Naperville Landscaper
for Residential and Commercial Properties

Create a beautiful, functional and professionally maintained outdoor space with Ware Landscaping.

Our Naperville landscapers provide landscape design, landscape installation, lawn maintenance, drainage solutions, hardscaping and seasonal property services for homeowners, businesses, property managers and qualifying homeowners’ associations.

Whether you need to renovate an outdated yard, solve a persistent drainage problem, install a patio or arrange complete year-round property maintenance, our team will develop a solution around your property and goals.

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Professional Landscaping Services in Naperville

Naperville properties experience changing conditions throughout the year. Heavy rain can expose drainage problems, summer heat can affect plants and lawns, falling leaves create seasonal cleanup requirements, and winter weather can make commercial and residential properties difficult to manage.

Ware Landscaping provides coordinated outdoor services that help Naperville properties remain attractive, functional and easier to maintain.

Our landscaping services include:

  • Custom landscape design
  • Landscape installation
  • Plant and flower-bed installation
  • Sod and seed installation
  • Mulch installation
  • Lawn maintenance
  • Spring and fall cleanups
  • Drainage system installation
  • Yard grading
  • French drains
  • Sump-pump and downspout drainage
  • Paver patios and walkways
  • Retaining walls
  • Outdoor living spaces
  • Residential snow removal
  • Commercial snow and ice management
  • Exterior Christmas-light installation

Our team can complete an individual improvement or coordinate several services as part of a complete property transformation.

““We had a water problem in our basement that Mike Ware completely eliminated by removing both our sump pump water and downspout water away from the home. He was professional and highly motivated to solve the problem and do it the right way. I always felt like a priority and that my project mattered. I recommend him without any hesitation.””

Michael Swider

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Residential Landscaping in Naperville, IL

Your landscape should complement your home while providing practical spaces for relaxing, entertaining and spending time outdoors.

Our residential landscapers help Naperville homeowners improve curb appeal, correct property problems and create outdoor spaces that work for their families.

Residential landscaping projects may include:

  • Front-yard renovations
  • Backyard transformations
  • New landscape beds
  • Plant and shrub installation
  • Sod installation
  • Mulch and edging
  • Drainage improvements
  • Patio installation
  • Walkways and outdoor steps
  • Retaining walls
  • Fire pits and outdoor kitchens
  • Landscape lighting
  • Ongoing lawn maintenance

Every property has different conditions. Before making recommendations, we evaluate the existing landscape, sunlight, soil, grade, drainage, access and how the customer intends to use the space.

Custom Landscape Design and Installation

A successful landscape begins with a plan that considers both appearance and long-term performance.

Our Naperville landscape-design process can account for:

  • The architecture of your home
  • Existing trees and plants
  • Sun and shade conditions
  • Soil and drainage
  • Property elevation
  • Outdoor entertaining needs
  • Privacy requirements
  • Seasonal color
  • Maintenance preferences
  • Hardscape features
  • Available project budget

Once the design has been approved, our installation team prepares the property and installs the agreed plants, beds, sod, mulch and other landscape features.

Our goal is to create a landscape that looks appropriate for your home and performs well in Northern Illinois conditions.

Landscape Renovations

You do not always need to rebuild your entire yard.

A landscape renovation can improve an existing property by removing overgrown plants, redefining beds, replacing failing materials, correcting drainage and adding new features.

Landscape renovation services may include:

  • Removing overgrown shrubs
  • Redesigning outdated planting beds
  • Replacing unhealthy plants
  • Installing low-maintenance plant material
  • Improving bed definition
  • Adding mulch or decorative stone
  • Repairing damaged lawn areas
  • Regrading problem areas
  • Connecting the landscape to a new patio or walkway

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Naperville Lawn Maintenance

Keeping a lawn consistently attractive requires more than occasional mowing.

Ware Landscaping offers complete lawn-maintenance programs for Naperville properties. Our services are designed for customers who want regular, detailed property care rather than a mowing-only service.

Available maintenance services may include:

  • Spring cleanup
  • Weekly mowing
  • Trimming and edging
  • Weekly flower-bed cleanup
  • Weed management
  • Organic fertilization
  • Shrub trimming
  • Fall cleanup
  • Leaf removal
  • Mulch installation
  • Seasonal property inspections

Complete maintenance helps keep the lawn, beds, edges and surrounding outdoor areas presentable throughout the growing season.

Residential, commercial and qualifying homeowners’ association properties may be eligible for ongoing maintenance.

Commercial Landscaping in Naperville

The exterior of a commercial property influences how customers, tenants, employees and visitors perceive the business.

Our commercial landscaping services help Naperville properties maintain a professional appearance while addressing safety, access, drainage and seasonal maintenance.

We work with qualifying:

  • Office properties
  • Retail properties
  • Commercial developments
  • Multifamily properties
  • Homeowners’ associations
  • Property-management companies
  • Industrial properties
  • Institutional properties

Commercial services may include:

  • Landscape maintenance
  • Seasonal cleanup
  • Plant and bed maintenance
  • Mulch installation
  • Landscape renovation
  • Drainage improvements
  • Hardscape installation
  • Commercial snow removal
  • Ice management
  • Exterior holiday-light installation

Service recommendations are based on the property size, outdoor features, traffic, maintenance requirements and desired service frequency.

Commercial Landscape Maintenance

A structured maintenance program can help prevent an outdoor property from appearing overgrown, inconsistent or neglected.

Depending on the property, a commercial landscape-maintenance plan may include mowing, trimming, bed cleanup, fertilization, plant care, seasonal cleanup and mulch installation.

We can also identify drainage or hardscape problems that may require corrective work.

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Landscape Drainage Solutions

Standing water, muddy lawns and foundation-side pooling can make an otherwise attractive property difficult to use.

Ware Landscaping evaluates where water originates, how it moves across the property and where it can be safely redirected.

Depending on the site, drainage recommendations may include:

  • French drains
  • Catch basins
  • Surface drains
  • Underground drainage pipes
  • Buried downspouts
  • Buried sump-pump discharge lines
  • Yard grading
  • Swales
  • Permeable pavers
  • Driveway drains
  • Patio drainage
  • Pump-assisted drainage systems

Drainage should be considered before installing new lawns, planting beds, patios or other major landscape improvements.

Correcting the underlying water problem first can protect the newly installed landscape and help prevent repeated damage.

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Hardscaping Services in Naperville

Hardscaping adds durable and functional features to your outdoor property.

Our Naperville hardscaping services may include:

  • Paver patios
  • Paver walkways
  • Driveways
  • Retaining walls
  • Seat walls
  • Outdoor stairs
  • Front stoops
  • Fire pits
  • Outdoor kitchens
  • Raised patios
  • Permeable pavers
  • Poolside hardscaping

Each hardscape project is planned around the property’s grade, drainage, access, architecture and intended use.

Hardscape and landscape improvements can also be planned together to create a more coordinated outdoor design.

Check out our Naperville Hardscaping Services.

Backyard Renovations and Outdoor Living Spaces

A backyard renovation can turn an underused or problem area into an attractive extension of your home.

Your project may combine:

  • A custom patio
  • Landscape beds
  • Sod installation
  • Walkways
  • Retaining or seat walls
  • A fire pit
  • An outdoor kitchen
  • Drainage improvements
  • Landscape lighting
  • Privacy plants
  • Lawn restoration

Before developing the design, we consider how the family wants to use the space.

A backyard designed primarily for entertaining may require a different layout from one intended for children, pets, gardening or low-maintenance relaxation.

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Sod and Lawn Installation

New sod can provide an immediate lawn transformation when the ground has been properly prepared.

Our sod-installation process may include:

  • Removal of damaged turf
  • Soil preparation
  • Grading
  • Drainage correction
  • Installation of quality sod
  • Initial watering guidance
  • Care recommendations

Drainage and grading are especially important. Installing new sod without addressing standing water or poor runoff can allow the original problem to return.

Seed installation may also be recommended for qualifying areas and project requirements.

Planting, Flower Beds and Mulch Installation

Planting beds add structure, texture and seasonal color to a property.

Our team can design and install beds using plants selected for the property’s:

  • Sun exposure
  • Soil conditions
  • Available space
  • Moisture levels
  • Desired appearance
  • Maintenance requirements

Planting services may include shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, ground cover and other suitable materials.

Mulch can then be installed to give the beds a finished appearance, reduce moisture loss and help manage weeds.

Retaining Walls and Grade Changes

Retaining walls can manage elevation changes, define planting areas and create more usable sections of a property.

Available wall applications may include:

  • Landscape retaining walls
  • Raised garden walls
  • Patio walls
  • Seat walls
  • Walls beside outdoor stairs
  • Walls used to manage slopes

The installation approach depends on the wall’s height, purpose, soil, grade and drainage requirements.

Drainage behind a retaining wall must be considered because trapped water can place pressure on the structure.

Seasonal Landscaping Services

Naperville landscapes require different services throughout the year.

Spring

Spring services can include cleanup, edging, trimming, mulching, lawn preparation, plant replacement and assessment of winter damage.

Summer

Summer maintenance may include mowing, bed cleanup, weed management, trimming and monitoring plant and lawn conditions.

Fall

Fall services can include leaf removal, plant cutbacks, bed cleanup, lawn preparation and final seasonal maintenance.

Winter

Qualifying residential and commercial customers can use snow-removal and ice-management services to maintain access and improve safety during winter weather.

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Time-saver

Instead of spending all year on seasonal and annual yard maintenance tasks, you can get the job done quickly by hiring Ware Landscaping. Our lawn care professionals have the experience necessary to do the job fast, and to do it right the first time.

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Creative Design

Nobody wants a bland, generic landscape design. We don’t like to create generic landscapes, either! Our services are completely personalized and customized to your needs and wants. We are responsible for many of the most beautiful lawns and landscapes in Naperville.

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High-quality Service

With extensive experience in gardening, planting, drainage, and hardscaping, the Ware Landscaping team will create a high-quality and beautiful solution for your home. We have the highest standards for our landscapers, and we always choose the best possible materials for your home. We promise that our work will stand the test of time!

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Streamlined Process

Our team has developed and tested a streamlined process for completing gorgeous landscaping projects. We make sure that you know our time frame for each phase of the project so that you are always in the know!

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The Right Plant Choices

Your landscaping plans should incorporate beautiful plants that work well for your soil, climate, sun level, and aesthetic design. Choosing plants can be daunting! Our team of pros will choose plants that will complement your property and thrive in the Chicago area climate of Naperville.

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Assessment

Our comprehensive assessment takes into consideration the current state of your yard, garden, patio, sidewalks, and more. We evaluate your current landscape for soil content, sun exposure, and existing plants. We use this assessment to tailor a design plan that suits the dreams you have for your landscape.

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Professional Materials

At Ware Landscaping, we use the highest-quality materials, from the sod we source for your yard to the native plants we incorporate into your landscape design. We have extensive experience in the landscaping industry and know how to select materials that will perform well for years to come.

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Our Landscaping Process

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Scheduling a Consultation:

Scheduling a Consultation:

Contact us and we will schedule a visit to your Hinsdale property. Our Hinsdale-based team is typically available within a few days to two weeks. The assessment itself is free — no obligation, no charge.

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Site
Assessment & Problem Identification

Site Assessment & Problem Identification

Our drainage expert evaluates every aspect of your drainage problem on-site: standing water and flooding locations, basement or crawl space water infiltration, all downspout discharge points, sump pump outlet, proximity to storm sewers or low-point outlets, existing grading, and any soil or infrastructure conditions specific to your Hinsdale property.

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Design and
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Design, Written Estimate & Video Walkthrough

We develop an immediate, property-specific solution. You receive a written estimate with a detailed video walkthrough explaining exactly what will be installed, where it goes, and why — providing complete clarity before you commit to any work.

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Installation and
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Installation and Construction

Our crew installs the complete drainage system. We handle excavation, French drain installation with clean gravel and collection basins, downspout and sump pump connections, yard grading to proper slope, and sod installation over all disturbed areas. Most Hinsdale residential projects are completed in a single day. Your yard is left clean, graded, and fully sodded.

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Ongoing
Maintenance

Design and Conceptualization

Add our drainage and lawn maintenance program and your 10-year guarantee upgrades to a lifetime drainage guarantee. We clean drainage filters and test the full system twice per year as part of the program — at no additional charge.

Areas We Serve 

We are proud to be premier Geneva yard drainage experts. 

In addition to Geneva, we provide services to the following areas:

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Request a Naperville Landscaping Quote

Whether you need a new landscape design, a complete backyard renovation, ongoing lawn maintenance, commercial property care, drainage correction or hardscape installation, Ware Landscaping can help.

Tell us about your property and what you want to accomplish. Our team will evaluate the project and recommend an appropriate next step.

Call 630-885-6370 or request a free landscaping quote today.

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Drainage. Landscaping. Snow Removal

French Drains

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French Drains

Flooded yards can lead to unusable yards. Our French drains capture the water eliminating your drainage problems for good!
Well and Pump Assisted Systems

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Well and Pump Assisted Systems

These drainage scenarios can seem impossible but we Guarantee that our drainage system can solve your problem!
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Water Damage

Basement Flooding

This usually occurs because of ponding or sitting water next to the house.
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Sump pump and Downpouts Buried

It’s also very important for your sump pump and downspout to be buried and connected to a French drain or storm sewer.
Zero Tolerance Snow Removal

Commercial Snow Removal

Zero Tolerance Snow Removal

This means we come out every time it snow, this includes all predicted snow events and even dustings. We are NOT a good fit for someone who wants 2″+ snow removal service.
Petsafe and Salt Free Options

Residential Snow removal

Petsafe and Salt Free Options

Our deicing options are 100% salt-free and safe for pets. We prioritize safety with pretreatment, eliminating concerns about slipping and falling. Our residential snow has a zero-tolerance approach. We do NOT offer 2″+ options.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answer to this question is dependent upon several factors, including the type of work that is being done. A drainage project involving new drains, yard grading, and sod is going to take a lot longer than mulching and planting in the spring. Most projects take between one and six weeks. When we review your project and develop a landscaping plan, we will provide you with a projected timeline. We always work hard to meet those timelines!

At Ware, we have the experience and training to know when a permit is required and when it’s not. Installing a pool, building a retaining wall,  or making major changes to your drainage system may require a permit from the city. 

Smaller projects, such as planting, mulching, installing sprinklers, or building new gardens, will not require any special permission. We will advise you about potential permit needs when we complete your consultation. 

For our clients who want to avoid the stress of maintaining their new landscaping, we can provide maintenance services on an ongoing contract. Our staff can make sure your landscape looks its best all
year round!

For our clients who want to avoid the stress of maintaining their new landscaping, we can provide maintenance services on an ongoing contract. Our staff can make sure your landscape looks its best all year round!