Hillside Landscape provides full-service landscaping in Lake Forest, IL — design-build, hardscaping, weekly lawn maintenance, mulch & bed care, lighting, and snow removal — serving Lake Forest and the North Shore since 2001. A local family crew based minutes away in Lincolnshire handles the whole property, from the first free estimate through seasonal care.
We know Lake Forest ground
Lake Forest isn't a subdivision you can treat with a template. The old estate sections east of Green Bay Road sit on wooded lots with mature oaks, ravines, and bluffs running toward the lake — grand, but unforgiving if you plant or grade without reading the land first. West of the tollway, newer homes on open lots have the opposite problem: full sun, wind, and drainage that has to be designed, not assumed.
That range is why Lake Forest homeowners call a crew that's worked the town for two decades. We know which ravine slopes need deep-rooted native plantings to hold soil, which mature canopies call for a shade-and-moisture plan instead of sun-loving beds, and how to build natural-stone hardscape that reads as if it's always belonged to a historic property.
- Ravine & slope plantings
- Mature-tree shade gardens
- Estate maintenance, one point of contact
- Natural-stone hardscape for historic homes
- Drainage & grading on wooded and bluff lots
Everything your Lake Forest property needs, one local crew
Big lots and old trees need real craft and a light touch. Our family crew has shaped Lake Forest landscapes for over two decades.
Landscape design
Master plans, AI previews, and full design-build for your whole property.
Explore landscape design →Hardscaping
Patios, walls, walkways, and fire features in bluestone, brick, and granite.
Explore hardscaping →Maintenance & lawn care
Weekly mowing and full-season plans that keep the property sharp April–November.
Explore maintenance & lawn care →Mulch & bed care
Premium hardwood mulch, crisp bed edging, weeding, and seasonal refreshes.
Explore mulch & bed care →Landscape lighting
Low-voltage architectural, path, and garden lighting with 25-year fixtures.
Explore landscape lighting →Snow & ice management
Plowing, salting, and 24/7 storm response for homes, HOAs, and commercial sites.
Explore snow & ice management →A local family crew, on your street since 2001
Lake Forest landscaping questions
- Do you serve Lake Forest?
- Yes — Lake Forest is right in our service area. We're based in Lincolnshire (Lake County), so Lake Forest homeowners get fast estimates and reliable, on-time service. We also serve nearby Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Bannockburn, Libertyville.
- What landscaping services do you offer in Lake Forest?
- Everything for the property: landscape design & build, hardscaping, weekly lawn maintenance and seasonal plans, mulch & bed care, landscape lighting, and snow & ice management — all from one family crew.
- Is the first estimate free?
- Yes. We walk your Lake Forest property with you, talk through what you need, and give you a clear, no-obligation estimate. You only move forward if it feels right.
- Do you handle HOAs and commercial properties in Lake Forest?
- We do. Alongside residential yards, we maintain HOA common areas and commercial grounds in Lake Forest and across the North Shore, with a dedicated contact and documented service.
Get a free Lake Forest estimate
Tell us a little about your Lake Forest property and what you need. We'll set up a free on-site walk-through and put together a plan and quote — no obligation.
- Free, no-obligation on-site visit
- Honest, up-front pricing
- Every service from one local crew
- Fast response — we're based minutes away
