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Maulfair trucking llc

14466 N 700th Ave
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Maulfair trucking llc

14466 N 700th Ave
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9 years of experience

Material hauling up to 14/ton sand,gravel, dirt,stone, mulch,ect. Tandem dump truck service we can haul materials in or out whichever you choose we have access to various materials and we haul most anything if you have questions do not hesitate to ask.

Material hauling up to 14/ton sand,gravel, dirt,stone, mulch,ect. Tandem dump truck service we can haul materials in or out whichever you choose we have access to various materials and we haul most anything if you have questions do not hesitate to ask.



Danchris Nursery

1000 Bernstein St.
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Danchris Nursery

1000 Bernstein St.
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65 years of experience

We are a small family owned and operated business that was started in 1960. We have over 80,000 sq. ft. of Garden Center space. We also run a full service Landscaping crew as well as a hardscaping crew that are Unilock Authorized Contractors. Greg and Arlette currently own and run Danchris Nursery. Steve and Afton are the next generation, both with degrees from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Afton has a master's degree in Horticulture.

We are a small family owned and operated business that was started in 1960. We have over 80,000 sq. ft. of Garden Center space. We also run a full service Landscaping crew as well as a hardscaping crew that are Unilock Authorized Contractors. Greg and Arlette currently own and run Danchris Nursery. Steve and Afton are the next generation, both with degrees from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Afton has a master's degree in Horticulture.


RM3's Services

3227 Hoffman St
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RM3's Services

3227 Hoffman St
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10 years of experience

RM3's Services has at total of 1-3 employees we are a sub contractor in the Kendall county area that does work all around the Chicago-land area. We come out to you with a free quote and we do bill with a fifty percent down payment and once the work is done the rest will be do.

RM3's Services has at total of 1-3 employees we are a sub contractor in the Kendall county area that does work all around the Chicago-land area. We come out to you with a free quote and we do bill with a fifty percent down payment and once the work is done the rest will be do.


Salazar and Sons Lawn Care and Snow Removal

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Salazar and Sons Lawn Care and Snow Removal

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19 years of experience

Salazar and Sons is a family owned, father and son business, with over 10 years of experience. We handle every detail of your lawn care needs all year around, including snow removal during the winter. Our prices vary depending on the service you are searching for and the size of your area. We promise to offer affordable, competitive pricing. We accept cash, check, and charge card at the end of each service. Want us to come back every week to maintain your lawn? We offer monthly payment plans for weekly services.

Salazar and Sons is a family owned, father and son business, with over 10 years of experience. We handle every detail of your lawn care needs all year around, including snow removal during the winter. Our prices vary depending on the service you are searching for and the size of your area. We promise to offer affordable, competitive pricing. We accept cash, check, and charge card at the end of each service. Want us to come back every week to maintain your lawn? We offer monthly payment plans for weekly services.


Dr. Green's Lawn Pros.

2887 E. 2425th Rd.
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Dr. Green's Lawn Pros.

2887 E. 2425th Rd.
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24 years of experience

we are a family owned and operated business. doing great service for over 15 years. we have 4 very knowledgeable employees to ensure the job gets done right the first time every time. we make your satisfaction our priority. we offer weekly, biweekly or monthly invoicing.

we are a family owned and operated business. doing great service for over 15 years. we have 4 very knowledgeable employees to ensure the job gets done right the first time every time. we make your satisfaction our priority. we offer weekly, biweekly or monthly invoicing.


Stone Timber Brush

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Stone Timber Brush

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- BRUSH & LEAF CLEANUP & REMOVAL - SHRUB, PLANT, TREE CUTBACK/REMOVAL AND/OR PLANTING - GARDEN TILLING AND SERVICES - GUTTER CLEANING AND/OR REMOVAL - DECK/PATIO & FENCE REMOVAL AND/OR INSTALLATION - PLANT/SOIL TREATMENT - PROPERTY PRESERVATION - FLOWER AND/OR SEED TRANSPLANTING AND/OR GERMINATION - STORM CLEANUP/RECOVERY AND/OR POWER WASHING - FOREST RESTORATION & HABITAT CONTROL - FARM SCRAP CLEANUP AND POWER WASHING - MOWING, SEEDING, FERTILIZER SPREADING - EDGING, TRIMMING AND/OR LAWN MAINTENANCE Serving Central IL. Commercial, residential, small and large properties. Call, text or email for free quotes and/or estimates.

- BRUSH & LEAF CLEANUP & REMOVAL - SHRUB, PLANT, TREE CUTBACK/REMOVAL AND/OR PLANTING - GARDEN TILLING AND SERVICES - GUTTER CLEANING AND/OR REMOVAL - DECK/PATIO & FENCE REMOVAL AND/OR INSTALLATION - PLANT/SOIL TREATMENT - PROPERTY PRESERVATION - FLOWER AND/OR SEED TRANSPLANTING AND/OR GERMINATION - STORM CLEANUP/RECOVERY AND/OR POWER WASHING - FOREST RESTORATION & HABITAT CONTROL - FARM SCRAP CLEANUP AND POWER WASHING - MOWING, SEEDING, FERTILIZER SPREADING - EDGING, TRIMMING AND/OR LAWN MAINTENANCE Serving Central IL. Commercial, residential, small and large properties. Call, text or email for free quotes and/or estimates.


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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Gravel’s biggest pro is its cost-effectiveness. For example, a gravel road or driveway is much more affordable than its asphalt counterpart. Gravel is also much less expensive than the cost of pouring a concrete slab if you’re building a patio or similar structure.

However, regarding comfort and convenience, gravel is far less foot-friendly than smoother substances like concrete or asphalt. It’s also more of a challenge to drive on and may kick up dust, resulting in the inevitable need for extra car washes. Lastly, there’s a chance it might move with rain or snow.

If you’re using crushed stone or gravel as a base material, then yes, you should compact it to prevent movement of the top layers. For instance, if you don’t compact crushed stone or gravel and you lay pavers on top of them, the pavers will shift over time. However, if you’re using gravel or crushed stone as a top layer for aesthetic purposes, you might not want to compact the materials.

To prepare your yard for river rocks, smaller rocks may require laying landscape fabric to keep the stones from sinking into the ground while encouraging proper water drainage. You should also clear the land of weeds and larger boulders and, in some cases, test the density of the soil to ensure it can handle the weight.

You need to put shock-absorbent material under artificial grass. While it will depend on where exactly you’re placing artificial grass, there are a few different options you could use such as silica sand, granite sand, astro-cushion, weed membrane, and geo-textile paper.

Before you begin landscaping with rocks, put down a weed barrier or landscape fabric to prevent pesky weeds from poking through. 

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