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King Outdoor Services, LLC

4.58(
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King Outdoor Services, LLC

4.58(
38
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
2009 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

King Outdoor Services LLC specializes in professional lawn maintenance and landscaping for both residential and commercial. Focusing on quality and integrity, our professionals are the best in the business. We are a caring and committed company.

"Good service and cleanup after the job is complete."

Linda S on February 2025

King Outdoor Services LLC specializes in professional lawn maintenance and landscaping for both residential and commercial. Focusing on quality and integrity, our professionals are the best in the business. We are a caring and committed company.

"Good service and cleanup after the job is complete."

Linda S on February 2025

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All Creation Landscapes

4.57(
7
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All Creation Landscapes

4.57(
7
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2014 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

All Creation Landscapes offers complete landscape and hardscape design, planning, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. Choosing our team as your landscape designer and contractor will ensure a high level of quality maintained throughout your project. Our goal is to enhance your part of creation to enjoy all seasons.

"Job is not complete, so, plz hold my comment at this time. Very nice owner. Poor Communication. I want the custom job to my taste. But too often they Went ahead without hiring giving choices where there were other similarly priced cost options. For example: knowing preferred color scheme to complement the house, did not offer a choice of mulch color - went ahead with the one I disdain without asking on more than one occasion -did not seek clarity before doing the job Too many mistake **RE does** at my expense The cost of trees and planting are far above the local competition"

Dr A E N on June 2021

All Creation Landscapes offers complete landscape and hardscape design, planning, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. Choosing our team as your landscape designer and contractor will ensure a high level of quality maintained throughout your project. Our goal is to enhance your part of creation to enjoy all seasons.

"Job is not complete, so, plz hold my comment at this time. Very nice owner. Poor Communication. I want the custom job to my taste. But too often they Went ahead without hiring giving choices where there were other similarly priced cost options. For example: knowing preferred color scheme to complement the house, did not offer a choice of mulch color - went ahead with the one I disdain without asking on more than one occasion -did not seek clarity before doing the job Too many mistake **RE does** at my expense The cost of trees and planting are far above the local competition"

Dr A E N on June 2021

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Kouski Landscapes

5.00(
47
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Kouski Landscapes

5.00(
47
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Kouski® Landscape Co. is a professional landscape design & construction company based in Champaign, Illinois. We set the standard for unique, impactful landscape designs, custom entertainment spaces, award winning pool design, and purposeful solutions to any landscape problem. Service areas: Illinois & surrounding states.

Kouski® Landscape Co. is a professional landscape design & construction company based in Champaign, Illinois. We set the standard for unique, impactful landscape designs, custom entertainment spaces, award winning pool design, and purposeful solutions to any landscape problem. Service areas: Illinois & surrounding states.

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Jon Gross Building Arts

4.97(
35
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Jon Gross Building Arts

4.97(
35
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5725

3.87(
53
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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5725

3.87(
53
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Customers say: Super punctual
Free onsite estimate
"I had their service for over two years, yard only improved about 40%. Some areas stayed brown, grass wouldn't grow. One scheduled Reseeding with soil turnover was done during a big wind event of 35 miles and hour. What? Really? Had to make many calls to return. For a period, I added the Bush / Shrub Care, my Oriental Plum tree didn't improve. Leaves won't grow or fill out. Later, to be told by Tree Service Co. the tree was getting to much water. It was in the center of my front lawn, very visible. Tree had to be removed due to Root Rot. TruGreen never said anything. Also, I was told two of the brown areas had Grubs! TruGreen didn't tell me that either! I cancelled about 6 months ago, after a Supervisor failed to return my two call. I feel they should work with a gardening service, "Joint Venture" for better results and should also improve their communication. I hired them a year before getting an a Appraisal, sadly it didn't help!!! I'm a retired Senior and female."

La Rita B on January 2019

"I had their service for over two years, yard only improved about 40%. Some areas stayed brown, grass wouldn't grow. One scheduled Reseeding with soil turnover was done during a big wind event of 35 miles and hour. What? Really? Had to make many calls to return. For a period, I added the Bush / Shrub Care, my Oriental Plum tree didn't improve. Leaves won't grow or fill out. Later, to be told by Tree Service Co. the tree was getting to much water. It was in the center of my front lawn, very visible. Tree had to be removed due to Root Rot. TruGreen never said anything. Also, I was told two of the brown areas had Grubs! TruGreen didn't tell me that either! I cancelled about 6 months ago, after a Supervisor failed to return my two call. I feel they should work with a gardening service, "Joint Venture" for better results and should also improve their communication. I hired them a year before getting an a Appraisal, sadly it didn't help!!! I'm a retired Senior and female."

La Rita B on January 2019

KINGDOM LAWN CARE

4.73(
11
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KINGDOM LAWN CARE

4.73(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small, local business that can customize our lawn care program to your specific needs and wants. We can take care of everything outside of your home when it comes to lawn maintenance. We offer free estimates for all of our services and are very low pressure when it comes to you making a decision. We understand that your home is the largest investment you'll ever make and we want to assist you in making it look like you want it to! We've been in business since 2001, are fully insured and have loved growing relationships in Champaign and Urbana. We look forward to what the next 10 years can bring to our business and to our new relationships.

We are a small, local business that can customize our lawn care program to your specific needs and wants. We can take care of everything outside of your home when it comes to lawn maintenance. We offer free estimates for all of our services and are very low pressure when it comes to you making a decision. We understand that your home is the largest investment you'll ever make and we want to assist you in making it look like you want it to! We've been in business since 2001, are fully insured and have loved growing relationships in Champaign and Urbana. We look forward to what the next 10 years can bring to our business and to our new relationships.

JB Lawncare & Snow Removal

5.00(
4
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JB Lawncare & Snow Removal

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are family owned & operated since 1990. The management team of Father & Son Owners (Robert Antones & Anthony Antones) provides professional and dependable lawn care services to all of St Johns, FL. We are licensed and fully insured. We provide 46 service visits per year with a One Year Contract Only billed every month for 12 months.

We are family owned & operated since 1990. The management team of Father & Son Owners (Robert Antones & Anthony Antones) provides professional and dependable lawn care services to all of St Johns, FL. We are licensed and fully insured. We provide 46 service visits per year with a One Year Contract Only billed every month for 12 months.

Country Arbors Nursery

4.43(
7
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Country Arbors Nursery

4.43(
7
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Customers say: Super punctual

Country Arbors Nursery is owned by 5th generation nurserymen. Open 7 days a week most of the year they are local growers of the finest annuals, shrubs, trees and perennials. Two locations 50 acres in Urbana, and 60 acres in Onarga IL are the growing grounds for their stock. The Cultra family has been providing locally grown plants for 150 years

Country Arbors Nursery is owned by 5th generation nurserymen. Open 7 days a week most of the year they are local growers of the finest annuals, shrubs, trees and perennials. Two locations 50 acres in Urbana, and 60 acres in Onarga IL are the growing grounds for their stock. The Cultra family has been providing locally grown plants for 150 years

Graf Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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Graf Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional Contact-Rodney (309)275-1531. Locally owned and operated. Occasionally uses subs. Cost is determined by the job or by an hourly rate. Travel charges may apply.

Additional Contact-Rodney (309)275-1531. Locally owned and operated. Occasionally uses subs. Cost is determined by the job or by an hourly rate. Travel charges may apply.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

There are a few ways you can reduce the cost of mulch delivery, including the following:

  • Place your order in the winter months for spring delivery

  • Choose a more affordable mulch color

  • Opt for a more affordable type of mulch

  • Place larger orders to get a lower cost per cubic foot

  • Opt to lay your own mulch to save on installation costs

  • Add on other delivery or landscaping services to save on travel costs

  • Prepare a single delivery site in the front of your property, and use a wheelbarrow to move smaller quantities 

How tall your mulch should be around your tree depends on the type of mulch you use, but aim for 3 to 4 inches as a rule of thumb. You’ll want to avoid simply piling it up in hopes of offering additional benefits to your tree. Volcano mulching is the infamous term for piling way too much mulch against the stem of your tree. This could actually kill your tree or severely harm it, as your tree trunk needs space to breathe without too much moisture.

When you purchase mulch for delivery, it’s usually by the cubic yard, so you’ll want to convert your space to cubic yards to get the right amount. First, determine the square footage of the area you want to cover, and then determine how deep the bed of mulch will be—a good rule of thumb is around three inches. Multiply your square footage in feet by the depth in inches and divide by 324. You may want to add a ½ to one additional cubic yard to ensure you have enough.

Many ways to landscape a steep slope on a budget exist. Avoiding expensive retaining wall construction is the first step. Consider creating a rocky slope with boulders or large stones, or think about planting perennials that return every year with a single investment. Transplanting small trees from elsewhere on your property is also possible and can help to stabilize steep slopes without purchasing new ones. 

A light layer of mulch can help protect a tree, retain moisture, and keep the soil healthy. However, it’s important to avoid over-mulching or piling the mulch up around the trunk of a tree, a practice notoriously called “volcano mulching.” That piled mulch can increase the chances of rot and disease on the tree trunk as well as overwhelming the soil, which needs access to a certain amount of air. Topped trees have it hard enough: mulch sparingly while they heal.

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