From The Ground Up Landscaping

- 1712 Lucia Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

For homeowners and businesses throughout Lake County, IL, and the surrounding Chicagoland area, the quality of a property’s exterior matters immensely. From The Ground Up Landscaping, based in Waukegan, is a full-service **Landscaper** dedicated to transforming and maintaining outdoor spaces with expertise, discipline, and a customer-first approach. With a foundation rooted in over 25 years of experience in the landscape field, this company specializes in taking a project literally **From The Ground Up**, ensuring a seamless process from the first idea to the final installation.

This dedicated team goes beyond simple lawn maintenance, offering advanced **Landscape Design** and complex **Hardscape Installation** services. They are committed to solving any landscape problems and turning dream outdoor living areas into reality. Their core values—Discipline and Responsibility—are reflected in their commitment to timely project completion and continuous communication with the client, ensuring the results meet and often exceed expectations.

A defining characteristic of the business is the highly praised customer experience. Clients often highlight the excellent communication and quality of work. For instance, one local customer notes that the primary contact, Jose, **"is a great communicator, does beautiful work and I’d recommend him to anyone."** This emphasis on client satisfaction and professional interaction makes them a reliable partner for any residential or commercial landscaping project in the region.

• Address: 1712 Lucia Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
• Primary Service Areas: They proudly serve a wide array of Lake County communities including Waukegan, Gurnee, Beach Park, Zion, Wadsworth, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Highland Park, and many others in the North Shore region.
• Contact Accessibility: Clients can reach the company via a dedicated phone line or mobile text, which facilitates the quick and easy process of obtaining a quote and scheduling service.

Their central positioning allows the team to be responsive to the demanding schedule of landscape construction and maintenance work typical in the Illinois growing season.

• Design-Build and Hardscape Installation:
  • Landscape Design: A comprehensive three-step planning process (Plan-Design-Install) to develop a vision that aligns with the property's unique features and the client's interests.
  • Hardscape Install: Expert construction of elements like paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other non-living structural features that enhance outdoor living.
  • Landscape Install: Full installation of new softscape elements, including trees, shrubs, flower beds, and custom garden features.
• Premium Lawn Care and Maintenance:
  • Lawn Care Service: Weekly or bi-weekly mowing, edging, and debris blowing to maintain a perfectly manicured lawn.
  • Shrub and Tree Trimming: Pruning services to maintain the health, growth, and aesthetic shape of shrubs and small trees.
  • Mulch Installation: Application of fresh, high-quality mulch (available in various colors) to flowerbeds at an optimal depth, including pre-emergent treatment to reduce weed growth.
  • Fertilization and Weed Control: Programs designed to promote healthy, vibrant grass while effectively managing unwanted weeds throughout the season.
• Seasonal and Cleanup Services:
  • Spring Clean Up: Comprehensive service to remove winter debris, perform lawn detaching, apply topsoil and seed where needed, and prepare beds for the growing season.
  • Leaf Removal / Fall Clean Up: Thorough removal and hauling away of fallen leaves and debris to prevent lawn damage over winter.
  • Aeration & Overseeding: Service to refresh and strengthen the lawn by allowing air, moisture, and nutrients to better penetrate the roots.

This broad range of services positions them as a single, reliable source for all landscape needs, from foundational work to long-term care.

• 25+ Years of Proven Experience: Their long-standing presence in the industry demonstrates deep knowledge of local soil conditions, regional plant life, and effective landscaping solutions specific to the Lake County climate.
• Customer-Centric Communication: The consistent highlight in customer feedback is the strong communication skills of the team leader, Jose. This ensures that client expectations are clearly understood and that clients are kept informed of project progress at every stage.
• Focus on Quality and Detail: The business explicitly values "top quality work" and takes pride in their ability to deliver beautiful results, whether it’s a detailed hardscape project or meticulous weekly lawn maintenance. They care about the fine details that distinguish a professional job.
• Full Landscape & Hardscape Capability: Offering both the installation of complex structural elements (hardscapes) and the planting/care of living elements (landscapes) means they can handle entire outdoor transformations, providing a cohesive, unified look.
• Transparent and Easy Process: The outlined three-step process for landscape projects—Plan, Design, Install—offers clarity and structure, making it easy for homeowners to visualize the project timeline and their involvement from the initial consultation (free estimates are available).

• Address: 1712 Lucia Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
• Phone: (224) 627-6785
• Mobile Phone: +1 224-627-6785

Reaching out for a free quote is the first step to starting your next project, whether it's a new paver patio or simply securing reliable, premium weekly lawn maintenance.

Furthermore, with a depth of experience spanning over two decades, they possess the technical skill to execute complicated projects—from initial **Landscape Design** to the final **Hardscape Installation**. They don't just maintain yards; they design and build complete outdoor environments. The convenience of having a single provider for both your long-term **Lawn Care Service** needs and major transformation projects like a new patio or planting design is invaluable. For a contractor who promises, and delivers, beautiful work with professionalism and clear communication, From The Ground Up Landscaping is an excellent choice for enhancing your Waukegan or Lake County property.

From The Ground Up Landscaping

1712 Lucia Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA