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Avatar for 2 Bald Men and a Mower
2 Bald Men and a Mower
5.0(
6
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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."
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Ball Enterprise
5.0(
9
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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
Voss Lawn & Landscape, LLC
4.1(
10
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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
Pyles Construction
4.1(
29
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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
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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
4.1(
69
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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.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Green Earth Enterprises Inc
4.7(
7
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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
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home. 

That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.

Yes, you can put topsoil over sand to encourage grass growth. The topsoil will help to improve water retention and promote grass roots’ development, making it a recommended step of the seeding process. Adding a layer of topsoil will provide additional nutrients to the sandy soil, helping the grass grow and remain healthy through many seasons.

It’s usually best to buy plants from a local greenhouse or nursery yourself, but landscapers are also a reliable option. First, you can choose exactly what plants you want based on their appearance rather than relying on your landscaper to choose. Additionally, while it’s more time-consuming to go buy the plants yourself, you’ll often save money because landscapers charge for delivery and may upcharge the plants. You can also speak to a professional at a nursery to ensure you understand how to care for your plants and get the most long-term value.

In most cases, buying plants from a local greenhouse or nursery is well worth the investment, even though they tend to be a bit more expensive than those at a home improvement store. Employees at nurseries are usually well-versed in gardening and understand how the climate in your area affects different plants. They can help you make selections based on your skill level and time commitment to your landscaping, and they can provide detailed care instructions and advice to help keep your plants alive and diagnose and treat issues like pest infestation and illness.

You should avoid planting grass, shrubs, plants, and trees in freezing temperatures, as the ground can get frozen and become too hard for proper root growth. It’s best to plant in the fall to allow your plants to establish root systems before the first frost. Landscaping when the average temperature in your area is between 50 and 60 degrees will usually deliver the best results.

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