Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Landscaping & Garden Solutions
Established in 1954 by John and Ruth Ferraro, our family-owned business has served the Northbrook community for over 70 years. We specialize in comprehensive landscaping services, seasonal container design, and retail sales of premium gardening supplies. Our team includes experienced professionals with deep expertise in plant selection, landscape maintenance, and custom horticultural solutions. We pride ourselves on offering personalized service, combining generational knowledge with modern techniques to meet both residential and commercial needs.Our commitment to quality is evident in our curated selection of organic seeds, native plants, and decorative garden elements. We maintain transparency in all operations, ensuring customers receive expert guidance for creating sustainable outdoor spaces. With three generations of family involvement, we continue to uphold our founding principles of reliability, craftsmanship, and community service.
Services
Landscaping
Container Design
Retail Sales
Seasonal Plantings
Custom Potting
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1954 with three generations of horticultural expertise
- Experienced staff provides personalized landscaping and planting advice
- Offers seasonal container design for year-round outdoor beauty
- Carries organic seeds and native plants to support local ecosystems
- Provides custom onsite planting services for residential and commercial properties
Services
Landscaping
We provide comprehensive lawn maintenance services including mowing, edging, weeding, shrub pruning, and bed maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Our team handles seasonal planting of annuals, shrubs, and perennials to maintain year-round landscape beauty. With decades of local experience, we create customized solutions that enhance property value through sustainable practices.
Container Design
Our experts create custom container designs for all seasons using cold-tolerant plants in spring, vibrant annuals in summer, decorative mums in fall, and wintergreens in colder months. We offer both pre-designed options and personalized consultations for unique outdoor arrangements. All designs incorporate weather-appropriate plants and decorative elements to ensure seasonal success.
Retail Sales
Our retail store offers premium gardening products including pottery, birdbaths, tools, soils, and fertilizers. We carry organic seeds, vegetable plants, and native species that attract pollinators. The inventory includes roses, hydrangeas, evergreens, and houseplants, with knowledgeable staff available to provide planting advice and maintenance tips for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Seasonal Plantings
We specialize in seasonal transitions with appropriate plant selections for Chicago's climate. Spring offerings include pansies and cool-weather vegetables, summer features tropical plants and herbs, fall showcases mums and decorative pumpkins, while winter provides Christmas trees and custom wreaths. Our staff assists with planting schedules and maintenance plans to ensure continuous garden vitality.
Custom Potting
Our team offers onsite container planting and custom potting services using high-quality materials. We create tailored designs based on sunlight exposure, color preferences, and maintenance requirements. Services include selecting appropriate plants, proper soil mixtures, and ongoing care guidance to ensure container gardens thrive throughout the growing season.
People
John Ferraro
Founder
Established the business in 1954 with his wife Ruth, creating a family legacy in horticultural services that continues through three generations.
Ruth Ferraro
Co-Founder
Helped build the business alongside John, establishing its reputation for quality plants and personalized customer service that continues today.
Ken Ferraro
Current Owner
Took over operations after his father's passing, continuing the family tradition with his wife Claudia while maintaining high standards of horticultural expertise.
Claudia Ferraro
Co-Owner
Partners with Ken in managing daily operations, bringing extensive gardening knowledge and commitment to customer satisfaction that defines the business.
Michelle Ferraro
Garden Specialist
One of the daughters involved in operations, providing expert advice on plant selection and seasonal gardening techniques to both residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide complete lawn maintenance including mowing, edging, weeding, shrub pruning, and seasonal planting for residential and commercial properties.
Do you create custom container designs?
Yes, we offer seasonal container designs using appropriate plants for each season and provide both pre-designed options and custom consultations.
What gardening products do you sell?
Our retail store carries tools, soils, fertilizers, organic seeds, vegetable plants, native species, roses, hydrangeas, evergreens, and houseplants.
Are you open year-round?
Yes, we operate all seasons with special seasonal offerings including wintergreens and Christmas trees in colder months.
Do you offer onsite planting services?
We provide custom potting and onsite planting services with expert guidance on plant selection and maintenance requirements.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northbrook, Dundee, and surrounding Chicago metropolitan areas with local horticultural expertise.
