Scenic Greens Landscape Contractors, Inc. has been serving northern Illinois for over 33 years. We combine our experience, equipment and techniques in composing simple to sophisticated landscapes.
"have always been on time"
stuart R on March 2017
Scenic Greens Landscape Contractors, Inc. has been serving northern Illinois for over 33 years. We combine our experience, equipment and techniques in composing simple to sophisticated landscapes.
"have always been on time"
stuart R on March 2017
We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!
"Jose and his crew were very professional and knowledgeable. They completed the projects in the time quoted and under budget. I couldn't be any happier with their work! Thank you..."
Victor O on August 2023
We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!
"Jose and his crew were very professional and knowledgeable. They completed the projects in the time quoted and under budget. I couldn't be any happier with their work! Thank you..."
Victor O on August 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Service performed as agreed to; reasonable pricing"
Matthew A on August 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Service performed as agreed to; reasonable pricing"
Matthew A on August 2022
I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!
I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!
Florentino Diaz Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with over 10 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We treat every home with intense care to make sure ever. Give Florentino Landscaping a call today. We look forward to working with you!
"He is friendly and communication is great. He does great work with his crew."
Jason L on June 2023
Florentino Diaz Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with over 10 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We treat every home with intense care to make sure ever. Give Florentino Landscaping a call today. We look forward to working with you!
"He is friendly and communication is great. He does great work with his crew."
Jason L on June 2023
NatureLandscape is a locally owned and operated business with 20 years of experience. We specialize in all aspects of landscaping and no job is too big or too small. Give us a call today for a personalized consultation.
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Kimberly S on September 2018
NatureLandscape is a locally owned and operated business with 20 years of experience. We specialize in all aspects of landscaping and no job is too big or too small. Give us a call today for a personalized consultation.
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Kimberly S on September 2018
we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Outstanding, thorough work, and a good value."
Les L on May 2024
we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Outstanding, thorough work, and a good value."
Les L on May 2024
Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They came out and cleaned up my yard, got rid of dead plants and pruned my shrubs. They also fertilized my lawn and they do weekly maintenance. Highly recommend!!"
Alisha P on May 2025
Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They came out and cleaned up my yard, got rid of dead plants and pruned my shrubs. They also fertilized my lawn and they do weekly maintenance. Highly recommend!!"
Alisha P on May 2025
With years of experience in the landscape industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from landscape installs to commercial power washing requests. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give C and T Landscaping Corp. a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Prompt response and quote. Fair price. Work done in two weeks."
Mary H on April 2021
With years of experience in the landscape industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from landscape installs to commercial power washing requests. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give C and T Landscaping Corp. a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Prompt response and quote. Fair price. Work done in two weeks."
Mary H on April 2021
At Hernandez Bro's Landscaping, we strive to ensure that your ultimate vision and goals will not go to waste. We ensure you will be thoroughly satisfied with the work that we have done. Feel free to give us a call so that we can discuss the projects you have in mind.
"They were super fast efficient and clean the area perfectly."
Karen W on March 2025
At Hernandez Bro's Landscaping, we strive to ensure that your ultimate vision and goals will not go to waste. We ensure you will be thoroughly satisfied with the work that we have done. Feel free to give us a call so that we can discuss the projects you have in mind.
"They were super fast efficient and clean the area perfectly."
Karen W on March 2025
Most residential lawn removal projects don't require permits, but regulations vary significantly between municipalities. You might need authorization when removing substantial soil volumes or making major landscape alterations. Contact your local building department or planning office before beginning work. Some homeowners associations also maintain specific landscaping requirements that could affect your plans, so reviewing any applicable community guidelines is equally important.
Converting removed lawn material into compost is often feasible when the grass hasn't received extensive chemical treatments. For best results, break larger sod pieces into smaller sections and combine them with other compostable materials in a dedicated composting system. Regular turning accelerates decomposition and produces nutrient-rich material that can benefit your new landscape. This approach reduces disposal costs while creating valuable soil amendments for future gardening projects.
Using a mechanical sod cutter delivers the most efficient results for most properties. These specialized machines cleanly separate grass and shallow roots from the soil below, allowing for rapid removal across substantial areas. While manual approaches cost less initially, they progress much more slowly. Chemical methods require extended time periods for complete effectiveness. For optimal efficiency, evaluate equipment rental costs against professional service rates, particularly for medium to large properties.
New plantings can begin one to two weeks after lawn removal, provided you've addressed any soil contamination concerns and completed necessary grading or amendments. The removal process often disturbs dormant weed seeds, so monitoring for unwanted growth during this transition period is advisable. Professional soil testing helps identify any nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances that should be corrected before investing in new plantings or turf installation.
Lawn removal frequently alters how water moves across your property, particularly during heavy rainfall. Established grass root systems help stabilize soil and absorb precipitation, functions that disappear with removal. Your replacement landscape plan should address potential drainage changes through appropriate grading, soil amendments, or dedicated drainage features. Observing water movement patterns after removal provides valuable information for addressing any problematic areas before completing your new landscape installation.