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At Balanced Environments, we love to learn. We are constantly attending seminars, certification classes and events. Learn below what we have been up to, where we have been and what we have learned in our travels.

Celebrate Earth Day with Smarter, Greener Landscapes 🌎

Apr 15, 2026

This Earth Day, it’s time to think beyond planting—and start cultivating spaces that truly thrive.
At Balanced Environments, we believe great landscapes do more than look good—they work in harmony with nature, support sustainability, and create lasting value for your property.

Set Your Property Up for a Strong Spring

Apr 8, 2026

Set Your Property Up for a Strong Spring
Spring is here—and it’s the perfect time to refresh, restore, and prepare your outdoor spaces for a thriving season ahead.

Building Futures: Camp NAWIC Highlights

Apr 2, 2026

Camp NAWIC: Inspiring the Next Generation
This Spring Break, NAWIC Chicago Metro #325 proudly hosted Camp NAWIC—a free, donation-funded program for high school girls within Chicago Public Schools.

Get Ready for Golf Season

Mar 26, 2026

Golf season is here and we’re excited to be part of this year’s top industry outings, where networking meets friendly competition.

A Fresh Landscape. A Happier Team.

Mar 19, 2026

Refresh Your Workplace This Spring 🌿
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your workplace—and boost employee morale in the process.

Don’t Leave Your Landscape to Luck 🍀

Mar 12, 2026

Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden That Thrives
Spring is the perfect time to transform your landscape into a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden that’s as beautiful as it is beneficial.

Sustainable Beautiful Buzzing Gardens!

Mar 4, 2026

Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden That Thrives
Spring is the perfect time to transform your landscape into a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden that’s as beautiful as it is beneficial.

Celebrate Americas 250 with Bold Summer Color!

Feb 25, 2026

This summer, let your landscape join the celebration.
As America marks its 250th birthday, there’s no better time to showcase vibrant color, pride, and timeless beauty right outside your door. At Balanced Environments, we’re designing custom summer flower displays that capture the spirit of the season—bold, bright, and beautifully arranged.

Go for Gold in Your Landscape with Perennial Planning! 🥇

Feb 19, 2026

When it comes to landscaping, gold-medal performance isn’t just for athletes.
As the world watches the Winter Olympics and celebrates endurance, strength, and long-term dedication, it’s the perfect time to think about plants that deliver winning results season after season. Enter: Perennials, the champions of sustainable landscapes!

Fall in Love with Your Landscape

Feb 12, 2026

Valentine’s Day is all about love, and there’s no better way to show it than with a landscape that feels vibrant, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. At Balanced Environments, we believe seasonal color is one of the simplest ways to make a lasting impression—whether it’s for your home, workplace, or commercial property.

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Testimonials

Read what our clients say about us.

{Hello Mike, I hope all is well. I want to thank you and your team for the amazing job they are doing with the property. Everyone is glad to see it be a building we can be proud of again. Please share our appreciation with your team.{

Kurt Vavra

Deputy Chief,Glen Ellyn Police Department

{My experience with Balanced Environments has been wonderful. My account manager is always available when we need her. She returns calls or emails faster than anyone I have ever worked with. She is also very creative to come up with solutions to some tough problems. Her service is always with a smile. This past year she was able to meet our very strict budget and still make the hanging baskets, flower beds and property look better than ever. She is a pleasure to work with and is always under constant demands from our very vocal landscaping committee. I would highly recommend her to any other campus or property.{

Randy Gross

VP of Facilities Management,Covenant Retirement Communities, Skokie, IL

{For the few years that I have been working with Balanced Environments, they are far and above better than the rest. They are always available, either for site visits or site phone calls. When something needs to be addressed at the property it gets taken care of right away.{

Kevin Ahmer, CMCA

Kalman Management, Inc. Libertyville, IL

{Balanced Environments is a "complete" landscape company, from design to implementation to lawn care and plant maintenance. During the drought, plants were monitored and watered, sometimes daily, to prevent loss. The crews have always been polite and accommodating, especially to driveway traffic. Not always an easy task on some days! I use Balanced Environments at my primary residence and two additional properties as well.{

Amy W.

Crystal Lake

{I wanted to let you know how pleased I am to be working with you at the Castle Rock Home Owners Association in Schaumburg this year. Balanced Environments has done a complete turnaround from our previous contractor. I have received many compliments on how professional your company is.Dealing with hundreds of residents here is not an easy feat and I appreciate you getting to know who the "squeaky wheels" are and accommodating them the way you do! This makes my job a lot easier! Please let your crews know that they are doing a great job. Keep up the great work!{

Linda Ney, CMCA

Property Manager,Castle Rock HOA, Schaumburg, IL

{Working with Balanced Environments for our Snow and Ice management has been rewarding. Covering more than 65 acres of parking and drives, and over three acres of sidewalks, we have the peace of mind that our property will be safe for our employees at all times. The dedication and professionalism portrayed by their hard working employees and staff is a testament to their customer service driven organization.{

Geno F.

Facilities Manager,Motorola Solutions

{I want to let you know how much I appreciate all that you and your crews do for us. Our landscape looks better and better each year and we have received so many compliments from many different people. The knowledge and experience at Balanced Environments shines through every time you propose solutions to our problems. I am the lucky one because you do a great job of making me, and our site shine.{

Dawn J.

Facilities Manager,CBRE, Inc. Global Workplace Solutions

{The appearance of our campus is characterized by the presence of our large, stately trees. The care and longevity of these trees is critical to the overall campus environments and contribute to the educational focus of our cirriculum. We have placed our trust in Balanced Environments for the overall stewardship for our trees and appreciate the dedication they have made to our campus.{

Bob J.

Director of Facilities,Rosalind Franklin University

{From concept through construction to completion, working with Balanced Environments on our landscape redevelopment forged a valuable partnership. The three-dimensional site-graphic presentation truly helped us visualize the great potential in our courtyard area. The dedicated project management team was essential to bringing this complex project to fulfillment on schedule and within our budget.{

Sam B.

Technical Services Manager,Golub & Company LLC

{I have relied on Balanced Environments' Irrigation Technicians to watch over our multiple irrigation systems for many seasons. Their industry knowledge and ability to promptly respond, gives me the peace of mind that I need as Chief Engineer.{

Fernando O.

Chief Engineer,Colliers International

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Our Landscape Installations provide creative solutions, based on sustainable ideals, to maximize the aesthetic appeal to individual properties. Our landscape designs respond to the particular client requests with innovative ideas. The installation process is driven by the most current practices, with trained personnel, in order to perform exceptionally in health and growth, aesthetic appeal, and value – all combined with lower maintenance demands.