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Avatar for MONTERO'S LANDSCAPE LLC
MONTERO'S LANDSCAPE LLC
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Omar did an amazing job on my mother's backyard. It was a major project with concrete removal, paver installation, drain relocation, new sod and a new garden. The quality of work that was provided was exceptional. Omar kept in contact with me during the process and went above on beyond to give my mother a backyard she can be proud of, and his price was great for the amount of work he had to do. I strongly recommend Omar for your landscaping needs."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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JCV Landscape
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Julio and his crew are amazing. I have hired JCV landscaping multiple times for seasonal cleanups, mulch, edging, trimming, removals, weekly mowing, etc… I am always more than happy with the outcomes. They are fast, professional, and go above and beyond to deliver awesome service."
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Eagle Crest Landscaping & AG Concrete Services, LLC
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Outstanding customer service and communication, perfect craftsmanship, completed on time and at budget, excellent value. We will continue to use Eagle Crest Landscaping & AG Concrete for other work. Highly recommended."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
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Weed Services questions, answered by experts

Several tools exist that can help remove unwanted grass. The one you choose depends greatly on how much you need to remove and how hard you'd like to work. A sod or turf cutter is the fastest method while using a shovel is labor-intensive and much slower. You may also need a garden rake, tiller, and wheelbarrow. 

The fastest ways to kill weeds and unwanted grass include burning them, pouring boiling water on them, or pulling them out by hand, as these methods work almost instantaneously. For a quick-acting solution that works within a few hours, you can use a commercial-grade herbicide like glyphosate or a DIY vinegar, salt, and dish soap mixture. While effective, be aware that commercial herbicides introduce chemicals into your lawn. The slowest method for killing weeds is to starve them of sunlight and nutrients using mulch or fabric covers.

Lawns with steep slopes can benefit from having quack grass. Quack grass's long roots and runners can help to prevent soil erosion on hillsides. Additionally, bird lovers may enjoy the fact that quack grass seeds are an attractive food choice for their avian friends.

Vinegar cannot tell the difference between weeds and desired grass types; it kills everything it touches. Only use a vinegar or vinegar-based solution if you are relatively confident that you can navigate around the plants and grasses you want to keep. Also, don’t spray vinegar on a windy day, or it will blow onto other plants.

They compete for nutrients and water, potentially stunting desired plants.

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