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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

5.00(
7
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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"He was very friendly and worked diligently. From the outside, the repair looks perfect, and I look forward to seeing how it holds up over time. Overall, excellent work."

Dong L on August 2025

With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"He was very friendly and worked diligently. From the outside, the repair looks perfect, and I look forward to seeing how it holds up over time. Overall, excellent work."

Dong L on August 2025

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Jon Gross Building Arts

312 Tiffany Ct.
4.97(
35
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Jon Gross Building Arts

312 Tiffany Ct.
4.97(
35
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

Strong Landscapes

204 South Fair Street
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Strong Landscapes

204 South Fair Street
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14 years of experience

Strong Landscapes is Champaign/Urbana's most trusted landscape horticulture team. We specialize in excellent lawn care, garden design, alternative lawns and maintenance. Whether you are looking for a routine lawn care plan, or a completely new concept, we will be there to inspire ideas and take care of your lawn with pride.

Strong Landscapes is Champaign/Urbana's most trusted landscape horticulture team. We specialize in excellent lawn care, garden design, alternative lawns and maintenance. Whether you are looking for a routine lawn care plan, or a completely new concept, we will be there to inspire ideas and take care of your lawn with pride.

Lord Contracting & Handy Man Service

1923 Melrose Drive
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Lord Contracting & Handy Man Service

1923 Melrose Drive
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16 years of experience

I do most of the work myself except on larger jobs I'll have 1-2 people with me. There are no travel charges or emergency charges and, no hidden fees. All charges are fair and just and are for work done at hand only and, MY CHARGES ARE LOWER THAN THE COMPETITION AND REASONABLE GAURENTEED!!!!

I do most of the work myself except on larger jobs I'll have 1-2 people with me. There are no travel charges or emergency charges and, no hidden fees. All charges are fair and just and are for work done at hand only and, MY CHARGES ARE LOWER THAN THE COMPETITION AND REASONABLE GAURENTEED!!!!

Graf Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

11647 N 400 E Rd
5.00(
3
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Graf Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

11647 N 400 E Rd
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional Contact-Rodney (309)275-1531. Locally owned and operated. Occasionally uses subs. Cost is determined by the job or by an hourly rate. Travel charges may apply.

Additional Contact-Rodney (309)275-1531. Locally owned and operated. Occasionally uses subs. Cost is determined by the job or by an hourly rate. Travel charges may apply.

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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5725

1130 Palmyrita
3.87(
53
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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5725

1130 Palmyrita
3.87(
53
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Customers say: Super punctual
Free onsite estimate
"I had their service for over two years, yard only improved about 40%. Some areas stayed brown, grass wouldn't grow. One scheduled Reseeding with soil turnover was done during a big wind event of 35 miles and hour. What? Really? Had to make many calls to return. For a period, I added the Bush / Shrub Care, my Oriental Plum tree didn't improve. Leaves won't grow or fill out. Later, to be told by Tree Service Co. the tree was getting to much water. It was in the center of my front lawn, very visible. Tree had to be removed due to Root Rot. TruGreen never said anything. Also, I was told two of the brown areas had Grubs! TruGreen didn't tell me that either! I cancelled about 6 months ago, after a Supervisor failed to return my two call. I feel they should work with a gardening service, "Joint Venture" for better results and should also improve their communication. I hired them a year before getting an a Appraisal, sadly it didn't help!!! I'm a retired Senior and female."

La B on January 2019

"I had their service for over two years, yard only improved about 40%. Some areas stayed brown, grass wouldn't grow. One scheduled Reseeding with soil turnover was done during a big wind event of 35 miles and hour. What? Really? Had to make many calls to return. For a period, I added the Bush / Shrub Care, my Oriental Plum tree didn't improve. Leaves won't grow or fill out. Later, to be told by Tree Service Co. the tree was getting to much water. It was in the center of my front lawn, very visible. Tree had to be removed due to Root Rot. TruGreen never said anything. Also, I was told two of the brown areas had Grubs! TruGreen didn't tell me that either! I cancelled about 6 months ago, after a Supervisor failed to return my two call. I feel they should work with a gardening service, "Joint Venture" for better results and should also improve their communication. I hired them a year before getting an a Appraisal, sadly it didn't help!!! I'm a retired Senior and female."

La B on January 2019

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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

98 W Arion Street
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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

98 W Arion Street
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21 years of experience

JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock, stands poised and proud by providing rubber mulch products that utilizes NON-TIRE recycled rubber in the production process. JJV Rubber Mulch continues to offer a safe and clean alternative.

JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock, stands poised and proud by providing rubber mulch products that utilizes NON-TIRE recycled rubber in the production process. JJV Rubber Mulch continues to offer a safe and clean alternative.

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PRAIRIEVIEW LANDSCAPING CO

1069 County Road 900 E
4.40(
5
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PRAIRIEVIEW LANDSCAPING CO

1069 County Road 900 E
4.40(
5
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Customers say: Super punctual
32 years of experience

We employee approximately 30 people with 8 full time year round. We accept credit cards and offer some other payment options in unique situations.

We employee approximately 30 people with 8 full time year round. We accept credit cards and offer some other payment options in unique situations.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Nonorganic mulch, like river rocks, pebbles, or lava rock, technically lasts the longest. It helps with moisture retention and weed control but doesn’t break down and release nutrients like organic mulch. Wood mulch decomposes slowly, which can help it last longer than leaf or straw mulch, but it won’t provide as many nutrients as quickly as the faster decomposing types.

There are a few different landscaping projects that can help reduce landscaping costs overall. For one, you can plant everything from seed and watch your yard grow rather than purchasing plants. You can also repurpose old materials from other home projects and do the bulk of your landscaping by yourself instead of hiring a professional to cut down labor costs.

The best time to lay mulch depends on the type of mulch and the reason for installing it: 

  • Summer: Adding extra mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, allowing plants to thrive. 

  • Fall: Adding mulch helps control weeds and keeps soil and roots warm during the cooler months. Aim to add a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches deep.

  • Winter: Mulch around perennial plants to help keep them insulated.

  • Spring: Wait until the ground has thawed. Depending on the thickness, add between 1 and 4 inches of mulch to provide freeze and rain protection and enrich the soil.

Depending on the size of the river rock and the density of your soil, add woven landscape fabric or sand under river rock. The extra layer will ensure your river rock sits evenly and doesn't create puddles or uneven areas throughout the design. In some cases, nothing is necessary beneath river rock, but be sure to speak with a landscaper to keep your landscaping looking sharp.

While you don’t need to put anything down before mulch, you can apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent weed growth. As long as you remove weeds before you spread mulch, you should be in the clear. But a herbicide is something that you can put down before mulch as an extra layer of protection.

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