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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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Isabel's Lawn Care
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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.
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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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Response time4 days
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

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.

Most experts recommend a quarter-inch layer of compost for best results, and you will need about .77 cubic yards of material per 1,000 square feet. To measure how much compost to use, take the square footage of your yard and multiply it by .77, then divide that number by 1,000.

Yes, you can landscape in the rain, but you should take some precautions to keep yourself and your tools safe. Avoid using electric landscaping tools during rainfall, and don’t mow, thatch, aerate, or rake in the rain, as your tools can more easily tear out roots in the loose soil. Be careful when working on wet grass, and take your time to avoid slipping. Avoid putting in new plants before a particularly bad storm, as heavy rain and strong winds can damage or uproot plants that aren’t yet established.

It is possible to DIY complete hardscaping projects, but in most cases, hiring a professional is best to get the job done correctly. Hardscaping—including installing patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, and water features—is challenging and time-consuming, so the money you spend on a professional is typically worth it. Not only will the quality be better, but you could avoid problems that come along with a lack of hardscaping experience, like drainage issues that can lead to costly foundation damage and leaks in your home.

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

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