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Redline Lawn Maintenance

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Redline Lawn Maintenance

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1 years of experience

Redline Lawn Maintenance is Licensed | Bonded | Insured. We are Firefighter Owned and Operated, ready to take care of all you lawn maintenance and Landscaping needs. We serve both Residential and Commercial Accounts.

Redline Lawn Maintenance is Licensed | Bonded | Insured. We are Firefighter Owned and Operated, ready to take care of all you lawn maintenance and Landscaping needs. We serve both Residential and Commercial Accounts.


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G&P Maintenance & Remodeling

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G&P Maintenance & Remodeling

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at G&P Maintenance and Remodeling we do a little bit of everything. We know anything from patios, retaining walls, paver patios, paver walkways and much more! From the Remodeling area we know to do demolition, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, house flooring, in home remodeling! From the maintenance side we know all from mowing lawns, year round cleanup, bush trimming, garden edging, mulch work, gravel work and much more

"Fantastic fathers/son duo. Took about 3 weeks to include gutting down to the studs, building partial wall, reenforcing floor to accommodate curbless walkin. Dual shower heads. Meticulous. I have never seen a more beautiful shower! Lines straight and squared. They even made sure the rocks on the tile floor were even!!! Thank you Gil Sr & Jr. we are thrilled and exceeded all expectations!"

Lucinda M on April 2025

Here at G&P Maintenance and Remodeling we do a little bit of everything. We know anything from patios, retaining walls, paver patios, paver walkways and much more! From the Remodeling area we know to do demolition, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, house flooring, in home remodeling! From the maintenance side we know all from mowing lawns, year round cleanup, bush trimming, garden edging, mulch work, gravel work and much more

"Fantastic fathers/son duo. Took about 3 weeks to include gutting down to the studs, building partial wall, reenforcing floor to accommodate curbless walkin. Dual shower heads. Meticulous. I have never seen a more beautiful shower! Lines straight and squared. They even made sure the rocks on the tile floor were even!!! Thank you Gil Sr & Jr. we are thrilled and exceeded all expectations!"

Lucinda M on April 2025


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Precision Land, llc

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Precision Land, llc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in excavating, lot clearing, and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Precision Land always delivers the material when I need it. They take great care of their customers."

Andrew K on January 2024

We specialize in excavating, lot clearing, and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Precision Land always delivers the material when I need it. They take great care of their customers."

Andrew K on January 2024


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DeYoung Services

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DeYoung Services

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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.


"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


We are a landscaping and lawn maintenance company that always strives to exceed our clients expectations. We do residential and commercial work in all of Northwest Indiana



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LDT Property Management

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LDT Property Management

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

LDT Property Management is a northwest Indiana based company offering landscaping, many construction needs including remodeling, tree services, snow removal, and driveway repair and seal. We take pride in all our work and strive to make sure every customer is 100% happy. LDT Property Management offers free estimates and discounts to senior citizens, active and retired military, and law enforcement.

LDT Property Management is a northwest Indiana based company offering landscaping, many construction needs including remodeling, tree services, snow removal, and driveway repair and seal. We take pride in all our work and strive to make sure every customer is 100% happy. LDT Property Management offers free estimates and discounts to senior citizens, active and retired military, and law enforcement.


Bararossa Lawn Care

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Bararossa Lawn Care

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Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience

We are a fully insured lawn care, landscaping, & snow removal company. We can take care of all residential, commercial, & industrial needs.

"One of their workers decided to mow towards my house and shot something through my siding. After multiple attempts to have it fix the owner has yet to respond. If you don’t want your property damaged, don’t go with these guys."

Clayton B on August 2023

We are a fully insured lawn care, landscaping, & snow removal company. We can take care of all residential, commercial, & industrial needs.

"One of their workers decided to mow towards my house and shot something through my siding. After multiple attempts to have it fix the owner has yet to respond. If you don’t want your property damaged, don’t go with these guys."

Clayton B on August 2023


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The Grounds Guys of Valparaiso

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The Grounds Guys of Valparaiso

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10 years of experience

We provide services for both residential and commercial properties. The Grounds Guys serve clients across the United States, with more than 180 franchise locations. Our team is proud to continue to earn our reputation for reliable and consistent work, excellent service, and uniformed professionalism. Our clients trust us to provide quality services in the area of landscaping and lawn care. We abide by the simple values outlined in our company acronym "C.A.R.E.", which are: Customers first, Attitude, Respect, and Enjoy life in the process! These values remain consistent across all of our nationwide locations and set our landscaping and lawn care services apart from the competition.

We provide services for both residential and commercial properties. The Grounds Guys serve clients across the United States, with more than 180 franchise locations. Our team is proud to continue to earn our reputation for reliable and consistent work, excellent service, and uniformed professionalism. Our clients trust us to provide quality services in the area of landscaping and lawn care. We abide by the simple values outlined in our company acronym "C.A.R.E.", which are: Customers first, Attitude, Respect, and Enjoy life in the process! These values remain consistent across all of our nationwide locations and set our landscaping and lawn care services apart from the competition.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

While you can put gravel directly on dirt, it won’t be very stable. It also won’t block out any weeds. Most experts recommend layering weed barrier and a layer of packed sand or other foundation material to prevent the gravel from sinking into the earth and being overtaken by weeds.

You can choose from various kinds of organic mulch and inorganic mulch. Organic mulch may be in the form of wood chips, pine needles, and compost and eventually decompose. Inorganic mulch, such as gravel, rocks, and landscape fabric, is more durable but doesn’t help the soil.

Pea gravel is the most common type of gravel, and it can be made of limestone, granite, basalt, sandstone, and many other types of rock. The strength in gravel comes from the distribution across the stones, so while one rock type may not be particularly strong (like sandstone), the matrix of small rocks that is gravel can become incredibly strong when installed correctly. 

Hydroseeding is a great option for sloped yards, as sod might not root as well. Hydroseeding also traditionally creates sprouts faster than normal seeding—up to a full week faster. Additionally, you can customize your slurry mix with hydroseed, allowing you to create a mixture that will work specifically for your yard’s conditions. 

It’s important to remember that hydroseeded lawns require a lot of water during the first few weeks of installation, which can be time-consuming and costly. Additionally, the installation window tends to be shorter than that of sod and traditional grass. 

Yes, but lightweight furniture may be unstable due to the loose, shifting nature of pea gravel. Heavier furniture with wide legs or a sturdy base works best since it distributes weight more evenly and prevents sinking. To improve stability, you can compact the gravel more in seating areas or place furniture on top of a stabilizing mat or paver stones.

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