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Del Rio's Landscaping Inc
4.7(
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ramon and his team have taken care of my yard for over 3 years and they do a great job. They have also re-landscaped the area where our pool was, including pulling pulling out the old posts from the deck that was by the pool. It looks like there was never a pool there! Recently they replaced some pavers by the front porch and in front of our shed. They suggested a contrasting border outlining and it turned out great. I highly recommend Del Rio's."
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+15

Recommended by92%of homeowners
D&D Landscape and Sprinkler Services, Inc.
4.5(
574
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Some guys say the happiest day of their life was when they married their wife, however, for me it was when D&D Landscaping finished my front yard. ð All kidding aside they performed an exceptional job that was above and beyond my highest expectations. They completely removed all previous landscaping and installed all new landscaping along with a watering system for the shrubs/trees and a beautiful lighting system. The transformation is completely incredible and I couldnâ t be happier with the outcome Moreover, the entire process of working with Dean from D&D Landscaping was exceptional. Prior to D&D Landscaping coming into the picture I was meeting with several other landscaping contractors and found that none had any vision. I would ask them what they think should be done to my front yard and they had few ideas and would simply reply that they would do whatever I wanted. That forced me to do a ton of research and sketch up a design myself. On the other hand, Dean from D&D Landscaping had tons of ideas and he sketched-up a complete design that far exceeded mine given his extensive background in all-things landscaping. Moreover, none of the other landscapers offered a watering system or a lighting system as part of their base package, which further separated D&D Landscaping from other landscapers. I highly recommend D&D Landscaping for the incredible job they do, but they are also seemingly one of the few landscaping companies that are fully insured with both Liability Insurance and Workmanâ s Compensation Insurance, which was also highly important to me."
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+18

Response time7 hrs
251 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Y H S Landscape and Maintenance
4.7(
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Juan is knowledgeable, professional, and extremely easy to work with. His company installed a paver patio with walkway in our backyard that turned out better than we could have imagined. His entire crew was friendly and polite. Juan communicated with us each step of the way to ensure that we, as the customer, were happy. As a newer homeowner with our first big project to have someone do, we are completely satisfied with our choice to use this company. We felt that Juan had our best interests at heart as we talked through everything the project entailed. We will be recommending YHS Landscape and Maintenance to our friends and family."
Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Unique Landscaping Service
4.3(
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Unique Landscaping basically did a renovation of my yard- taking out all trees, leveling it out, and putting down all new sod. It looks amazing and we would definitely hire them again!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Jose Alfaro Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

Patio and sidewalk
Patio and sidewalk
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Patio and sidewalk

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JK Company, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Try JK Company. I obtained 5 estimates from different companies, and JK provided the most competitive quote for the job I needed (instead of unnecessary extra up-sales). I hadnâ t used them before, so I was more than impressed with their communication, timeliness, professionalism and quality of work. They know what theyâ re doing and involve you in all decisions. They fixed a botched job by a landscaper who said he knew how to work with paver patios, but didnâ t have experience or expertise. Tinoâ s crew built a beautiful patio with fireplace by leveraging existing walls, shape and color of the house, and length of the back yard. This is the first time Iâ ve taken time to write a review for anyone, and Iâ m doing it because of how impressed I was with Tino, Kelsey and their crew. Theyâ re worth the try!"
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Drive
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Entryway

+11

Response time1 day
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Another season of unsurpassed service. All expectations exceeded and many ideas presented for improving the yard. Trees pruned, removed and replaced a; bushes planted trimmed and maintained. Flowers transplanted and arranged. Excellent lawn maintenance. Fees exceptionally fair.."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Visionary Landscape's Design
4.4(
114
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Project: Install concrete paver driveway and walkway, with my design and their construction. Excellent job!! Also upgraded my landscape with experienced results"
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Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape

+15

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ruben Tellez Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Alex and his father did a fantastic job with adding in to my existing patio. From start to finish, the communication was consistent and timely. Getting a quote was easy, whereas I had to hound other landscapers just to get a quote. Alex kept in touch with me every step of the way. They were able to start the project quickly and worked very hard. Iâ m so happy with the result and I highly recommend this company for any landscaping services!"
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+14

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

In most cases, buying plants from a local greenhouse or nursery is well worth the investment, even though they tend to be a bit more expensive than those at a home improvement store. Employees at nurseries are usually well-versed in gardening and understand how the climate in your area affects different plants. They can help you make selections based on your skill level and time commitment to your landscaping, and they can provide detailed care instructions and advice to help keep your plants alive and diagnose and treat issues like pest infestation and illness.

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.

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.

You should use mulch because it protects garden soil in a few key ways. This extra layer between the ground and the elements protects against erosion, helps your soil maintain moisture, regulates changes in temperature, adds nutrients as it decomposes, and keeps weeds at bay.

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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