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Avatar for BSC Landscaping, LLC
BSC Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
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Designer - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or RebuildLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+8 more

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dealing with everyone from BSC was a pleasure. Brandon responded quickly to our request and worked with us on a design for the paver area. They did a beautiful job with the paver area. They are truly artists when it comes to designing and installing pavers. We would gladly recommend them and hire them again if needed. Our yard went from dead grass and overgrown bushes to being the yard that neighbors now stop to look at."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds
4.6(
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We have hired Aerate 1 several times and have always been thrilled with their work. They planted a tree and provided pruning after the tree matured. They surrounded our above ground pool with drainage covered by pea gravel inside brick, and installed a paver walkway to the pool's heater. They landscaped the front and side with mulch inside brick. Every time they do work they make the site look better than when they arrived, even in areas only slightly impacted by their work. I highly recommend their company due to their excellent work and commitment to keeping their promises about when and what will be done!"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Juan and his team did an amazing job fixing my backyard patio. The team showed up on time everyday and worked tirelessly throughout the project. They finished the project well within time. Really glad I found J&P Landscaping and would definitely hire Juan and his team in future."
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+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting
4.8(
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Outdoor Lighting - RepairOutdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick and his crew were very clean, punctual, and installed the lighting in the appropriate locations without any problem.
They did a nice job placing the transformers, and you cannot even tell where they dug the trenches to run the wiring underground.
Nick and Joe are very professional and responsive. They offer a maintenance plan with email reminders. With this plan, they'll come out to your home a few times per year (as needed) to fix any problems, check bulbs, etc. 
I would recommend The Illuminators without reservation to anybody who has outdoor lighting needs. We plan on call them back to add lighting next spring as we add additional landscaping.
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+76

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JCV Landscape
5.0(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I was very happy, Julio called me right away every time I inquired about any landscaping services, he was professional and did all of our landscaping work which included, mulch, planting, cleaning up my yard, and made sure everything was done perfectly, he gave me suggestions as to what to plant and I am very happy with everything that has been done! A+++ all the way around!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
KLI
4.2(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+6 more

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"KLI did a great job with our sod and landscaping our yard after we installed a pool. Jerry had great follow through, despite being very busy. He worked hard to keep our project within budget while still making our yard look amazing. Jerry has even been keeping in touch after the project was completed and fully paid, just to check in with us. We had some struggling sod so he came by and replaced it and put down organic fertilizer, both at no additional cost to us. We will definitely be using KLI for future landscaping projects and we highly recommend them."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Four Brothers Landscaping
4.8(
28
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up+2 more

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The team of four workers with the owner showed up right on time 8:30 am and started work. I had an errand at 7:00am ,so we communicated by text/email and mobile that the could start before I got back this morning. They were already done with the edging, weeding and removal of sod in the new bed along the fence. Since we have rows of Daffodils planted, they carefully removed sod and weeded around about 100 Tulips and daffodils. (It was amazing). They power raked, aerated and completely cleaned up my yard and put in very high quality Mulch that looks fantastic. It is a family business and the whole operation was very efficient and they cleaned up nicely before leaving. With the current shortage of labor, I had been trying for weeks to get a landscaper to return a call. Four Brothers are a great outfit and I plan to bring them out in the fall to remove a tree and install some more bushes. I strongly recommend them."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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GoldLeaf Landscape
3.8(
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Sod - InstallLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent communication and follow-thru, super professional &a pleasure to work with- friendly- refreshing to find a company that cares. Had backyard re-sodded- looks awesome, also had removal of a lot of dated hedges and other eyesores, everything mulched. Looks like a new house!"
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Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%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.

There are two main times of year to apply mulch: mid to late spring and late fall. Spreading mulch in mid to late spring helps protect new seedlings as the soil warms up. It's best to wait until temperatures are steady, as mulching too early in the spring can slow down the soil's warming process and hinder plant growth. Fall mulching is also beneficial, as it insulates the soil and helps regulate its temperature when the first frosts arrive.

The cost to plant a small tree or sapling is between $100 and $300 on average, if you hire a professional. Big trees will cost more and usually require the work of a specialist, so expect to pay over $1,000 for those.

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

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.

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