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Better Green Landscape

1519 Parkside Dr
4.30(
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Better Green Landscape

1519 Parkside Dr
4.30(
47
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
275 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

***Due to increased demand we are only offering seasonal agreements at this time. Not currently offering one time only services. We apologize for the inconvenience*** Better Green Landscape has been maintaining and improving lawns since 2008. Family owned and operated we are equipped with the knowledge and experience to tackle any of your lawncare needs. From paver and hardscape installation to routine lawn maintenance we do it all. We pride ourselves on providing professional service at a price you can afford. Contact us to discuss your next project today!

"Great work but a little pricey."

Khal H on July 2024

***Due to increased demand we are only offering seasonal agreements at this time. Not currently offering one time only services. We apologize for the inconvenience*** Better Green Landscape has been maintaining and improving lawns since 2008. Family owned and operated we are equipped with the knowledge and experience to tackle any of your lawncare needs. From paver and hardscape installation to routine lawn maintenance we do it all. We pride ourselves on providing professional service at a price you can afford. Contact us to discuss your next project today!

"Great work but a little pricey."

Khal H on July 2024


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Sacramento Serrano Landscaping

8519 Melvina Ave
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro

Sacramento Serrano Landscaping

8519 Melvina Ave
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

With over 30 years of experience, Sacramento Serrano Landscaping, is your go to team of professionals for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call and lets get started!

"Awesome outcome of new pavers installation. Just as ordered. Would recommend."

Brian K on April 2025

With over 30 years of experience, Sacramento Serrano Landscaping, is your go to team of professionals for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call and lets get started!

"Awesome outcome of new pavers installation. Just as ordered. Would recommend."

Brian K on April 2025


Victor VR Landscaping

S Newcastle
5.00(
6
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Victor VR Landscaping

S Newcastle
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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!

"Overall the work was great. They provided a reasonable price and were able to start immediately. Victor and Pedro communicated regularly throughout the project and provided great customer service. The quality of the work was great. Overall everything looks great and we'd be happy to use them again in the future. Thanks for your great work!"

Sean T on May 2024

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!

"Overall the work was great. They provided a reasonable price and were able to start immediately. Victor and Pedro communicated regularly throughout the project and provided great customer service. The quality of the work was great. Overall everything looks great and we'd be happy to use them again in the future. Thanks for your great work!"

Sean T on May 2024


Mulch Magic Inc

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Mulch Magic Inc

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Mulch Magic Inc. specializes in mulch installation for playgrounds, municipal areas, and commercial and residential buildings.  We are currently developing a list of park districts, municipalities and HOA management companies that we believe would benefit from our expertise. We are not limited to only mulch as  we offer other services such as terraseeding -  a soil and seed blend which eliminates the use of the seed blankets. We can customize any type of seed for any project such as; sports fields, lawn damage or areas with wild flowers native to the region. This is a one time installation and then begins to grow, if you are familiar with hydroseeding its similar but incredibly more effective and faster results. This leads right into our erosion control services which is perfect for any damage done to hills, slopes, or along roadways (sledding, high foot traffic areas, water erosion.)   This is all possible with our fleet of Express Blower Trucks. Express Blower trucks are relatively new to the Chicagoland area, but are gaining popularity amongst park districts and municipalities. At Mulch Magic, we are eradicating the use of high labor costs so you can spend that money/budget elsewhere. This means no strain on your work force and projects completed in a fraction of the time it has traditionally taken. For example, we can install 500 yards of decorative or playground mulch per day. Depending on the project we can be out in as little as 1 day, this includes complete clean up and customer satisfaction. No more heaping piles that can be an eyesore and potentially stain wherever mulch is stored. I welcome the opportunity to schedule a meeting and go over our services in detail.

Mulch Magic Inc. specializes in mulch installation for playgrounds, municipal areas, and commercial and residential buildings.  We are currently developing a list of park districts, municipalities and HOA management companies that we believe would benefit from our expertise. We are not limited to only mulch as  we offer other services such as terraseeding -  a soil and seed blend which eliminates the use of the seed blankets. We can customize any type of seed for any project such as; sports fields, lawn damage or areas with wild flowers native to the region. This is a one time installation and then begins to grow, if you are familiar with hydroseeding its similar but incredibly more effective and faster results. This leads right into our erosion control services which is perfect for any damage done to hills, slopes, or along roadways (sledding, high foot traffic areas, water erosion.)   This is all possible with our fleet of Express Blower Trucks. Express Blower trucks are relatively new to the Chicagoland area, but are gaining popularity amongst park districts and municipalities. At Mulch Magic, we are eradicating the use of high labor costs so you can spend that money/budget elsewhere. This means no strain on your work force and projects completed in a fraction of the time it has traditionally taken. For example, we can install 500 yards of decorative or playground mulch per day. Depending on the project we can be out in as little as 1 day, this includes complete clean up and customer satisfaction. No more heaping piles that can be an eyesore and potentially stain wherever mulch is stored. I welcome the opportunity to schedule a meeting and go over our services in detail.


Ridge Landscape Services

8808 West Sauk Trail
5.00(
2
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Ridge Landscape Services

8808 West Sauk Trail
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Hardscapes, Plantings, Drain Tile Installation, Concrete and Snow Removal Services. The Company has been in business since 2011 Servicing Businesses and HOA's for all their properties. We have an experienced and professional staff to service your Commercial Lawn Maintenance and other landscaping needs. References Include; Village of Tinley Park, Select Comcast Locations, Timber's Edge HOA & Stonebridge Villas HOA.

"Show up on time. Reasonable pricing. Concrete came out better than expected. Would recommend"

Witold K on June 2023

We specialize in Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Hardscapes, Plantings, Drain Tile Installation, Concrete and Snow Removal Services. The Company has been in business since 2011 Servicing Businesses and HOA's for all their properties. We have an experienced and professional staff to service your Commercial Lawn Maintenance and other landscaping needs. References Include; Village of Tinley Park, Select Comcast Locations, Timber's Edge HOA & Stonebridge Villas HOA.

"Show up on time. Reasonable pricing. Concrete came out better than expected. Would recommend"

Witold K on June 2023


FnJ Landscaping

5017 Magoun Avenue
3.50(
2
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FnJ Landscaping

5017 Magoun Avenue
3.50(
2
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247 local quotes requested

FNJ Landscaping Services has long been leading valued clients to understand the chance of having that dream design for their outdoor spaces for many years.

"The quality of the work was poor, the sod was laid and not rolled out which is preventing the sod from catching and causing the lawn to look uneven, the grass seed/ dirt was spread sporadically over the front lawn without focusing on the bare spots which was the ultimate goal of the seeding. (for treatment/solution to holes in the lawn to promote grass growth in those areas.) Also there was very little grass seeds or dirt spread to back lawn. I brought this to Kevin's attention and he said he would take care of it and that he ran out of dirt, also his response to my calls or e-mails was not timely or not at all. I called and text him on several occasions requesting that he comes to complete the job and he never showed up to complete the job as promised. I also feel the additional cost he charged ($1500) to lay 4 to 5 rolls of sod for 20 ft. x 24 ft. area (480 sq. ft.) , was over priced and he took advantage of me and I am a victim of price gouging. His initial quote he gave me was 3400 (for the seeding, retainer wall removal, aeration, power raking, cutting the grass, plant 1 bush) but I just noticed he has put 3500 on the contract so even in that instance I paid him $100 more than what was agreed upon. The contract that he wanted me to sign was very extensive and "construction focused" and did not address everything we had discussed for this project. It basically was an agreement to ensure payment and cover himself if I did not pay. When I noticed the contract did not list line by line description of the scope of the work I brought that to his attention and asked him to include what the job would intel ( work order) listing what we had talked about. He told me he would bring it when he came to do the job. I didn't receive anything, but he had already came to to start the job. By the time he finally came to start the job I had received a warning from the village due to my grass had grown more then 5 inches waiting for him to come and take care of cutting the grass when he was to start the project. The overall communication and follow up with this company is not good and they do not provide detailed scope of work orders even when requested."

Clem W on July 2025

FNJ Landscaping Services has long been leading valued clients to understand the chance of having that dream design for their outdoor spaces for many years.

"The quality of the work was poor, the sod was laid and not rolled out which is preventing the sod from catching and causing the lawn to look uneven, the grass seed/ dirt was spread sporadically over the front lawn without focusing on the bare spots which was the ultimate goal of the seeding. (for treatment/solution to holes in the lawn to promote grass growth in those areas.) Also there was very little grass seeds or dirt spread to back lawn. I brought this to Kevin's attention and he said he would take care of it and that he ran out of dirt, also his response to my calls or e-mails was not timely or not at all. I called and text him on several occasions requesting that he comes to complete the job and he never showed up to complete the job as promised. I also feel the additional cost he charged ($1500) to lay 4 to 5 rolls of sod for 20 ft. x 24 ft. area (480 sq. ft.) , was over priced and he took advantage of me and I am a victim of price gouging. His initial quote he gave me was 3400 (for the seeding, retainer wall removal, aeration, power raking, cutting the grass, plant 1 bush) but I just noticed he has put 3500 on the contract so even in that instance I paid him $100 more than what was agreed upon. The contract that he wanted me to sign was very extensive and "construction focused" and did not address everything we had discussed for this project. It basically was an agreement to ensure payment and cover himself if I did not pay. When I noticed the contract did not list line by line description of the scope of the work I brought that to his attention and asked him to include what the job would intel ( work order) listing what we had talked about. He told me he would bring it when he came to do the job. I didn't receive anything, but he had already came to to start the job. By the time he finally came to start the job I had received a warning from the village due to my grass had grown more then 5 inches waiting for him to come and take care of cutting the grass when he was to start the project. The overall communication and follow up with this company is not good and they do not provide detailed scope of work orders even when requested."

Clem W on July 2025


Ascencios Landscaping LLC

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Ascencios Landscaping LLC

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Small Landscaping company that is family owned. We do work like mulch, lawn mowing, trimming trees, bushes, Planting tree, SOD for lawn, Weeds Removal, edging, tree removal, patios, brick work, Much more lawn work, We also do Free Estimates

Small Landscaping company that is family owned. We do work like mulch, lawn mowing, trimming trees, bushes, Planting tree, SOD for lawn, Weeds Removal, edging, tree removal, patios, brick work, Much more lawn work, We also do Free Estimates


John Services

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John Services

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Specialized in plumbing , lock and keys, appliance repair , lawn services. I have been is this field for over ten years.

Specialized in plumbing , lock and keys, appliance repair , lawn services. I have been is this field for over ten years.


Abe's Lawn Care

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Abe's Lawn Care

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5 years of experience

Abe's Lawn Care provides our customers with professional and high quality lawn care services to our customers in the Chicagoland area. Our new and well maintained equipment and professional staff will make your lawn the best on the block.

Abe's Lawn Care provides our customers with professional and high quality lawn care services to our customers in the Chicagoland area. Our new and well maintained equipment and professional staff will make your lawn the best on the block.


Gino's Lawn-Care & Landscaping Service

1007 Teal Ave
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Gino's Lawn-Care & Landscaping Service

1007 Teal Ave
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Gino's L&L Service Inc. is lawn-care & landscaping business. Proudly providing a wide variety of services for the Will, Cook, & Kankakee counties. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, reliability, as well as the quality of work we provide to our customers.

Gino's L&L Service Inc. is lawn-care & landscaping business. Proudly providing a wide variety of services for the Will, Cook, & Kankakee counties. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, reliability, as well as the quality of work we provide to our customers.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

If you have a large area of brush and vegetation to clear, forestry mulching may be the best option. This method works well for relatively flat areas that don’t have many large rocks or mature trees to clear. Forestry mulching is a relatively quick process that improves soil health, reduces fire risk, and leaves behind usable mulch.

Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and lay mulch on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.

Since the nature of the landscaping project can heavily influence the overall cost, it helps to understand what different types of landscaping projects cost on average. For example:

  • Plant a tree: $100–$2,000

  • Build a retaining wall: $3,250–$9,200

  • Reseed a lawn: $450–$1,700

  • Install a water fountain: $950–$4,800

  • Install a paver patio: $2,400–$7,000

  • Install a concrete walkway: $1,200–$2,400

  • Install a flower bed: $800–$3,000

  • Landscape lighting: $2,000–$6,000

Using sand under stepping stones can be beneficial in certain situations. Sand can help level the ground and provide stability for the stepping stones, especially if the ground is uneven. It also allows for minor adjustments during the installation process. However, sand may not be the best choice for all environments. In areas with high foot traffic or heavy rain, sand may wash away or become displaced, leading to an uneven surface. In such cases, a more stable base material like gravel or crushed stone is preferable. Consider your specific landscape conditions before deciding whether to use sand under stepping stones.

The least costly way to keep grass from growing is also the most labor-intensive: regular weeding. Pull out grass blades as you see them pop up through the soil in areas where they’re unwanted. Another cost-effective way to keep grass from growing is by spreading a thick layer of mulch on the area as this will suffocate the grass.

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