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TruGreen

3.73(
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TruGreen

3.73(
2,161
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1974 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We believe life is better outside. TruGreen is committed to improving outdoor spaces like your backyard, our shared communities and the environment as a whole. That's why TruGreen, America's #1 lawn care company, has a team of PhD agronomists and certified specialists who work to provide tailored care and bring out your lawn's full potential. We're here to help you and your lawn flourish this season.

"The pro has been servicing our Mclean property quite well for a couple of years. Our lawn looks good and we are satisfied with the service. The customer service is sometimes underwhelming but it gets the job done at a reasonable cost which is really becoming harder by the day to get."

Alejandro S on May 2025

We believe life is better outside. TruGreen is committed to improving outdoor spaces like your backyard, our shared communities and the environment as a whole. That's why TruGreen, America's #1 lawn care company, has a team of PhD agronomists and certified specialists who work to provide tailored care and bring out your lawn's full potential. We're here to help you and your lawn flourish this season.

"The pro has been servicing our Mclean property quite well for a couple of years. Our lawn looks good and we are satisfied with the service. The customer service is sometimes underwhelming but it gets the job done at a reasonable cost which is really becoming harder by the day to get."

Alejandro S on May 2025

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Amco Ranger Termite & Pest Solutions

4.76(
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Amco Ranger Termite & Pest Solutions

4.76(
153
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whatever your pest problem, trust Amco Ranger to deliver a smarter, more effective solution with guaranteed results, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Proudly serving the St. Louis area since 1965. Alternate Phone Numbers: (636)441-2847 & (314)373-2847

"Pest Control"

Beth P on October 2020

Whatever your pest problem, trust Amco Ranger to deliver a smarter, more effective solution with guaranteed results, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Proudly serving the St. Louis area since 1965. Alternate Phone Numbers: (636)441-2847 & (314)373-2847

"Pest Control"

Beth P on October 2020

Basile Landscaping & Lawn Care LLC

4.84(
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Basile Landscaping & Lawn Care LLC

4.84(
207
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

6 employees. Uses subs for pools, concrete, decks, and fences. At Basile Landscaping & Lawncare LLC, we strive to increase the value of your property. We understand that making decisions about your greatest investment are extremely important. We are here to guide you through the process of making an informative decision about your landscaping and lawn care choices. Basile Landscaping & Lawncare LLC offers a wide range of services that fits each customer’s personal needs and budget. Basile Landscaping & Lawncare LLC invites you to browse our site and contact us with any questions. We look forward to enhancing the value of your property by being your trusted landscaping and lawn care company.

"We contracted with Basile Landscaping & Lawncare, LLC (Basile) in August 2017 for work that was completed in November 2017. Work included a fire pit patio, consisting of patio pavers, rock stairs, and two small patio walls (approx. 30” tall at tallest point). Also included in the work was a small hot tub concrete pad, a small flagstone walkway, and irrigation repairs related to work performed. Total cost $22,830.00. Within a year of install, the patio walls, which were made out of natural stone and dry set, began caving in due to pressure from surrounding soil compaction. While we were able to reset the stones initially, the problem has gotten worse and now requires repair. We reached out to Basile in Oct. 2023 to get an estimate on repair costs with the hope that they would stand behind the workmanship. While we were not expecting the repairs to free, we did expect a fair price, since the rock walls did not hold up as promised. The rock walls should have been set in adhesive to ensure they would hold up. Jim Thomas from Basile provided us with a bid that totaled $3,500 to fix the walls installed by his company. We were told the bid reflected a $300 discount, since Basile did the initial install. Materials for the repair would be limited to polymeric sealant, which should have been used on the initial install, and repairs to the yard around the walls requiring work. We tried to negotiate a fair price for the repairs, since material costs would be less than $500, but Mr. Thomas would not negotiate a fair price to fix the poor installation provided by his company. In short, if you are looking for a company that does quality work at a fair price and stands behind the work performed, you may want to contract with a different company."

Rodney J on November 2023

6 employees. Uses subs for pools, concrete, decks, and fences. At Basile Landscaping & Lawncare LLC, we strive to increase the value of your property. We understand that making decisions about your greatest investment are extremely important. We are here to guide you through the process of making an informative decision about your landscaping and lawn care choices. Basile Landscaping & Lawncare LLC offers a wide range of services that fits each customer’s personal needs and budget. Basile Landscaping & Lawncare LLC invites you to browse our site and contact us with any questions. We look forward to enhancing the value of your property by being your trusted landscaping and lawn care company.

"We contracted with Basile Landscaping & Lawncare, LLC (Basile) in August 2017 for work that was completed in November 2017. Work included a fire pit patio, consisting of patio pavers, rock stairs, and two small patio walls (approx. 30” tall at tallest point). Also included in the work was a small hot tub concrete pad, a small flagstone walkway, and irrigation repairs related to work performed. Total cost $22,830.00. Within a year of install, the patio walls, which were made out of natural stone and dry set, began caving in due to pressure from surrounding soil compaction. While we were able to reset the stones initially, the problem has gotten worse and now requires repair. We reached out to Basile in Oct. 2023 to get an estimate on repair costs with the hope that they would stand behind the workmanship. While we were not expecting the repairs to free, we did expect a fair price, since the rock walls did not hold up as promised. The rock walls should have been set in adhesive to ensure they would hold up. Jim Thomas from Basile provided us with a bid that totaled $3,500 to fix the walls installed by his company. We were told the bid reflected a $300 discount, since Basile did the initial install. Materials for the repair would be limited to polymeric sealant, which should have been used on the initial install, and repairs to the yard around the walls requiring work. We tried to negotiate a fair price for the repairs, since material costs would be less than $500, but Mr. Thomas would not negotiate a fair price to fix the poor installation provided by his company. In short, if you are looking for a company that does quality work at a fair price and stands behind the work performed, you may want to contract with a different company."

Rodney J on November 2023

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Pro-Pest - St Louis

4.69(
181
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Pro-Pest - St Louis

4.69(
181
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Customers say: Super punctual
2009 years of experience

******CHECK OUT OUR MOSQUITO TREATMENT PACKAGE, LIMITED TIME ONLY!!!!!****** Stop pesky insects in their tracks this spring. Our properly trained and state certified technicians will quickly stop and prevent any current or future pest issues in and around your home. We also have an exceptional staff that is ready to answer any questions and help you select the best service that will be the solution to your pest management needs.

"successfully caught and relocated animal"

George G on November 2020

******CHECK OUT OUR MOSQUITO TREATMENT PACKAGE, LIMITED TIME ONLY!!!!!****** Stop pesky insects in their tracks this spring. Our properly trained and state certified technicians will quickly stop and prevent any current or future pest issues in and around your home. We also have an exceptional staff that is ready to answer any questions and help you select the best service that will be the solution to your pest management needs.

"successfully caught and relocated animal"

George G on November 2020

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Above the Rest

4.48(
1,237
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Above the Rest

4.48(
1,237
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Customers say: Terrific value
2001 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Pressure Washing, Deck Maintenance, Window Washing and Outdoor Maintenance services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! 2-10 employees. No subs. cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. no service charges. May not contact through e-mail.

"Showed up when said they would. Power washed and waterproofed my deck. Cleaned my gutters. Very reasonable price. Thought they did an excellent job. Made sure everything was cleaned up before they left. I would hire them again."

Liz K on April 2023

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Pressure Washing, Deck Maintenance, Window Washing and Outdoor Maintenance services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! 2-10 employees. No subs. cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. no service charges. May not contact through e-mail.

"Showed up when said they would. Power washed and waterproofed my deck. Cleaned my gutters. Very reasonable price. Thought they did an excellent job. Made sure everything was cleaned up before they left. I would hire them again."

Liz K on April 2023

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Green Thumb Lawncare N' Landscape, LLC

4.42(
202
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Green Thumb Lawncare N' Landscape, LLC

4.42(
202
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Customers say: Terrific value
2005 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company. We employ full time year round employees. We have financing avaible thru G.E. Capital. All Retaining walls and paver stone projects come with a 10 year warranty. current Angie's List customer recieve 5% off.

"I contracted with Green Thumb to level a spot in my yard to install an above ground pool. I have since been warned by multiple experienced landscapers and a landscape architect that their leveling job is not fit for its intended purpose, as it simply cannot be guaranteed to to support the weight of the pool without a retaining wall to support the portion of the yard they built up above grade to achieve level. I am now hiring another company to come in and fix their unprofessional, unskilled work as it is clear after talking to them that they are either not knowledgeable enough to recognize the blatantly obvious issue or they simply do not care. I will pay them because I always keep my end of a deal even if I do not believe they have kept theirs, but my advice to others is to avoid this company at all costs. Update: Originally I left this review on their facebook page. Apparently it must have lowered their overall rating on facebook to a level below the owner's liking because he immediately deleted every other negative review from his facebook page (there were numerous), artificially increasing the rating back up to an insanely deceptive 5 stars. So I decided to post the review to other outlets. I mean wow, you should have seen some of the pictures unhappy customers had posted on his facebook account before he deleted them all! In one particularly memorable photo, Green Thumb had planted a boxwood shrub directly into mulch (no soil) and left it half out of the ground, then when it died they refused to pay to replace it and plant it correctly. Seriously, don't work with this company."

John P on July 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company. We employ full time year round employees. We have financing avaible thru G.E. Capital. All Retaining walls and paver stone projects come with a 10 year warranty. current Angie's List customer recieve 5% off.

"I contracted with Green Thumb to level a spot in my yard to install an above ground pool. I have since been warned by multiple experienced landscapers and a landscape architect that their leveling job is not fit for its intended purpose, as it simply cannot be guaranteed to to support the weight of the pool without a retaining wall to support the portion of the yard they built up above grade to achieve level. I am now hiring another company to come in and fix their unprofessional, unskilled work as it is clear after talking to them that they are either not knowledgeable enough to recognize the blatantly obvious issue or they simply do not care. I will pay them because I always keep my end of a deal even if I do not believe they have kept theirs, but my advice to others is to avoid this company at all costs. Update: Originally I left this review on their facebook page. Apparently it must have lowered their overall rating on facebook to a level below the owner's liking because he immediately deleted every other negative review from his facebook page (there were numerous), artificially increasing the rating back up to an insanely deceptive 5 stars. So I decided to post the review to other outlets. I mean wow, you should have seen some of the pictures unhappy customers had posted on his facebook account before he deleted them all! In one particularly memorable photo, Green Thumb had planted a boxwood shrub directly into mulch (no soil) and left it half out of the ground, then when it died they refused to pay to replace it and plant it correctly. Seriously, don't work with this company."

John P on July 2021

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Team Pro, Inc.

4.86(
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Team Pro, Inc.

4.86(
14
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Team Pro, Inc. is recognized as a premier contractor in irrigation, landscape lighting, drainage and every service we offer. Our high standard of professionalism is reflected in every aspect of our operations and in every project we build. Our service after the sale, perhaps the most important gauge of all companies, is unmatched within our marketplace. Our commitment to customer service has elevated our reputation and earned us many industry designations and credentials.

Team Pro, Inc. is recognized as a premier contractor in irrigation, landscape lighting, drainage and every service we offer. Our high standard of professionalism is reflected in every aspect of our operations and in every project we build. Our service after the sale, perhaps the most important gauge of all companies, is unmatched within our marketplace. Our commitment to customer service has elevated our reputation and earned us many industry designations and credentials.

Gamma Tree Experts

4.60(
93
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Gamma Tree Experts

4.60(
93
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Gamma Tree Experts has provided high quality tree and shrub care since 1954. Family owned and operated, we are known for our quality and integrity. Additional contact names - Tim Gamma, Frank Gamma Sr, Thomas Gamma. Additional phone - (636) 600-8733. Additional fax - (314) 725-6022. Additional DBA - Gamma's Shield Shade Tree Inc. Additional email - [email protected].

"Tim Gamma is an asset to the professional tree service community and those who need that service"

Marion E on October 2021

Gamma Tree Experts has provided high quality tree and shrub care since 1954. Family owned and operated, we are known for our quality and integrity. Additional contact names - Tim Gamma, Frank Gamma Sr, Thomas Gamma. Additional phone - (636) 600-8733. Additional fax - (314) 725-6022. Additional DBA - Gamma's Shield Shade Tree Inc. Additional email - [email protected].

"Tim Gamma is an asset to the professional tree service community and those who need that service"

Marion E on October 2021

LAWN DOCTOR OF DESOTO COUNTY

4.56(
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LAWN DOCTOR OF DESOTO COUNTY

4.56(
18
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Give yourself the lawn of your dreams with a hand from your local lawn service experts. For nearly 50 years, Lawn Doctor's experts have been helping homeowners achieve greener, healthier grass. By using superior materials, relying on exclusive equipment, and customizing one-of-a-kind lawn service plans for every client, we give your grass exactly what it needs to thrive. The result? A lush, thick lawn that you and your family will fall in love with. If you're not 100% satisfied, we'll make it right. It's that simple.

Give yourself the lawn of your dreams with a hand from your local lawn service experts. For nearly 50 years, Lawn Doctor's experts have been helping homeowners achieve greener, healthier grass. By using superior materials, relying on exclusive equipment, and customizing one-of-a-kind lawn service plans for every client, we give your grass exactly what it needs to thrive. The result? A lush, thick lawn that you and your family will fall in love with. If you're not 100% satisfied, we'll make it right. It's that simple.

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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5585

4.13(
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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5585

4.13(
102
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Customers say: Super punctual
Free onsite estimate

TruGreen® provides a full suite of tailored lawn and landscape services. From fertilization and aeration to tree & shrub services and much more, TruGreen delivers superior results backed by our Healthy Lawn Guarantee.®1 We also offer effective solutions to help control and prevent lawn damaging insects, like chinch bugs and grubs. Our passion for lawns sets us apart, and we’ll help you achieve a lawn you love. Contact us today to start your tailored lawn plan.

"It went very good. They were on time, professional, helpful with their suggesstions and they give you a call when there's an issue. We've been very satisfied with their service. They're easy to work with and I've never had any problems with them."

Jacquelyn C on October 2019

TruGreen® provides a full suite of tailored lawn and landscape services. From fertilization and aeration to tree & shrub services and much more, TruGreen delivers superior results backed by our Healthy Lawn Guarantee.®1 We also offer effective solutions to help control and prevent lawn damaging insects, like chinch bugs and grubs. Our passion for lawns sets us apart, and we’ll help you achieve a lawn you love. Contact us today to start your tailored lawn plan.

"It went very good. They were on time, professional, helpful with their suggesstions and they give you a call when there's an issue. We've been very satisfied with their service. They're easy to work with and I've never had any problems with them."

Jacquelyn C on October 2019

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Lawn Fertilization and Treatment questions, answered by experts

Treating dry soil can bring back a dormant lawn, but not a dead one. After nurturing a dry lawn back to proper moisture levels, you should closely observe whether your grass revives with the soil. If not, you may need to reseed your lawn or start fresh with new turf.

You can use a fungicide to help control powdery mildew, but you should apply it judiciously as it can damage soil health and persist in the soil. Most of the time, proper watering, surface drying, and limiting shade can control powdery mildew without needing harsher interventions. If you have a repeated problem with powdery mildew, you can also try planting a shade-resistant type of grass that will be less susceptible to the fungus.

Whether or not grass will fill in bare spots itself depends on the type of grass you have. For example, grass with rhizomes (e.g., Bermuda grass) and stolons (e.g., Saint Augustine grass) will naturally fill in bald spots as it spreads laterally. However, clump-forming grasses will not spread. 

You don't want to over-fertilize your lawn because it can burn the grass and even kill it. Healthy soil usually requires two fertilization applications a year during the height of the growing season. This fertilization schedule typically starts at the start of fall and the end of spring, depending on the grass type and plants.

If you apply too much fertilizer to your grass, it can take about three weeks to recover. If you still have dead patches after three weeks, it might be time to remove the dead grass and overseed the affected area. Since overfertilizing can also cause problems with fungus, leading to further damage to the grass, monitor your grass color and growth for one month after over fertilizing.

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