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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
254 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

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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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Chicago Lawn Pros
4.9(
19
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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."
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Backyard make over
Backyard make over
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Before

+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
7 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

Hedge plants are available in almost every size, from seedlings to fully mature, six-foot-tall shrubs. Planting smaller plants is much easier and more cost-effective. However, it can take years for the plants to reach maturity and create a full hedge. Garden centers and specialty retailers sometimes offer three to four-foot wide plants that you can simply plant next to each other for an instant full hedge.

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.

Yes, you can landscape in the rain, but you should take some precautions to keep yourself and your tools safe. Avoid using electric landscaping tools during rainfall, and don’t mow, thatch, aerate, or rake in the rain, as your tools can more easily tear out roots in the loose soil. Be careful when working on wet grass, and take your time to avoid slipping. Avoid putting in new plants before a particularly bad storm, as heavy rain and strong winds can damage or uproot plants that aren’t yet established.

Many people have used old tires in gardens as raised beds, planters, tree rings, and DIY decor. However, these uses are not recommended due to the toxicity of many of the chemicals used to manufacture tires. These chemicals can leach into the soil and water as the tire breaks down, creating environmental pollution and health hazards for gardeners and their families.

Plant a peach tree right at the end of your local dormancy period, likely at the very end of winter after the last frost when you can dig into the soft soil. Plan your backyard gardening season, including when planting peach trees, based on the frost schedule predicted in your local hardiness zone.

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