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, and we'll be in touch within one business day. We'll schedule a consultation & you'll have an opportunity to upload photos of your site.
Step 2: Schedule Your Introduction Call
This 15-30 minute Introduction Call is where we both decide if Nathan Wright Landscape Design is the right fit for your project. If so, we can give you a rough idea of what to expect next.
Step 3: Discovery Call with Nathan Wright
During your Discovery Call with Nathan Wright, he'll help you align your intentions with your budget to determine what's possible. By the end of this one-hour conversation, you'll receive a design proposal along with the 3-Step Design Process, timeline, and design fee.
Design fees range from $1,600 to $6,000 and can be paid through our Client Portal. Once your design fee has been paid our team will schedule your Site Visit.
Step 4: On-Site Visit
After paying your design fee, we will set up your Houzz ideabook and ask you to start contributing inspiration so we begin to understand your landscaping preferences.
We will schedule an on-site visit to collect information and plan the project setup. During the site assessment, we'll take measurements, photos, and inventory the plants and features you want to keep. You do not have to be home for this visit, but you are welcome to join us if you are able to.
Step 5: Preliminary Design Plan Presentation
You'll receive your plant palette, design plans, and landscape layout that outline the look and feel of your new outdoor space, along with a preliminary budget for the proposed work. We will complete this Preliminary Design Review Meeting via Zoom, and you'll schedule a date for the Design Approval and Agreement Signing.
Step 6: Design Approval + Agreement Signing
During this meeting we will review any design changes and focus the scope of the work according to your feedback. We'll introduce our construction team so you are familiar with their roles and responsibilities. Our team will present the Phase 1 Installation Proposal, which includes the cost of the anticipated work. With your 50% installation deposit and design approval, we'll move ahead and schedule construction.
Step 7: Installation Preparation
We manage all the details, from sourcing and permits to scheduling and site preparation. When installation begins, you can rely on our highly-skilled team to oversee the job site and monitor the construction process to ensure each design detail is being implemented. You'll receive daily communications from your dedicated Project Manager, and if the project is longer than five days, you'll also receive a midway project report.
Step 8: Final Walkthrough + Ongoing Maintenance
When construction is complete, you'll walk through your new landscape with your Landscape Designer and Project Manager to ensure it all meets your standards and expectations. We'll explain how it all came together, why we used the plants and materials we did, and what it means for your lifestyle. We'll collect your final payment and review the ongoing maintenance needs to keep your new landscape at its best.
Expert Landscaping Services
in Evanston, IL, and Other Area Communities
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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.