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Huffman estates property services

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Huffman estates property services

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11 years of experience

Anything that has to do with your home interior and exterior. 10 plus years experience from professionals. Save on interior and exterior paint and stain including decks(2018 promotional period). Great rates and quality work.

"he never showed up"

Shashil S on October 2020

Anything that has to do with your home interior and exterior. 10 plus years experience from professionals. Save on interior and exterior paint and stain including decks(2018 promotional period). Great rates and quality work.

"he never showed up"

Shashil S on October 2020


Andy's Lawn Care

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Andy's Lawn Care

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I'm just starting out, doing what I love to do -- working outside. This has been a dream of mine for many years. I would love to do the best job I can for you to enjoy your yard all summer long. At this point I am the only employee in my company, hoping to get the chance to hire on others as the business advances.

I'm just starting out, doing what I love to do -- working outside. This has been a dream of mine for many years. I would love to do the best job I can for you to enjoy your yard all summer long. At this point I am the only employee in my company, hoping to get the chance to hire on others as the business advances.


Five Star Home Services

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Five Star Home Services

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22 years of experience

Five Star Home Services is a complete design, build, and maintenance landscaping company. We offer seasonal discounts and seasonal contract specials.Flexible billing options including invoicing, cc, checks, and cash.No subcontractors are ever used and all employees speak fluent English. A smaller company that believes quality and satisfaction are a priority and that's why we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

Five Star Home Services is a complete design, build, and maintenance landscaping company. We offer seasonal discounts and seasonal contract specials.Flexible billing options including invoicing, cc, checks, and cash.No subcontractors are ever used and all employees speak fluent English. A smaller company that believes quality and satisfaction are a priority and that's why we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee!




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Schmerse Lawn Services

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Schmerse Lawn Services

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Customers say: Quick response
31 years of experience

Schmerse Lawn Services was started in 1994 as a family mowing business with one customer. Today 19 years later we still have that customer along with many more. We have been blessed as our business continues to grow. We still have an old fashioned philosophy of earning the trust of our customers in each & every job we do for them. Give us a call and allow us to earn your trust!

Schmerse Lawn Services was started in 1994 as a family mowing business with one customer. Today 19 years later we still have that customer along with many more. We have been blessed as our business continues to grow. We still have an old fashioned philosophy of earning the trust of our customers in each & every job we do for them. Give us a call and allow us to earn your trust!


"Had old concrete sidewalk removed and pour new sidewalk. Within a few days it showed a Crack by a week it completely cracked in half. Very poor quality and craftsmanship. Would not warranty or back up his work. Would give him 0 stars if that's available."

Barry C on March 2023

concrete pouring and landscaping

"Had old concrete sidewalk removed and pour new sidewalk. Within a few days it showed a Crack by a week it completely cracked in half. Very poor quality and craftsmanship. Would not warranty or back up his work. Would give him 0 stars if that's available."

Barry C on March 2023


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DesignWorks Landscaping, LLC

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DesignWorks Landscaping, LLC

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13 years of experience

DesignWorks Landscaping, LLC is a full service design/build firm specializing in landscape and hardscape design, installation, and maintenance. With 10+ years experience we have the knowledge and capability to bring your outdoor dreams to life. We currently have 8 employees with 2 designers and 2-3 man installation crews. We have a full compliment of quality sub-contractors to provide our customers with a hassle-free experience in creating their outdoor oasis. Our typical payment methods include 50% down with a signed contract once a design and estimate is agreed upon. The remainder is due upon completion of agree upon work. We accept Cash, Check, and most major Credit Cards (additional fee may be incurred).

DesignWorks Landscaping, LLC is a full service design/build firm specializing in landscape and hardscape design, installation, and maintenance. With 10+ years experience we have the knowledge and capability to bring your outdoor dreams to life. We currently have 8 employees with 2 designers and 2-3 man installation crews. We have a full compliment of quality sub-contractors to provide our customers with a hassle-free experience in creating their outdoor oasis. Our typical payment methods include 50% down with a signed contract once a design and estimate is agreed upon. The remainder is due upon completion of agree upon work. We accept Cash, Check, and most major Credit Cards (additional fee may be incurred).


A Cut Above

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A Cut Above

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15 years of experience

We are at your service with everything you need from routine lawn mowing to landscape installations to snow removal. We look forward to being your first choice landscaper every time you need custom landscape solutions.

We are at your service with everything you need from routine lawn mowing to landscape installations to snow removal. We look forward to being your first choice landscaper every time you need custom landscape solutions.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

A 40-pound bag of topsoil covers 0.76 cubic feet, enough for 4.5 square feet with a 2-inch depth or 36 square feet with a .25-inch depth, such as topdressing a standard garden bed. If you want 2 inches of fresh topsoil for your 36-square-foot garden bed, you’ll need eight 40-pound bags.

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.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

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