Elegant, Family-Friendly Backyard

A custom-designed landscape completes this elegant Chicago home.

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Bonnie and Bob Murtagh live in Schaumburg, Ill., with their three daughters. Living just outside of Chicago gives the family the best of both worlds. They have easy access to all the culture and sophistication the city has to offer, but live in a quite peaceful neighborhood. This family of five is full of personality; unfortunately, the backyard is very plain and is need a some major updates.
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Before: Bland Landscape
Bonnie and Bob Murtagh and their three daughters love spending time at home; however, they wish they could enjoy the backyard as much as they do the inside of their home. The yard is an open space with no distinct boundaries or privacy from the neighbors, so they've called in the professionals to see who can turn the mismatched yard into one that blends well with the home.

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Resources
decorative project materials
Geimer Greenhouses, Inc.
Phone: 847-358-6363
Guests
Todd Hayden
Landscape Designer
Schmechtig Landscape Company
Website: www.schmechtiglandscapes.com

Tim Thoelecke, Jr.
Landscape Designer
American Academy of Landscape Design, LLC
Website: www.aaldweb.com

Nancy Sauerberg
Landscape Designer
Nancy Sauerberg Design
Website: www.nsauerbergdesign.com
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