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Avatar for Aguilera Lawncare Services
Aguilera Lawncare Services
4.7(
46
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"When I first started looking for a landscaper, I never expected such a high level of professionalism, but Jose is very business-oriented which I am very grateful for! Him and his brother have made many great suggestions on how to improve my property. They are always willing to work with me, and if there's ever something they cannot do, they will tell me why and give me great alternatives."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
3.8(
61
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Rivera Concrete Paving's $8,500 bid became $11,000. Owner Magdiel Rivera adds charges after you're committed and doesn't follow through after payment. Cost increases: I mentioned roots upfront - he said equipment could handle it, then charged $450. Said grading unnecessary, then created false urgency claiming we HAD to grade before concrete. Later said could grade after. Added $1,800. Crew broke drainage pipes, charged me $250. Couldn't move AC condenser despite my asking during estimate. Payment tactics: Said pay "when satisfied." Then requested half early, then full payment before done. When I said work incomplete, he asked "Don't you trust me?" then broke promises. Broken promises: Walkway cured wrong, no follow-up. $1,800 grading included 3-month landscaping - no communication. Promised debris cleanup, later said not responsible. Damaged 4-month fence, couldn't repair properly, paid $300 after pressure. Dismisses costs at estimate, adds them later. Makes promises, then excuses."
Concrete Driveways Project
Masonry Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Rentals - Equipment Project

+46

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Island Roots Lawn Care
5.0(
2
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

"BAki and his crew have done a beautiful job with mowing my grass and doing some trimming of my bushes. They are always willing to help and listen to what I want to have done. So easy to work with! Highly recommended! Deb J."
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Paulawncare
New to Angi
Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up+2 more

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hello, I work in landscaping; I have 20 years of experience and am starting my own business. I can handle all aspects of landscaping: mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, aeration, seeding, and planting.

Success Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+4 more

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

At AK Enterprise, we are committed to providing reliable, high-quality landscaping services that bring beauty and value to every property we work on. We specialize in lawn care, landscape design, maintenance, cleanup services, and outdoor improvements tailored to each customer’s needs. Our goal is simple: deliver dependable service, attention to detail, and results that exceed expectations. Whether it’s maintaining a healthy lawn or transforming outdoor spaces, we take pride in helping our customers create landscapes they can enjoy year-round.

LM Landscaping
New to Angi
Sod - InstallLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 15 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of landscaping and tree projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give LM Landscaping a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

A scattering of leaves won’t pose a problem through the winter, but a thicker layer of leaves may not decompose before the first frost and can instead weigh down your grass and harbor mold or fungi. A thick layer of leaves also cuts off light and air that grass needs to grow. That’s why we suggest removing thick leaf layers within several days if possible. If your lawn goes dormant over the winter and snow has already caught up with you, then remove the leaves in early spring before your grass-growing season starts so your lawn can thrive.

If you’re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it’s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.

In most cases, buying plants from a local greenhouse or nursery is well worth the investment, even though they tend to be a bit more expensive than those at a home improvement store. Employees at nurseries are usually well-versed in gardening and understand how the climate in your area affects different plants. They can help you make selections based on your skill level and time commitment to your landscaping, and they can provide detailed care instructions and advice to help keep your plants alive and diagnose and treat issues like pest infestation and illness.

The average cost for landscaping is around $3,500, but prices can range from as low as $200 for simple DIY projects to $14,000 or more for extensive work. Several factors influence the final price, including your geographic location, yard size, project scope, chosen materials, site preparation, and the type of landscaping involved. Professional landscaper labor costs typically range from $50 to $100 per hour.

For a smaller budget, you can focus on softscaping projects like adding mulch, flowers, and shrubs, which might only cost a few hundred dollars if you do the work yourself. A budget of around $5,000 could cover projects like a simple patio, new plants and tree trimming, or a water feature. More extensive hardscaping projects, such as pergolas, patios, and walkways, can push the budget to $14,000 or more. For example, a flower bed installation averages between $800 and $3,000, while landscape lighting installation can cost from $2,000 to $6,000.

The best way to landscape your front yard on a budget is to invest in hiring a professional for hardscaping—things like upgrading walkways, redoing driveways, and installing partitions around garden beds. You can often do the softscaping yourself—think laying down mulch, caring for your lawn, removing weeds, and planting flowers and shrubs. It’s also almost always worthwhile to pay a professional for routine yard maintenance, as this dramatically improves curb appeal and delivers above 100% ROI in most cases.

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