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Top-Rated Landscapers in Lake Forest - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Green City Gardens
Green City Gardens
4.7(
116
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+9 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"We worked with JD from Green City Gardens to design and plant new landscaping in the front of our house. This included removing the existing shrubs, adding organic materials and planting the new flowers and bushes. In addition, JD, Doug, Carl and John removed two existing trees which had died and replaced them with new trees. The project was projected to be completed in about 2.5 days and the team achieved the target. The entire crew was excellent to work with--each provided their input and recommendations regarding plant placement. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process--from initial design through planting. JD's design was excellent and the new landscaping greatly enhanced the front of our house. Doug, John, JD and Carl worked diligently to remove the existing landscaping and planting and mulching the new plants. Based on our experience, we highly recommend Green City Gardens---they were reasonably priced and easy to work with when making significant enhancements to our landscaping."
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Design

+18

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Ecoscape Architectural Design LLC
Ecoscape Architectural Design LLC
5.0(
26
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+9 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Harvey and his team did an excellent job installing new landscaping in my front yard. They were prompt and professional. I liked the quality of their work and hired them again to install sod in the back yard as well as the side of my house. I plan on using Harvey’s services again this upcoming spring season."
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+44

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for R & G Almanza Landscape Inc
R & G Almanza Landscape Inc
4.2(
252
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+8 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were referred to R & G Almanza Landscaping by our tree service. After a less-than-pleasant experience with another local fencing contractor (who did a terrible job repairing a shared fence that had blown down in spring windstorms), working with R&G was a fantastic experience. Although R & G is more well known locally for their yard maintenance work, the high-quality job they did installing my fence was exceptional. Their price was very reasonable, they were clean, fast, responsive and cared about the details. They even went above and beyond what I expected and really weeded and cleaned up the ground surrounding the fence. I plan on using them again next season for more landscaping work and even am considering them for weekly yard maintenance because of this experience. I highly recommend!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn+13 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan and Jose worked with us a few years ago. Once we bought our new home they were the first on our list to call for landscaping needs. They installed new entryway, spring clean up etc. As always, they were professional, good communication, flexible and punctual. The finished product was the envy of my neighborhood. If you are looking for reliable, hard working, professional and flexible landscapers Juan and Jose are the ones to call. At this point they are like family. They are currently providing landscaping services for me biweekly. My lawn is looking great! Thank you and the crew for an amazing walkway and entry way."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
D&D Landscape and Sprinkler Services, Inc.
4.5(
580
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Sod - InstallDesigner - Landscape

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dean was great to work with. This was an extensive job, requiring a lot of brush clearing and stump removal, along with a brick walkway to the front door. Dean and the crew did great work, at a very good price. We are exceedingly happy with the results - the landscaping really makes the house look good now. We highly recommend D&D Landscape and Sprinkler Services, and we plan on using them again if we need more landscaping done."
Landscaping
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 Front of House
 Front Landscaping (one view)

+18

Response time7 hrs
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Jose Alfaro Landscaping
Jose Alfaro Landscaping
5.0(
7
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Designer - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or RebuildLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+9 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Patio and sidewalk
Patio and sidewalk
Patio and sidewalk

+2

Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.
Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.
4.9(
21
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up+1 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fernando and this crew arrived early and completed the project within the day. The project included re-locating mature shrubs, extensive weeding, restored planting beds, installed mulch, fertilized and treated grass for weeds. This job included the front and back yard! Amazing work."
Basic Trimming job
Big oak mulch
hydrangea
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for JK Company, LLC
JK Company, LLC
4.9(
108
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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!"
Patio
Drive
Patio
Patio
Entryway

+11

Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Most experts recommend a quarter-inch layer of compost for best results, and you will need about .77 cubic yards of material per 1,000 square feet. To measure how much compost to use, take the square footage of your yard and multiply it by .77, then divide that number by 1,000.

The best way to landscape your front yard on a budget is to invest in hiring a professional for hardscaping—things like upgrading walkways, redoing driveways, and installing partitions around garden beds. You can often do the softscaping yourself—think laying down mulch, caring for your lawn, removing weeds, and planting flowers and shrubs. It’s also almost always worthwhile to pay a professional for routine yard maintenance, as this dramatically improves curb appeal and delivers above 100% ROI in most cases.

Lakefront landscaping offers benefits such as enhancing aesthetic appeal, increasing property value, supporting ecological balance, and providing recreational opportunities while preserving the shoreline's natural beauty.

It is possible to plant a tree over a ground stump if it was ground very deeply. However, it is typically best to plant elsewhere so your new tree has room to establish a strong, healthy root system. If you want to plant a tree in the same spot where you currently have a stump, you may want to consider other options, such as stump removal.

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