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Top-Rated Lawn care providers in River Forest - Updated Nov 2026

D&D Landscape and Sprinkler Services, Inc.
4.5(
580
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Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"In March of â 21, my husband and I finally decided that we reached our limit to looking at our front yard which had become quite unattractive and overgrown from hedge rows planted 19 years ago. Without shape, form and absent of any color, we knew we needed to start over. We called several landscape companies including D&D Landscaping. Dean came out a week later and right away, Rich and I knew that he was the person we wanted to work with. He was straight-forward, extremely fun, very personable, and highly knowledgeable about the business of landscaping. He surveyed the lawn and came up with a plan that at first blush, seemed a bit overcrowded with plantings for the size of the lot. I will add that I know next to nothing about flowers, plants, bushes and the like and my artistic vision does not extend to landscaping. Dean asked us to trust him, and boy, are we glad we did! He had a vision of what our space would look like and he delivered a gorgeous reality, with flowering bushes and two trees in a beautiful design that is perfect for the size of our front yard and will provide ever changing color throughout the year. The work was done in two days. He and his amazing, friendly crew removed the old grass and overgrown bushes in one morning and did all the planting including new sod, accent lighting and underground watering system on day two in under five hours. We are absolutely thrilled! We highly recommend D&D Landscaping! We will be using Dean again for further projects down the road, as we continue to get the pleasure of looking out our window admiring our lawn and enjoying passersby doing the same."
Landscaping
Landscaping
 Before #1
 Front of House
 Front Landscaping (one view)

+18

Response time7 hrs
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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SAMS LANDSCAPING
4.9(
14
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great job. Cleared weeds, bushes, and trees. Added mulch and river rocks after laying down plastic. Big job. Spent four days doing work at a fair and reasonable price. Likeable and easy to work with. Will be contacting him for future work."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Water Works, Inc.
4.1(
420
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an issue with the underground sprinkler system not watering my front yard garden. A service provider came out almost immediately and determined that the sprinkler heads were embedded in the dirt and grass. They were identified and freed from the lawn and now the garden is receiving good water regularly. Thank you Water Works."
Misting Systems
Dircet Boring
Misting Systems
Pulling Pip/Installing Zone
Misting Systems

+22

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garcia's Repairs
4.8(
51
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mr. Garcia dies excellent work. He's professional, skilled and knowledgeable. He worked expediently and efficiently. He completed the job sooner than expected. His quality of work is exceptional. I plan to bring Mr. Garcia back in the near future."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawns FAQs, answered by experts

Yard waste should be professionally removed at least once per season, particularly during major landscaping projects, fall leaf accumulation, or after severe weather. Regular removal promotes lawn health and maintains a neat exterior.

Armadillos are attracted to water, so a leaky irrigation system or an overwatered lawn can encourage them to move in. They especially like wet areas where they can burrow and loose soil where they can dig for grubs. They are also attracted to dense ground cover, where they can often find food sources.

Ultimately, pulling weeds vs. spraying them depends on what’s happening in your yard and your personal preferences. Manual weed removal doesn’t introduce any chemicals into your landscape, targets specific problematic plants, produces immediate results, can be free if you go the DIY route, and is inexpensive with a weed service if you only have a handful of weeds. On the other hand, spraying is often preferable for severe weed infestations and situations involving difficult-to-pull weeds because it treats multiple weeds at once, is usually more effective long-term, is less time-consuming, and costs less when done by a pro.

Junk removal usually includes removing unwanted items from your property, loading it into a dumpster or a truck, and then carting the junk off of your property to be disposed of at a dump site. In most cases, your dumping fees—charged by the dump site—are included in your estimate, but you might want to confirm this expense with your junk removal team. Some junk removal companies offer additional services, like a deep clean after junk removal and moving and packing services, in case you’re getting rid of garbage as part of your relocation efforts.

By definition, gardeners are experts at designing and maintaining outdoor gardens. Their job duties extend far beyond choosing the right plants for the area, which in itself is a job—they also help maintain the health and well-being of the plants. Gardeners work independently or for landscapers, nurseries, or horticulture design companies.

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