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Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his crew completely rebuilt our stone patio and wall that was falling apart, and surrounded it with redone landscaping. We are thrilled with the result. Jose has an eye for design. He makes good suggestions and sees possibilities we did not. He used high quality materials and plants and was careful not to damage the surrounding area. I highly recommend him."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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APS Pools and Spas
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They transformed our backyard in the best way possible. Even to this day a full year after the pool went in, they are always there to answer any questions I come up with regarding the pool, the equipment, and even the landscaping around it."
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Holland Stone Patio

+74

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Isabel's Lawn Care
4.7(
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Had my landscaping beds cleaned for the Spring, edged and mulched. Humberto did an outstanding job everything looks great! Job was done in a timely matter and communication throughout was great. Will definitely be working with him again in the future and recommending him to others."
Response time5 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Big Timber Landscape Co.
3.8(
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyler was very professional and made sure I didn't have any questions before, during or after project completion. My expectations were exceeded and patio looks beautiful. They went above and beyond on the cleanup of yard which was a nice surprise. I would highly recommend Big Timber Landscape!"
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+15

Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your specific project and needs, as different rocks are suited for different applications. For covering large areas or creating an affordable driveway, consider gravel, but note that it can wash away in flowing water. For water features, river rocks are a good option. Flagstone and cobblestone are ideal for aesthetically pleasing patios and walkways. If you are building a stone wall, fieldstone or small boulders are up to the task. Large boulders and landscape rocks work well as statement pieces, to fill empty space, or to indicate boundaries, but be mindful that they can overwhelm smaller gardens. The best approach is to first define your landscaping project and then select the rock type that best fits that purpose.

You should use mulch because it protects garden soil in a few key ways. This extra layer between the ground and the elements protects against erosion, helps your soil maintain moisture, regulates changes in temperature, adds nutrients as it decomposes, and keeps weeds at bay.

Moss attaches to the ground but doesn’t have roots, so it can take four to six weeks for establishment to begin. It takes between 12 and 18 months for full coverage, and maximum thickness takes about two years. Keep your moss moist and debris-free to ensure it establishes itself well.

The truth is, there really is no such thing as a 100% deer-proof plant. Deer will decimate even the prickliest flora if they’re hungry enough. However, there are plenty of beautiful plants that deer don’t necessarily enjoy. These include thistles, wisteria vines, sword ferns, and beautyberries.

Deer are herbivores, and they love vegetable gardens as much as Peter Rabbit. If you don’t want to fence in your entire property, consider creating an attractive raised-bed veggie garden with mesh fencing around it to keep out deer and other critters.

While both fall and spring are suitable times of the year for planting trees, fall is typically the better option. Soil stays warm long enough to allow tree roots to establish in fall before they go dormant, while spring might give way to intense summer heat before spring-planted trees have time to grow strong roots.

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