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Chicago Service Source, Inc.

2500 W 36th St
4.25(
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Chicago Service Source, Inc.

2500 W 36th St
4.25(
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Customers say: Terrific value
784 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Chicago Service Source, Inc (A Women Owned property maintenance company) has over 35 years experience serving the Chicagoland area, as well as the entire State of Illinois and NW Indiana. We are committed to excellence in building, property construction and maintenance. Leading provider in sealcoat and concrete and landscape services. We have the experience, knowledge, motivation, equipment and manpower to serve your needs. We have a staff of over 150 individuals all trained and ready to service your property. We can service your property needs quickly and efficiently with the high level of service and reliability that you expect and deserve. All of our staff members are uniformed and trained for the specific job at hand. We are dedicated to customer service. We believe that our company can provide quality service at competitive rates.

"Provided competitive quote and performed the work needed promptly"

Dan B on September 2025

Chicago Service Source, Inc (A Women Owned property maintenance company) has over 35 years experience serving the Chicagoland area, as well as the entire State of Illinois and NW Indiana. We are committed to excellence in building, property construction and maintenance. Leading provider in sealcoat and concrete and landscape services. We have the experience, knowledge, motivation, equipment and manpower to serve your needs. We have a staff of over 150 individuals all trained and ready to service your property. We can service your property needs quickly and efficiently with the high level of service and reliability that you expect and deserve. All of our staff members are uniformed and trained for the specific job at hand. We are dedicated to customer service. We believe that our company can provide quality service at competitive rates.

"Provided competitive quote and performed the work needed promptly"

Dan B on September 2025


Hero...Your Construction Partner

9510 Lawler Avenue
5.00(
3
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Hero...Your Construction Partner

9510 Lawler Avenue
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Outstanding, thorough work, and a good value."

Les L on May 2024

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Outstanding, thorough work, and a good value."

Les L on May 2024


Florentino Diaz Landscaping

4360 Ruby Street
4.61(
14
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Florentino Diaz Landscaping

4360 Ruby Street
4.61(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Florentino Diaz Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with over 10 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We treat every home with intense care to make sure ever. Give Florentino Landscaping a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"He is friendly and communication is great. He does great work with his crew."

Jason L on June 2023

Florentino Diaz Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with over 10 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We treat every home with intense care to make sure ever. Give Florentino Landscaping a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"He is friendly and communication is great. He does great work with his crew."

Jason L on June 2023


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J Alvarado Brick Patio and Landscaping, Inc.

6028 North Mozart
4.47(
30
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J Alvarado Brick Patio and Landscaping, Inc.

6028 North Mozart
4.47(
30
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very good service."

Raquel A on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very good service."

Raquel A on February 2025


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Natys Landscaping & Construction

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Natys Landscaping & Construction

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2 years of experience

Hello! Natys landscaping for any service you would like! Really professional! We don’t only show our love and passion but we take care of you like it’s our house. We have the best affordable price around town. We do a lot of types of jobs, we have 9 years of experience. • •Gutter cleaning • Weed removal& preventing • Tree/Shrub removal, •Planting or trimming bushes •Snow removal or Pressure washing • Seed/ Sod installation, • Mulch installations •Week and bi-weekly lawn maintenance, •Paver or stones patios, • Driveway, sidewalks repairs , resettling or re-sanding,• Concrete slabs (100% fully insured) Free estimate And a lot more just ask!

Hello! Natys landscaping for any service you would like! Really professional! We don’t only show our love and passion but we take care of you like it’s our house. We have the best affordable price around town. We do a lot of types of jobs, we have 9 years of experience. • •Gutter cleaning • Weed removal& preventing • Tree/Shrub removal, •Planting or trimming bushes •Snow removal or Pressure washing • Seed/ Sod installation, • Mulch installations •Week and bi-weekly lawn maintenance, •Paver or stones patios, • Driveway, sidewalks repairs , resettling or re-sanding,• Concrete slabs (100% fully insured) Free estimate And a lot more just ask!



Mulch Magic Inc

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Mulch Magic Inc

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Mulch Magic Inc. specializes in mulch installation for playgrounds, municipal areas, and commercial and residential buildings.  We are currently developing a list of park districts, municipalities and HOA management companies that we believe would benefit from our expertise. We are not limited to only mulch as  we offer other services such as terraseeding -  a soil and seed blend which eliminates the use of the seed blankets. We can customize any type of seed for any project such as; sports fields, lawn damage or areas with wild flowers native to the region. This is a one time installation and then begins to grow, if you are familiar with hydroseeding its similar but incredibly more effective and faster results. This leads right into our erosion control services which is perfect for any damage done to hills, slopes, or along roadways (sledding, high foot traffic areas, water erosion.)   This is all possible with our fleet of Express Blower Trucks. Express Blower trucks are relatively new to the Chicagoland area, but are gaining popularity amongst park districts and municipalities. At Mulch Magic, we are eradicating the use of high labor costs so you can spend that money/budget elsewhere. This means no strain on your work force and projects completed in a fraction of the time it has traditionally taken. For example, we can install 500 yards of decorative or playground mulch per day. Depending on the project we can be out in as little as 1 day, this includes complete clean up and customer satisfaction. No more heaping piles that can be an eyesore and potentially stain wherever mulch is stored. I welcome the opportunity to schedule a meeting and go over our services in detail.

Mulch Magic Inc. specializes in mulch installation for playgrounds, municipal areas, and commercial and residential buildings.  We are currently developing a list of park districts, municipalities and HOA management companies that we believe would benefit from our expertise. We are not limited to only mulch as  we offer other services such as terraseeding -  a soil and seed blend which eliminates the use of the seed blankets. We can customize any type of seed for any project such as; sports fields, lawn damage or areas with wild flowers native to the region. This is a one time installation and then begins to grow, if you are familiar with hydroseeding its similar but incredibly more effective and faster results. This leads right into our erosion control services which is perfect for any damage done to hills, slopes, or along roadways (sledding, high foot traffic areas, water erosion.)   This is all possible with our fleet of Express Blower Trucks. Express Blower trucks are relatively new to the Chicagoland area, but are gaining popularity amongst park districts and municipalities. At Mulch Magic, we are eradicating the use of high labor costs so you can spend that money/budget elsewhere. This means no strain on your work force and projects completed in a fraction of the time it has traditionally taken. For example, we can install 500 yards of decorative or playground mulch per day. Depending on the project we can be out in as little as 1 day, this includes complete clean up and customer satisfaction. No more heaping piles that can be an eyesore and potentially stain wherever mulch is stored. I welcome the opportunity to schedule a meeting and go over our services in detail.


Lively Landscaping

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Lively Landscaping

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Lively Landscape is a reliable business. We do quality work which includes mowing, weeding, mulching, planting, power washing, and many more jobs that require work outdoors. We have been around for a couple of years and have a great staff. We also charge a very reasonable price which is actually cheaper than most to all other companies. We make sure our customers are satisfied before we leave the project.

Lively Landscape is a reliable business. We do quality work which includes mowing, weeding, mulching, planting, power washing, and many more jobs that require work outdoors. We have been around for a couple of years and have a great staff. We also charge a very reasonable price which is actually cheaper than most to all other companies. We make sure our customers are satisfied before we leave the project.


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Evanston Landscaping

Greenleaf Street
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Evanston Landscaping

Greenleaf Street
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Free onsite estimate

Evanston Landscaping provides lawn care, maintenance, landscaping, and hardscaping to Evanston, IL and the surrounding suburbs. We strive to provide top quality and fairly priced services to turn your yard into an outdoor oasis. Our landscape and lawn care crew ensures quality results. Your project is complete only when you are satisfied. We have recently introduced an ECO-friendly landscape package which eliminates the use of gas powered leaf blowers. Therefore, helping to preserve our planet. If you are interested in a free estimate, please call or email us.

Evanston Landscaping provides lawn care, maintenance, landscaping, and hardscaping to Evanston, IL and the surrounding suburbs. We strive to provide top quality and fairly priced services to turn your yard into an outdoor oasis. Our landscape and lawn care crew ensures quality results. Your project is complete only when you are satisfied. We have recently introduced an ECO-friendly landscape package which eliminates the use of gas powered leaf blowers. Therefore, helping to preserve our planet. If you are interested in a free estimate, please call or email us.


Lizzette Medina & Co.

4331 W 16th St
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Lizzette Medina & Co.

4331 W 16th St
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14 years of experience

Lizzette Medina & Co. is a full service landscape company. We provide local homeowners with a wide range of services, including spring/fall clean-ups, weekly grass cutting, lawn fertilization and seasonal flower plantings. We provide our clients with a reliable, convenient, and professional experience so that your property always looks its Best!

Lizzette Medina & Co. is a full service landscape company. We provide local homeowners with a wide range of services, including spring/fall clean-ups, weekly grass cutting, lawn fertilization and seasonal flower plantings. We provide our clients with a reliable, convenient, and professional experience so that your property always looks its Best!

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Yes, and in many cases, you should. Large gravel works best as a base layer because it improves drainage and keeps the surface stable. A top layer of smaller gravel fills in gaps and creates a smoother, more compacted surface. This combination is common in driveways and high-traffic areas where both stability and comfort matter.

Mulching any time of year can be beneficial, so you can choose based on your preference. Most homeowners avoid the winter and summer because of the uncomfortable temperatures, so spring and fall are often best. Try not to mulch right before heavy rainfall or a big storm is expected, as wind and runoff can move newly laid mulch around and make more work for you.

Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and lay mulch on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

The time that it takes to fill in a pool with dirt varies based on the size of the pool and the equipment you have available. Using heavy equipment, like an excavator rather than a shovel, will significantly cut down on the time it takes to complete the project. With the right equipment, it may only take a day or two. However, after the initial filling, the dirt will continue to settle over the following weeks and months. You may need to add more dirt to make the empty area level with the rest of the yard.

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