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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.
Eco-Friendly Landscaping That Pollinators Love (and Deer Don’t)
Eco-Friendly Landscaping That Pollinators Love (and Deer Don’t)
National Pollinator Week is June 23-29, and at Balanced Environments, we’re celebrating with purpose. Our team designs and installs pollinator-friendly gardens that support biodiversity, restore ecological balance, and bring natural beauty to your landscape.
Where Form Meets Function: Outdoor Structures That Inspire
Built to Inspire!
Pergolas, Gazebos & Custom Outdoor Structures
beautiful and functional structures. Whether you’re looking to define a space, provide shade, or create a backyard destination, our custom-designed site structures add value, comfort, and style.
June is Brain Awareness Month—Is Your Landscape Helping or Hindering?
Beyond Accessibility: Inclusive Design for Neurodiversity & Brain Health
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of cognitive health—and how our environments can support it.
Get Summer-Ready!
Summer Readiness Starts Now: Optimize Your Irrigation & Enhance with Seasonal Plantings
As the summer heat approaches, now is the time to ensure your landscape is prepared to thrive—not just survive. At Balanced Environments, we’re here to help you stay ahead with proactive solutions that protect your investment and elevate curb appeal.
No Mow May: Helpful or Hype? Here is the Truth 🌱
No Mow May Debunked – The Truth About Lawns, Pollinators, and Sustainable Landscapes
You’ve probably heard the buzz: “Don’t mow your lawn in May to help the bees.” But while the idea sounds eco-friendly, the science—and the lawn—say otherwise. At Balanced Environments, we care about pollinators and healthy landscapes. That’s why we want to clear up the confusion.
Invasive Alert: Elm Zigzag Sawfly Spotted in Your Area!
Protect Your Elm Trees — Identify and Treat the Elm Zigzag Sawfly Now!
Balanced Environments is committed to keeping your landscapes healthy and thriving. We want to alert you: the Elm Zigzag Sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda), an invasive pest, has been detected in your area and is posing a serious threat to elm trees.
Celebrate Earth Month with Greener Choices from Balanced Environments
Growing a Sustainable Future–One Landscape at a Time!
Eco-Friendly Solutions That Honor the Planet
At Balanced Environments, we believe that beautiful landscapes and sustainability go hand in hand. This Earth Month, we’re proud to highlight our commitment to green practices and eco-friendly landscape solutions that not only enhance outdoor spaces—but protect our planet for generations to come.
Celebrating Earth Day! 🌿🌎
Growing a Greener Future–One Landscape at a Time!
At Balanced Environments, Earth Day isn’t just a moment—it’s a mindset. As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, we’re proud to reaffirm our commitment to sustainable landscape practices that make a difference for our clients, communities, and the planet.
Spring into Action: Clean, Clear & Cultivate with Balanced Environments! 🌿
Time for a Fresh Start! Schedule Your Spring Clean-Up with Balanced Environments
Spring has arrived—and it’s the perfect time to revitalize your outdoor spaces—with a clean, green approach. Balanced Environments is here to help you shake off winter with our comprehensive Spring Clean-Up services that go beyond aesthetics. Our environmentally responsible practices help restore the beauty of your outdoor spaces while supporting long-term landscape health and sustainability.
Celebrate Earth Month with Balanced Environments!
Celebrate Earth Month with Balanced Environments!
April marks the start of Earth Month, a time to embrace eco-friendly practices that nurture our environment. At Balanced Environments, we believe in creating sustainable, thriving landscapes that benefit both people and nature.
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847-395-7120
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17950 W. Rt. 173 Old Mill Creek, IL 60083
Let us Manage and Improve your Landscape
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.
Our Locations
Balanced Environments services Chicagoland, Southern Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana.
24/7 Snow Command Dispatch (800) 883-8750
Old Mill Creek
Corporate Office
17950 W. Rt. 173
Old Mill Creek, IL 60083
Phone: (847) 395-7120
Fax: (847) 838-6750
Plainfield
12006 Spaulding School Rd., Unit 102A.
Plainfield, IL 60585
Phone: (815) 733-5342
Fax: (815) 733-6076
Lombard
Lombard Branch
951 N. Ridge Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: (630) 916-8830
Fax: (630) 916-8055
Chicago
Chicago Branch
2420 W Washburne Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (847) 395-7120
Fax: (847) 838-6750
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Branch
921 Silvernail Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Phone: 262.455.3882




















