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Avatar for Courtyard Services, Inc.
Courtyard Services, Inc.
3.7(
74
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingDesigner - Landscape

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike and Nick came through for us in a big way. We now have a beautiful outdoor patio space that includes a fire pit, grill island and dining area all surrounded by stone wall with pillars and coping stones. Mike is a perfectionist and pays close attention to all the little details, while at the same time considering the big picture and was flexible to make changes/additions on the fly to come up with a finished product that we'll enjoy for years to come. Great job!"
CP Patio
 Patio
 CP Patio
 Firepit
 Patio

+28

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Landscape Illumination, Inc.
3.1(
34
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Landscape Illumination installed landscape lighting for our home and at the same time installed year around holiday LED lights around our roofline. Customer service is great - we had a strand of LED lights act up right after installation and they were right out to replace the strand. Our landscape lighting works and looks great every night but I waited an entire year to write a review to make sure our holiday lighting worked fine this year when I turned them back on - I'm happy to say that every LED light is still working great and I changed them to ORANGE for Halloween. thanks again to the team at Landscape Illumination - landscape lighting and permanent holiday lighting was worth every penny!"
Landscape Lighting
Architectural lighting
Hardscape Lighting
Path lighting
Deck lighting

+6

32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

Yes, you can landscape in the rain, but you should take some precautions to keep yourself and your tools safe. Avoid using electric landscaping tools during rainfall, and don’t mow, thatch, aerate, or rake in the rain, as your tools can more easily tear out roots in the loose soil. Be careful when working on wet grass, and take your time to avoid slipping. Avoid putting in new plants before a particularly bad storm, as heavy rain and strong winds can damage or uproot plants that aren’t yet established.

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.

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

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