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Chicago Lawn Pros

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Chicago Lawn Pros

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"If I could give 10 starts, I would! We had a jungle in our back yard for years, and our front yard was filled with invasive weeds as well as a huge dip in the lawn from sewer work by the city. Charly and Melissa are two of the hardest working people I've met, and they are very skilled in their profession. They weeded, removed old stumps, streamlined the flower beds, sodded, edged the lawn, removed debris and river rock, and created a a beautiful yard that I can finally enjoy. I would highly recommend Chicago Lawn Pros to anyone looking to improve their property."

Toni G on May 2021

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"If I could give 10 starts, I would! We had a jungle in our back yard for years, and our front yard was filled with invasive weeds as well as a huge dip in the lawn from sewer work by the city. Charly and Melissa are two of the hardest working people I've met, and they are very skilled in their profession. They weeded, removed old stumps, streamlined the flower beds, sodded, edged the lawn, removed debris and river rock, and created a a beautiful yard that I can finally enjoy. I would highly recommend Chicago Lawn Pros to anyone looking to improve their property."

Toni G on May 2021


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True Production

4.83(
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True Production

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We've established a solid reputation for quality work and outstanding results for residential homes cleaning services and debris removal. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual home we enter. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They were very professional, kind, and nice people. They really helped me out and I am happy with their service. They gave some suggestions, which were really helpful."

Regina Q on April 2021

We've established a solid reputation for quality work and outstanding results for residential homes cleaning services and debris removal. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual home we enter. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They were very professional, kind, and nice people. They really helped me out and I am happy with their service. They gave some suggestions, which were really helpful."

Regina Q on April 2021


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Chicago Service Source, Inc.

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Chicago Service Source, Inc.

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Customers say: Terrific value
654 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Chicago Service Source, Inc (A Women Owned property maintenance company) has over 35 years experience serving the Chicagoland area, as well as the entire State of Illinois and NW Indiana. We are committed to excellence in building, property construction and maintenance. Leading provider in sealcoat and concrete and landscape services. We have the experience, knowledge, motivation, equipment and manpower to serve your needs. We have a staff of over 150 individuals all trained and ready to service your property. We can service your property needs quickly and efficiently with the high level of service and reliability that you expect and deserve. All of our staff members are uniformed and trained for the specific job at hand. We are dedicated to customer service. We believe that our company can provide quality service at competitive rates.

"Provided competitive quote and performed the work needed promptly"

Dan B on September 2025

Chicago Service Source, Inc (A Women Owned property maintenance company) has over 35 years experience serving the Chicagoland area, as well as the entire State of Illinois and NW Indiana. We are committed to excellence in building, property construction and maintenance. Leading provider in sealcoat and concrete and landscape services. We have the experience, knowledge, motivation, equipment and manpower to serve your needs. We have a staff of over 150 individuals all trained and ready to service your property. We can service your property needs quickly and efficiently with the high level of service and reliability that you expect and deserve. All of our staff members are uniformed and trained for the specific job at hand. We are dedicated to customer service. We believe that our company can provide quality service at competitive rates.

"Provided competitive quote and performed the work needed promptly"

Dan B on September 2025



Mulch Magic Inc

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Mulch Magic Inc

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Mulch Magic Inc. specializes in mulch installation for playgrounds, municipal areas, and commercial and residential buildings.  We are currently developing a list of park districts, municipalities and HOA management companies that we believe would benefit from our expertise. We are not limited to only mulch as  we offer other services such as terraseeding -  a soil and seed blend which eliminates the use of the seed blankets. We can customize any type of seed for any project such as; sports fields, lawn damage or areas with wild flowers native to the region. This is a one time installation and then begins to grow, if you are familiar with hydroseeding its similar but incredibly more effective and faster results. This leads right into our erosion control services which is perfect for any damage done to hills, slopes, or along roadways (sledding, high foot traffic areas, water erosion.)   This is all possible with our fleet of Express Blower Trucks. Express Blower trucks are relatively new to the Chicagoland area, but are gaining popularity amongst park districts and municipalities. At Mulch Magic, we are eradicating the use of high labor costs so you can spend that money/budget elsewhere. This means no strain on your work force and projects completed in a fraction of the time it has traditionally taken. For example, we can install 500 yards of decorative or playground mulch per day. Depending on the project we can be out in as little as 1 day, this includes complete clean up and customer satisfaction. No more heaping piles that can be an eyesore and potentially stain wherever mulch is stored. I welcome the opportunity to schedule a meeting and go over our services in detail.

Mulch Magic Inc. specializes in mulch installation for playgrounds, municipal areas, and commercial and residential buildings.  We are currently developing a list of park districts, municipalities and HOA management companies that we believe would benefit from our expertise. We are not limited to only mulch as  we offer other services such as terraseeding -  a soil and seed blend which eliminates the use of the seed blankets. We can customize any type of seed for any project such as; sports fields, lawn damage or areas with wild flowers native to the region. This is a one time installation and then begins to grow, if you are familiar with hydroseeding its similar but incredibly more effective and faster results. This leads right into our erosion control services which is perfect for any damage done to hills, slopes, or along roadways (sledding, high foot traffic areas, water erosion.)   This is all possible with our fleet of Express Blower Trucks. Express Blower trucks are relatively new to the Chicagoland area, but are gaining popularity amongst park districts and municipalities. At Mulch Magic, we are eradicating the use of high labor costs so you can spend that money/budget elsewhere. This means no strain on your work force and projects completed in a fraction of the time it has traditionally taken. For example, we can install 500 yards of decorative or playground mulch per day. Depending on the project we can be out in as little as 1 day, this includes complete clean up and customer satisfaction. No more heaping piles that can be an eyesore and potentially stain wherever mulch is stored. I welcome the opportunity to schedule a meeting and go over our services in detail.


Lizzette Medina & Co.

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Lizzette Medina & Co.

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14 years of experience

Lizzette Medina & Co. is a full service landscape company. We provide local homeowners with a wide range of services, including spring/fall clean-ups, weekly grass cutting, lawn fertilization and seasonal flower plantings. We provide our clients with a reliable, convenient, and professional experience so that your property always looks its Best!

Lizzette Medina & Co. is a full service landscape company. We provide local homeowners with a wide range of services, including spring/fall clean-ups, weekly grass cutting, lawn fertilization and seasonal flower plantings. We provide our clients with a reliable, convenient, and professional experience so that your property always looks its Best!



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Green Hearts Lawn Care LLC

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Green Hearts Lawn Care LLC

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Green Hearts is a Veteran family owned and operated Lawn Care business since 2006. We offer 10% off to our Veterans for Full Season Service only (one per household- no combinations with other coupons). We have affordable commercial and residential Spring and Fall cleanup, Lawn and Landscape maintenance, Fertilizer programs- weekly or monthly, outdoor insect control, Sod, seed, mulch, topsoil , compost. We have also added more services such as: Decorative Stone, Lawn and Landscape Drainage solutions, Retaining Walls and also Annuals, perennials trees, shrubs. Our entire team has a Green Heart! We have more than 15 yrs of experience and we have now expanded thru out all Northwest suburbs. Email or call us with any questions! Check our website for more information at: Greenheartslawncare.com

"They need to do a better in bidding jobs. Fall cutting of plants etc. was fine. They were suppose to remove leaves. Prior to the service I had raked up a lot of leaves and left them in a pile to take, they didn’t remove it. I also asked them to take a yard debris pile which they quoted for $55. They didn’t remove it, but after the fact wanted $150 to remove it.They stopped by the first time, reviewed the job and left. Came back to do the job, and didn’t complete to my expectations. If they would have bid the job correctly, there would have been no problem and I wouldn’t have piles of debris in my yard."

Bill R on December 2022

Green Hearts is a Veteran family owned and operated Lawn Care business since 2006. We offer 10% off to our Veterans for Full Season Service only (one per household- no combinations with other coupons). We have affordable commercial and residential Spring and Fall cleanup, Lawn and Landscape maintenance, Fertilizer programs- weekly or monthly, outdoor insect control, Sod, seed, mulch, topsoil , compost. We have also added more services such as: Decorative Stone, Lawn and Landscape Drainage solutions, Retaining Walls and also Annuals, perennials trees, shrubs. Our entire team has a Green Heart! We have more than 15 yrs of experience and we have now expanded thru out all Northwest suburbs. Email or call us with any questions! Check our website for more information at: Greenheartslawncare.com

"They need to do a better in bidding jobs. Fall cutting of plants etc. was fine. They were suppose to remove leaves. Prior to the service I had raked up a lot of leaves and left them in a pile to take, they didn’t remove it. I also asked them to take a yard debris pile which they quoted for $55. They didn’t remove it, but after the fact wanted $150 to remove it.They stopped by the first time, reviewed the job and left. Came back to do the job, and didn’t complete to my expectations. If they would have bid the job correctly, there would have been no problem and I wouldn’t have piles of debris in my yard."

Bill R on December 2022


Plant Garden

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Plant Garden

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today

"Damian and his company are excellent to work with. Not only is he extremely professional, but he makes it a point to ensure that as a customer, one is 100% satisfied. Every task is completed with great care and I would not trust my lawn and it’s upkeep to any other company. I will continue to be a loyal customer and promote his services. A+"

Art E on March 2021

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today

"Damian and his company are excellent to work with. Not only is he extremely professional, but he makes it a point to ensure that as a customer, one is 100% satisfied. Every task is completed with great care and I would not trust my lawn and it’s upkeep to any other company. I will continue to be a loyal customer and promote his services. A+"

Art E on March 2021


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Arriaga Pavers & Landscaping LLC.

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Arriaga Pavers & Landscaping LLC.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Custom Paver Design & Installation. Add Curb Appeal With Custom Brick! Licensed, Insured. 17+ Years Of Excellence. Services: Decorative Brick Patios, Brick Driveway Creations, Brick Paver Entryways, Outdoor Kitchens & Bars, Retaining Walls & Landscaping!

"Simon and his crew did a very thorough and professional job!"

Larry T on June 2022

Custom Paver Design & Installation. Add Curb Appeal With Custom Brick! Licensed, Insured. 17+ Years Of Excellence. Services: Decorative Brick Patios, Brick Driveway Creations, Brick Paver Entryways, Outdoor Kitchens & Bars, Retaining Walls & Landscaping!

"Simon and his crew did a very thorough and professional job!"

Larry T on June 2022

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Weeds can grow through rubber mulch, but it depends on if you removed all the weeds in your garden beforehand. Weeds already in the soil can grow even when using rubber mulch. However, that doesn’t mean that your garden will be littered with rubber and weeds, but it does mean that the occasional weed might still pop up. Another way you can increase your weed suppression is by using landscape fabric as a second layer. 

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

How much 4 yards of dirt will cover depends on how deep you want the soil to be. In general, a yard of dirt will cover 324 square feet for a 1-inch depth or 100 square feet for a 3-inch depth. Therefore, you can expect 4 yards to cover between 400 and 1,296 square feet if you keep your soil depth between 1 and 3 inches.

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

Top up your gravel driveway whenever water starts to pool in areas. This is bound to happen over time. You can be proactive and top up your driveway at the start of the warm season, and then check on it throughout the summer, particularly after heavy rainfall. Every few years, you should consider installing a new, clean layer of gravel—and that’s a good opportunity to install a layer of landscaping fabric before doing so.

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