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*The Angi rating for Leaf Removal companies in Gurnee, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Leaf Removal needs.

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Avatar for Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.

Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.

4.92(
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Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.

4.92(
19
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They came out and cleaned up my yard, got rid of dead plants and pruned my shrubs. They also fertilized my lawn and they do weekly maintenance. Highly recommend!!"

Alisha P on May 2025

Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They came out and cleaned up my yard, got rid of dead plants and pruned my shrubs. They also fertilized my lawn and they do weekly maintenance. Highly recommend!!"

Alisha P on May 2025

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Tapia Landscaping

4.80(
27
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Tapia Landscaping

4.80(
27
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Here at company Tapia Landscaping, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! If you have any question please give me a call at (847)970-1873 Tapia Landscaping

"Very nice work. Kindly . I always recommed this company to do."

Charnjeet K on December 2022

Here at company Tapia Landscaping, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! If you have any question please give me a call at (847)970-1873 Tapia Landscaping

"Very nice work. Kindly . I always recommed this company to do."

Charnjeet K on December 2022

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Serrano and Son's Landscaping

4.52(
73
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Serrano and Son's Landscaping

4.52(
73
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Serrano and Son's Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Absolutely excellent! On time, very professional, and highly knowledgible. The project was completed quickly by their team! "

Jan W on June 2025

Serrano and Son's Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Absolutely excellent! On time, very professional, and highly knowledgible. The project was completed quickly by their team! "

Jan W on June 2025

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JMG Elite Lawn Care

4.73(
13
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JMG Elite Lawn Care

4.73(
13
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

JMG Elite Lawn Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I had great experience with JMG last year and they even did a few additional projects like clearing areas and trimming shrubs for me in addition to mowing. I was satisfied. This year my mowings became farther and farther apart and additional work they had estimated and I agreed to never happened. My lawn was mowed July 3 and not again for the rest of July. I emailed twice - first email was told there?d be here July 26 but that did not happen nor did a few days into the next week with a second email getting no response. With the grass so long rabbits began nesting in my lawn, I had to switch to a different mowing service."

Sharon M on August 2024

JMG Elite Lawn Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I had great experience with JMG last year and they even did a few additional projects like clearing areas and trimming shrubs for me in addition to mowing. I was satisfied. This year my mowings became farther and farther apart and additional work they had estimated and I agreed to never happened. My lawn was mowed July 3 and not again for the rest of July. I emailed twice - first email was told there?d be here July 26 but that did not happen nor did a few days into the next week with a second email getting no response. With the grass so long rabbits began nesting in my lawn, I had to switch to a different mowing service."

Sharon M on August 2024

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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc

5.00(
10
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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc

5.00(
10
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response

"Work was professionally performed on time. Workers were pleasant and courteous. Owner is creative and responsive to all concerns regarding design, timelines, construction traffic, and final product. Many thanks to Mr. Ramon Hernandez!!"

Peter S on March 2020

We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response

"Work was professionally performed on time. Workers were pleasant and courteous. Owner is creative and responsive to all concerns regarding design, timelines, construction traffic, and final product. Many thanks to Mr. Ramon Hernandez!!"

Peter S on March 2020

Anzo Landscaping, Inc.

4.88(
4
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Anzo Landscaping, Inc.

4.88(
4
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did an amazing job with yard cleanup. Everything looks fantastic. Highly recommend "

Edward K on August 2025

Committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did an amazing job with yard cleanup. Everything looks fantastic. Highly recommend "

Edward K on August 2025

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R. Salinas Landscaping, Inc.

4.57(
24
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R. Salinas Landscaping, Inc.

4.57(
24
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

R. Salinas Landscaping is hands down the No. 1 best contractor for your improvement needs. Our satisfaction rate is through the roof. Call us now and get the attention you need!

"Salinas Landscaping did a great job designing and installing a patio privacy solution for us including installing a fence and planting trees."

jim m on December 2023

R. Salinas Landscaping is hands down the No. 1 best contractor for your improvement needs. Our satisfaction rate is through the roof. Call us now and get the attention you need!

"Salinas Landscaping did a great job designing and installing a patio privacy solution for us including installing a fence and planting trees."

jim m on December 2023

Francisco Landscaping

4.43(
7
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Francisco Landscaping

4.43(
7
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"This was the greatest experience we have had in Fall cleanup. Ruffino used three different devices to first blow the leaves and then pulverize them and then cut the grass afterwards. I strongly recommend this company."

Carol D on November 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"This was the greatest experience we have had in Fall cleanup. Ruffino used three different devices to first blow the leaves and then pulverize them and then cut the grass afterwards. I strongly recommend this company."

Carol D on November 2025

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SG Landscapes, Inc.

4.40(
5
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SG Landscapes, Inc.

4.40(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We provide our clients with the very best in our industry. With over 20+ years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I was very satisfy the contractor was fantastic"

Ivy K on June 2023

We provide our clients with the very best in our industry. With over 20+ years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I was very satisfy the contractor was fantastic"

Ivy K on June 2023

Absolute Landscape, Inc.

5.00(
1
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Absolute Landscape, Inc.

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Jose and his crew were very professional and knowledgeable. They completed the projects in the time quoted and under budget. I couldn't be any happier with their work! Thank you..."

Victor O on August 2023

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Jose and his crew were very professional and knowledgeable. They completed the projects in the time quoted and under budget. I couldn't be any happier with their work! Thank you..."

Victor O on August 2023

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

Permits are often required for large tree removals, especially in urban areas or for protected species, ensuring regulation compliance and neighbor safety.

Stump grindings are usually safe to use in soil, but in some cases, it’s not recommended. Wood chips in particular can bind nitrogen in the soil, which will make it difficult for grass to grow. That’s why it’s important to remove most wood chips and use healthy garden soil if you want to cover the stump spot with grass. Large wood chips may attract beetles and could encourage the growth of fungi when they decay, so you may want to remove them when using the grindings.

Burning a single palm tree stump, if you’re careful, is technically doable DIY. However, you should always take precautions to control the fire and do research if you’re burning multiple types of trees. 

Some trees, such as ornamental trees, black cherry, and some oak trees, release toxins into the air when burned that can be irritating to your lungs (or even dangerous) to breathe in.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

Leaving stumps in place comes with a lot of drawbacks. Along with being unsightly, tree stumps left in the ground can attract pests, rot away in your yard, encourage weed growth, and harm other plants and trees sharing your lawn. In extreme cases, tree stumps and their roots can damage the structure of your home or reduce your property value. 

While it’s tempting to just leave them be, the longer you wait, the more you might regret it.

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