Nathan Wright Landscape Design

Transform your property with intentional, beautiful design from Nathan Wright Landscape Design. Our landscape design and architectural services in Oak Park go beyond simple plant selection to create cohesive, functional, and inspiring outdoor environments. We specialize in naturalistic perennial garden design, crafting plant combinations that provide year-round interest, support local ecosystems, and evoke a sense of place.This service is perfect for homeowners and commercial property owners in...

Watch your vision become reality with our expert landscape installation and outdoor living construction services in Oak Park. At Nathan Wright Landscape Design, we don't just design beautiful spaces—we build them with precision, fine craftsmanship, and respect for your property. Our in-house construction team and trusted network of contractors handle everything from complex hardscapes to delicate plantings.This service is for you if you have a completed design and are ready to create a functiona...

Protect your investment and enjoy a thriving landscape year-round with our customized maintenance and sustainable care programs in Oak Park. A beautiful garden is a living system that requires knowledgeable stewardship. Nathan Wright Landscape Design offers highly tailored annual agreements that go beyond basic lawn mowing to provide expert garden care that keeps your landscape healthy and vibrant.This service is ideal for busy homeowners and commercial property managers in Oak Park who love the...

We design outdoor spaces that work as well as they look. Our process starts with a discovery conversation about how you live and what you want from the yard, followed by a careful look at the site, its sun exposure, drainage, and existing features. Nathan Wright, our Registered Landscape Architect, turns that into a detailed plan that accounts for local codes, stormwater, bloom sequence, and the long-term upkeep you are willing to take on. Whether you are building new, renovating, or simply feel...

Our landscaping work covers the full range of plantings, grading, and finishing that shapes a property into something cohesive and cared for. We look at how the house, the lot, and the way you use the yard fit together, then select plants and materials suited to the conditions on your site. Lincoln Park and the surrounding neighborhoods have their own microclimates and soil conditions, and we plan around them. Expect straightforward communication, a clear sense of the work ahead, and planting ch...

Once a design is set, our in-house construction team and trusted contractors build it. That includes hardscapes like patios and walkways, planting beds, and features such as water elements or green walls. We manage materials, sequencing, and timelines so the project moves forward without surprises, and the same team that drew the plan is involved in building it, so the finished work matches what was intended. In Oak Park we pay close attention to how the installation will hold up through freeze...

Sustainable landscaping means a yard that needs less water, fewer inputs, and less of your time over the years. We favor native and well-adapted plantings, efficient irrigation, and practices that build healthy soil rather than fight it. Plant choices are made so that they support local insects and birds as well as looking good. For Oak Park properties this often means managing runoff on site and choosing plants that handle both dry spells and wet springs, so the landscape stays healthy with rea...

Rooftop gardens take careful planning because weight limits, wind exposure, drainage, and waterproofing all shape what can be planted. We design lightweight, layered systems with plants suited to hot, exposed conditions, and we coordinate with building structure and roofing requirements from the start. Our approach is naturalistic, with drought-tolerant perennials and grasses that offer interest across the seasons. The result is a green roof that is practical to maintain and adds real usable spa...

Naturalistic perennial gardens are built around how plants grow together in the wild, with layered textures, staggered bloom times, and forms that carry from early summer into the cold months. Our approach draws on the planting traditions associated with Piet Oudolf and Roy Diblik, adapted to your site and the way you want to experience it. We select combinations that provide structure through winter and support local pollinators. You get a garden with a clear sense of place that becomes more re...