Landscapes by Michelle

Landscapes by Michelle Luxury landscape design and outdoor living transformations by Landscapes by Michelle, a division of Image Pro’s.

Custom patios, fire features, water elements, gardens, and curated outdoor spaces designed for the way you live.

The best landscapes are planned before spring arrives.While many homeowners wait until April to think about landscaping,...
09/15/2026

The best landscapes are planned before spring arrives.

While many homeowners wait until April to think about landscaping, September is actually one of our favorite times to install trees, shrubs, and perennials.

Warm soil encourages rapid root development, while cooler temperatures reduce stress on new plantings. By next spring, your landscape is already established and ready to flourish.

It's one of the reasons we often recommend fall installation to our clients.

If you've been dreaming about transforming your outdoor space, let's start this fall so you can enjoy the results even sooner.



Landscapes by Michelle
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
📞 (815) 443-5106
🌐 www.LandscapesByMichelle.com

Autumn is just around the corner — and that means cooler evenings, earlier sunsets, and more reasons to spend time outsi...
09/13/2026

Autumn is just around the corner — and that means cooler evenings, earlier sunsets, and more reasons to spend time outside. 🍂🔥

If your patio furniture is faded, cracked, lightweight, or constantly being dragged inside when the weather turns, it may be time for an upgrade.

TimberCraft Poly outdoor furniture from J&S Better Built Barns LLC is made from durable poly lumber designed for outdoor conditions, with low-maintenance construction that resists fading, cracking, and warping. It’s substantial, comfortable, and built for the kind of weather we get here in the Midwest.

And outdoor dining doesn’t have to end when summer does. A large fire table like this gives you room to gather for dinner while adding warmth and atmosphere as the evenings cool down.

Stop by The Landscape Connection and browse our selection of TimberCraft Poly chairs, dining sets, tables, and outdoor-living pieces in person.

Landscapes by Michelle
4472 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61109
📞 815-443-5106
🌐 LandscapesByMichelle.com

Sometimes the best backyard isn’t about adding one thing.It’s about making everything work together.A paver sidewalk tha...
09/10/2026

Sometimes the best backyard isn’t about adding one thing.

It’s about making everything work together.

A paver sidewalk that creates an inviting path.
A patio that gives everyone somewhere to gather.
Plantings and landscape restoration that make the new space feel like it has always belonged there.

Landscapes by Michelle, in partnership with Image Pro’s, can take your outdoor project from design and site preparation through pavers, landscaping and the finishing touches.

Ready to make more of the space outside your door?

📞 Call 815-443-5106 to schedule your consultation and let’s transform your outdoor space.

📍 4472 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61109
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Shasta daisies earn their place in perennial gardens year after year. 🌼 They’re cheerful, dependable, pollinator-friendl...
09/08/2026

Shasta daisies earn their place in perennial gardens year after year. 🌼 They’re cheerful, dependable, pollinator-friendly—and their long-lasting blooms are beautiful both in the landscape and in fresh-cut bouquets.

The Amazing Daisies® collection gives this garden classic a few different personalities:

🌼 ‘Marshmallow’ — fluffy, fully double white blooms
💛 ‘Banana Cream II’ — lemon-yellow blooms that soften to creamy white
🌼 Daisy May® — the classic single white Shasta daisy
🌼 ‘Spun Silk’ — huge blooms with delicate, fringed petals

All are hardy in Zones 5–9 and thrive in full sun with average moisture and well-drained soil. Several can also reward you with another flush of flowers when cut back after their first bloom.

And if cut flowers are your thing, come experience the garden in a completely different way at The Landscape Connection’s You-Pick Experience. Pick your own bucket of fresh flowers and enjoy a garden-inspired activity tonight, Tuesday, September 8, or join us for the final You-Pick of the season next Tuesday, September 15, from 4–7 PM.

Sometimes the best way to decide what you want in your own landscape is to spend a little time among the flowers. 🌿

Landscapes by Michelle
4472 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61109
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Happy Labor Day from Landscapes by Michelle! 🇺🇸Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and craftsmanship that help...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Landscapes by Michelle! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and craftsmanship that help build strong homes, beautiful landscapes, and thriving communities.

We hope your Labor Day is filled with a little extra time outdoors, good company, and a chance to enjoy the spaces you work so hard for.

Landscapes by Michelle
4472 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61109
📞 815-443-5106
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As the outdoor season begins winding down, it's a great time to think about transitioning your landscape into fall.While...
09/06/2026

As the outdoor season begins winding down, it's a great time to think about transitioning your landscape into fall.

While many gardeners are bringing houseplants back indoors, we're helping homeowners look at the bigger picture—how their outdoor spaces will continue looking beautiful through autumn and beyond.

A thoughtfully designed landscape isn't just a spring project. It's planned to provide interest, texture, and color throughout every season.

If you're already thinking ahead to next year, fall is one of the best times to begin planning your landscape transformation.

Let's create a landscape you'll enjoy in every season.



Landscapes by Michelle
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
📞 (815) 443-5106
🌐 www.LandscapesByMichelle.com

Looking for a distinctive large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree with dramatic, season-long color?Winecraft Black® smok...
09/05/2026

Looking for a distinctive large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree with dramatic, season-long color?

Winecraft Black® smokebush creates a dense canopy of deep purple-black foliage, reaching approximately 8–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. In early to midsummer, reddish-purple, smoke-like plumes add a soft texture, followed by brilliant red-orange foliage in fall.

Leave it unpruned for a full, shrub-like shape, or remove the lowest branches to expose its woody base and create the appearance of a small multi-stemmed tree.

Hardy in Zones 4–8, Winecraft Black® prefers full sun and average soil. It’s easy to grow, requires little maintenance and is typically resistant to deer and rabbits—making it a striking option for many Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin landscapes.

Stop by The Landscape Connection to explore available plants and talk through options for your property. For help placing the right plants in a professionally planned landscape, schedule a consultation with Landscapes by Michelle.

📍 Landscapes by Michelle
4472 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL
📞 (815) 443-5106
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Which panicle hydrangea is right for your landscape? Start with its mature size—not simply the size it is at the garden ...
09/02/2026

Which panicle hydrangea is right for your landscape? Start with its mature size—not simply the size it is at the garden center today.

Consider how much room the plant will have once fully grown. Could it reach its mature height and width without covering a window, crowding a walkway or pushing into nearby plants? Because panicle hydrangeas have similar growing requirements, choosing the proper size is one of the most important parts of successful placement.

Here are four popular options:

‘Limelight’
Approximately 8 feet tall and wide. Its substantial size makes it ideal as a focal point or trained into a small tree—but it requires plenty of room.

Limelight Prime®
Approximately 4–6 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide. Strong stems, a tidy shape and large blooms make it a great option for hedges.

Little Lime®
Approximately 3–5 feet tall and wide. This medium-sized variety often works well in foundation plantings when properly positioned around windows and other features.

Tiny Quick Fire®
Approximately 1½–3 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Its compact form is well suited to the front of a garden border, limited spaces or mass plantings.

The right plant in the wrong location can quickly become a maintenance problem. Landscapes by Michelle considers mature plant size, sunlight, spacing, seasonal color and the surrounding architecture to create a landscape that works now—and continues to work as it grows.

Schedule your landscape design consultation now to secure your fall installation.

📞 (815) 443-5106
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Summer is meant to be enjoyed outdoors—sharing a meal with neighbors, playing lawn games or simply relaxing among the pl...
08/29/2026

Summer is meant to be enjoyed outdoors—sharing a meal with neighbors, playing lawn games or simply relaxing among the plants after a long day.

A thoughtfully designed landscape makes those moments possible. Landscapes by Michelle can create the planting plan, while our family at Image Pro’s can build the paver walkways, patios and hardscape features that bring the entire outdoor space together.

If this summer revealed that your backyard isn’t working as well as it could, now is the time to begin planning what comes next. From concept to completion, we can help create a beautiful, functional setting you’ll enjoy for years.

Schedule your landscape design consultation:

📞 (815) 443-5106
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A healthy landscape starts with healthy plants.If shrubs or perennials begin turning yellow during the heat of summer, i...
08/28/2026

A healthy landscape starts with healthy plants.

If shrubs or perennials begin turning yellow during the heat of summer, it's often a sign they're under stress—not necessarily that they're dying.

Proper soil preparation, plant selection, irrigation, and ongoing nutrition all work together to keep landscapes healthy throughout the season.

That's one reason we design landscapes with plants that are well-suited to our climate and install them with long-term success in mind. A thoughtfully designed landscape is easier to maintain and more resilient when summer conditions become challenging.

Beautiful landscapes don't happen by chance—they're designed to thrive.



Landscapes by Michelle
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
📞 (815) 443-5106
🌐 www.LandscapesByMichelle.com

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