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J Plus Landscaping
3203 Sangamon Street
4.68(
42
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Approved Pro
J Plus Landscaping
3203 Sangamon Street
4.68(
42
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
23 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience serving Stager and surrounding areas, J Plus Landscaping is your solution for all your home landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great work"

Kwan B on June 2024

With over 20 years of experience serving Stager and surrounding areas, J Plus Landscaping is your solution for all your home landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great work"

Kwan B on June 2024


Casas Design & Build
3636 West 100 15th Place
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Casas Design & Build
3636 West 100 15th Place
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Amazing service"

JGordon G on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Amazing service"

JGordon G on June 2025


Froggy's Landscaping
9305 McVicker Avenue
3.00(
2
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Froggy's Landscaping
9305 McVicker Avenue
3.00(
2
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118 local quotes requested

Specializing in the following services: Landscaping and Hardscaping Lawn maintenance Snow removal Seal coating and epoxy flooring Pavers and much more Call or click for your quote today!

"Work started good for the first week, although I was told the job would be completed within 3-4 days. I was told that they had to complete other jobs and would return to my job. But they never returned. Initially they started avoiding my phone calls until I did hear from them any more."

C S on February 2025

Specializing in the following services: Landscaping and Hardscaping Lawn maintenance Snow removal Seal coating and epoxy flooring Pavers and much more Call or click for your quote today!

"Work started good for the first week, although I was told the job would be completed within 3-4 days. I was told that they had to complete other jobs and would return to my job. But they never returned. Initially they started avoiding my phone calls until I did hear from them any more."

C S on February 2025


Ultimate lawn care
No reviews
Ultimate lawn care
No reviews

Landscaping and lawn care business providing quality service specializing in weeekly monthly lawn maintenance fertilization landscape design leaf removal mulch and much more

Landscaping and lawn care business providing quality service specializing in weeekly monthly lawn maintenance fertilization landscape design leaf removal mulch and much more


Mulch Wizards
No reviews
Mulch Wizards
No reviews
2 years of experience

Over the years, we've honed our craft, perfecting the art of mulch selection and delivery. Our legacy is built on a foundation of trust, reliability, and a steadfast dedication to using only the finest natural hardwoods in our products. As a faith-based, family-owned company, we believe in creating outdoor masterpieces that not only enhance the aesthetics of your home or business but also nurture the earth beneath.

Over the years, we've honed our craft, perfecting the art of mulch selection and delivery. Our legacy is built on a foundation of trust, reliability, and a steadfast dedication to using only the finest natural hardwoods in our products. As a faith-based, family-owned company, we believe in creating outdoor masterpieces that not only enhance the aesthetics of your home or business but also nurture the earth beneath.


Ridge Landscape Services
8808 West Sauk Trail
5.00(
2
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Ridge Landscape Services
8808 West Sauk Trail
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Hardscapes, Plantings, Drain Tile Installation, Concrete and Snow Removal Services. The Company has been in business since 2011 Servicing Businesses and HOA's for all their properties. We have an experienced and professional staff to service your Commercial Lawn Maintenance and other landscaping needs. References Include; Village of Tinley Park, Select Comcast Locations, Timber's Edge HOA & Stonebridge Villas HOA.

"Show up on time. Reasonable pricing. Concrete came out better than expected. Would recommend"

Witold K on June 2023

We specialize in Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Hardscapes, Plantings, Drain Tile Installation, Concrete and Snow Removal Services. The Company has been in business since 2011 Servicing Businesses and HOA's for all their properties. We have an experienced and professional staff to service your Commercial Lawn Maintenance and other landscaping needs. References Include; Village of Tinley Park, Select Comcast Locations, Timber's Edge HOA & Stonebridge Villas HOA.

"Show up on time. Reasonable pricing. Concrete came out better than expected. Would recommend"

Witold K on June 2023


DeYoung Services
2645 East 37th Street
No reviews
DeYoung Services
2645 East 37th Street
No reviews

We are a small neighborhood business, and we are commited to providing quality lawncare and general labor services. Our goal is to ensure that our clients have a consistantly beautiful yard all year long.

We are a small neighborhood business, and we are commited to providing quality lawncare and general labor services. Our goal is to ensure that our clients have a consistantly beautiful yard all year long.


FnJ Landscaping
5017 Magoun Avenue
3.50(
2
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FnJ Landscaping
5017 Magoun Avenue
3.50(
2
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374 local quotes requested

FNJ Landscaping Services has long been leading valued clients to understand the chance of having that dream design for their outdoor spaces for many years.

"The quality of the work was poor, the sod was laid and not rolled out which is preventing the sod from catching and causing the lawn to look uneven, the grass seed/ dirt was spread sporadically over the front lawn without focusing on the bare spots which was the ultimate goal of the seeding. (for treatment/solution to holes in the lawn to promote grass growth in those areas.) Also there was very little grass seeds or dirt spread to back lawn. I brought this to Kevin's attention and he said he would take care of it and that he ran out of dirt, also his response to my calls or e-mails was not timely or not at all. I called and text him on several occasions requesting that he comes to complete the job and he never showed up to complete the job as promised. I also feel the additional cost he charged ($1500) to lay 4 to 5 rolls of sod for 20 ft. x 24 ft. area (480 sq. ft.) , was over priced and he took advantage of me and I am a victim of price gouging. His initial quote he gave me was 3400 (for the seeding, retainer wall removal, aeration, power raking, cutting the grass, plant 1 bush) but I just noticed he has put 3500 on the contract so even in that instance I paid him $100 more than what was agreed upon. The contract that he wanted me to sign was very extensive and "construction focused" and did not address everything we had discussed for this project. It basically was an agreement to ensure payment and cover himself if I did not pay. When I noticed the contract did not list line by line description of the scope of the work I brought that to his attention and asked him to include what the job would intel ( work order) listing what we had talked about. He told me he would bring it when he came to do the job. I didn't receive anything, but he had already came to to start the job. By the time he finally came to start the job I had received a warning from the village due to my grass had grown more then 5 inches waiting for him to come and take care of cutting the grass when he was to start the project. The overall communication and follow up with this company is not good and they do not provide detailed scope of work orders even when requested."

Clem W on July 2025

FNJ Landscaping Services has long been leading valued clients to understand the chance of having that dream design for their outdoor spaces for many years.

"The quality of the work was poor, the sod was laid and not rolled out which is preventing the sod from catching and causing the lawn to look uneven, the grass seed/ dirt was spread sporadically over the front lawn without focusing on the bare spots which was the ultimate goal of the seeding. (for treatment/solution to holes in the lawn to promote grass growth in those areas.) Also there was very little grass seeds or dirt spread to back lawn. I brought this to Kevin's attention and he said he would take care of it and that he ran out of dirt, also his response to my calls or e-mails was not timely or not at all. I called and text him on several occasions requesting that he comes to complete the job and he never showed up to complete the job as promised. I also feel the additional cost he charged ($1500) to lay 4 to 5 rolls of sod for 20 ft. x 24 ft. area (480 sq. ft.) , was over priced and he took advantage of me and I am a victim of price gouging. His initial quote he gave me was 3400 (for the seeding, retainer wall removal, aeration, power raking, cutting the grass, plant 1 bush) but I just noticed he has put 3500 on the contract so even in that instance I paid him $100 more than what was agreed upon. The contract that he wanted me to sign was very extensive and "construction focused" and did not address everything we had discussed for this project. It basically was an agreement to ensure payment and cover himself if I did not pay. When I noticed the contract did not list line by line description of the scope of the work I brought that to his attention and asked him to include what the job would intel ( work order) listing what we had talked about. He told me he would bring it when he came to do the job. I didn't receive anything, but he had already came to to start the job. By the time he finally came to start the job I had received a warning from the village due to my grass had grown more then 5 inches waiting for him to come and take care of cutting the grass when he was to start the project. The overall communication and follow up with this company is not good and they do not provide detailed scope of work orders even when requested."

Clem W on July 2025


John Services
No reviews
John Services
No reviews

Specialized in plumbing , lock and keys, appliance repair , lawn services. I have been is this field for over ten years.

Specialized in plumbing , lock and keys, appliance repair , lawn services. I have been is this field for over ten years.


Gallardo's Lawncare and Landscaping
507 155th St
3.32(
19
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Gallardo's Lawncare and Landscaping
507 155th St
3.32(
19
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Customers say: Quality work
120 local quotes requested

Family owned lawncare and landscape company with years of experience in the trade. Working for commercial and residential property owners. Services we provide are; Lawn Maintenance, Landscapes, Hardscapes, Clean ups, Junk Removal, Mulching, Sod, and Concrete Paving.

"It didn't. I had a need to build a retaining wall in my front garden. Gallardo's was one of the vendors recommended by Angi. I got an immediate response which was good, requesting more details and, if possible photos of the requested work. I responded, providing details and photos ask requested. I never heard back. I sent a follow up again requesting a quote. I got nothing. Ghosting potential customers is not a good business practice. I do have some future projects in mind but Gallardo's won't even be considered. No way to run a business. You can bet I will chat with friends and family and advise them not to consider Gallardo's even if recommended by Angi."

Reginald T on May 2025

Family owned lawncare and landscape company with years of experience in the trade. Working for commercial and residential property owners. Services we provide are; Lawn Maintenance, Landscapes, Hardscapes, Clean ups, Junk Removal, Mulching, Sod, and Concrete Paving.

"It didn't. I had a need to build a retaining wall in my front garden. Gallardo's was one of the vendors recommended by Angi. I got an immediate response which was good, requesting more details and, if possible photos of the requested work. I responded, providing details and photos ask requested. I never heard back. I sent a follow up again requesting a quote. I got nothing. Ghosting potential customers is not a good business practice. I do have some future projects in mind but Gallardo's won't even be considered. No way to run a business. You can bet I will chat with friends and family and advise them not to consider Gallardo's even if recommended by Angi."

Reginald T on May 2025

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FAQs for mulch and topsoil service projects in Thornton, IL

Topsoil costs from $12 to $55 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.

Mulch costs anywhere from $30 to $150 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. On the inexpensive end, red and black mulch are about $35 to $40 per cubic yard, and are typically made from recycled waste wood like shredded old pallets or deck material. Cedar, cypress, and rubber mulch cost anywhere from $100 to $120 per cubic yard. A pro can help you determine the type of mulch most suitable for your landscaping needs.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress resist termites because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.

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.

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