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Avatar for Joe and Tony Landscaping LLC

Joe and Tony Landscaping LLC

4.62(
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Joe and Tony Landscaping LLC

4.62(
195
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Free onsite estimate
Warranties offered

Joe and Tony Landscaping LLC is entering it’s 45th year, as a maintenance and design/build company providing the Northshore with professional, experienced, award winning landscape services. Our continued commitment to employee training and product knowledge assures you the highest industry standards and product installation techniques are being utilized on your landscape project. Take advantage of our landscape design and installation experience to give your home the look that complements you and your lifestyle.

"it went EXCELLENT - everything went exactly as planned - would definitely recommend them to everyone - they are the best !!!!"

Bob S on December 2021

Joe and Tony Landscaping LLC is entering it’s 45th year, as a maintenance and design/build company providing the Northshore with professional, experienced, award winning landscape services. Our continued commitment to employee training and product knowledge assures you the highest industry standards and product installation techniques are being utilized on your landscape project. Take advantage of our landscape design and installation experience to give your home the look that complements you and your lifestyle.

"it went EXCELLENT - everything went exactly as planned - would definitely recommend them to everyone - they are the best !!!!"

Bob S on December 2021


"Always courteous, always professional. Lawn looks great. A pleasure to do business with."

Robert D on October 2022

Turf Care Enterprises, Inc. is family owned and operated company since 1986. We specialize in natural based programs which are safer for your family pets and our environment.

"Always courteous, always professional. Lawn looks great. A pleasure to do business with."

Robert D on October 2022


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Greener Living, LLC

4.28(
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Greener Living, LLC

4.28(
62
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Customers say: Quality work
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Greener Living is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Donâ t waste your time and money on Greener Living. I had been a fairly happy Greener Living customer for just over two years. Early on there were issues - they were annoying but manageable. Over time, the frequency and intensity of the issues became unbearable. The Greener Living technicians and management failed to provide the â professionalâ part of a â paid professional service.â I began documenting and itemizing the issues. Here is what I saw: 1) Technicians failing to read gate codes from my account "notes" resulting in skipped/delayed services 2) Technicians not adequately using enough product on service 3) Technicians damaging sprinkler heads - two years in a row - with the aerator, despite me having flagged them with bright yellow flags 4) Too many pushy "sales" phone calls 5) Technicians using the wrong products and staining my property For all of these issues, I had to reach out and insist that some resolution be provided - it was not the default response. I eventually started communicating directly with Brian Mason (Owner & General Manager per his email signature). I gave them a couple opportunities to make it right and they failed. I eventually asked for a refund. Brian sent an email saying the refund would be processed and sent his apologies. The trouble is, at the time of writing this, it has been 19 days since â processingâ that refund and despite attempting to contact them twice since then there has been no refund. Stay away from Greener Living - they donâ t care about you, your property, or your business. They just want your money."

Steven M on September 2024

Greener Living is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Donâ t waste your time and money on Greener Living. I had been a fairly happy Greener Living customer for just over two years. Early on there were issues - they were annoying but manageable. Over time, the frequency and intensity of the issues became unbearable. The Greener Living technicians and management failed to provide the â professionalâ part of a â paid professional service.â I began documenting and itemizing the issues. Here is what I saw: 1) Technicians failing to read gate codes from my account "notes" resulting in skipped/delayed services 2) Technicians not adequately using enough product on service 3) Technicians damaging sprinkler heads - two years in a row - with the aerator, despite me having flagged them with bright yellow flags 4) Too many pushy "sales" phone calls 5) Technicians using the wrong products and staining my property For all of these issues, I had to reach out and insist that some resolution be provided - it was not the default response. I eventually started communicating directly with Brian Mason (Owner & General Manager per his email signature). I gave them a couple opportunities to make it right and they failed. I eventually asked for a refund. Brian sent an email saying the refund would be processed and sent his apologies. The trouble is, at the time of writing this, it has been 19 days since â processingâ that refund and despite attempting to contact them twice since then there has been no refund. Stay away from Greener Living - they donâ t care about you, your property, or your business. They just want your money."

Steven M on September 2024


Emerald Lawn Care

4.60(
10
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Emerald Lawn Care

4.60(
10
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Approved Pro
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At ExperiGreen our company philosophy is based on decades of management experience. We believe customer care is as important as lawn care. We treat every customer as an individual, with specific needs and expectations. You can trust us to do the job right, the first time. Call us today!

At ExperiGreen our company philosophy is based on decades of management experience. We believe customer care is as important as lawn care. We treat every customer as an individual, with specific needs and expectations. You can trust us to do the job right, the first time. Call us today!


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Chicago Service Source, Inc.

4.20(
15
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Chicago Service Source, Inc.

4.20(
15
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Customers say: Terrific value
38 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Chicago Service Source, Inc (A Women Owned property maintenance company) has over 35 years experience serving the Chicagoland area, as well as the entire State of Illinois and NW Indiana. We are committed to excellence in building, property construction and maintenance. Leading provider in sealcoat and concrete and landscape services. We have the experience, knowledge, motivation, equipment and manpower to serve your needs. We have a staff of over 150 individuals all trained and ready to service your property. We can service your property needs quickly and efficiently with the high level of service and reliability that you expect and deserve. All of our staff members are uniformed and trained for the specific job at hand. We are dedicated to customer service. We believe that our company can provide quality service at competitive rates.

"Provided competitive quote and performed the work needed promptly"

Dan B on September 2025

Chicago Service Source, Inc (A Women Owned property maintenance company) has over 35 years experience serving the Chicagoland area, as well as the entire State of Illinois and NW Indiana. We are committed to excellence in building, property construction and maintenance. Leading provider in sealcoat and concrete and landscape services. We have the experience, knowledge, motivation, equipment and manpower to serve your needs. We have a staff of over 150 individuals all trained and ready to service your property. We can service your property needs quickly and efficiently with the high level of service and reliability that you expect and deserve. All of our staff members are uniformed and trained for the specific job at hand. We are dedicated to customer service. We believe that our company can provide quality service at competitive rates.

"Provided competitive quote and performed the work needed promptly"

Dan B on September 2025


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TruGreen

3.73(
2,161
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TruGreen

3.73(
2,161
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Customers say: True professional
51 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We believe life is better outside. TruGreen is committed to improving outdoor spaces like your backyard, our shared communities and the environment as a whole. That's why TruGreen, America's #1 lawn care company, has a team of PhD agronomists and certified specialists who work to provide tailored care and bring out your lawn's full potential. We're here to help you and your lawn flourish this season.

"The pro has been servicing our Mclean property quite well for a couple of years. Our lawn looks good and we are satisfied with the service. The customer service is sometimes underwhelming but it gets the job done at a reasonable cost which is really becoming harder by the day to get."

Alejandro S on May 2025

We believe life is better outside. TruGreen is committed to improving outdoor spaces like your backyard, our shared communities and the environment as a whole. That's why TruGreen, America's #1 lawn care company, has a team of PhD agronomists and certified specialists who work to provide tailored care and bring out your lawn's full potential. We're here to help you and your lawn flourish this season.

"The pro has been servicing our Mclean property quite well for a couple of years. Our lawn looks good and we are satisfied with the service. The customer service is sometimes underwhelming but it gets the job done at a reasonable cost which is really becoming harder by the day to get."

Alejandro S on May 2025


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SavATree - Northbrook

5.00(
5
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SavATree - Northbrook

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

We offer a suite of tree, shrub, lawn and deer deterrent services to help maintain the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Our team of arborists specializes in tree, shrub and lawn conditions specific to the Chicagoland area. Our services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting.

"Great"

Jiamao Z on April 2024

We offer a suite of tree, shrub, lawn and deer deterrent services to help maintain the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Our team of arborists specializes in tree, shrub and lawn conditions specific to the Chicagoland area. Our services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting.

"Great"

Jiamao Z on April 2024


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Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management

4.83(
2,328
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Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management

4.83(
2,328
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management Services, with locations in Aurora, IL, Rolling Meadows, IL & Berwyn, IL serves the entire Chicagoland region with over 20 years of experience. Our dedicated pest control team looks forward to serving you and answering any questions you may have. We cater to residential and commercial clients in the area. Our environmentally friendly pest control can help you eliminate. Award winning.

"Arrived same day and removed all wasps around the house. They have not returned."

Piotr W on May 2022

Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management Services, with locations in Aurora, IL, Rolling Meadows, IL & Berwyn, IL serves the entire Chicagoland region with over 20 years of experience. Our dedicated pest control team looks forward to serving you and answering any questions you may have. We cater to residential and commercial clients in the area. Our environmentally friendly pest control can help you eliminate. Award winning.

"Arrived same day and removed all wasps around the house. They have not returned."

Piotr W on May 2022


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Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management

4.87(
109
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Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management

4.87(
109
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management Services, with locations in Aurora, IL, Rolling Meadows, IL & Berwyn, IL serves the entire Chicagoland region with over 20 years of experience. Our dedicated pest control team looks forward to serving you and answering any questions you may have. We cater to residential and commercial clients in the area. Our environmentally friendly pest control can help you eliminate. Award wining.

"Professional, courteous, took time to explain the options. I called them because I had called them before and they did an inspection and said I did not need treatment and didn't charge me for the visit. That stuck with me."

JON Y on June 2023

Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management Services, with locations in Aurora, IL, Rolling Meadows, IL & Berwyn, IL serves the entire Chicagoland region with over 20 years of experience. Our dedicated pest control team looks forward to serving you and answering any questions you may have. We cater to residential and commercial clients in the area. Our environmentally friendly pest control can help you eliminate. Award wining.

"Professional, courteous, took time to explain the options. I called them because I had called them before and they did an inspection and said I did not need treatment and didn't charge me for the visit. That stuck with me."

JON Y on June 2023


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NIERMAN LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

4.88(
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NIERMAN LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

4.88(
69
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1991 Nierman Landscape and Design, Inc., a family owned business, has been creating quality landscape designs, installations and maintenance. NLD prides itself on being a 'one stop company' for all you landscape needs in both residential and commercial settings. We believe that well planned and thoughtful landscaping is an investment in your home or business that should be considered from an aesthetic and functional viewpoint. Nierman Landscape and Design, Inc. has the experience, knowledge, and skills to help create a beautiful landscape that will meet and exceed these needs.

"Tom, Jill, and everyone at Nierman's have been a pleasure to work with. They are extremely reliable and did a beautiful job helping the neglected lawn and hedges at our lake house look great! They also installed a French drain system. It has made such a difference keeping the water out of our newly finished basement. The decorative stonework for the drains really looks amazing! We will be hiring them again next season for a retaining wall and some hard scaping. I would highly recommend them! A+++"

Margaret D on November 2018

Since 1991 Nierman Landscape and Design, Inc., a family owned business, has been creating quality landscape designs, installations and maintenance. NLD prides itself on being a 'one stop company' for all you landscape needs in both residential and commercial settings. We believe that well planned and thoughtful landscaping is an investment in your home or business that should be considered from an aesthetic and functional viewpoint. Nierman Landscape and Design, Inc. has the experience, knowledge, and skills to help create a beautiful landscape that will meet and exceed these needs.

"Tom, Jill, and everyone at Nierman's have been a pleasure to work with. They are extremely reliable and did a beautiful job helping the neglected lawn and hedges at our lake house look great! They also installed a French drain system. It has made such a difference keeping the water out of our newly finished basement. The decorative stonework for the drains really looks amazing! We will be hiring them again next season for a retaining wall and some hard scaping. I would highly recommend them! A+++"

Margaret D on November 2018

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Lawn Fertilization and Treatment questions, answered by experts

Whether organic or synthetic fertilizers are better for your lawn depends on your goals, budget, and plans for other lawn treatments. Organic fertilizer costs more but is likely to benefit your lawn more in the long run by improving the soil as well as feeding your grass. Synthetic fertilizers get faster results but don’t enrich the soil and may contaminate nearby bodies of water if you live on a shoreline. A hybrid fertilizer may be an option to give you the benefits found in both organic and synthetic fertilizers.

It’s not required, but it is helpful if your goal is to produce new growth. Any fertilization should occur after the lawn is aerated and before the compost is applied. If you also plan to spread seed, you’ll want to do so after the fertilizer is applied and once the ground is damp, but not wet.

If you apply too much fertilizer to your grass, it can take about three weeks to recover. If you still have dead patches after three weeks, it might be time to remove the dead grass and overseed the affected area. Since overfertilizing can also cause problems with fungus, leading to further damage to the grass, monitor your grass color and growth for one month after over fertilizing.

Sugar water helps the microorganisms in the soil break down nutrients, thus helping certain plants grow. In other words, it is okay to water plants with sugar water, but exercise caution and never rely on sugar when fertilizing your grass. Sugar is not plant food and, if applied too liberally, kills the plants you intend to help.

Costs depend on property size, service frequency, and additional tasks like aeration or overseeding.

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