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Nebgen Construction and Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliverySod - Install

Serving Sparta, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great company to work with. Gave me a very affordable quote and then worked with me to find the time to come out and trim our bushes and trees. Clean up was super detailed, not even a branch on our lawn. Will definitely use again, not just for tree/bush trimming, but additional landscaping needs."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Top Turf
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+7 more

Serving Sparta, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Customer Service was great. Job was done exactly as I wanted Would highly recommend this company to anyone . Kyle was great. Very professional. Arrived on time and finished the job as promised."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
MJ Buildings
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+8 more

Serving Sparta, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was 94 degrees the day they were supposed to come in the afternoon. I thoroughly expected them to cancel and reschedule for a cooler day, but no, they came and worked steady until the job was done!"
Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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VMK Remodeling
4.2(
19
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sparta, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"His service and him professionally was excellent. From the time he came out to give me the estimate to completion time. I will be using him again for some other projects we`ve already discussed it and got some things line up it was an overall excellent experience."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K&K Excavating LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Sparta, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."
Pond expansion
rip rap on banks
final grade on dam
completed rock pad
backfill and driveway

+13

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Allen Pace
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sparta, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Quick response to my request on Friday and demolition the next Monday. The demolition and removal took less than an hour. I am pleased because the dilapidated shed was in the way of my next home improvement project. I told Alan I was leaving for vacation Monday morning. He was on site at 7:15 am."
Response time3 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

The best landscaping for a septic drain field is shallow-rooted grass or native vegetation that helps prevent soil erosion while allowing water to evaporate efficiently. Avoid planting trees, shrubs, or deep-rooted plants near the drain field because the roots can infiltrate pipes and cause blockages. Using mulch or gravel sparingly can also help retain moisture and protect the system without restricting airflow.

Lakefront landscaping offers benefits such as enhancing aesthetic appeal, increasing property value, supporting ecological balance, and providing recreational opportunities while preserving the shoreline's natural beauty.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

The best way to landscape your front yard on a budget is to invest in hiring a professional for hardscaping—things like upgrading walkways, redoing driveways, and installing partitions around garden beds. You can often do the softscaping yourself—think laying down mulch, caring for your lawn, removing weeds, and planting flowers and shrubs. It’s also almost always worthwhile to pay a professional for routine yard maintenance, as this dramatically improves curb appeal and delivers above 100% ROI in most cases.

Yes, you can put topsoil over sand to encourage grass growth. The topsoil will help to improve water retention and promote grass roots’ development, making it a recommended step of the seeding process. Adding a layer of topsoil will provide additional nutrients to the sandy soil, helping the grass grow and remain healthy through many seasons.

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