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Q: When is the best time to plant?

• <div><p>The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it&rsquo;s hot out, it&rsquo;s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.</p></div>

Q: How do I calculate how many boulders I need for my yard?

• <div><p>Determining how many boulders you&rsquo;ll need for your landscaping project depends on the area you need to cover and how big each boulder is. First, you&rsquo;ll need to determine how big of an area you want covered, then divide that by the base surface area of the boulders. A landscape professional can help you determine how many boulders will be right for your project. </p><p></p></div>

Q: What size landscape boulders should I choose for my yard?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-river-rock-is-best-for-landscaping.htm">best size rock for your landscaping</a> depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you&rsquo;ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:</p><ul><li><p>Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits </p></li><li><p>Medium boulders (12&ndash;24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features</p></li><li><p>Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.</p></li></ul><p>Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.</p></div>

Q: What do professional gardeners do?

• <div><p>By definition, gardeners are experts at designing and maintaining outdoor gardens. Their job duties extend far beyond choosing the right plants for the area, which in itself is a job&mdash;they also help maintain the health and well-being of the plants. Gardeners work independently or for landscapers, nurseries, or horticulture design companies. </p></div>

Q: Can you use too little mulch?

• <div><p>Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.</p></div>

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Last update on April 27, 2026

Reviewed in April 2026
Jared has been doing my lawn for 5 years. He is on time and always professional. He mows, trims bushes, weed eats, uses the blower and my lawn always looks professional.
JL lawn care
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Reviewed in August 2024
Had a patio screened in. Finished product is great! Had to have them come back out to fix some things, but I did get good follow through and Jeff made sure it was done to my satisfaction
JL All in One Home and Condo Care, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Very prompt on giving you an estimate and getting the work done on the time that was agreed-upon. The workers were very courteous all the time,cleaned up after themselves and kept us up-to-date on the progress and how things were going. We would definitely use NatureScape on our next project
Nature Scapes
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Reviewed in May 2023
We had our roof, siding, and a few windows done and they did a great job. Any small or larger thing we needed done or changed, they made sure to fix or accommodate. They were great to work with. Would definitely recommend them.
Pro City Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
We thoroughly would recommend this business to anyone needing trees or yard improvement. We just had 2 very large trees out of 3 removed and the men effortlessly maneuvered the machines in tight places and did so professionally and cleaned our yard when the job was done. Thank you so much! If we...
AJC Home Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2022
They did the job great, got rid of all the outside mold on my siding. Cleaned concrete, and windows. Very pleasent to deal with, and the had the best prices.
Smith’s Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2021
Nate did a fantastic job redoing our driveway. Herb & I are very pleased with the end results. Would highly recommend.
Gravel Doctor of Bloomington, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2018
Dana and crew did an excellent job landscaping the front of my house. I had total trust in Dana selecting the correct bushes/plants for the landscaping. The guys were friendly and have a great work ethic. I give them an A plus.
D-Alan-T's Landscaping, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2018
Being a newcomer to the area and already experienced being scammed by a local yard service, I was a little skeptical about trying someone new, so I decided to do it all myself. After 5 minutes of that thought I went to HomeAdvisor and found the perfect solution. Lawn Lives Matter Lawn &...
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Reviewed in December 2016
I would highly recommend this company! Mary and James are very professional and easy to work with. They landscaped my front and back yard and it is awesome! They did everything they said they would do and more. I absolutely love them!
Reliable Landscaping
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Anderson Group Enterprises LLC

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+4 more

Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and helped layout our remodeled stand-up shower. Would recommend."

+34

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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Hired too level ground for 30 foot above ground pool. Very professional and quick getting done."

Response time5 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Mason's Landscaping

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Mason's Landscaping, we are locally owned and operated. No job is too big or too small. Customer satisfaction is our number one core value. We are looking forward to going above and beyond on your project soon! Call us today for a free estimate!

Response time4 hrs

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Iron Key Property Management LLC

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello, this is Iron Key Services LLC. We are a veteran-owned lawn care, cleanup, debris removal, and property maintenance company serving Central Illinois.\n\nWe have availability today for urgent property cleanups, overgrown lawns, move-out exterior cleanup, trash/debris removal, and curb-appeal work before showings or tenant turnover.

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Nicolas Martinez

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I am a Union tradesman \nPlasterer \nPainter\nCaulker\nWater proofer\nRoofer\nI can do so much more over the years ive become very talented in many construction environments. I habe osha 30 and various boom lifts, and scaffolding equipment.

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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+5 more

Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very professional Leveled my yard with 6 tons of dirt and we got hit with a heavy rain They didn't hesitate to get more dirt to fix what the rain washed away I would recommend nature scapes for any landscaping Awesome job to all you guys"

We've redone the entire mulch/flower bed

+17

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Tabitha Monroe's Painting & More

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnOutdoor Lighting - Plan and Install+1 more

Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tabitha was on time, as promised. She was friendly & personable but did not let any conversation interfere with her work. I would definitely have her again. Her work is beautiful! I hope marking A+ indicating A as best is correct, wasn't sure."

+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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L & Q LANDSCAPING-CONSTRUCTION, LLC

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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For BusinessRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great team of people. Very efficient, courteous, and they did an amazing job! Very satisfied with the landscaping job they did! Will definitely be hiring them for my next job project!"

Response time10 mins

Response rate100%

Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+10 more

Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

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"3700 sq. ft. Property everything went. Very professional and great service. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family."

+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Cuomo & Son's Materials

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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business+2 more

Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called him last minute on a very busy snow day and asked to employ his services to replace one that never showed up. He responded quickly and did an excellent job. I have decided to also employ his service for lawn care based on his responsiveness and professional work. Would certainly reccommend to friends and family."

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.

Determining how many boulders you’ll need for your landscaping project depends on the area you need to cover and how big each boulder is. First, you’ll need to determine how big of an area you want covered, then divide that by the base surface area of the boulders. A landscape professional can help you determine how many boulders will be right for your project.

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.

By definition, gardeners are experts at designing and maintaining outdoor gardens. Their job duties extend far beyond choosing the right plants for the area, which in itself is a job—they also help maintain the health and well-being of the plants. Gardeners work independently or for landscapers, nurseries, or horticulture design companies.

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

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