Northeast Illinois
Buckthorn Removal Specialists in Lake County & Northern Cook County
Beyond Buckthorn provides professional buckthorn removal and long-term treatment to restore your property across Northeast Illinois.
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What We Do
Comprehensive buckthorn management from initial assessment through native restoration.
Property Assessment
Not sure how bad your buckthorn problem is? We offer on-site evaluations to assess the extent of the invasion, identify species, and provide a clear treatment recommendation with a written quote.
Buckthorn Removal
Mechanical removal of common and glossy buckthorn shrubs and trees of all sizes. We handle everything from clearing dense thickets to removing individual invasives, including stump treatment and debris disposal.
Treatment & Prevention
Buckthorn grows back aggressively without proper treatment. We apply targeted herbicide methods including cut-stump, basal bark, and foliar treatments, and offer ongoing monitoring plans to keep your property buckthorn-free long term.
Native Planting & Restoration
Cleared land needs to be reclaimed before buckthorn comes back. We help property owners establish native trees, shrubs, and ground cover to permanently restore the space — and we can help coordinate with local incentive programs to offset planting costs.
Who We Are
Local Brothers, Local Land
Beyond Buckthorn was founded by Daniel, Peter, and Robert DeSio, three brothers who grew up in Northeast Illinois and care deeply about the health of its natural landscapes. After seeing firsthand how invasive buckthorn had overtaken woodlands and properties across Cook County, we decided to do something about it.
We combine hands-on removal techniques with targeted, effective treatments to deliver lasting results. We take pride in doing the job right the first time.
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Ready to Reclaim Your Property?
Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote. We serve Lake County and Northern Cook County, and consider requests from surrounding areas.