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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
38 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%
19 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%
72 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

Yes, you can absolutely make your own mulch, and there are a few ways to go about it. First, you can lay down pine needles or mulched leaves if you’re mulching in the fall. In the spring and summer, you can use mulched grass clippings. Alternatively, you can lay down a few layers of newspaper in your garden and gently wet the paper to keep it in place.

Reducing household waste is the best way to save money on junk removal costs in the long run. Reusable kitchen, pantry, and cleaning supplies will make a large dent, as will creating an easy compost and recycling system in your home. Additionally, create an ongoing practice of recycling, donating, or repurposing items that are ready to go.

The most cost-effective approach to land clearing is DIY-ing what you can, such as removing brush, small saplings, and other more manageable tasks. Then, contact a tree cutting pro to finish the job for the larger vegetation and trees on your property. Get multiple quotes, look for off-season discounts, and scope out all your options to keep things as budget-friendly as possible.

Debris removal is often included in the overall cost of having a tree removed from your property. However, tree maintenance service companies do not always include debris removal in their pricing, so ask any contractors offering tree trimming cost estimates whether or not removal is included. If you want to keep the wood mulch, ask if they charge extra for it as well.

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.

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