Top-rated landscapers.

Best landscapers near Carthage, IL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your landscaping project in Carthage, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Top-Rated Landscapers in Carthage - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for 2 Bald Men and a Mower
2 Bald Men and a Mower
5.0(
7
)
Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Carthage, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Ray did a wonderful job, very professional and friendly, and patient because I had to reschedule a few times, I’m a single mom who works a lot, I don’t have a lot of time for yard work and my yard was a mess and very overgrown, he did a great job so my kids were able to play back in our yard again lol and I recommend him to everyone I talk to, I will be using his services again."
Avatar for Ball Enterprise
Ball Enterprise
5.0(
9
)
Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving Carthage, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mike did an excellent job for us. We had him take care of a large yard that had been neglected and was overgrown. He jumped right in and had things looking good. He gets right on a job and gets it done, easy to get a hold of and always responds quickly."
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Wood frame
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pyles Construction
4.1(
29
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carthage, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did a great job installing my concrete driveway. He listened to what I wanted and gave me exactly what I was looking for. His crew is very good. They had the experience and tools to get the job done. The crew is very professional and friendly."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Voss Lawn & Landscape, LLC
4.1(
10
)
Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+4 more

Serving Carthage, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Nathan and his team were professional and timely in their work. We are very happy with the landscaping project. Voss is great to work with. He met with us in the evenings to plan the project. I highly recommend them."
Retaining wall after
Retaining wall  before
Small planting bed
Retaining wall after
Finished

+3

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
4.1(
69
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carthage, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PROS: Were quick to respond that they could do the job on last minute notice.
Owner fairly responsive via phone and text.
Reasonable pricing
CONS: As with many projects, went a week over schedule.
Dumpster and cars left in my parking lot when all the spots were already accounted for. Made it nearly an unusable space.(In company's defense, they were having a ton of trouble with the dumpster company). Even after they were told this nothing changed.
Did not provide accurate updates of the work and what the end result would be.
"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Green Earth Enterprises Inc
Green Earth Enterprises Inc
4.7(
7
)
Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For BusinessLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up+1 more

Serving Carthage, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired the company to do a make ready [clean up & prep] on a single apartment in a building which I own in the  town where I live. I needed the property to be cleaned up so I could rent it again.  I have been a landlord for over 20 years & hadn't found a vacated property in such a mess in all my years. They did the complete interior clean-up which took about five hours. And, the complete prep of the property. they took out all the trash & junk, and cleaned up all debris left in the yard. They did such a great job with that I decided to use them for the yard maintenance also. They cleaned all my flowerbeds & got them ready for spring, placed mulch & trimmed the shrubs and flowering trees. On the inside they made everything look brand new! Cleaning the walls, painting, cleaned the carpets & stripped & polished the wood floors...making them look brand new. The appliances that stayed were cleaned inside & out. They even remembered to get all the light fixtures clean for me. Dusted all window seals & doorways. Shine mopped all they tile floors. To top it all off they even gave the bathrooms a fresh clean look by putting a new caulk seal around the tubs, sinks & shower...which gave the bathrooms a fresh face. All in all I found it to be a very stress free pleasant experience. And, I will definitely call on them for the next project because if they could do so well with a nightmare like that I'm sure the less difficult will be equally affordable and easily handled. Everything just looked so nice when they were finished. Thanks, Green Earth
"
Recommended by71%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 71
Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

Landscape design can be a simple service that includes a drawing or visual representation of how your yard can be set up and optimized for your intended purposes. But it can also include all of the manual labor to make your vision a reality. When you speak with your landscape designer, ensure everyone understands the specific services you want. Some add-on services may include the following:

  • Sourcing and delivery of raw materials

  • Professional installation of features, including pergolas, decks, and pathways

  • Drainage system design

  • Recommendations for specific plants and trees

It is possible to DIY complete hardscaping projects, but in most cases, hiring a professional is best to get the job done correctly. Hardscaping—including installing patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, and water features—is challenging and time-consuming, so the money you spend on a professional is typically worth it. Not only will the quality be better, but you could avoid problems that come along with a lack of hardscaping experience, like drainage issues that can lead to costly foundation damage and leaks in your home.

In most cases, wait three to five days to repot or relocate a plant from a greenhouse or nursery. That way, your plant has time to recover from any shock during the move and adapt to the conditions in and around your home. Some hearty plants may not need as long, and delicate plants might need several weeks. You should ask the professional at your nursery for a recommended timeline. Consider asking about an initial watering schedule to help stimulate root growth and promote a healthy plant.

Yes, you can hydroseed with a garden hose, but you’ll need a tank or other large vessel for mixing the slurry, then a pump to send the slurry through the hose for spraying. Making your own hydroseeding unit can work, but it’s not usually worth the effort and supplies unless you already have them.

Since you’ll likely be digging a trench to install your yard drainage system, this is a good time to complete other tasks that involve digging up your yard, including: Sprinkler system installation Lawn reseeding Regrading your yard Redesigning your landscaping If your drain is under a walkway or driveway, your contractor must also remove those materials. This is a great time to consider upgrading your hardscaping features, especially if they’re nearing the end of their life span.

The Carthage, IL homeowners’ guide to landscaping services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.