbs, so homeowners nearby can also count on the same landscaping, hardscaping, and snow removal services. Reach out even if you’re just outside Des Plaines — we likely work in your neighborhood too.

How We Work

Our Process in Des Plaines

We begin each job with a walkthrough of the property to understand what you’re trying to accomplish and to spot any drainage or grading issues ahead of time. Once we’ve talked through the options, we provide a plan and pricing before scheduling any work.

What Sets Us Apart

Because we handle landscaping, hardscaping, and snow removal, you’re not managing three separate vendors and three separate schedules. One team gets to know your property and takes responsibility for how it looks and functions all year.

Ongoing Upkeep

Once a project is finished, we also offer ongoing seasonal maintenance — spring cleanups, mulch refreshes, and general upkeep — to help plantings and hardscaping stay in good shape well beyond the first season.

Built to Last in Des Plaines

Good outdoor work should fit how a family actually lives, not just how a yard photographs on day one. We factor in foot traffic, kids, pets, and how much upkeep an owner actually wants to take on before finalizing any design.

Whether you need a full landscaping redesign, a new patio or retaining wall, or dependable snow removal in Des Plaines, A Garden Guy is ready to help. Contact us to discuss your property.