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Greener Living, LLC

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Greener Living, LLC

4.28(
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Customers say: Quality work
10 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Greener Living is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Donâ t waste your time and money on Greener Living. I had been a fairly happy Greener Living customer for just over two years. Early on there were issues - they were annoying but manageable. Over time, the frequency and intensity of the issues became unbearable. The Greener Living technicians and management failed to provide the â professionalâ part of a â paid professional service.â I began documenting and itemizing the issues. Here is what I saw: 1) Technicians failing to read gate codes from my account "notes" resulting in skipped/delayed services 2) Technicians not adequately using enough product on service 3) Technicians damaging sprinkler heads - two years in a row - with the aerator, despite me having flagged them with bright yellow flags 4) Too many pushy "sales" phone calls 5) Technicians using the wrong products and staining my property For all of these issues, I had to reach out and insist that some resolution be provided - it was not the default response. I eventually started communicating directly with Brian Mason (Owner & General Manager per his email signature). I gave them a couple opportunities to make it right and they failed. I eventually asked for a refund. Brian sent an email saying the refund would be processed and sent his apologies. The trouble is, at the time of writing this, it has been 19 days since â processingâ that refund and despite attempting to contact them twice since then there has been no refund. Stay away from Greener Living - they donâ t care about you, your property, or your business. They just want your money."

Steven M on September 2024

Greener Living is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Donâ t waste your time and money on Greener Living. I had been a fairly happy Greener Living customer for just over two years. Early on there were issues - they were annoying but manageable. Over time, the frequency and intensity of the issues became unbearable. The Greener Living technicians and management failed to provide the â professionalâ part of a â paid professional service.â I began documenting and itemizing the issues. Here is what I saw: 1) Technicians failing to read gate codes from my account "notes" resulting in skipped/delayed services 2) Technicians not adequately using enough product on service 3) Technicians damaging sprinkler heads - two years in a row - with the aerator, despite me having flagged them with bright yellow flags 4) Too many pushy "sales" phone calls 5) Technicians using the wrong products and staining my property For all of these issues, I had to reach out and insist that some resolution be provided - it was not the default response. I eventually started communicating directly with Brian Mason (Owner & General Manager per his email signature). I gave them a couple opportunities to make it right and they failed. I eventually asked for a refund. Brian sent an email saying the refund would be processed and sent his apologies. The trouble is, at the time of writing this, it has been 19 days since â processingâ that refund and despite attempting to contact them twice since then there has been no refund. Stay away from Greener Living - they donâ t care about you, your property, or your business. They just want your money."

Steven M on September 2024


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Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc

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Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
223 local quotes requested

Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc provides Hardscape & Landscaping Services. We have been serving the Illinois area for many years. Our team offers complete landscaping and hardscaping design, installation, and maintenance services for your home and business. Let our landscape and hardscape designer transform your outdoor space with a landscape design that fits your property and projects the image you want for your home or business.

"Great. Easy communication. Excellent work"

David M on May 2025

Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc provides Hardscape & Landscaping Services. We have been serving the Illinois area for many years. Our team offers complete landscaping and hardscaping design, installation, and maintenance services for your home and business. Let our landscape and hardscape designer transform your outdoor space with a landscape design that fits your property and projects the image you want for your home or business.

"Great. Easy communication. Excellent work"

David M on May 2025


"JCV has been caring for my landscaping for a couple of years. When they leave it always looks perfect! Great company."

Louise W on November 2025

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"JCV has been caring for my landscaping for a couple of years. When they leave it always looks perfect! Great company."

Louise W on November 2025


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Natys Landscaping & Construction

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Natys Landscaping & Construction

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2 years of experience

Hello! Natys landscaping for any service you would like! Really professional! We don’t only show our love and passion but we take care of you like it’s our house. We have the best affordable price around town. We do a lot of types of jobs, we have 9 years of experience. • •Gutter cleaning • Weed removal& preventing • Tree/Shrub removal, •Planting or trimming bushes •Snow removal or Pressure washing • Seed/ Sod installation, • Mulch installations •Week and bi-weekly lawn maintenance, •Paver or stones patios, • Driveway, sidewalks repairs , resettling or re-sanding,• Concrete slabs (100% fully insured) Free estimate And a lot more just ask!

Hello! Natys landscaping for any service you would like! Really professional! We don’t only show our love and passion but we take care of you like it’s our house. We have the best affordable price around town. We do a lot of types of jobs, we have 9 years of experience. • •Gutter cleaning • Weed removal& preventing • Tree/Shrub removal, •Planting or trimming bushes •Snow removal or Pressure washing • Seed/ Sod installation, • Mulch installations •Week and bi-weekly lawn maintenance, •Paver or stones patios, • Driveway, sidewalks repairs , resettling or re-sanding,• Concrete slabs (100% fully insured) Free estimate And a lot more just ask!


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Humenik Brothers

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Humenik Brothers

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5 years of experience

5+yrs experience as a handyman. You name it, we can do it. Background includes commercial furniture repair, home maintenance, property management Basics listed below but let me know your needs and I will give you a solid option to consider. No task is too small! Landscaping Planting Cutting Clean up home remodeling flooring paint Backsplash vanities Windows basic Electrical and plumbing Pool plumbing Fountain install Tv hanging Fan install Light fixture changes

5+yrs experience as a handyman. You name it, we can do it. Background includes commercial furniture repair, home maintenance, property management Basics listed below but let me know your needs and I will give you a solid option to consider. No task is too small! Landscaping Planting Cutting Clean up home remodeling flooring paint Backsplash vanities Windows basic Electrical and plumbing Pool plumbing Fountain install Tv hanging Fan install Light fixture changes


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Sophies Bloom Landscaping

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Sophies Bloom Landscaping

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5 years of experience

Sophie's Bloom Landscaping is a premier landscaping company dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into vibrant and sustainable environments. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for creativity, Sophie's Bloom offers a comprehensive range of services, including landscape design, installation, maintenance, and eco-friendly solutions. Led by a team of experienced professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs and preferences. From residential gardens to commercial properties, Sophie's Bloom Landscaping strives to exceed expectations and create enduring beauty that enhances every landscape.

Sophie's Bloom Landscaping is a premier landscaping company dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into vibrant and sustainable environments. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for creativity, Sophie's Bloom offers a comprehensive range of services, including landscape design, installation, maintenance, and eco-friendly solutions. Led by a team of experienced professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs and preferences. From residential gardens to commercial properties, Sophie's Bloom Landscaping strives to exceed expectations and create enduring beauty that enhances every landscape.


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Theos lawn service

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Theos lawn service

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Hello, my name is Tino. I offer a variety of lawn services that include hedge trimming, gutter cleaning, fall clean up, mowing, edging, and a few others. I work around the NW suburbs but can travel further if needed. I have experience in yard work as I worked for my fathers landscaping business for over 20 years and am also bilingual. Thank your for taking the time to visit my page, I hope to help anyone that needs of my services.

Hello, my name is Tino. I offer a variety of lawn services that include hedge trimming, gutter cleaning, fall clean up, mowing, edging, and a few others. I work around the NW suburbs but can travel further if needed. I have experience in yard work as I worked for my fathers landscaping business for over 20 years and am also bilingual. Thank your for taking the time to visit my page, I hope to help anyone that needs of my services.


IG Landscaping

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IG Landscaping

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We offer Lawn mowing, Fertilizer/weed control, Aeration, Dethatching, Spring cleanup, Fall cleanup, Tree trimming/removal, Mulching, Pruning, Edging, Planting, Gutter, Cleaning and much more. Any and all of your outdoor needs. Locally owned business with over 25 years of experience in both residential and commercial properties. Ignacio (Owner) is hands on making sure every job is done to the liking of the customer. Each employee has worked with Ignacio for years and understand the value of quality. Ignacio and his son Jose are very responsive and easy to reach. Feel free to call or text with questions regarding your projects. We always like to come out and speak with people regarding their needs.

We offer Lawn mowing, Fertilizer/weed control, Aeration, Dethatching, Spring cleanup, Fall cleanup, Tree trimming/removal, Mulching, Pruning, Edging, Planting, Gutter, Cleaning and much more. Any and all of your outdoor needs. Locally owned business with over 25 years of experience in both residential and commercial properties. Ignacio (Owner) is hands on making sure every job is done to the liking of the customer. Each employee has worked with Ignacio for years and understand the value of quality. Ignacio and his son Jose are very responsive and easy to reach. Feel free to call or text with questions regarding your projects. We always like to come out and speak with people regarding their needs.


"Rafael was such a pleasure to work with. He installed a pop up drain in our front yard. Leveled out our back yard and side yard bringing in dirt. Removed old debris along with dead grass. Also installed rock bed underneath our deck and in our culvert of our ditch. He also Installed new sod with great communication the entire time. Would highly recommend this guy!"

Sarah B on August 2025

RNY Landscaping LLC services Lawn moving mulch installed Edging Trimming planting Fertilization spring and Fall cleanup pressure washing snow removal brick patios fencing ratings walls sod installation gutter lines

"Rafael was such a pleasure to work with. He installed a pop up drain in our front yard. Leveled out our back yard and side yard bringing in dirt. Removed old debris along with dead grass. Also installed rock bed underneath our deck and in our culvert of our ditch. He also Installed new sod with great communication the entire time. Would highly recommend this guy!"

Sarah B on August 2025


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Lawn Fertilization and Treatment questions, answered by experts

Grass will grow back after being sprayed with vinegar. If you’re looking for an alternative to chemical herbicides, vinegar can help you manage weeds. Use a mixture of 1 gallon of white vinegar, 1 cup of salt, and 1 tablespoon of dish soap to spray on your grass. This will kill the grass at the surface while keeping the roots intact, so it’ll eventually grow back. You’ll need to use an herbicide or manually remove the whole root system to get rid of grass for good.

Provided you're using an appropriate starter fertilizer for grass seed, you can put down seeds and fertilizer at the same time. However, putting them down separately, one after the other, on the same day will help to avoid over- or under-applying the lawn food. Avoid using a fertilizer with weed control elements, as these will likely keep the grass seeds from starting.  

Depending on the species, most fescue grasses thrive in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8, though some varieties can thrive as far as zone 10. While it’s a cool-season grass, it has the unique ability to adapt and thrive in many different types of climates. For this reason, you'll mostly find fescue grasses throughout the transitional temperature zones of the country.

Post-dethatching, lawn recovery includes watering, fertilizing, and reseeding as necessary to restore health and promote growth.

At its core, soil pH is a measure of how many hydrogen ions are present in your soil. In highly acidic soil (low pH), plant growth is difficult due to reduced microbial availability in the dirt.

In highly alkaline soil, plants may struggle to grow due to iron deficiencies. In either case, a lack of balance deprives grass or plants of some key nutrients they need to grow.

A pH reading of 6 to 7.5 is ideal for most plants. Slight acidity is, generally speaking, less of an issue than slight alkalinity. Many plants can still thrive in slightly acidic soil.

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