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Top-Rated Landscapers in Hillcrest - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Jose's Lawn Care & Landscape Service
Jose's Lawn Care & Landscape Service
4.3(
20
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+3 more

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jose and his team are people of integrity. Twice he showed up at my house at the exact time he said he would be there. He did what he said he would do at an affordable and reasonable price. His work was top rate and I would recommend him to anybody."
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+22

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
3.7(
64
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Rivera Concrete Paving's $8,500 bid became $11,000. Owner Magdiel Rivera adds charges after you're committed and doesn't follow through after payment. Cost increases: I mentioned roots upfront - he said equipment could handle it, then charged $450. Said grading unnecessary, then created false urgency claiming we HAD to grade before concrete. Later said could grade after. Added $1,800. Crew broke drainage pipes, charged me $250. Couldn't move AC condenser despite my asking during estimate. Payment tactics: Said pay "when satisfied." Then requested half early, then full payment before done. When I said work incomplete, he asked "Don't you trust me?" then broke promises. Broken promises: Walkway cured wrong, no follow-up. $1,800 grading included 3-month landscaping - no communication. Promised debris cleanup, later said not responsible. Damaged 4-month fence, couldn't repair properly, paid $300 after pressure. Dismisses costs at estimate, adds them later. Makes promises, then excuses."
Concrete Driveways Project
Masonry Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Rentals - Equipment Project

+46

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
BladeScapes
5.0(
4
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have used BladeScapes for our lawn cutting and trimming service for years and I highly recommend them. Brandon is extremely reliable, efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, and a very hard worker. I often receive compliments on how nice our yard looks and I thank BladeScapes for that!"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Island Roots Lawn Care
5.0(
2
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

"BAki and his crew have done a beautiful job with mowing my grass and doing some trimming of my bushes. They are always willing to help and listen to what I want to have done. So easy to work with! Highly recommended! Deb J."
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Success Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+4 more

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

At AK Enterprise, we are committed to providing reliable, high-quality landscaping services that bring beauty and value to every property we work on. We specialize in lawn care, landscape design, maintenance, cleanup services, and outdoor improvements tailored to each customer’s needs. Our goal is simple: deliver dependable service, attention to detail, and results that exceed expectations. Whether it’s maintaining a healthy lawn or transforming outdoor spaces, we take pride in helping our customers create landscapes they can enjoy year-round.

Triad Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Triad Landscaping is built around quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dependable service. We specialize in landscape design, drainage, and hardscaping, creating outdoor spaces that are both functional and built to last. From the initial plan to the final cleanup, we take pride in doing things the right way, communicating clearly, and delivering a finished product our customers can be proud of.

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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

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.

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home. 

That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.

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.

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

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