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Last update on October 09, 2026

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

"Derek and his team were great. We did have a mixture of grass used in the yard because we added a section. They had to use a mix in the main part of the yard because they used the Tall Fescue in the added section instead of the main yard."
Landscaping
Landscaping
Before #1
Front of House
Front Landscaping (one view)

+18

Response time7 hrs
41 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

"They are good guys,friendly,hard workers and they do good work"
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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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%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"Top notch service and result. No complaints , would use them again."
Sod installment
sod installed
sod installed
prep soil grading
Kentucky Bluegrass Sod

+14

Response time3 days
37 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%
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ramirez Sprinkler Repair
4.8(
42
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Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or ActivateLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Winterize or Activate - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had contacted two companies about a sprinkler repair and Ramirez Sprinkler was the only one to contact me back to schedule. Came out, serviced and repaired my sprinkler system the same day. Great work!"
Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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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Welfin Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For BusinessLawn Care - Lawn Seeding+2 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Customers say: Quality work

"Just started. Comes weekly. Has a team of people who trim yard and blow out grass. Very neat."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lawns FAQs, answered by experts

It may sound icky, but yes, urine encourages microbial activity that breaks down organic matter faster. It’s rich in nitrogen, which helps balance carbon-heavy materials like dry leaves or straw. Use sparingly and apply it to a well-balanced pile, not one already high in nitrogen. 

DIY is possible for small amounts of waste. Professional services handle larger volumes efficiently.

Clearing 1 acre of land takes anywhere from two to 12 hours for a professional team, depending on what they’re removing. The amount of time needed to complete the project depends on the size of your acreage, the land’s condition, the size of the crew completing the work, and what type of equipment they’re using. Smaller projects normally take a few hours, while larger projects may require one or two full workdays.

If you want to take the decomposition process into your hands to speed it up, water and sunlight are key. Of course, you can’t control sunlight yourself, but you can rake leaves into piles in sunny spots in your yard. In terms of using water, you can also moisten the decomposing leaves with water, whether by pouring some from a watering can from time to time or using a hose to moisten them.

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.

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