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Life Outdoors
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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"George has completed multiple projects for us - large and small. From a large retaining wall with firepit patio, to landscape lighting, to planting trees and shrubs, to spring maintenance and mulch refresh. He is always professional and responds promptly to messages. His work is high quality as he places great value on customer satisfaction. We will continue to call on George for our ongoing landscape projects and help with our woodland restoration work."
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Response time3 hrs
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Outdoor Lighting Solutions LLC
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Company did an outstanding job describing and servicing the issue. I would defiantly use this company for any outdoor light projects!"
Holiday Lighting & Landscape Lighting
Holiday Lighting & Landscape Lighting
Holiday Lighting & Landscape Lighting
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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UTRERA LANDSCAPING LLC
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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UTRERA LANDSCAPING is a family-owned and operated landscaping, hardscaping, and concrete company dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces with craftsmanship, care, and commitment. With deep roots in our community, we bring decades of hands-on experience and a personal touch to every project whether itÂ’s designing a lush, functional landscape, installing beautiful and durable hardscape features, or pouring high-quality concrete that stands the test of time. We specialize in a full range of residential and commercial services, including landscape design and maintenance, paver patios and walkways, retaining walls, driveways, decorative concrete, stamped concrete, and more.

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Recommended by9%of homeowners
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Patriot Landscape
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"Top notch service- had new mulch put down throughout by entire yard in addition to having old plants removed and new ones planted. Very professional!"
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

A scattering of leaves won’t pose a problem through the winter, but a thicker layer of leaves may not decompose before the first frost and can instead weigh down your grass and harbor mold or fungi. A thick layer of leaves also cuts off light and air that grass needs to grow. That’s why we suggest removing thick leaf layers within several days if possible. If your lawn goes dormant over the winter and snow has already caught up with you, then remove the leaves in early spring before your grass-growing season starts so your lawn can thrive.

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

Hedge plants are available in almost every size, from seedlings to fully mature, six-foot-tall shrubs. Planting smaller plants is much easier and more cost-effective. However, it can take years for the plants to reach maturity and create a full hedge. Garden centers and specialty retailers sometimes offer three to four-foot wide plants that you can simply plant next to each other for an instant full hedge.

Multiple rules of thumb exist when discussing tree planting. When planting a tree, the best rule of thumb is to provide it with everything it needs to survive and thrive in its new environment. That may mean learning about the type of tree you're planting and studying the best methods of taking care of it before purchasing and planting. 

When planting, it's best to leave several feet between a house and a juniper bush. Many juniper varieties will become quite bushy and require space to grow. Juniper branches that come into contact with siding can damage the home's exterior over time. Also, some juniper bushes have aggressive roots that can put pressure on a home's foundation or basement walls. 

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