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D&D Landscape and Sprinkler Services, Inc.
4.5(
573
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dean from D&D was amazing to work with on our landscaping project. Our yard needed a lot of work, and from our first meeting, we could tell Dean had extensive experience and knowledge. He educated us throughout the process, built a custom a design layout specific to our needs and provided with us additional support even after the job was done. His passion and care for his clients was very apparent throughout the project. We plan to use him for future landscaping projects and plan to refer him to anyone we know."
Landscaping
Landscaping
 Before #1
 Front of House
 Front Landscaping (one view)

+18

Response time8 hrs
255 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sergio's Concrete and Landscaping Group
4.9(
52
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sergio and his team came out the very next day after the quote and installed sod in my yard in one day! My yard wasnâ t big but they still had to remove old lawn and prep for the new sod. They did an excellent job and cleaned up afterwards. I highly recommend them if you need sod installed."
Sod Installation
Sod installation
Sod installation
Sod Installation
Gravel Installation

+62

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Lofton Landscaping Company
3.8(
47
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Lofton team was responsive, creative, on time, on schedule and provided impressive value for the money. This was a substantial and pretty complicated project involving the total landscaping of our front and back yards (including extensive pond work) and I thought their service and installation just excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend them based on the work they did for us."
Hornbeams along driveway
Hand pencil design, Oak Brook
Limestone mortared seating wall.
 Front yard makeover with patio
Front yard photoshop, La Grange

+35

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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SAMS LANDSCAPING
4.9(
12
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Sams Landscaping to do a spring cleanup, trim and remove some shrubs, mulch, and aerating and seating. Sam was very professional and punctual. He provided a quote within the same day which was very competitive sam came when he said he would to do the work and completed it in a very timely manner. We were very pleased with the outcome."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chicago Lawn Pros
4.9(
19
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"If I could give 10 starts, I would! We had a jungle in our back yard for years, and our front yard was filled with invasive weeds as well as a huge dip in the lawn from sewer work by the city. Charly and Melissa are two of the hardest working people I've met, and they are very skilled in their profession. They weeded, removed old stumps, streamlined the flower beds, sodded, edged the lawn, removed debris and river rock, and created a a beautiful yard that I can finally enjoy. I would highly recommend Chicago Lawn Pros to anyone looking to improve their property."
before sod
after sod
fall clean up - complete
fall clean up - complete
fall clean up - complete

+11

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EB Masonry, Concrete & Deck Specialists
4.7(
90
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and Eddie were great. They arrived on the days they said they would arrive and they were on time. The new sidewalk looks great. When I told them I needed them to come back to clean up they did it the same day. I highly recommend this company."
This is a gut and rehab combination of green siding and sand contrast color in stone and soffits
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Custom kitchen with gray countertop
Masonry work in progress
Finished facade for this two story home build by our firm

+97

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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J's Leaf Removal
4.7(
63
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very friendly, professional and timely. Came to my house and did what they said. Now I’m hiring them for some additional work I need done in my yard. I will use them again for my yard work in the future."
Before
Backyard make over
Backyard make over
Before
Before

+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Alquisira's Lawn Care
5.0(
15
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Juan’s son and cousin were working on my neighbors lawn and I asked him if he could help with my yard. Without hesitation he was able to look at my lawn, quote the job and get it done! They did such a Great Job! Very professional young men. I highly recommend this company! The walkway was amazingly clean!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

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.

It is possible to plant a tree over a ground stump if it was ground very deeply. However, it is typically best to plant elsewhere so your new tree has room to establish a strong, healthy root system. If you want to plant a tree in the same spot where you currently have a stump, you may want to consider other options, such as stump removal.

The landscaping elements that add the most value are often the basics. A well-maintained, attractive lawn can have a return on investment (ROI) of up to 217%. Routine lawn maintenance, such as edging and mulching, can provide an ROI of over 100%. Other high-value projects include upgrading your front walkway, which can offer a 100% ROI, and planting trees. Projects like adding decks, patios, outdoor lighting, irrigation systems, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens also add value and enjoyment, though their direct financial ROI may be less than 100% in some cases.

When planting, it's best to leave several feet between a house and a juniper bush. Many juniper varieties will become quite bushy and require space to grow. Juniper branches that come into contact with siding can damage the home's exterior over time. Also, some juniper bushes have aggressive roots that can put pressure on a home's foundation or basement walls. 

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