Boutique Landscaping Services in Evanston, IL
A Modern Naturalistic Landscape Design, Build, and
Maintain Sequence for Inspired Outdoor Living
With Lake Michigan shimmering to the east, Evanston, Illinois has always drawn people for its location, and residents have built charming homes along the lake and throughout the city. Personalized outdoor spaces are elegant and functional, bringing out the best in the home and the people who live there. Property owners rely on fine landscaping services to ensure these spaces meet their expectations and beautify the neighborhood.
Nathan Wright Landscape Design is a boutique design, build, and maintain studio practicing the design principles demonstrated by Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf and Midwest plantsman Roy Diblik. Our team of landscape architects, designers, and installation experts are highly trained and experienced in modern naturalistic landscape design aligned with Chicago's Lurie Garden and New York City's High Line lineage.
Led by Founding Partner Nathan Wright, a Registered Landscape Architect and plant expert, we create sustainable landscapes in collaboration with homeowners and commercial property owners throughout the Evanston, Chicago, area.
Our proven process reflects our core values: Design & Beauty, Relationships & Responsibility, Creativity & Innovation, Learning & Mentorship, and Collaboration & Teamwork. Our process is a sophisticated approach prioritizing high design, client-centered creativity, and efficient problem-solving, where you're invited to play an active role. Whether your desired outdoor space includes water features, rooftop gardens, green walls, landscape lighting, seasonal decor, pergolas, patios, walkways, irrigation solutions, or perennial gardens and hardscapes, we'll bring it to life with passion and artistry.
By honoring the landscape and its unique potential, our "know maintenance" outdoor living solutions are inspired and on budget. We're known in Evanston for our holistic 3-Step Design Process and knowledgeable design direction, creative plant palettes, friendly service, and open communication. Learn more about our landscaping services and grow with us in Evanston, IL, and the Chicago area at large. We look forward to hearing from you.
Designing, Building, and
Maintaining Your Ideal Outdoor Space
With comprehensive services for residential and commercial properties, our in-house team of experts and extensive network of trusted contractors can meet all of your landscaping needs. We're known among landscaping companies in Evanston and the Chicagoland area for our sustainable solutions, collaborative spirit, and high-level design and craftsmanship in everything we do:
Known for Creativity & Innovation, Collaboration & Teamwork
At Nathan Wright Landscape Design, we work to earn your trust and respect to allow for close-knit collaboration on your outdoor living design and installation. Over the years, we've built close relationships with our clients, and we're delighted to hear they love their landscapes and their experiences with us.
Maximizing Your Budget With Careful
Planning and Meticulous Execution
With years of experience in Evanston and beyond, we've fine-tuned a process for your landscape design and installation to ensure every detail is accounted for. This is what to expect when you work with us:
Step 1: Get in Touch
Fill out our contact form or call us to schedule a project consultation.
Step 2: Introduction Call
In a quick 15-minute call, we’ll get to know you, hear more about your vision, and share how we work. This is also a chance to see if we’re the right fit to design, build, and care for your outdoor space. If it feels like a match, we’ll connect you with the team members best suited to guide your project.
Step 3: Discovery Call & Design Proposal
Next, you’ll meet with one of our design experts to explore what’s possible for your outdoor space considering your goals, budget, and timeline. Then you’ll receive a detailed proposal outlining our 3-Step Design Process, projected schedule, and a design fee, typically starting at $3,200.
Step 4: Design Development
With your project officially underway, we’ll invite you to contribute inspiration on your personal online design board, helping us tune into your style and preferences. Next, we’ll visit your property to measure, photograph, and note any existing elements you’d like preserved. With these details in hand, we’ll start sketching early design concepts for your future landscape.
Step 5: Review Your Preliminary Design
Now for the exciting part—your first look at the vision we’ve created for your outdoor space. During a Zoom meeting with your designer, you’ll review the proposed layout, plant palette, and a preliminary build budget. We’ll gather your feedback and refine the details to ensure the final design aligns perfectly with your goals.
Step 6: Finalize Design + Prepare to Build
This is the moment when your design transitions from vision to reality. In a Zoom meeting, we’ll present the polished design and introduce you to the member of our construction team who will help oversee the transformation. You’ll receive a detailed Phase 1 Installation Proposal, including projected costs and schedule. Once you approve and submit your deposit, we’ll reserve your spot on our construction calendar and set the stage for building your new outdoor space.
Step 7: Building Your Outdoor Space
Once construction begins, our expert team takes care of everything—from sourcing materials and securing permits to scheduling and site preparation. Throughout the process, your dedicated Project Manager will provide regular updates and be available to answer questions, ensuring you’re informed and confident as your design comes to life.
Step 8: Final Walkthrough + Maintenance Planning
Your project concludes with a personal walkthrough of your finished landscape, ensuring every element reflects your vision. You’ll learn how to nurture your space as it grows, and we’ll share how our expert maintenance team can help safeguard its beauty so it continues to thrive for seasons to come.
Expert Landscaping Services
in Evanston, IL, and Other Area Communities
Bucktown, Illinois
Logan Square, IllinoisLogan Square, Illinois
Old Town, IllinoisOld Town, Illinois
Lakeview, IllinoisLakeview, Illinois
West Loop, IllinoisWest Loop, Illinois
Fulton Market, IllinoisFulton Market, Illinois
Oak Park, Illinois River Forest, IllinoisRiver Forest, Illinois
Evanston, IllinoisEvanston, Illinois
Gold Coast, IllinoisGold Coast, Illinois
Nathan Wright Landscape Design specializes in naturalistic perennial garden design, outdoor living installation, irrigation design and repair, and landscape maintenance with a focus on sustainability and client-centered creativity. We proudly serve residential and commercial clients in the entire Chicago, Illinois, area, including these communities:
Visit our Service Area page to learn more, and fill out our contact form when you're ready to grow with us.
Grow as a Landscaping Artist and Innovator
While Earning Competitive Pay and Benefits
It's more than a job. When you start a career with us, you'll receive the training and support you need to advance within the company while creating exceptional landscapes throughout the Chicago area. We value mentorship, innovation, relationships, and teamwork. If this inspires you, we hope to hear from you. Apply today.
An Elevated
Landscaping Experience
Our design process includes thoughtful site plans with plant layouts, carefully crafted with consideration for Evanston's seasonal weather changes, bloom times, and genus loci—the spirit of a place—to work with nature for enduring results. With in-depth understanding and experience with various design periods, gardening styles, and influences, our team has the creative palette to prioritize your preferences and address landscaping challenges without sacrificing high design.
In all our landscaping services, we're known for a detailed level of care and our commitment to the responsible stewardship of your outdoor space. Exquisite landscapes are only possible through true collaboration, a union of your desires and our expertise, guided by consistent communication. To that end, we strive to build relationships with our clients to create the trust that allows for honest discussions, idea sharing, and advice.
Nathan Wright Landscape Design creates and maintains inspired places for outdoor living in Evanston, IL, and throughout the area. With thoughtful plant and hardscape material selection, experienced designers and field operations, we build landscapes that are timeless. Contact us for customized residential and commercial landscaping services.