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Flawless Landscapes

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Flawless Landscapes

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

Transform your outdoor space with Flawless Landscapes. Our expert team in Chicago specializes in landscaping, creating stunning landscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today for a consultation!

"I highly recommend Flawless Landscaping for any landscaping needs. My outdoor space now looks stunning and is exactly what I had envisioned—if not better. I will certainly be using their services again for future projects!"

Luvisa D on August 2024

Transform your outdoor space with Flawless Landscapes. Our expert team in Chicago specializes in landscaping, creating stunning landscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today for a consultation!

"I highly recommend Flawless Landscaping for any landscaping needs. My outdoor space now looks stunning and is exactly what I had envisioned—if not better. I will certainly be using their services again for future projects!"

Luvisa D on August 2024


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J. Juarez Landscaping

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J. Juarez Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to J. Juarez Landscaping, the leading landscaping specialists serving all of Lake County and the surrounding areas. With over 5 years of experience in projects ranging from maintenance to sod and planting, our family owned and operated business can get your job done. We look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"We just had Baldo and his crew install a paver patio in our backyard to complement our new pool. His crew did a great job. I'd especially like to mention Alajandro. He showed true professionalism and craftsmanship from start to finish on the project. We expect to get many years of enjoyment out of our new patio. Highly recommend their services."

Trent W on July 2025

Welcome to J. Juarez Landscaping, the leading landscaping specialists serving all of Lake County and the surrounding areas. With over 5 years of experience in projects ranging from maintenance to sod and planting, our family owned and operated business can get your job done. We look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"We just had Baldo and his crew install a paver patio in our backyard to complement our new pool. His crew did a great job. I'd especially like to mention Alajandro. He showed true professionalism and craftsmanship from start to finish on the project. We expect to get many years of enjoyment out of our new patio. Highly recommend their services."

Trent W on July 2025


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Daybreaker, Inc.

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Daybreaker, Inc.

4.88(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The work done was great. It took a long time, however, to get responses to our requests for quotes, change orders, scheduling, etc."

Paul K on May 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The work done was great. It took a long time, however, to get responses to our requests for quotes, change orders, scheduling, etc."

Paul K on May 2024


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Roberto Nova Landscaping

4.94(
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Roberto Nova Landscaping

4.94(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

Roberto Nova Landscaping was established in 2018. I have had a lot of experience working in landscaping but decided in 2018 to start my own business. I have the ability to do anything you need in the lawn services area including planting new trees, removing old ones, edging, brick pathways, mowing and spring and fall cleanup. We even can help you out in the winter with snowplowing! We have even done specialty installations of things like dog yard preparation and fencing. Just give us a call and we will give you a free quote1

"IF YOU NEED ANY WORK IN YOUR YARD: CLEARING, CLEANING, LANDSCAPING, PLANTING, POWER-WASHING, SUPER-WEEDING, GRASS PLANTING, TRANSPLANTING, OR MULCHING -- LOOK NO FURTHER! ROBERTO NOVA LANDSCAPING IS YOUR ANSWER. THEY TRULY ARE A FULL-SERVICE OPERATION. ROBERTO AND HIS SMALL, TIGHT CREW ARE EXTRAORDINARY IN THEIR NEVER-SAY-DIE WORK ETHIC, THEIR ATTENTION TO DETAIL, THEIR PROFESSIONALISM, THEIR WILLINGNESS TO GO THE LAST MILE. THEY TRANSFORMED MY "NO MOW MAY" RE-WILDING INTO A BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED HEAVEN. ROBERTO MOVED PLANTS FROM THE FRONT YARD TO THE BACK -- HE'S EXPERT AT THAT, AND IT LOOKS WONDERFUL. HE NEVER STOPS MOVING. I CANNOT SAY ABOUT HIS DEDICATED CREW. THEY ARTFULLY TRIMMED BUSHES, MOWED AN EXTREMELY OVERGROWN LAWN (NO MOW MAY), POWER-WASHED THE PATIOS AND WALKWAYS, LAID DIRT AND GRASS SEED, MULCHED A HUGE BIT OF PROPERTY, AND CLEANED ALL THE DETRITUS WITHIN A SPECK. THEY WORK MAGIC AND LONG HOURS. AND ... AND ... ROBERTO DID IT FOR AN EXTREMELY REASONABLE PRICE. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR: HIRE ROBERTO NOVA IMMEDIATELY. YOU WILL THANK YOURSELF. AND IF YOU HAVE TO WAIT A COUPLE OF WEEKS (HE'S IN DEMAND) DO IT ANYWAY. IT'S WORTH THE WAIT! YOU'LL LOVE THE LOOK OF YOUR PROPERTY AFTER ROBERTO AND HIS CREW DESCEND."

JULIE MARIE M on June 2025

Roberto Nova Landscaping was established in 2018. I have had a lot of experience working in landscaping but decided in 2018 to start my own business. I have the ability to do anything you need in the lawn services area including planting new trees, removing old ones, edging, brick pathways, mowing and spring and fall cleanup. We even can help you out in the winter with snowplowing! We have even done specialty installations of things like dog yard preparation and fencing. Just give us a call and we will give you a free quote1

"IF YOU NEED ANY WORK IN YOUR YARD: CLEARING, CLEANING, LANDSCAPING, PLANTING, POWER-WASHING, SUPER-WEEDING, GRASS PLANTING, TRANSPLANTING, OR MULCHING -- LOOK NO FURTHER! ROBERTO NOVA LANDSCAPING IS YOUR ANSWER. THEY TRULY ARE A FULL-SERVICE OPERATION. ROBERTO AND HIS SMALL, TIGHT CREW ARE EXTRAORDINARY IN THEIR NEVER-SAY-DIE WORK ETHIC, THEIR ATTENTION TO DETAIL, THEIR PROFESSIONALISM, THEIR WILLINGNESS TO GO THE LAST MILE. THEY TRANSFORMED MY "NO MOW MAY" RE-WILDING INTO A BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED HEAVEN. ROBERTO MOVED PLANTS FROM THE FRONT YARD TO THE BACK -- HE'S EXPERT AT THAT, AND IT LOOKS WONDERFUL. HE NEVER STOPS MOVING. I CANNOT SAY ABOUT HIS DEDICATED CREW. THEY ARTFULLY TRIMMED BUSHES, MOWED AN EXTREMELY OVERGROWN LAWN (NO MOW MAY), POWER-WASHED THE PATIOS AND WALKWAYS, LAID DIRT AND GRASS SEED, MULCHED A HUGE BIT OF PROPERTY, AND CLEANED ALL THE DETRITUS WITHIN A SPECK. THEY WORK MAGIC AND LONG HOURS. AND ... AND ... ROBERTO DID IT FOR AN EXTREMELY REASONABLE PRICE. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR: HIRE ROBERTO NOVA IMMEDIATELY. YOU WILL THANK YOURSELF. AND IF YOU HAVE TO WAIT A COUPLE OF WEEKS (HE'S IN DEMAND) DO IT ANYWAY. IT'S WORTH THE WAIT! YOU'LL LOVE THE LOOK OF YOUR PROPERTY AFTER ROBERTO AND HIS CREW DESCEND."

JULIE MARIE M on June 2025


Junior Landscaping

5.00(
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Junior Landscaping

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"They did great work. Everything was done perfectly!!!"

Ron R on April 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"They did great work. Everything was done perfectly!!!"

Ron R on April 2025


Torres Brothers Landscaping, Inc.

5.00(
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Torres Brothers Landscaping, Inc.

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 25 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of landscaping projects including patios and driveways. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Torres Brothers Landscaping Inc a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Excellent job on lawn cleanup and trimming. The yard looks amazing and cleaner than ever. Very friendly and knowledgeable crew! Amazing work!"

Kailey H on October 2025

With over 25 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of landscaping projects including patios and driveways. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Torres Brothers Landscaping Inc a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Excellent job on lawn cleanup and trimming. The yard looks amazing and cleaner than ever. Very friendly and knowledgeable crew! Amazing work!"

Kailey H on October 2025


Jose Alfaro Landscaping

5.00(
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Jose Alfaro Landscaping

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

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!

"Excellent landscaper, always takes great care of my yard"

Thomas T on March 2024

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!

"Excellent landscaper, always takes great care of my yard"

Thomas T on March 2024


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Gallegos Landscape

4.97(
58
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Gallegos Landscape

4.97(
58
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

Let us help you plan your next project! Contact Gallegos landscape LLC #262 7453478 today for more information Licensed and insured company send us a message or give us a call if you have any hardscape and landscape projects in mind,we are here to help you We will be happy to show you our Landscape/Hardscape services,including but not limited Mulching,Landscape bed edging,Pavers/Brick patios,Firepits,Pillars,Mailbox pillars,Seating walls.Walkways,Stoop repairs,Brick kitchens,Retaining walls,Yard grading,Sod installation,Grass seeding,Bush trimming,pressure washing,Spring and fall clean up,Snow removal. Offering all landscaping, hardscape service with over 15 years experience i will be happy to help you do your projects with a respectful and profesional service' Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free quote. At 2627453478

"wall looks great - all work was done as requested, on time and billing was as agreed to in advance."

John L on September 2025

Let us help you plan your next project! Contact Gallegos landscape LLC #262 7453478 today for more information Licensed and insured company send us a message or give us a call if you have any hardscape and landscape projects in mind,we are here to help you We will be happy to show you our Landscape/Hardscape services,including but not limited Mulching,Landscape bed edging,Pavers/Brick patios,Firepits,Pillars,Mailbox pillars,Seating walls.Walkways,Stoop repairs,Brick kitchens,Retaining walls,Yard grading,Sod installation,Grass seeding,Bush trimming,pressure washing,Spring and fall clean up,Snow removal. Offering all landscaping, hardscape service with over 15 years experience i will be happy to help you do your projects with a respectful and profesional service' Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free quote. At 2627453478

"wall looks great - all work was done as requested, on time and billing was as agreed to in advance."

John L on September 2025


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Power Landscaping, Inc.

4.71(
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Power Landscaping, Inc.

4.71(
21
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are a complete landscaping company with over 20 years of experience. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with great customer service makes us a great company to work with. We are prompt and professional, and we will bring your vision for your landscaping to reality! Give us a call today!

"Great, efficient, timely crew!"

Pam O on October 2024

We are a complete landscaping company with over 20 years of experience. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with great customer service makes us a great company to work with. We are prompt and professional, and we will bring your vision for your landscaping to reality! Give us a call today!

"Great, efficient, timely crew!"

Pam O on October 2024


"Edgar and his team were professional from the time he quoted our project to its completion. We had a 65-foot berm, a tree, and a firepit installed. We were happy with his vision and project design. Good communication and completed the project promptly."

Carrie D on October 2024

Trust your landscaping project to Elite Landscaping and Construction Inc. in Chicago. We specialize in turning your dream landscape into a reality! Contact us today.

"Edgar and his team were professional from the time he quoted our project to its completion. We had a 65-foot berm, a tree, and a firepit installed. We were happy with his vision and project design. Good communication and completed the project promptly."

Carrie D on October 2024

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Fox Lake, IL

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

The Fox Lake, IL homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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