Designs of April, Inc.

Recent design and installation includes a raised planter for vegetables, native garden and shrub border in the back yard. The front yard picks up the orange/pink tones in the brick with apricot drift roses, fire chief arborvitae, panticle hydrangeas and a Japanese Maple.

Recent fron yard makeover adds color and texture to complement this traditional house.

Recent design and installation to provide screening and add texture and color to the view from the patio.

Recent design installed by owners with my dieection. Patio was installed by others based on my design.

A great victory for Chicago tree advocates. Openlands has a smart program. The money it raises goes to train tree keepers who volunteer to plant and maintain small trees in public spaces and expand the awareness of the importance of the urban tree canopy. The tree keeper classes feature lectures and workshops taught by tree professionals providing an opportunity to network.

I applaud their advocacy efforts.

https://openlands.org/2021/06/28/urban-forestry-advisory-board-key-to-mitigating-city-flood-damages-promoting-environmental-equity/

Openlands - Urban Forestry Advisory Board Key to Mitigating City Flood Damages, Promoting Environmental Equity Passes in City Council To protect trees, the Chicago City Council unanimously voted on Friday, June 25 to establish an Urban Forestry Advisory Board. In Chicago, the Urban Forestry Advisory Board will consist of city com…