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When is the best time to install pavers in Chicagoland? A realistic month-by-month calendar (from people who build them here)
If you live in Chicagoland, you already know the deal:One week it’s 63° and you’re planning a backyard party… and the next week your grill is wearing a snow hat. So when someone asks, “When’s the best time to install pavers around Chicago?” the real answer isn’t just a season — it’s a combination of: ground conditions (frozen vs workable) soil moisture (mud season is real) scheduling (the spring rush is even more real) and picking a timeline that matches how you actually live
Jonathan Garcia
Dec 19, 20258 min read


Winter Guide: The Right Salts & Shovels for Your Paver Driveway, Walkway & Patio
(Concrete pavers, natural stone, wet cast pavers & retaining walls) If you’ve invested in a beautiful paver driveway, walkway or patio in Aurora, Naperville, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Batavia or the western Chicago suburbs , the wrong ice melt or shovel can undo that investment in just a few winters. Spalled edges, flaking surfaces, rust streaks, loose joints – most of that isn’t “normal wear.” It’s usually preventable damage from harsh salts or aggressive snow removal. As a p
Jonathan Garcia
Nov 28, 20258 min read


Pre-Booking Your Spring Landscape Project: Why Fall Clients Get the Best Dates & Pricing
If you’ve ever waited until the first warm weekend to call a landscaper, you already know what happens next: the good companies are booked solid until summer. At G Construction & Landscape, we see it every year — homeowners in Aurora, Naperville, Hinsdale, and Downers Grove start dreaming of patios, fire pits, and planting beds in April… but by then, spring schedules are full and material prices have already jumped. Here’s why the smartest homeowners in Illinois plan ahead —
Jonathan Garcia
Nov 10, 20254 min read


Drainage Is the Backbone of Every Hardscape (and Landscape) Project
When people think “patio” or “outdoor kitchen,” they usually picture pavers, colors, and patterns. We start somewhere else: drainage . If...
Jonathan Garcia
Sep 22, 20254 min read


The Healing Power of Outdoor Living: How Your Backyard Can Boost Your Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and stressed. Between long workdays, constant notifications,...
Jonathan Garcia
Sep 2, 20254 min read
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