Landscape Design & Construction
We design and build your whole landscape, from the first drawing to the last plant, for homes across the North Shore.
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Rated 5★ by 4+ neighbors
Landscape Design and Construction on Chicago's North Shore
Locally owned and operated, landscaping you can trust.
✓ We will get back to you to set up a consultation✓ Free estimates✓ Upfront pricing
⭐5★ Google (4+ reviews)✓Serving the North Shore since 1975✓50+ years of experience✓Design & build under one roof✓1-year plant guarantee
What we do
Landscape design, build & care in Highland Park
Patios, Driveways & Hardscaping
Bluestone and paver patios, brick driveways, walkways, retaining walls, and stone outdoor fireplaces, built to last.
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Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage lighting that makes your home, trees, and walkways glow after dark, and keeps your property safe.
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Waterscape Features
Ponds, waterfalls, streams, and fountains designed to bring movement and calm to your landscape.
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Plantings & Tree Installation
Trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal color, chosen for your soil and light and installed to thrive.
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Lawn & Landscape Maintenance
Seasonal maintenance programs that keep your lawn, beds, and plantings looking their best all year.
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On the North Shore
50+
Years of experience
5★
From happy clients
1 & 2 yr
Plant & hardscape guarantees
Reviews
5★ from 4+ homeowners
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“Wow! Howard is a pro. He transformed our backyard into something very special. Howard is honest, caring and goes above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied. Would highly recommend him!!!”
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“What a fantastic company! Howard designed our entire front and backyard and it's the envy of all our friends and neighbors! His artistic and aesthetic sense is overwhelming!”
★★★★★
“Howard's got great design sense and knows his plants, trees and soils. He did a great project at my Lake Forest home and I know it contributed to the increased resale value.”
★★★★★
“They really do beautiful work. I highly recommend.”
Designed and built by one team
From the first drawing to the final plant, one firm handles your whole project. You work with the same people start to finish, so nothing gets lost between a designer and a crew. That is how the finished yard ends up looking exactly like the plan.
- Complete landscape design
- Built in house, start to finish
- One point of contact
Beautiful outdoor environments since 1975
For five decades, Howard Barg has shaped North Shore landscapes, from formal gardens and bluestone patios to ponds, waterfalls, and the plantings that tie it all together. That experience shows up in every project.
- 50 years on the North Shore
- 1-year plant guarantee
- 2-year hardscape guarantee
Why homeowners choose us
Your home, done the right way
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On the North Shore since 1975
Five decades designing and building landscapes in Highland Park, Lake Forest, and the surrounding towns. We know the local soils, light, and plants.
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Design and build under one roof
From the first drawing to the final plant, one firm handles your whole project. No subcontractor runaround, no finger-pointing.
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Work we stand behind
We back all plant material with a one-year guarantee and every hardscape project with a two-year guarantee.
How it works
Getting started is easy
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Get your free estimate
Call or request a quote online. We'll take a look and give you an honest, upfront price, no pressure.
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We schedule your job
Pick a time that works for you. We show up when we say we will and keep you in the loop the whole way.
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Done right, the first time
Clean, quality landscaping work, and we leave your property better than we found it.
Our work
Recent landscaping projects
Landscape design and construction on Chicago's North Shore since 1975
Howard Barg and Associates has designed and built landscapes across Chicago's North Shore for 50 years. From our home base in Highland Park, we serve Lake Forest, Glencoe, Winnetka, Northbrook, Deerfield, and the surrounding communities.
The North Shore is a special place to garden. Mature trees, lake-effect weather, and established properties all shape what grows well and what looks right. After five decades here, we know the local soils, the light, and the plants that thrive, and we design every property with all of it in mind.
Whether you want a full landscape design, a new bluestone patio, a waterscape feature, or simply a yard that is cared for all season, we handle it from the first drawing to the finished space, and we stand behind our work.
Find us
2868 Skokie Valley Rd, Ste 3, Highland Park, IL 60035 · View us on Google
Service Area
Areas We Serve
Howard Barg and Associates serves homeowners and businesses across Highland Park and the surrounding area.
Highland ParkLake ForestGlencoeWinnetkaNorthbrookDeerfieldHighwoodLake BluffNorthfieldBannockburn
FAQ
Common questions
What areas do you serve?
We are based in Highland Park and serve the North Shore, including Lake Forest, Glencoe, Winnetka, Northbrook, Deerfield, Highwood, Lake Bluff, and the surrounding communities. Not sure if you are close enough? Just give us a call.
How long have you been in business?
Since 1975. Howard Barg and Associates has designed and built North Shore landscapes for 50 years.
Do you design and build, or just one?
Both. We handle your whole project in house, from the design drawings to the grading, hardscape, plantings, and lighting, so you work with one firm from start to finish.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. We back all plant material with a one-year guarantee and every hardscape project with a two-year guarantee.
Do you offer landscape maintenance?
Yes. We offer seasonal maintenance programs that keep your lawn, beds, and plantings looking their best through every season.
How do I get started?
Call Howard Barg and Associates at (847) 432-2900 or send a message through this site. We will set up a time to look at your property and talk through what you want.
Free estimate
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Need help with your home in Highland Park?
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