O'Brien Landscape

Our Experience

We‘re known for our custom designs, quality construction and attention to detail.Founded in 1992 by owner-operator James O‘Brien, O‘Brien Landscape is a boutique landscape architecture firm that serves Chicago and the North Shore suburbs.

Our Vision

We follow sustainable practices and hope our green approach inspires others to care for the environment as much as we do.We consider each project to be unique, and strive to create beautiful outdoor spaces that suit our clients‘ personalities and lifestyles and are a joy to spend time in.

How It Started

What began with humble roots out of a single pickup truck by our founder, Jim, has grown into a trusted name in outdoor design and landscape construction. Driven by a passion for creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces, he built the company on craftsmanship, creativity, and genuine customer care.

How It's Going

What started as a small family business has grown into a multi-generational company powered by a dedicated team. Together, we bring experience, creativity, and craftsmanship to every project—delivering outdoor spaces that combine beauty and function. Our shared values of integrity and personal service continue to guide everything we do.

Jim O'Brien

Founder / Landscape Architect

Joseph O'Brien

President

William Collins

Landscape Designer / Project Manager

Marco Roman

Project Manager

Rob Sizer

Maintenance Director

Catherine O'Brien

Designer / Project Manager

Environmental Stewardship

We follow sustainable practices and hope our green approach inspires others to care for the environment as much as we do. We consider each project to be unique, and strive to create beautiful outdoor spaces that suit our clients‘ personalities and lifestyles and are a joy to spend time in.

Design Excellence

We‘ve been recognized for our achievements with awards for design excellence for historic preservation and compatibility. We thoughtfully design lighting, fire features and sheltered spots that allow owners to enjoy these outdoor spaces year-round. Our dedicated maintenance staff ensures gardens and lawns are healthy, lush and groomed in every season.

Certified Professionals

We follow sustainable practices and hope our green approach inspires others to care for the environment as much as we do. We consider each project to be unique, and strive to create beautiful outdoor spaces that suit our clients‘ personalities and lifestyles and are a joy to spend time in.

Collaborative Approach

We believe the best landscapes are created through collaboration. By working closely with clients and our team of experts, we ensure every project reflects individual vision and meets specific needs. This approach fosters innovation, enhances design outcomes, and ensures we deliver personalized, functional spaces that exceed expectations.

“From design to execution, we couldn’t be happier with the incredible job the O’Brien team did for us. They’ve assembled a crew that truly makes you feel confident and well taken care of.

“Terrific experience...so happy with the outcome! They were attentive to every detail and was able to create what we had envisioned for our backyard. The quality and timeliness that they provided exceeded our expectations.”

“Jim and the entire crew are simply the best in the North Shore and Chicagoland. Their amazing design, execution and commitment to excellence is second to none. Thank you and keep up the good work!”

“Excellent! These guys really know what they're doing - I've seen their work in several high-end homes in Wilmette and it always looked fabulous. Thanks for making the North Shore an even more beautiful place!”

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Our History

Meet The Team