The Landscape & Maintenance Division of Public Works is responsible for the landscape maintenance of all Village-owned property. This includes grass cutting, maintenance of flower beds, hanging flower baskets, potted plants, and landscaped areas.

The Village is responsible for maintaining all trees in the parkways, public rights-of-way, and public property. The Village requests that property owners refrain from planting, spraying, fertilizing, pruning, removing, cutting, or otherwise disturbing any tree on any street or municipally owned property without first notifying the Village.

Property owners must call the Public Works Department before doing any work on Village-maintained trees or planting on the parkways. Residents interested in planting a tree can participate in the Village's shared cost program.

Have a concern to share with the Landscape & Maintenance Division of Public Works? Please contact them at 708-206-3396.

Need to remove a tree from your property?
If it is healthy and larger than 12" across at 4.5' above ground, then a tree removal permit is required. Review the tree preservation requirements to learn more.

Tree Removal Permits can be acquired through the Building Division.

Planting new trees? Check out this guide of recommended trees.

Tree Care Tips

• Maple Tree Die-off
• Trees & Sewer Lines
• Mechanical Damage of Trees
• List of Recommended Trees for Homewood

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