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McDowell Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Payson, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the only company out of the companies sent by Angi.com that responded. They were very timely in their response. Gave a lot of wise advise and were very knowledgeable. I purchased a different property out of the area, but I would highly recommend them."
Excavator
Snow removal
Snow removal
Snow removal
Driveway reclaiming

+2

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Tri-State Land Services & Construction Company, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Payson, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jacob and his assistant, Jaydon, went out of their way to provide what I would call World Class Customer Service. Their work was very professional. In fact, Jacob assisted me with some landscaping which wasn't part of his original bid as a goodwill gesture at no extra charge. I was very satisfied with the outcome of this project."
Stepped privacy fence
Stepped privacy fence
Stepped privacy fence
Ewing mo
Ewing mo

+31

Response time3 days
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Miller Lawn Care
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Serving Payson, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This service is very reliable. They show up when they say they will and if weather has hampered thing they call and let you know"
Landscaping with River Rock
Hunting Trails Created
Bush Trimming Job
Barrier Wall and 7 Ton of Gravel
Sod Job

+11

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

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.

You should avoid planting grass, shrubs, plants, and trees in freezing temperatures, as the ground can get frozen and become too hard for proper root growth. It’s best to plant in the fall to allow your plants to establish root systems before the first frost. Landscaping when the average temperature in your area is between 50 and 60 degrees will usually deliver the best results.

Since you’ll likely be digging a trench to install your yard drainage system, this is a good time to complete other tasks that involve digging up your yard, including: Sprinkler system installation Lawn reseeding Regrading your yard Redesigning your landscaping If your drain is under a walkway or driveway, your contractor must also remove those materials. This is a great time to consider upgrading your hardscaping features, especially if they’re nearing the end of their life span.

There are some instances when you can use extra drywall in your garden. Ideally, unused scraps of new drywall are best for amending soil without the concern of additional chemicals or mold. However, drywall with paint, mold, or potential asbestos requires specialized disposal by a professional and should be kept out of your garden.

Since the nature of the landscaping project can heavily influence the overall cost, it helps to understand what different types of landscaping projects cost on average. For example:

  • Plant a tree: $100–$2,000

  • Build a retaining wall: $3,250–$9,200

  • Reseed a lawn: $450–$1,700

  • Install a water fountain: $950–$4,800

  • Install a paver patio: $2,400–$7,000

  • Install a concrete walkway: $1,200–$2,400

  • Install a flower bed: $800–$3,000

  • Landscape lighting: $2,000–$6,000

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