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"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


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Better Green Landscape

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Better Green Landscape

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Customers say: Quality work
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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


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.


"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

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"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.


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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.


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Gino's Landscape Design & Lawn-Care

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Gino's Landscape Design & Lawn-Care

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Gino's Landscape Design & Lawn-Care 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 Landscape Design & Lawn-Care 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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Arriaga Pavers & Landscaping LLC.

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Arriaga Pavers & Landscaping LLC.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Custom Paver Design & Installation. Add Curb Appeal With Custom Brick! Licensed, Insured. 17+ Years Of Excellence. Services: Decorative Brick Patios, Brick Driveway Creations, Brick Paver Entryways, Outdoor Kitchens & Bars, Retaining Walls & Landscaping!

"Simon and his crew did a very thorough and professional job!"

Larry T on June 2022

Custom Paver Design & Installation. Add Curb Appeal With Custom Brick! Licensed, Insured. 17+ Years Of Excellence. Services: Decorative Brick Patios, Brick Driveway Creations, Brick Paver Entryways, Outdoor Kitchens & Bars, Retaining Walls & Landscaping!

"Simon and his crew did a very thorough and professional job!"

Larry T on June 2022


R & M Maintenance, Inc.

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R & M Maintenance, Inc.

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13 years of experience

R&M Maintenance, Inc is a fully licensed and insured property maintenance company. We specialize in out door services, such as snow removal & ice control. Our staff is available around the clock to service our customers needs.

R&M Maintenance, Inc is a fully licensed and insured property maintenance company. We specialize in out door services, such as snow removal & ice control. Our staff is available around the clock to service our customers needs.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Durable materials suited for climate include aluminum for coastal areas or composite wood in varying environments for durability and minimal upkeep.

Mid to late spring is the best time of year to mulch. If you do it too early in the spring, the mulch could slow down the warming process of the soil and affect how well plants grow. By mid to late spring the temperatures are usually steadying, making it an ideal time to spread mulch.

Delivery distance, material type and quantity, provider rates, and ease of access to your location all impact overall costs. Requesting an upfront quote can help inform budget planning.

A gravel driveway costs from $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, including materials and installation. Cost factors for this project include the type of gravel, its thickness, and the amount of site preparation required.

Consider these cost estimates for a 20-foot-long driveway:

  • 1-car (240 square feet): $300–$432

  • 2-car (480 square feet): $600–$864

  • 4-car (960 square feet): $1,200–$1,728

Here are gravel driveways costs for a 50-foot-long driveway:

  • 1-car (600 square feet): $750–$1,080

  • 2-car (1,200 square feet): $1,500–$2,160

  • 4-car (2,400 square feet): $3,000–$4,320

Pea gravel is the most common type of gravel, and it can be made of limestone, granite, basalt, sandstone, and many other types of rock. The strength in gravel comes from the distribution across the stones, so while one rock type may not be particularly strong (like sandstone), the matrix of small rocks that is gravel can become incredibly strong when installed correctly. 

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