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"Illuminators is a great company for your outdoor lighting needs. They installed lights for me several years ago. They performed routine maintenance to keep the lights in good working order and troubleshot another issue for me. Always very professional and responsive."

Colleen H on September 2024

Chicagoland's #1 Outdoor Lighting contractor specializing in outdoor landscape lighting design, installation, maintenance, service and repairs for over 25 years!

"Illuminators is a great company for your outdoor lighting needs. They installed lights for me several years ago. They performed routine maintenance to keep the lights in good working order and troubleshot another issue for me. Always very professional and responsive."

Colleen H on September 2024


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EMERALD BLOOM LANDSCAPING

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EMERALD BLOOM LANDSCAPING

4.35(
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Customers say: Super punctual
2006 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in Landscape Design, Outdoor Living Spaces, Landscape Installations and offer 2 year brick/paver warranty and 1 year plant replacement warranty. We stand behind our work and aim to provide you with an overall feeling of professionalism and security knowing the job will be done the right way. Offering many services to help you to create the most attractive and practical outdoor spaces either at your home or office. Emerald Bloom will be there every step of the way from new construction, to renovation, and on time scheduling and completion. We offer free estimates and enjoy collaborating with our clients to meet individual styles and budgets. We are a family owned and operated company with over 25 years of experience in landscape installation. Our uniformed crews will treat your home like their own. Call today!

"1. They broke the water main in two places, covered it up by continuing the landscaping, lied about breaking it, and offered to re-landscape again later for more money. 2. I told them I wanted ground cover around established trees and on the side of the house. Instead they planted grass there. They then planted the ground cover without first killing the new grass. It looks terrible because of all the grass growing around and rising above the new ground cover. 3. There are many, many large bare spots where grass should be growing. I told them about that but instead of seeding or reseeding the bare spots, they covered it up with the fiber blanket that concealed the fact grass seed wasn't planted until after I paid them. 4. They fixed my brick sidewalk but forgot they were to treat it. When I reminded them to do it, they didn't sweep off the dirt and just covered the dirt. 5. Tore pond liner, covered it up, and didn't reattach to new bricks despite many promises."

Anthony V on July 2024

We specialize in Landscape Design, Outdoor Living Spaces, Landscape Installations and offer 2 year brick/paver warranty and 1 year plant replacement warranty. We stand behind our work and aim to provide you with an overall feeling of professionalism and security knowing the job will be done the right way. Offering many services to help you to create the most attractive and practical outdoor spaces either at your home or office. Emerald Bloom will be there every step of the way from new construction, to renovation, and on time scheduling and completion. We offer free estimates and enjoy collaborating with our clients to meet individual styles and budgets. We are a family owned and operated company with over 25 years of experience in landscape installation. Our uniformed crews will treat your home like their own. Call today!

"1. They broke the water main in two places, covered it up by continuing the landscaping, lied about breaking it, and offered to re-landscape again later for more money. 2. I told them I wanted ground cover around established trees and on the side of the house. Instead they planted grass there. They then planted the ground cover without first killing the new grass. It looks terrible because of all the grass growing around and rising above the new ground cover. 3. There are many, many large bare spots where grass should be growing. I told them about that but instead of seeding or reseeding the bare spots, they covered it up with the fiber blanket that concealed the fact grass seed wasn't planted until after I paid them. 4. They fixed my brick sidewalk but forgot they were to treat it. When I reminded them to do it, they didn't sweep off the dirt and just covered the dirt. 5. Tore pond liner, covered it up, and didn't reattach to new bricks despite many promises."

Anthony V on July 2024


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Better Green Landscape

4.30(
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Better Green Landscape

4.30(
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Customers say: Quality work
2008 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

***Due to increased demand we are only offering seasonal agreements at this time. Not currently offering one time only services. We apologize for the inconvenience*** Better Green Landscape has been maintaining and improving lawns since 2008. Family owned and operated we are equipped with the knowledge and experience to tackle any of your lawncare needs. From paver and hardscape installation to routine lawn maintenance we do it all. We pride ourselves on providing professional service at a price you can afford. Contact us to discuss your next project today!

"Great work but a little pricey."

Khal H on July 2024

***Due to increased demand we are only offering seasonal agreements at this time. Not currently offering one time only services. We apologize for the inconvenience*** Better Green Landscape has been maintaining and improving lawns since 2008. Family owned and operated we are equipped with the knowledge and experience to tackle any of your lawncare needs. From paver and hardscape installation to routine lawn maintenance we do it all. We pride ourselves on providing professional service at a price you can afford. Contact us to discuss your next project today!

"Great work but a little pricey."

Khal H on July 2024


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Lansing Services & Landscaping

4.81(
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Lansing Services & Landscaping

4.81(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2018 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"This is a fantastic find! Their work was fast, they were super friendly and professional, and their work was high quality. The price was very reasonable too, beating their competitors by a long shot. I highly recommend this company and would jump at the chance to work with them again!"

Preston P on May 2024

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"This is a fantastic find! Their work was fast, they were super friendly and professional, and their work was high quality. The price was very reasonable too, beating their competitors by a long shot. I highly recommend this company and would jump at the chance to work with them again!"

Preston P on May 2024


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Victor VR Landscaping

5.00(
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Victor VR Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2012 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Landscaping 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!

"Overall the work was great. They provided a reasonable price and were able to start immediately. Victor and Pedro communicated regularly throughout the project and provided great customer service. The quality of the work was great. Overall everything looks great and we'd be happy to use them again in the future. Thanks for your great work!"

Sean T on May 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Landscaping 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!

"Overall the work was great. They provided a reasonable price and were able to start immediately. Victor and Pedro communicated regularly throughout the project and provided great customer service. The quality of the work was great. Overall everything looks great and we'd be happy to use them again in the future. Thanks for your great work!"

Sean T on May 2024


"Great product, great service, great prices."

Derek M on December 2018

We install LED light fixtures on the exterior of homes including landscape lighting. Illuminate your pathway and any outdoor area of your home. Call us today for any and all of your outdoor lighting needs!

"Great product, great service, great prices."

Derek M on December 2018


"I wanted to give them a great review, the owner is extremely friendly and patient and had fair prices. They were going to redo my paved patio and install front landscaping. I was away for work when they installed landscaping, I was told about the pavers for edging they were going to use. But when I came home, I saw that the just used leftover bricks from the patio. They put one with a huge rust stain right in front that looked terrible and one brick was cracked on the side part of edging. I Ended up Removing the edging all together and redid it myself with different edging. ( I was also supposed to have bright fuchsia-colored lilies and I had dark red.) Also, the entire outer row of bricks on my patio came loose. The owner called back and sent someone to fix it without any issue. It is ok now but they used yellowish sand when they came back to fix it and the other sand is gray. It is noticeably different, when I removed the patio rug there is a huge line of the hardened sand on the concrete that I cannot seem to get all of it out just yet. The owner also told me he would get me a specific ground cover for a portion of the landscape, and he never did. I was very excited when I hired them and had high hopes that my outside would finally look like it should. While it looks better than it originally did, I feel like they tried to cut some corners on this project that ended up costing me more afterward. I just wish they would have put a little more care into it and really made it a quality work."

Milena D on July 2020

Are you looking to improve your indoor or outdoor space? Courtyard Services, Inc., deliver top quality craftsmanship tailored to your needs, ideas & enjoyment. Trust us for prompt & reliable service at a competitive price.

"I wanted to give them a great review, the owner is extremely friendly and patient and had fair prices. They were going to redo my paved patio and install front landscaping. I was away for work when they installed landscaping, I was told about the pavers for edging they were going to use. But when I came home, I saw that the just used leftover bricks from the patio. They put one with a huge rust stain right in front that looked terrible and one brick was cracked on the side part of edging. I Ended up Removing the edging all together and redid it myself with different edging. ( I was also supposed to have bright fuchsia-colored lilies and I had dark red.) Also, the entire outer row of bricks on my patio came loose. The owner called back and sent someone to fix it without any issue. It is ok now but they used yellowish sand when they came back to fix it and the other sand is gray. It is noticeably different, when I removed the patio rug there is a huge line of the hardened sand on the concrete that I cannot seem to get all of it out just yet. The owner also told me he would get me a specific ground cover for a portion of the landscape, and he never did. I was very excited when I hired them and had high hopes that my outside would finally look like it should. While it looks better than it originally did, I feel like they tried to cut some corners on this project that ended up costing me more afterward. I just wish they would have put a little more care into it and really made it a quality work."

Milena D on July 2020


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Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC

4.83(
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Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
2018 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a full on drainage and excavating contractor. We do everything from grading, excavating, and various types of drainage work from agricultural, commercial, and residential. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very professional and fair price. Overall very satisfied"

Christopher A on September 2023

We are a full on drainage and excavating contractor. We do everything from grading, excavating, and various types of drainage work from agricultural, commercial, and residential. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very professional and fair price. Overall very satisfied"

Christopher A on September 2023


Red Cedar Landscaping

5.00(
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Red Cedar Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2014 years of experience

As experts in our industry, Green Earth Landscaping & Snow Removal will exceed your expectations. With over 5 years of experience manicuring lawns, installing landscaping and removing snow, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you. Please call us today for a free quote.

"Great job"

Pat O on October 2017

As experts in our industry, Green Earth Landscaping & Snow Removal will exceed your expectations. With over 5 years of experience manicuring lawns, installing landscaping and removing snow, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you. Please call us today for a free quote.

"Great job"

Pat O on October 2017


Twin Oak Services

5.00(
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Twin Oak Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
2020 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Removed tree and trimmed other trees. Scheduled work quickly and completed job quickly. Cleaned up completely. Would definitely recommend them and hire again "

Ron D on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Removed tree and trimmed other trees. Scheduled work quickly and completed job quickly. Cleaned up completely. Would definitely recommend them and hire again "

Ron D on April 2025

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

They prevent soil erosion, add flat space, and enhance property aesthetics.

Yes, including patterns, finishes, and plant integration for aesthetic enhancement.

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it’s maintained, and your local climate. Concrete, stone, and brick retaining walls last the longest, with concrete lasting between 50 and 100 years on average. Brick tends to last the longest, with a minimum of one century, under the right conditions. 

Timber retaining walls can start to deteriorate at 20 years, depending on the wood quality, but in the best case, they can last 40 years. Pressure-treated wood retaining walls last 30 years on average.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

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