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Montero's Landscaping and Patio Design, 815-354-6906 If questions, Free Estimates
"Very nice and did all that was asked. Would recommend this company. Very hard worker."
Rosanne C on September 2022
Montero's Landscaping and Patio Design, 815-354-6906 If questions, Free Estimates
"Very nice and did all that was asked. Would recommend this company. Very hard worker."
Rosanne C on September 2022
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!
"Arrived punctually and spent time on my small property, leaving it looking really nice!! Thank u Elvis!"
Peggy C on May 2023
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!
"Arrived punctually and spent time on my small property, leaving it looking really nice!! Thank u Elvis!"
Peggy C on May 2023
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!
Unique Landscaping Service, is a professional and full service landscape company that offers high quality craftsmanship in all aspects of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our landscapers are highly experienced and get the job done quickly and correctly.
"Fabian was fantastic. They helped remover big boulders from my fire pit area. Smoothed the area and planted grass seed"
Doug L on April 2025
Unique Landscaping Service, is a professional and full service landscape company that offers high quality craftsmanship in all aspects of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our landscapers are highly experienced and get the job done quickly and correctly.
"Fabian was fantastic. They helped remover big boulders from my fire pit area. Smoothed the area and planted grass seed"
Doug L on April 2025
BK Enhancements provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you
"BK Enhancements did great work edging, mulching and removing leaves/weeds. I am very happy with the landscaping."
Jillene B on April 2025
BK Enhancements provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you
"BK Enhancements did great work edging, mulching and removing leaves/weeds. I am very happy with the landscaping."
Jillene B on April 2025
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
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
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
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 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 M on June 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
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
FAQs for sod installation projects in Harvard, 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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- Landscape Curbing - Install
- Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove
- Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery
- Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install
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