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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%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
3.9(
58
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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

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

As with anything you do near your foundation, you’ll want to ensure proper drainage when you plant your foundation beds. Your drainage should run downhill from the highest point against your foundation to avoid water intrusion and incurring expensive foundation repair costs.

The best landscaping for a septic drain field is shallow-rooted grass or native vegetation that helps prevent soil erosion while allowing water to evaporate efficiently. Avoid planting trees, shrubs, or deep-rooted plants near the drain field because the roots can infiltrate pipes and cause blockages. Using mulch or gravel sparingly can also help retain moisture and protect the system without restricting airflow.

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.

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