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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
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Chicago Lawn Pros
4.9(
19
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

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
Alquisira's Lawn Care
5.0(
15
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

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 time5 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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The Green Art Landscaping
4.6(
22
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have worked with Green Art every Spring for 3 years. The initial service they worked with an independent lawn and garden designer that I hired to design a perennial garden. Both the front and street-sides of the gardens, Green Art did all the work. I have hired them every spring to help groom any bushes, weeding and replanting any plant that it not make it through the winter. They also mulch and manicure the garden and leave it prestine. I get a lot of compliments on my gardens and how it brightens my home. They are super with whom to work and I will be working with them next spring."
Sod installment
sod installed
sod installed
prep soil grading
Kentucky Bluegrass Sod

+14

Response time3 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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%
68 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

"They showed up when they said they would on time. Estimate was very reasonable and work was completed completely and looks 100% better. Would def use again and recommend them for work. Very nice guys to work with."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TruGreen
3.1(
2,962
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Lawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I think they treated the wrong lawn. The note they sent me via text message referenced trees and shrubs in my yard, I have none. They also did not leave a yard marker showing they had been there. Otherwise, this would have been a 5 star review."
TruGreen Treated vs Non-Treated
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TruGreen Healthy Lawn Analysis

+4

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Lawns FAQs, answered by experts

Water regularly, avoid heavy foot traffic, and clear debris promptly to support lawn health.

Generally, it is not necessary to remove old mulch before applying a new layer. As organic mulch breaks down, it enriches the soil with nutrients. However, you should remove the old layer if it shows signs of fungus or disease, which can be common in moist areas, or if the total depth is already too thick. Avoid letting the total mulch depth exceed 3 inches, as this can harm plant roots. If you do remove old, disease-free mulch, it can be added to a compost pile.

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.

In general, you can prune up to one third of the height of most shrubs without damaging them. There are a few exceptions to this rule: Pine shrubs, for example, can’t be trimmed below the point of new growth without damaging them.

Mulching leaves with a lawn mower is a great way to reap the benefits of leaf nutrients composting into your lawn without the leaves covering too much of your grass.

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