Business Details
23 Years
experience
Premier Landscaping & Garden Design Services in Chicago
Since our founding in 2003, City Escape has been dedicated to transforming urban spaces into vibrant natural retreats. Our team combines decades of horticultural expertise with a deep commitment to community enrichment through sustainable landscaping practices. As a locally-owned business rooted in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood, we maintain strong relationships with regional growers while sourcing premium plants and decor from around the world. Our multidisciplinary staff includes certified arborists, landscape architects, and interior design specialists who collaborate to deliver tailored solutions for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. We maintain rigorous quality control standards for all plant inventory and decor items, ensuring freshness and uniqueness in our product offerings.Through educational outreach programs and community beautification initiatives, we actively support local environmental stewardship efforts. Our founder's engineering background and lifelong connection to horticulture inform our innovative approach to landscape design and problem-solving. We maintain accountability guarantees and competitive pricing while delivering boutique-style service with large-scale capabilities. Our commitment to excellence extends to both our physical spaces - the three-acre garden center and the design studio - which showcase our full range of offerings. We foster long-term client relationships through consistent follow-up and maintenance support that adapts to evolving seasonal needs.
Services
Landscape Design
Maintenance Services
Outdoor Plants
Home Decor
Furniture Sales
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Established in 2003 with deep roots in Chicago's horticultural community
- Team includes certified arborists and landscape architects
- Community-focused business supporting local beautification initiatives
- Exclusive global plant inventory with quality guarantees
- Boutique service backed by large-scale operational capabilities
What people say
Exquisite home decor selection
Professional and creative staff
Unique plant inventory
Transformative design work
Reliable maintenance service
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor environments combining functionality and aesthetics. Professional designers collaborate with clients to develop site-specific plans that incorporate plant selection, hardscaping elements, and seasonal considerations. The process includes initial consultation, concept development, and implementation planning to ensure sustainable, visually appealing results.
Maintenance Services
Comprehensive landscape maintenance programs ensure year-round property beauty through regular upkeep. Services include seasonal cleanups, pruning, fertilization, and pest management performed by trained horticulturists. Custom schedules adapt to specific property needs while maintaining plant health and landscape integrity throughout Chicago's climate cycles.
Outdoor Plants
Curated selection of high-quality outdoor plants sourced from domestic and international growers. Inventory includes annuals, perennials, shrubs, and specialty trees chosen for climate suitability and aesthetic value. Plants receive continuous care monitoring to ensure optimal condition from purchase through installation in client spaces.
Home Decor
Unique home decor collection featuring artisan-crafted items for indoor spaces. Offers include permanent botanical displays, artwork, and exclusive furniture pieces that bring natural elements indoors. Products are carefully selected to complement both modern and traditional interiors while maintaining functional design principles.
Furniture Sales
Specialty furniture selection for both indoor and outdoor living spaces. Features exclusive designs unavailable through mainstream retailers, including dining sets, accent pieces, and decorative accessories. Inventory combines practicality with artistic elements to create cohesive, inviting environments that extend living spaces beyond traditional boundaries.
People
Connie Rivera
Founder
With an engineering degree and corporate CEO background, Connie established CityEscape in 2003 drawing from childhood experiences on a Michigan flower farm. She combines technical precision with creative vision to lead the company's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in client projects.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland area, including both residential and commercial properties.
Do you offer both design and maintenance services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive landscaping solutions from initial design through installation and ongoing maintenance programs.
What makes your plant selection unique?
Our plants come from carefully selected growers worldwide, with special attention to quality, freshness, and climate-appropriate varieties not found in big-box stores.
Can you help with indoor space design?
Yes, our design expertise extends to interior spaces with specialized services for home decor, botanical displays, and commercial interior landscaping.
Are your designers certified professionals?
Our team includes certified arborists, landscape architects, and interior design specialists with extensive industry experience.
Do you offer seasonal decor changes?
Yes, we provide seasonal decor updates featuring exclusive items that transition smoothly between spring, summer, fall, and winter displays.
