Established in 1960, Schmechtig Landscapes is afull-service landscaping company taking pride in maintaining exceptional landscapes, irrigation systems, and landscape lighting. We preserve old-world traditions and perspectives introduced by our founder, Klaus Schmechtig, now passed down to his son, Michael. We welcome third-generation family member Matthew Schmechtig to our team.
Our company philosophy treats the landscape of our client's property as an extension of their home by blending innovative landscape design solutions with experienced horticultural maintenance services.
Our company philosophy treats the landscape of our client's property as an extension of their home by blending innovative landscape design solutions with experienced horticultural maintenance services.
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Schmechtig Landscapes has been delivering full-service landscaping in the Chicago's North Shore suburbssince 1960, includingLake County, Cook County, and North and Northwest Suburbsofthe Chicagoland area. We continue navigating the landscape industry to discover new and improved landscaping techniques and modern design trends.
Have had Schmechtig Landscapes as our landscaper since moving into our home 15 years ago. They have done several large projects for us - removing trees and bushes and redesigning areas. The designers were great with working with us to achieve the look we wanted. Redoing the plans several times to get what we wanted.
Since 1960, our proven landscape design approach has begun with sharing ideas, whether a master landscape plan for land planning and development or an enhancement plan intended for changes/additions to an existing landscape. We begin all projects by asking questions to encourage a creative, open environment.
Your landscape is a continually growing investment reflecting your personality and property. Schmechtig Landscapes has the knowledge and expertise to manage the maintenance of your home's outdoor spaces with a staff of horticulturists, plant and tree health care specialists, and certified landscape technicians.
Reviews (9)
Kevin Brunner
Apr 21, 2022
We've been using Schmechtig for years and have been consistently happy with their level of service for everything from landscape lighting to drainage control. Matt is very responsive and always willing to do what's necessary to ensure customer satisfaction. Services: Yard drainage, Landscaping maintenance, Lawn landscaping, Yard landscaping
Robert E.
Apr 08, 2022
We have used Schmechtig Landscapes for all of our landscaping needs since we bought our house in 2000. They designed a comprehensive plan and installed our brick walkway, planted bushes, trees, plants, installed two retaining walls and rocks for a drainage ditch. They recently completed a Spring clean-up which included trimming bushes and edging the plant beds. They are very professional and easy to work with, especially Matt. It is without hesitation that I recommend you contact them for all of your landscaping needs.
Nicole Curcio
Feb 24, 2022
Curt Rodin
Feb 16, 2022
Missy Schultz
Feb 11, 2022
Meg Barnhart
Feb 05, 2022
Bryan Zale
Jan 08, 2021
I recently bought a new home and just had my fall cleanup completed today. I considered doing it myself but opted for a professional service. My goodness I could not be happier. Unbelievable how great my yard looks now! They were polite, professional and efficient. So happy with the work and highly recommended using Schmechtig!
Geri Yonover
Dec 20, 2020
Kevin Hoffmeyer
Nov 18, 2020
I have worked with Schmechtig for the past 4 years and engaged them for both landscape architecture, lighting, irrigation and ongoing maintenance (as well as snow removal). Suffice it to say, I have experience with them across multiple services and years. Although I enjoyed working with their design people (very pleasant and knowledgeable), I cannot say anything positive about their ongoing service and maintenance.
They are happy to bill you quickly and at full market prices, but the quality of their maintenance crews is laughable. Effectively, they are a mow & go company while charging full service. I continually found large weeds in my beds that even a cursory look would find on the same days that the crews visited. I reached out the supervisor (who was a nice guy) but nothing improved.
And this was a complaint I expressed over several seasons. I also engaged Schmechtig on to water all my lawns and flower beds and although they happily charge me for that service (start up in the spring), the lawns and beds look awful. Dead flowers and sprinklers heads that are not working. In a last ditch effort I wrote a direct email to the owners of the company and rather than taking the time to respond, they had their maintenance guy follow-up with me (which I had reached out to initially to express my frustration). I started this relationship with high hopes, but I am utterly disappointed and would advise you to go elsewhere.
They are happy to bill you quickly and at full market prices, but the quality of their maintenance crews is laughable. Effectively, they are a mow & go company while charging full service. I continually found large weeds in my beds that even a cursory look would find on the same days that the crews visited. I reached out the supervisor (who was a nice guy) but nothing improved.
And this was a complaint I expressed over several seasons. I also engaged Schmechtig on to water all my lawns and flower beds and although they happily charge me for that service (start up in the spring), the lawns and beds look awful. Dead flowers and sprinklers heads that are not working. In a last ditch effort I wrote a direct email to the owners of the company and rather than taking the time to respond, they had their maintenance guy follow-up with me (which I had reached out to initially to express my frustration). I started this relationship with high hopes, but I am utterly disappointed and would advise you to go elsewhere.