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Top-Rated Landscapers in Wilmette - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Green City Gardens
Green City Gardens
4.7(
116
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+9 more

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"JD and his team were fantastic! They were professional, timely, and detail-oriented. They completely overhauled our landscaping and went above and beyond everything we discussed. I couldn't recommend them more."
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+18

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Ecoscape Architectural Design LLC
Ecoscape Architectural Design LLC
5.0(
26
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+9 more

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"I have used Ecoscape for over a year now. They are responsive and do high quality work. Their team is professional, precise and cleans up the work when finished. I have worked with Ecoscape for landscaping design and was very pleased with their ideas, the quality of the plants, and overall work. They also re-sodded my yard and provide general landscaping maintenance. I would highly recommend them for your landscaping needs."
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+44

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for R & G Almanza Landscape Inc
R & G Almanza Landscape Inc
4.2(
252
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+8 more

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Almanza is the best in the area, I've learned the hard way. Had them as regulars for landscaping a few years back. They were great for the most part - Raul was excellent at doing extra jobs (paving, tree-cutting) fast and prompt at very reasonable prices. The yard looked great. However, when fall cleanup came, the crew left a lot of debris behind. During the summer, they also trimmed stuff I asked them not to trim and didn't trim what I wanted them to. I chalked it up to the crew though. Raul has always been great and I complained to him about it, noting I couldn't renew the contract with the same weekly crew. Not hearing from him about a different crew, I too hastily terminated the contract. BIG mistake. Subsequent lawn care and landscape specialists have been totally abysmal compared. I've learned that the weekly crews of any company are not as honest, hardworking, scrupulous, etc. as the owners but you have to put up with that stuff. It's just part of the game apparently. Looking back, aul's crew wasn't perfect, but they were a lot better than any others I've had. If you have him as a landscaper, keep him. A good dude. I've regretted my action more every year."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+12 more

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan and Jose worked with us a few years ago. Once we bought our new home they were the first on our list to call for landscaping needs. They installed new entryway, spring clean up etc. As always, they were professional, good communication, flexible and punctual. The finished product was the envy of my neighborhood. If you are looking for reliable, hard working, professional and flexible landscapers Juan and Jose are the ones to call. At this point they are like family. They are currently providing landscaping services for me biweekly. My lawn is looking great! Thank you and the crew for an amazing walkway and entry way."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Jose Alfaro Landscaping
Jose Alfaro Landscaping
5.0(
7
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Designer - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or RebuildLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+9 more

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

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Patio and sidewalk

+2

Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for JK Company, LLC
JK Company, LLC
4.9(
108
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We could not be more satisfied with the work that JK did for us. We completed a large paver job along the driveway, a walkway to the backyard and a full patio. The team also laid pea gravel in several areas where we have sheds, etc. Tino and team did an incredible job. Tino also was in touch with us throughout the project, helping us navigate around some challenging and unexpected circumstances related to a previous contractor. Just amazing all around."
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+11

Response time1 day
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for American National Sprinkler & Lighting
American National Sprinkler & Lighting
4.5(
104
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can't say enough good things about Am National. We installed our in ground system over 12 years ago and it is still going strong! Am National has been wonderful to work with. I recommended them to my neighbor last year and she also raves about the service and product. Overall the team is professional and communicative. When they open the system the foreman always lets me know the status of all the sprinkler heads and shows me any problems. He then discusses options and performs whatever work needs to be done. The workers set your system to where you had set last year and work with you if you need any changes. Workers do enter your home to open and close the system but always wear booties and never leave any kind of mess or anything behind. I did have an issue once with a line leaking underground due to a tree removal and the company sent someone out right away to evaluate. It turned out there was no leak. They were very thorough and explained everything."
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+34

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JH & Sons Landscaping, Inc.
JH & Sons Landscaping, Inc.
4.6(
10
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If I could rate 10 stars I would! We use JH for everything pertaining to our 2 acre yard. Brick walls, brick patio, brick formations, and awesome major and minor landscaping. Very professional and clean beautiful work!!!! Have been using them for years and will continue using them forever! A+++++"
Retaining wall & design
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+12

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
NC Landscape Construction
4.4(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

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+24

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

The truth is, there really is no such thing as a 100% deer-proof plant. Deer will decimate even the prickliest flora if they’re hungry enough. However, there are plenty of beautiful plants that deer don’t necessarily enjoy. These include thistles, wisteria vines, sword ferns, and beautyberries.

Deer are herbivores, and they love vegetable gardens as much as Peter Rabbit. If you don’t want to fence in your entire property, consider creating an attractive raised-bed veggie garden with mesh fencing around it to keep out deer and other critters.

In most cases, buying plants from a local greenhouse or nursery is well worth the investment, even though they tend to be a bit more expensive than those at a home improvement store. Employees at nurseries are usually well-versed in gardening and understand how the climate in your area affects different plants. They can help you make selections based on your skill level and time commitment to your landscaping, and they can provide detailed care instructions and advice to help keep your plants alive and diagnose and treat issues like pest infestation and illness.

During the fall, you’re likely to see foliage in stunning shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown. These colors emerge because of a seasonal decline in the pigment chlorophyll that makes leaves green.

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

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.

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