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Avatar for Nature Life Landscaping
Nature Life Landscaping
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Wheaton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Their customer service is excellent. Communication was excellent. They completed the project when they said and did an excellent job. They cleaned up and trimmed plants, edged and laid mulch. I will use them again. They are very good to work with."
Back Yard Restore
Back Yard Restore
Back Yard Restore
Back Yard Restore
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BSC Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
57
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Wheaton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brandon and his team truly transformed our property, providing us with the outdoor space we've always dreamed of. After meeting with 10+ contractors in the Burr Ridge area, we chose BSC Landscaping and could not be happier with him and his team. We bought our home primarily due to the lot which features mature trees, hills, and a creek passing through. These features required a team that could navigate the complexity of building with water runoff, preservation, and a balance between nature and hardscaping in mind. They absolutely nailed it! BSC installed a paver patio, replaced an old swail with a natural-looking boulder and cobblestone creek bed, cleared overgrown weeds, installed trees, and seeded large areas to expand our lawn to gain more space for kids to play. We just hired them again to redesign our front yard which includes a paver parking space and the installation of a property border featuring a range of plants and trees. We strongly recommend BSC Landscaping, LLC!"
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+17

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C and R Lawn Maintenance
4.7(
25
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Wheaton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am a new customer. However, so far this company has been more thorough and prompt than any landscaper Iâ ve worked with over several years. Conscientious, polite, hard-working, good value. Highly recommend C and R Landscaping."
Removed old sod
New sod
Section in back yard
Section in back yard
Small project shamburg

+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
KLI
4.2(
159
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Wheaton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jerry and his team at KLI were amazing. They had some seasonal delays, but Jerry was always on top of responding quickly and keeping me up to date with what was going on. I thought the work would have taken a day or more but they finished digging drainage for our yard and put down sod in probably like 4 hours! They were so great and listened to my instructions with plants that were in the way too!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
44
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Wheaton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our property was in desperate need of a complete landscape overhaul. We contacted J & P Brothers Landscaping through their website and received a fast reply the next morning. Juan came out to our property to get an idea of what he was working with, and to find out what we were looking to do. Throughout the planning stage, Juan provided us with concept drawings, plant recommendations and paver ideas. Our project was big, and it included new steps for our back door, as well as two 50’ garden walls on the front and side. The planning was a collaborative effort and did take some time because we wanted to ensure it included every single thing we were looking for. It was well worth it in the end. Each day the crew worked on our project, either Juan or his brother, Percy was onsite to manage the process. The crew worked very hard, and they were respectful of any request I made, such as keeping foot traffic within our tight property lines so as not to disturb our neighbors’ properties. Throughout the entire project, Juan and Percy checked in with me often to be sure they were on the right track and that things were as we expected them to be. They accommodated our every request, no matter how small. As the project progressed, we made several changes along the way. J & P went with the flow and made sure everything was just right. J & P Brothers Landscaping is professional, friendly, responsive, hard-working and neat, and they do great work. We highly recommend them. They completely transformed our property, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We have decided to use them for our ongoing maintenance, and we will always consider them first with any future landscaping project."
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+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
4.4(
36
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Wheaton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Midwest landscaping crew was very friendly and knowledgeable, they worked fast and cleaned up after the work was done. I have a beautiful yard that I am happy to sit in and would definitely hire them again for my future landscaping needs"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SAMS LANDSCAPING
4.9(
14
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Wheaton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Samuel and his team were awesome, very detailed and professional, and educating as well. Will be hiring Samuel again in the future, and would recommend to anyone with landscaping needs"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Yes, rotting leaves can be good for your soil. The decaying leaves release nutrients into the soil that can boost the health of your plants, and the organic matter also helps improve airflow and water drainage.

It is generally not recommended to put topsoil over new grass seed. A thick layer can suffocate the seedlings by preventing sunlight, water, and oxygen from reaching them. The seeds only need about a quarter-inch of soil for protection. If you want to protect the seeds, a better alternative is to apply a thin layer of organic matter, such as straw mulch or hay.

Pea gravel is hands down a top pick for managing landscape drainage.  These small stones allow water to flow through easily by creating natural gaps that promote runoff. Beyond functionality, pea gravel also offers visual versatility. Homeowners will find a range of earthy tones like gray, brown, blue, and even red, making it easy to match with different outdoor styles and plantings.

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