The Beauty of Dormancy: Embracing Every Season
As the days grow shorter and the air takes on that unmistakable crispness, we find ourselves at the turning point of another season. For many, the transition from the vibrancy of summer to the stillness of winter feels bittersweet. The garden that once bloomed with color begins to quiet down, flowers fade, and vegetable patches […]
The Aftermath of Storm Season: How to Protect and Restore Your Landscape
Storms are a pain for everyone. But for property owners, they can lead to major headaches and costly damages. We have witnessed this way too often: A massive storm rolls through your neighborhood, the kind that turns calm skies into chaos. As the winds whip through the trees and torrential rain batters your yard, you […]
Transforming Mud into a Beautiful Backdrop: The Power of Fall Overseeding
When we started a job ten years ago at a Homeowners Association (HOA), little did we know we were about to witness a remarkable transformation. Being seasoned experts in commercial spaces, we had a bold idea. He convinced the property manager to invest in overseeding, a procedure the board was initially skeptical about. Fast forward […]
Surviving the Cicada Invasion: What Property Owners Need to Know
As a Northeastern Illinois resident, you’ve probably experienced the recent cicada emergence firsthand. Picture this: you’re enjoying a peaceful afternoon in your home garden or taking a stroll along your commercial property when suddenly the sound of cicadas fills the air, creating a chorus so loud it could drown out a rock concert. Ah, the […]
Planning for the Next Season’s Plantings: A Journey to Fall Colors
Although the weather is warm and we still have a couple months of summer left, it’s never too early to start planning ahead for the next season’s landscaping. Which brings up a past memory of a project we worked on with one of our most ambitious clients. They had a grand vision for their garden […]
Mastering Water Conservation: A Guide to Proper Landscape Irrigation Methods
We’ve always told customers that irrigation systems are a necessary evil. And we’ll be the first to tell you that most people don’t have the time to water using the old-school conventional methods, such as dragging around a hose or even the classic watering pail. So what do people need to understand about irrigation systems […]
Protecting Your Landscape: How to Prepare for and Minimize Damage from Cicadas
As the warm weather approaches, so do the sounds that follow spring air. Early mornings are filled with songs from birds migrating back to their homes, looking for a friend, and looking for a meal. And every 13 or 17 years comes a different type of song that brings back a memory like a photograph. […]
Unexpected Beauty: Managing Your Property’s Premature Awakening With Confidence
Spring has an elegant way of ushering in a season of renewal and awakening, often bursting with color and the sounds of new life. A tale as old as time and as true as it ever was: “The early bird catches the worm.” However, this year, Mother Nature seems to have added a little pep […]
Echos of Sustainability: A Heart-Centered Project
Earth Day has come and gone again. On that day, your ILT Vignocchi team sat in the corporate office discussing upcoming projects and what lies ahead. This led us to reminisce on a past project where a commercial client expressed a strong commitment to sustainability for their property, and we were delighted to assist in […]
Echos of Sustainability: A Heart-Centered Project
Earth Day has come and gone again. On that day, your ILT Vignocchi team sat in the corporate office discussing upcoming projects and what lies ahead. This led us to reminisce on a past project where a commercial client expressed a strong commitment to sustainability for their property, and we were delighted to […]