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J. Juarez Landscaping
38921 W Park Ave
5.00(
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J. Juarez Landscaping
38921 W Park Ave
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

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!

"Very friendly, hard working team. They clean up after themselves every day. A pleasure to work with them."

Mark B on May 2021

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!

"Very friendly, hard working team. They clean up after themselves every day. A pleasure to work with them."

Mark B on May 2021


Absolute Landscape, Inc.
39060 N Dilleys Rd
5.00(
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Absolute Landscape, Inc.
39060 N Dilleys Rd
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

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


General Lawncare and Landscaping Services
1302 Magnolia Street
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General Lawncare and Landscaping Services
1302 Magnolia Street
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Approved Pro
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, quality of work, and customer satisfaction that we provide in order to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of any 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. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

We take great pride in our experience, quality of work, and customer satisfaction that we provide in order to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of any 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. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!


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Hernandez Bro's Landscaping
58 South Midland Avenue
4.80(
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Hernandez Bro's Landscaping
58 South Midland Avenue
4.80(
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Customers say: True professional
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


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On Pointe Services LLC
80 Berkshire Dr Unit D
4.86(
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On Pointe Services LLC
80 Berkshire Dr Unit D
4.86(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice and they do a great job"

John O on August 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice and they do a great job"

John O on August 2024


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Daybreaker, Inc.
17201 Jefferson Street, Unit 3
4.88(
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Daybreaker, Inc.
17201 Jefferson Street, Unit 3
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


Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
38685 Illinois Route 59
5.00(
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Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
38685 Illinois Route 59
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
789 local quotes requested

We specialize in Brick Paving and Landscaping. We also do maintenance. We are owner operated. Call us for an estimate today!

"The owner efrain came out to give me an estimate to reset pavers for my patio the job entailed to reset 25 pavers each paver was cleaned before reset back in place his quality of his work is emaculate"

Bruce M on September 2024

We specialize in Brick Paving and Landscaping. We also do maintenance. We are owner operated. Call us for an estimate today!

"The owner efrain came out to give me an estimate to reset pavers for my patio the job entailed to reset 25 pavers each paver was cleaned before reset back in place his quality of his work is emaculate"

Bruce M on September 2024


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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc
14889 W Rte 173
4.23(
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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc
14889 W Rte 173
4.23(
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Customers say: Terrific value
1193 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response

"From the very beginning they did not show up as promised. They did show up the next day after I contacted them. I"

Patricia M on August 2020

We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response

"From the very beginning they did not show up as promised. They did show up the next day after I contacted them. I"

Patricia M on August 2020


Jose Alfaro Landscaping
5346 Henry Court
5.00(
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Jose Alfaro Landscaping
5346 Henry Court
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
391 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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The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting
616 E. Main St.
4.83(
119
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The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting
616 E. Main St.
4.83(
119
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
94 local quotes requested

Chicagoland's #1 Outdoor Lighting contractor specializing in outdoor landscape lighting design, installation, maintenance, service and repairs for over 25 years!

"Illuminators is a great company for your outdoor lighting needs. They installed lights for me several years ago. They performed routine maintenance to keep the lights in good working order and troubleshot another issue for me. Always very professional and responsive."

Colleen H on September 2024

Chicagoland's #1 Outdoor Lighting contractor specializing in outdoor landscape lighting design, installation, maintenance, service and repairs for over 25 years!

"Illuminators is a great company for your outdoor lighting needs. They installed lights for me several years ago. They performed routine maintenance to keep the lights in good working order and troubleshot another issue for me. Always very professional and responsive."

Colleen H on September 2024

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Grayslake, 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.

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