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Avatar for Green City Gardens
Green City Gardens
4.7(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallRetaining Wall - Install+9 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"We worked with JD from Green City Gardens to design and plant new landscaping in the front of our house. This included removing the existing shrubs, adding organic materials and planting the new flowers and bushes. In addition, JD, Doug, Carl and John removed two existing trees which had died and replaced them with new trees. The project was projected to be completed in about 2.5 days and the team achieved the target. The entire crew was excellent to work with--each provided their input and recommendations regarding plant placement. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process--from initial design through planting. JD's design was excellent and the new landscaping greatly enhanced the front of our house. Doug, John, JD and Carl worked diligently to remove the existing landscaping and planting and mulching the new plants. Based on our experience, we highly recommend Green City Gardens---they were reasonably priced and easy to work with when making significant enhancements to our landscaping."
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+18

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds
Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds
4.6(
52
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+9 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We have hired Aerate 1 several times and have always been thrilled with their work. They planted a tree and provided pruning after the tree matured. They surrounded our above ground pool with drainage covered by pea gravel inside brick, and installed a paver walkway to the pool's heater. They landscaped the front and side with mulch inside brick. Every time they do work they make the site look better than when they arrived, even in areas only slightly impacted by their work. I highly recommend their company due to their excellent work and commitment to keeping their promises about when and what will be done!"
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+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for R & G Almanza Landscape Inc
R & G Almanza Landscape Inc
4.2(
252
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+8 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were referred to R & G Almanza Landscaping by our tree service. After a less-than-pleasant experience with another local fencing contractor (who did a terrible job repairing a shared fence that had blown down in spring windstorms), working with R&G was a fantastic experience. Although R & G is more well known locally for their yard maintenance work, the high-quality job they did installing my fence was exceptional. Their price was very reasonable, they were clean, fast, responsive and cared about the details. They even went above and beyond what I expected and really weeded and cleaned up the ground surrounding the fence. I plan on using them again next season for more landscaping work and even am considering them for weekly yard maintenance because of this experience. I highly recommend!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AQ Landscaping Inc.
4.9(
10
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Retaining Wall - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+10 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I've had the pleasure of working with AQ Landscaping over several seasons and have always been 100% satisfied with the results of the work done, the value received, and the professionalism of Arturo (the owner) and his crew. Arturo's attention to detail is noteworthy, even improving areas of my yard that are hard for anyone to see. He told me that he wanted everything done to the highest standard, as it is representative of his business. I love that I highly recommend AQ Landscaping and look forward to working with them in the future."
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+21

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
D&D Landscape and Sprinkler Services, Inc.
4.5(
573
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenDesigner - LandscapeOutdoor Lighting - Plan and Install+1 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dean from D&D was amazing to work with on our landscaping project. Our yard needed a lot of work, and from our first meeting, we could tell Dean had extensive experience and knowledge. He educated us throughout the process, built a custom a design layout specific to our needs and provided with us additional support even after the job was done. His passion and care for his clients was very apparent throughout the project. We plan to use him for future landscaping projects and plan to refer him to anyone we know."
Landscaping
Landscaping
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 Front of House
 Front Landscaping (one view)

+18

Response time8 hrs
260 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
4.4(
36
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Sod - InstallLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Architect - Landscape+11 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Midwest landscaping crew was very friendly and knowledgeable, they worked fast and cleaned up after the work was done. I have a beautiful yard that I am happy to sit in and would definitely hire them again for my future landscaping needs"
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Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
44
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+9 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Juan and his team did an amazing job fixing my backyard patio. The team showed up on time everyday and worked tirelessly throughout the project. They finished the project well within time. Really glad I found J&P Landscaping and would definitely hire Juan and his team in future."
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+50

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for MONTERO'S LANDSCAPE LLC
MONTERO'S LANDSCAPE LLC
5.0(
13
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+5 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Omar regraded and seeded my backyard and sodded the front yard. Itâ s been almost a month now and both look great. My neighbor had his backyard regraded and seeded last year, but he had a lot more bare spots than me. Almost all of my yard is already completely filled in. Omar really knows what heâ s doing and is a pleasure to work with."
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Gary's Project

+88

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

It’s usually best to buy plants from a local greenhouse or nursery yourself, but landscapers are also a reliable option. First, you can choose exactly what plants you want based on their appearance rather than relying on your landscaper to choose. Additionally, while it’s more time-consuming to go buy the plants yourself, you’ll often save money because landscapers charge for delivery and may upcharge the plants. You can also speak to a professional at a nursery to ensure you understand how to care for your plants and get the most long-term value.

A window flower box should be deep enough that there’s room for a wide selection of plants and the required amount of soil and gravel. Standard flower boxes are 8 inches deep and 8 inches from front to back. Larger is better to increase the variety of plants in the box, but you could run into stability issues as it increases in weight.

A half inch above ground level is ideal for metal edging. This provides enough depth for the edging to hold in place and enough height to keep in most landscaping materials (like mulch or gravel). If you install edging too high off the ground, it will stand out from your landscaping and pose a tripping risk. If you install it too low, your ground cover won’t stay in place.

While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.

Buying plants from a nursery is one thing, but ensuring that they are properly planted is another. While you might not need to hire a landscaper for every plant that you buy from a nursery, it’s a great idea to have their expertise and experience to plant larger items, like burlapped trees or specialty plants like rose bushes. Even better, before making a trip to a nursery to buy new plants, consult a local landscaper to test your soil for pH levels, soil texture, and phosphorus and potassium levels to help determine the best plants for your area.

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