Luxury outdoor living space design
Chicago's North Shore

Your backyard should finally match the rest of your home.

Landscape design and installation for homeowners in Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Wilmette — who expect the same quality outside that they have inside.

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Licensed & Insured 5-Star Rated Fixed-Price Contracts
Sound Familiar?

You've renovated the kitchen. Updated the bathrooms. But the backyard?

Every spring you notice the same problems — the cracked patio, the drainage issue, the yard that doesn't match the home you've built. You've told yourself you'll get to it next season. Then work gets busy, summer slips away, and another year passes.

Maybe you've tried before. A contractor who ghosted after the first meeting. Quotes that seemed invented on the spot. Projects that dragged past deadline. You've learned to be skeptical.

What you want is simple: someone who listens to your vision, brings expertise you don't have, presents clear options, and executes flawlessly — on the schedule they promised.

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Recent Work

Projects Across the North Shore

Complete outdoor living space

Outdoor Living Space

Wilmette
Landscape redesign

Complete Redesign

Winnetka
Patio with fire feature

Patio & Fire Pit

Kenilworth
Professional plantings

Foundation Plantings

Glencoe

Why North Shore Homeowners Choose Us

You've heard the contractor horror stories. Here's why we're different.

Timeline Commitments

We schedule with realistic dates — and hit them. You won't wonder when we'll show up or if we'll finish before winter.

Fixed-Price Proposals

Detailed scope. Clear pricing. No surprise change orders. Our proposals read like legal documents, not napkin sketches.

Milestone Payments

We don't ask for 50% upfront. You pay as we hit milestones — your investment is protected and tied to visible progress.

Owner Communication

Courtlin answers the phone — not a call center. Questions get answered. Updates are proactive. Communication is real.

How It Works

From First Call to Finished Project

No surprises. No disappearing acts. Just clear communication from start to finish.

01

Discovery

We meet at your property, listen to your vision, and understand how you want to use the space.

02

Design

See your landscape transformed in detailed 3D renderings before any work begins.

03

Proposal

Clear pricing, detailed scope, realistic timeline. The professionalism you expect.

04

Installation

We handle permits, materials, construction. Regular updates, not radio silence.

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Client Feedback

What North Shore Homeowners Say

★★★★★

"After getting ghosted by two other landscapers, I was skeptical. Courtlin showed up on time, sent a detailed proposal within days, and his crew finished exactly when promised. This is how it should work."

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Michael R.
Winnetka, IL

★★★★★

"We put off our backyard for 8 years because every contractor seemed unreliable. Evanston Landscaping changed that — professional communication, beautiful design, and a finished project we're proud to show off."

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Sarah & David K.
Wilmette, IL

★★★★★

"The 3D rendering sold us — we could actually see what we were getting before committing. The finished product looks even better than the rendering."

J
James L.
Kenilworth, IL

★★★★★

"Finally, a contractor who treats residential clients like real clients. Regular updates, clear timelines, and a team that actually cares about the finished product."

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Tom & Linda H.
Glencoe, IL
Questions

Before You Reach Out

Milestone-based payments mean you never pay for work that hasn't been completed. Our reputation is built on referrals from North Shore homeowners — we protect that by finishing what we start. Plus, you'll have Courtlin's direct number, not a call center.

We only take on projects we can complete in the proposed timeline. If your project can't realistically be finished this season, we'll tell you upfront — and schedule you for first thing next spring. No broken promises.

The cheapest bid usually isn't the best value — you've probably learned this from experience. We invest in proper base preparation, premium materials, and skilled craftsmen. Our work is designed to look beautiful and last for decades, not fall apart in three years.

That's why we create 3D renderings before we break ground. You'll see your finished landscape in realistic detail, make changes until you're completely satisfied, and only then do we start construction.

Yes — we handle everything. We know the specific requirements for Winnetka, Kenilworth, Wilmette, and every North Shore village we serve. Permits, HOA approvals, utility locates — all handled.

Let's Discuss Your Project

Whether you have a clear vision or just know something needs to change, a brief conversation is all it takes to understand what's possible.

  • Free consultation — no obligation
  • Response within one business day
  • Courtlin personally reviews every inquiry

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What are you looking to create?

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When would you like to start?

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What's your investment range?

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Tell us about your property

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How can we reach you?

Courtlin personally reviews every inquiry.

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