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Oak Brook Garden Tour with Lush Plantings

Gardening February 8, 2021

Who’s ready for a garden tour? We have at least a foot of snow outside so I’m more than ready to enjoy lush green spaces. Today we’re touring a gorgeous Oak Brook garden by Bertrand Landscape Design that’s sure to put you in the mood to get a little dirt under your fingernails!

This Oak Brook home outside of Chicago is beautiful and the garden spaces frame it perfectly. The archway and brick walkways invite you to wander into the garden and explore all it has to offer.

Oak Brook Garden Tour - cottage style gardenPhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

It’s hard to tell where one planting begins and another one ends. Everything flows together beautifully.

Traditional Home with Cottage GardenPhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

Pretty yellow flowers dance against the backdrop of a picket fence. If I’m not mistaken, those yellow beauties are Heliopsis.

Summer Cottage GardenPhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

Step onto the front porch of this Oak Brook garden tour and you’ll find pretty container gardens. Yellow gerbera daisies fill a tabletop pot, while fiery red flowers (they look like geraniums to me) tangle with vining plants.

Traditional Front Porch with Red Wicker FurniturePhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

Structural features dot the Oak Brook garden tour, like this whimsical dinner bell.

Garden Dinner BellPhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

A white picket fence defines garden spaces, with a water pump nestled into a bed of flowers. A mix of flagstone and brick pathways creates additional interest throughout the landscape.

Cottage Garden with Picket Fence and Flagstone PathPhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

Cottage Garden with Picket Fence and Flagstone PathPhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

So many areas of this Oak Brook garden tour to explore! And when you need a rest, you’re sure to find a cozy spot or two to enjoy afternoon tea.

Arched Garden BenchPhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

Nestled in the midst of it all is a beautiful flagstone patio with pergola. More potted plants add color as vines clamber up the pergola posts.

Flagstone Patio with Outdoor Garden FurniturePhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

Wine, cheese, and fruit with flowers plucked fresh from the garden? Yes, please!

Flagstone Patio with Outdoor Garden FurniturePhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

Can you imagine what this amazing patio looks like at night? The entire garden is gorgeous – I can almost hear the birds singing and the crickets chirping.

Flagstone Patio with Pergola and Outdoor Garden FurniturePhoto by Bertrand Landscape Design

This yard has inspired me and anxious to start planting again! You can see more of Bertrand Landscape Designs’ projects on Houzz.

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Comments

  1. Deb G. says

    March 22, 2018 at 8:51 am

    Yep. That’s inspiring! Thanks 🙂

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  2. Pat M. says

    March 22, 2018 at 9:35 am

    Yes, very inspiring. I can’t wait to get my hands dirty with “outside” dirt, rather than that from inside the house created by minor remodeling and two dogs who are tired of the seemingly long Midwest winter also. I don’t mind muddy pawprints outside – but it seems as though I’ve had more than my share inside this winter due to rain and snow.
    I keep checking my perennials hoping to see new growth, but mine are keeping their little heads in the ground for the time being – and for good reason. It was barely over 20 degrees last night. Do I sound anxious for Spring to truly get here? Absolutely.

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  3. Jessie Hulfachor says

    March 22, 2018 at 10:26 am

    So gorgeous! I’d love to have that patio and pergola–looks wonderful.

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  4. Marlene Stephenson says

    March 22, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Oh, wow, it certainly makes me want to do something different in my yard, but some things have to wait for the last frost which i wish would hurry up.haha!!

    Reply
  5. Tracy says

    March 22, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    Very inspiring! I love the way the vines climb those posts. And the faerie lights at night are beautiful. I’m planning to have my wedding in the back yard this summer, and I wish my back yard was like this!

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  6. Kim Santini says

    April 13, 2018 at 3:26 am

    Love the fairy lights – so magical x

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  7. Lori says

    February 8, 2021 at 9:03 am

    I’d be happy to go there and sit under the arbor and trees. So pretty.

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    • Jennifer says

      February 8, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      I agree! I miss sitting under the shade of our trees right now. In about two more months they’ll start leafing out.

      Reply
  8. Miche Ortega says

    February 8, 2021 at 10:05 am

    That is just gorgeous! Yes, I bet is is magical at night. Thanks, Jennifer.

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    • Jennifer says

      February 8, 2021 at 1:34 pm

      You’re welcome, Miche. Looking at this garden was therapeutic. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Christine says

    February 8, 2021 at 10:27 am

    I needed this today with about 8″ of snow on the ground and piled up everywhere along with frigid temperatures here in NJ! Thank you. I am looking forward to spring!

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    • Jennifer says

      February 8, 2021 at 1:32 pm

      You and me both! I didn’t bother to leave the house this weekend and next week looks to be more of the same frigid temperatures. I might have to share more gardens in the next few weeks. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kim Anne Lennie says

    February 8, 2021 at 11:27 am

    Wow just wow , this garden is an absolute delight. I wonder how long it took for the vines to cover that pergola. This is definitely a garden that has morphed into a beautiful setting that must of taken years to get there. I’m looking forward to spring too.

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    • Jennifer says

      February 8, 2021 at 1:31 pm

      Spring can’t get here soon enough. 🙂 I’ve always wanted a pergola or trellis with wisteria growing on it. Maybe that can happen if I ever move further south.

      Reply
  11. Deb says

    February 8, 2021 at 11:31 am

    One word…WOW!

    Oh yeah, it’s 69 degrees and sunny here in Ocala, FL. Oops, sun just went behind some clouds. Oops, there it is again.
    Don’t hate me, haha.

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    • Jennifer says

      February 8, 2021 at 1:29 pm

      And that is why I’m moving further south when I retire. I can only handle winter for about one week at Christmas and that’s it. LOL.

      Reply
  12. Teddee Grace says

    February 8, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    I worked in Oak Brook for a number of years. Wonderful suburb. This is a gorgeous home.

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    • Jennifer says

      February 8, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      You did? I always enjoy visiting the Oak Brook shopping center when the tulips are in bloom. It’s so pretty.

      Reply
  13. Eugenia Annino Steger says

    February 9, 2021 at 6:30 am

    Oh this is one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever seen!
    Thank you!

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  14. Eugenia Annino Steger says

    February 11, 2021 at 6:07 am

    Wow that garden is truly gorgeous! Thank you!

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    • Jennifer says

      February 11, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      You’re welcome! With most of the country being in a winter storm advisory right now, this garden is a breath of fresh air!

      Reply
  15. Jan says

    February 13, 2021 at 9:50 am

    Yes, it’s inspiring! And painful! We have snow on the ground, more falling, haven’t seen temperatures above 30 for a week & won’t until next weekend. Fresh flowers from Trader Joe’s, warm tea & fireside dreaming with my gardening books in my lap is as close to spring as I can get. But it’s out there somewhere.

    Reply

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