Wave Outdoors Landscape + Design

I definitely chose the right company for my project. Jenny, Lupe, Dan and staff just put in a rather large garden for me, including a beautiful fountain. I love it! Jenny went above and beyond and stayed late on several days to ensure everything was done to specification. She helped place the plants and move them when it was needed. She did a fantastic job of planning the garden. It's already so pretty.
Lupe managed his staff to build a beautiful fountain. I'm so proud of it now. The one I had before was just to "make do".
Aside from all that, everyone worked so well together and were happy. It appears the staff is treated well and with respect and it shows. I appreciate that.

I interviewed several landscaping firms for a multi-phase master plan for my property, and the level of care and time Kevin paid upfront completely blew me away. She took meticulous notes and truly listened to my vision, making Wave the obvious choice.
From there, Mary took over as the lead designer and has gone completely above and beyond. I came to the project with a highly specific wishlist of perennials, and instead of pushing a standard template, Mary fully embraced it. She tracked our feedback seamlessly and artfully layered the material for multi-season interest. Even when we hit unexpected real-world adjustment Mary and the team pivoted without missing a beat.
The final design is a realistic, beautiful three-phase plan that has a flexible budget and the ability to evolve. Their top-notch design expertise is evident, but where things really shine is in their ability to work with you paint a big picture and align the small details to deliver a magnificent design. If you want a deeply collaborative, detail-oriented team, this is absolutely the place to work with!

We love the work we've had done by Wave Outdoors! Last summer we had new stairs installed to replace an old deck, as well as several other projects. We enjoyed working with Wave so much that we did another project this summer where they installed an area for a fire pit - it turned out great and the work was done so quickly! I'm sure we'll end up using Wave Outdoor again for our never-ending yard projects. We worked with Jenny and she was absolutely wonderful! She's extremely knowledgeable and responds to messages quickly. If there were any questions that need clarifying, she was always willing to hop on a quick call. You really couldn't ask to work with anyone better!!

I would highly recommend the folks at Wave Outdoors for your yard needs! We enjoyed working with Mary, Matt, Brian, Lupe and Sergio and everyone else who helped transform our overgrown backyard into a lovely spot with plenty of shade, seating and lovely plants! We had our front and side yards done as well and are pleased that it was all completed this season- the Team is very kind, professional, receptive to our needs/ wants and changes and really care that you are satisfied with the end results. We are excited to host friends and family and have received so many compliments- many of our neighbors have asked who we used so they may call them for their projects as well. Thanks everyone!

We chose Wave Outdoors after meeting with 2 other Landscape + Design companies. We felt Wave listened and understood what we were hoping to accomplish and they were able to translate that into an amazing design. They were great partners and delivered something that well exceeded our expectations. We appreciated their flexibility, hands on approach during the construction phase, and attention to detail at every step. We completed phase 1 and can't wait to begin phase 2.

We highly recommend Wave Outdoors Landscape + Design.

Large project with over 800 new plants. Mary, our designer is wonderful! The landscape team was knowledgeable, professional, thorough and left the property clean every day. Great communication with this company.
I highly recommend them and plan to work with them on future projects!

We used Wave Outdoors Landscape for a total makeover of our front and back yards. It was a big big project. The resultant makeover was magnificent--even magical. And Wave Outdoors was a pleasure to work with the planning, through construction to the final details. Communications was great throughout. I can't recommend them highly enough.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Wave Outdoors to reimagine my backyard, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results. The lead designer, Mary, was instrumental in bringing our vision to life. Here are some key points that made the experience exceptional:

Exceptional Communication: From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, Mary's communication was clear, consistent, and responsive. She kept us informed at every stage of the process, making sure we were always on the same page.

Design Expertise: Mary's design skills are top-notch. She crafted a stunning transformation that perfectly complemented our needs and preferences. The new prairies-style landscaping is beautifully integrated with the natural surroundings, giving our backyard a seamless and organic feel.

Project Management: Staying on time and on budget was a significant concern for us, and Mary expertly managed both aspects. The project was completed within our desired timeframe and without any unexpected costs, adhering to our $150,000 budget.

Transformative Elements: Our backyard now features two new pavilions around the pool: one for a kitchen and another for lounging. These additions have significantly enhanced our outdoor living space, making it both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Overall, my experience with Wave Outdoors and Mary has been nothing short of outstanding. If you're looking for a reliable, talented, and professional landscaping company, I highly recommend Wave Outdoors. They have genuinely transformed our backyard into a beautiful oasis that we will enjoy for years to come.

Wave Outdoors transformed our patio, driveway, and landscaping, and we couldnt be happier with the results! Our house looks absolutely fabulous. Mary and Brian were a pleasure to work withprofessional, attentive, and genuinely invested in bringing our vision to life. They made the whole process smooth and enjoyable, and the quality of their work exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend Wave Outdoors for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space!

Very nice service
Brian will take care of your home and will make your outdoor project become reality

We worked with Mary from Wave Outdoors for our landscaping project. She was thorough and thoughtful in her plan and consistent in communication. Mary earned trust by showing options that would have longevity- native plants, placing plants in shade vs non-shade, and watering solutions. Ultimately, were so happy with the warmth the design has brought our home, and we look forward to seeing it continue to grow.

Our back yard garden bed (partly in sun, partly in shade), along the rear property line, was in need of some landscaping. Over the nearly 40+ years we have lived here, we had randomly planted several lilac bushes, a few hosta plants, several patches of narcissus, some pachysandra, and a small number of ferns, but there was no unifying design. Everything we had planted competed with weeds and unwanted brush that had sprouted up around them. We had always wanted to look out our kitchen window and see a beautifully planned display of perennials, shrubs, and trees and finally decided to do something about it.
We found Wave Outdoors and started working with designer Mary DiCarlo last fall, after we cleared much of the bed of unwanted foliage and installed a backyard fence to allow our newly adopted rescue dog to run free. We were looking to get a design created and the landscaping installed early this spring.
Over the fall and winter months, Mary worked with us via several on-site visits, email exchanges, and Zoom sessions to finalize a design. Mary was a careful listener and tried to incorporate our wishes from the start, while making several small adjustments to the design several times at our request. Just a few days before the installation, when a particular specimen tree she had planned for us was in short supply, Mary made several weekend visits to local garden centers to find us the perfect tree. This was above and beyond the call of duty!
The installation work was planned for two days in late April, but was completed by the Wave Outdoors 3-man crew, led by Rob, in a single day. Good timing, because the next day it rained almost all day, giving the plantings a good drink. The crew worked hard all day, doing additional unplanned tasks, such as trimming overhanging branches to make room for newly-planted (but sure to grow tall eventually) spruce trees, and also repairing some lawn spots from our dog. They also cleaned up better than any crew who has ever worked on our property.
We are so happy with the finished result already, but knowing that perennials operate in a sleep, creep, leap fashion in the three years after planting, we expect the bed to look fantastic over the next 2-3 years as the plantings mature. The plantings were designed to be a mixture of tall, medium, and short heights, of a variety of textures and foliage color, with bloom colors expected in at different times in spring, summer, and fall. The evergreen plantings will remain blue-green throughout the year.
We highly recommend Wave Outdoors and designer Mary DiCarlo for your landscaping needs (they do hardscaping also)! The entire process was well-documented with excellent communication from start to finish. Any small issues found after installation were taken care of very quickly. Initial and final payments were easy using Zelle, but Wave Outdoors also accepts personal checks and credit cards.
Looking forward to warmer weather when we can be outside on our patio enjoying our beautiful new landscape!

Highly recommend Wave for landscaping projects! Mary listened to my requests and worked within my budget to design a backyard that was in dire need of renovation. She is kind, knowledgeable, and happy to provide options and suggestions. Throughout the process, she was responsive and communicated clearly, checking in and answering any questions. Her team finished quickly and even took care of some tasks that were not specified in advance. I am over the moon with the result :)

We were put in touch with Wave Outdoors through online landscape design company, Yardzen. First let me start by saying, they have been wonderful to work with, I highly recommend them, and I plan to continue using them on future projects.

Our home is new contruction, so prior to working with Wave Outdoors we had no landscaping in either our front or back yard. We started with the front yard (and plan to hire them for the backyard in the next 1-2 years). Mary at Wave Outdoors was our point of contact through the whole process. She reviewed our design created by Yardzen, and was able to suggest alterations to better accommodate lighting and temperature zones where we live. Mary was a pleasure to work with, very thoughtful and very accommodating. She was able to help us narrow down several hardscape selections to exactly what we wanted. Through the installation process she checked to make sure everything looked as we wanted it, and was very proactive with any replacement plants. Everything turned out amazing and as I noted at the start, we will continue to use Wave Outdoors for all our landscaping needs!

If I could give 10 stars, I would. From start to finish, they are the best. Mary is a true landscape ARTIST! Her designs are well thought out and she always listens to your vision, while making sure to choose appropriate plants for the soil/zone/sun exposure. They source quality plants and create multiple seasons of blooming foliage for a gorgeous end result. Ive used this company for multiple projects, and I plan to use them for any future gardening needs. They show up when theyre supposed to, and finish projects on time and within the budget. Their crew is hardworking, polite and very tidy. I highly recommend this company if you want a professional garden that only looks better with time and will surely increase your property value.

Brian was very helpful in creating an initial design and working with us to update items as more information became known. He and his team did a great job with construction of our new backyard, including an updated deck, patio, lighting, drainage, landscaping. I would work with them again!

Brian and his team at Wave transformed our blah cement slab small backyard to an amazing space that checked every box (decking, hardscape, lighting, landscaping, irrigation and more)! He and his team were dependable, knowledgeable, and so creative. We absolutely love our new space and use it almost year around (this is Chicago after all)!! We have worked with Wave Outdoors on additional projects since and would highly recommend them!!!

I've worked with Brian and the Wave team on several residential and commercial projects, and could not be more impressed with their level of professionalism and quality. Brian takes the time to really understand your personal style, and crafts a landscape design that's uniquely tailored based on your preferences. Couldn't be happier!

Brian and his team are a pleasure to work with.. very professional and qualified. An awesome company from top to bottom.

We completed our landscape project with Wave this summer and we couldn't be happier. Brian is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with and he actually met with us virtually (thanks Covid) to review all the designs. The work was completed professionally, on time, and clean.

Wave did the landscape design for my yard and was great to work with. They worked with me to make sure all my needs were met and quickly addressed any questions which came up. They were willing to help in any way to make the installation go smoother! They met deadlines and budgets! Would definitely hire again.

We hired Wave Outdoors for a full landscape renovation. Our home had a cement back yard that we wanted replaced with sod. Additionally, our front yard had very outdated landscaping.

Brian and his team at Wave did a terrific job and we absolutely love the results. Great to work with them, I highly recommend.