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LT Excavating

4.50(
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LT Excavating

4.50(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity above all else. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and ability to execute meticulous work at a fast pace! With over 8 years of industry experience we know what it takes to do the job right the first time! We look forward to building a lasting relationship with each one of our clients.

"Luke and Trent are exemplary and knowledgeable professionals. Their quote was very reasonable. They showed up at the exact time and day the promised. These men are courteous and very professional. They had a few obstacles to maneuver around, as they were digging out the hole for the egress window. They did it with great skill and precision. My wife and I are grateful we found this company to do our work. 5 STARS +++"

Jim B on June 2024

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity above all else. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and ability to execute meticulous work at a fast pace! With over 8 years of industry experience we know what it takes to do the job right the first time! We look forward to building a lasting relationship with each one of our clients.

"Luke and Trent are exemplary and knowledgeable professionals. Their quote was very reasonable. They showed up at the exact time and day the promised. These men are courteous and very professional. They had a few obstacles to maneuver around, as they were digging out the hole for the egress window. They did it with great skill and precision. My wife and I are grateful we found this company to do our work. 5 STARS +++"

Jim B on June 2024

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Arteman's Construction

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Arteman's Construction

4.78(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Arteman's Construction offers FREE estimates no matter what the job is! Our goal iands to make each and every customer happy. We take pride in the quality of workmanship, our honesty and clean, quality service. Our company is a pround member of the Better Business Bureau & backed by the superpages guarantee. We gladly accept Visa & Master Card. Additional DBA - Arteman's Construction.

Arteman's Construction offers FREE estimates no matter what the job is! Our goal iands to make each and every customer happy. We take pride in the quality of workmanship, our honesty and clean, quality service. Our company is a pround member of the Better Business Bureau & backed by the superpages guarantee. We gladly accept Visa & Master Card. Additional DBA - Arteman's Construction.

Curly Q's Home Improvements

4.78(
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Curly Q's Home Improvements

4.78(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Curly Q's Home Improvements is a family owned business of 3 people. Mother, son & daughter. We strive for quality not quantity. Cost is determined by the job, Travel charge $25. Like us on www.Facebook.com/23curlyqs

Curly Q's Home Improvements is a family owned business of 3 people. Mother, son & daughter. We strive for quality not quantity. Cost is determined by the job, Travel charge $25. Like us on www.Facebook.com/23curlyqs

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Handy Cody

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Handy Cody

4.58(
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Customers say: Terrific value
16 years of experience

No job is too big or too Small, I can get the job done. I recently graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in History and Political Science, but this is the work I enjoy doing. I have had my business for 3 years now and now that I am done with school I am ready to grow it bigger. I have done just about everything but I primarily focus on work outside around the yard during the summer.

No job is too big or too Small, I can get the job done. I recently graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in History and Political Science, but this is the work I enjoy doing. I have had my business for 3 years now and now that I am done with school I am ready to grow it bigger. I have done just about everything but I primarily focus on work outside around the yard during the summer.

Scott's Snow Plowing and Salting

4.71(
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Scott's Snow Plowing and Salting

4.71(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Scott’s Snow Plowing is a locally owned and operated business servicing commercial and residential properties. Snow removal and ice control can be set up as a seasonal contract or a one time service. Mowing and Landscaping also offered.

Scott’s Snow Plowing is a locally owned and operated business servicing commercial and residential properties. Snow removal and ice control can be set up as a seasonal contract or a one time service. Mowing and Landscaping also offered.

Graf Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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Graf Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional Contact-Rodney (309)275-1531. Locally owned and operated. Occasionally uses subs. Cost is determined by the job or by an hourly rate. Travel charges may apply.

Additional Contact-Rodney (309)275-1531. Locally owned and operated. Occasionally uses subs. Cost is determined by the job or by an hourly rate. Travel charges may apply.

Green View Landscaping Co

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Green View Landscaping Co

4.75(
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71 years of experience

Established in 1955, Green View Companies offers complete landscape services including design-build, installation and maintenance. Green View also has three retail centers statewide, in the Dunlap/Peoria, Champaign/Urbana and Springfield areas. In addition, Green View has a production facility that produces container-grown plants and trees.

Established in 1955, Green View Companies offers complete landscape services including design-build, installation and maintenance. Green View also has three retail centers statewide, in the Dunlap/Peoria, Champaign/Urbana and Springfield areas. In addition, Green View has a production facility that produces container-grown plants and trees.

Twin City Wood Recycling

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Twin City Wood Recycling

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Twin City Wood Recycling has been in operation for over 10+ years. Our mission is to provide the community with a local resource for mulch, animal bedding, and compost as well as a low cost option for firewood. We pride ourselves on limiting the amount of waste that goes into our landfills and limiting the amount of chemicals that go into the ground. Our mulch contains no dyes or additives. We accept cash or check.

Twin City Wood Recycling has been in operation for over 10+ years. Our mission is to provide the community with a local resource for mulch, animal bedding, and compost as well as a low cost option for firewood. We pride ourselves on limiting the amount of waste that goes into our landfills and limiting the amount of chemicals that go into the ground. Our mulch contains no dyes or additives. We accept cash or check.

Lawn Magic

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Lawn Magic

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Lawn Magic, we make your lawn and exterior look perfect all year long with routine lawn, landscaping, snow removal and exterior maintenance services. Contact us to maintain a well-manicured lawn with our lawn care services. We also offer landscaping, painting, snow removal & salt, pressure washing, mulch & rock installation, tree & hedge trimming, seasonal & storm clean-up, weed control and fertilizer. Your exterior maintenance provider. " LET US REFRESH YOUR EXTERIOR "

At Lawn Magic, we make your lawn and exterior look perfect all year long with routine lawn, landscaping, snow removal and exterior maintenance services. Contact us to maintain a well-manicured lawn with our lawn care services. We also offer landscaping, painting, snow removal & salt, pressure washing, mulch & rock installation, tree & hedge trimming, seasonal & storm clean-up, weed control and fertilizer. Your exterior maintenance provider. " LET US REFRESH YOUR EXTERIOR "

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

There are a few factors to consider when choosing the right size river rock for a landscaping project. First, think about how you’ll use the rocks. For example, if you’re installing them as part of a water feature, medium-sized stones (ranging between 2 and 5 inches) often work best. Smaller rocks (from 1 and 3 inches) are better for walkways and pathways, while a mix of medium and large stones (between 3 and 8 inches) is ideal for garden beds.

Hydroseeding is a great option for sloped yards, as sod might not root as well. Hydroseeding also traditionally creates sprouts faster than normal seeding—up to a full week faster. Additionally, you can customize your slurry mix with hydroseed, allowing you to create a mixture that will work specifically for your yard’s conditions. 

It’s important to remember that hydroseeded lawns require a lot of water during the first few weeks of installation, which can be time-consuming and costly. Additionally, the installation window tends to be shorter than that of sod and traditional grass. 

Grass varieties such as tall fescue, zoysia, Bermuda, Bahia, and centipede grow best in sandy soil. These types of grass are drought resistant, so they help retain water and nutrients more easily. Consult a local lawn care company to determine the best type of grass to plant in your sandy lawn.

Yes, you need to use landscape fabric under your rubber mulch. Rubber mulch doesn’t decompose, so putting landscape fabric down can work as a barrier between your mulch and soil, preventing your mulch from mixing with your soil and leaching chemicals like aluminum, cadmium, and copper into it. Also, since weeds can occasionally get through rubber mulch, using landscape fabric as a second form of protection can increase its effectiveness. 

While you can put gravel directly on dirt, it won’t be very stable. It also won’t block out any weeds. Most experts recommend layering weed barrier and a layer of packed sand or other foundation material to prevent the gravel from sinking into the earth and being overtaken by weeds.

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