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Cutting Edge Property Service

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Cutting Edge Property Service

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Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

With a license from the State of Illinois for chemical treatment of ornamental trees and shrubs, and a certification in arboriculture, Cutting Edge Property Service has been serving the DuPage County area for over 20 years with over 30 years experience providing only the best in Tree Service & Landscape work. When you need work done right, call and ask for Dominick, our certified arborist today!

"Dominick was on time and a wonderful job. I would hire him again.Vivain"

Vivian L on November 2024

With a license from the State of Illinois for chemical treatment of ornamental trees and shrubs, and a certification in arboriculture, Cutting Edge Property Service has been serving the DuPage County area for over 20 years with over 30 years experience providing only the best in Tree Service & Landscape work. When you need work done right, call and ask for Dominick, our certified arborist today!

"Dominick was on time and a wonderful job. I would hire him again.Vivain"

Vivian L on November 2024


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Golden Willow Landscaping

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Golden Willow Landscaping

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Golden Willow Landscaping is a family-oriented business with a passion to better serve our customers and provide them with quality work, to get the best value in their landscaping needs. We believe that your home is one of your biggest investments and should look its best when it comes to landscaping for years to come. We strive to provide our customers with quality through best practices, materials, and craftsmanship. Our custom-design brickwork, quality maintenance services, particularly our detailed attention to customers needs helps us create unique spaces that fit our client needs and budgets.

"Indy at Golden Willow listened to what we needed and worked promptly to share plans and reasonable estimate. The work was done within a week, and I was surprised to come home to see all done within a day, cleaned up, and exactly as we discussed."

Jason K on May 2023

Golden Willow Landscaping is a family-oriented business with a passion to better serve our customers and provide them with quality work, to get the best value in their landscaping needs. We believe that your home is one of your biggest investments and should look its best when it comes to landscaping for years to come. We strive to provide our customers with quality through best practices, materials, and craftsmanship. Our custom-design brickwork, quality maintenance services, particularly our detailed attention to customers needs helps us create unique spaces that fit our client needs and budgets.

"Indy at Golden Willow listened to what we needed and worked promptly to share plans and reasonable estimate. The work was done within a week, and I was surprised to come home to see all done within a day, cleaned up, and exactly as we discussed."

Jason K on May 2023


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GoldLeaf Landscape

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GoldLeaf Landscape

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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

GoldLeaf Landscape, is a professional outdoor living and landscape company that has grown from one simple philosophy: To create beautiful outdoor living spaces that enhance the lifestyle and enjoyment of families, and value to their property. We accomplish this by creating unique designs that fit the architecture of a property as well as the homeowner's lifestyle & entertaining style. Call us today!

"Professional, on-time, responded to requests and ideas very timely. The entire goldleaf team was a please to work with and very open to ideas and concerns. Competitively priced. Will rehire for other landscaping needs."

Rachel C on May 2020

GoldLeaf Landscape, is a professional outdoor living and landscape company that has grown from one simple philosophy: To create beautiful outdoor living spaces that enhance the lifestyle and enjoyment of families, and value to their property. We accomplish this by creating unique designs that fit the architecture of a property as well as the homeowner's lifestyle & entertaining style. Call us today!

"Professional, on-time, responded to requests and ideas very timely. The entire goldleaf team was a please to work with and very open to ideas and concerns. Competitively priced. Will rehire for other landscaping needs."

Rachel C on May 2020


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IRONANDSTONE

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IRONANDSTONE

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Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

IRONANDSTONE 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.

"I had a ton of leaves that needed to be picked up right before a big snow, and came out, and took care of it! Did a phenomenal job, too!"

Dakota M on November 2025

IRONANDSTONE 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.

"I had a ton of leaves that needed to be picked up right before a big snow, and came out, and took care of it! Did a phenomenal job, too!"

Dakota M on November 2025


"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


Novell Landscape Service, Inc.

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Novell Landscape Service, Inc.

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19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Novell Landscape Service was founded with one goal in mind- to provide a full range of superior landscaping services, including landscaping, lawn maintenance, at affordable rates. Our company has grown over the years from a two person operation into a full staff of professionals able to meet your every landscaping need. We understand that the outdoor aesthetic of your home is just as important as the interior! Let our team of professionals consult with you to determine your exact needs.

"We had a wonderful experience with Novell Landscape. What a difference. We will see you again next year. "

Jeremy S on January 2025

Novell Landscape Service was founded with one goal in mind- to provide a full range of superior landscaping services, including landscaping, lawn maintenance, at affordable rates. Our company has grown over the years from a two person operation into a full staff of professionals able to meet your every landscaping need. We understand that the outdoor aesthetic of your home is just as important as the interior! Let our team of professionals consult with you to determine your exact needs.

"We had a wonderful experience with Novell Landscape. What a difference. We will see you again next year. "

Jeremy S on January 2025


Threeboyslandscaping

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Threeboyslandscaping

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We’re a family-owned business called Three Boys Landscaping, proudly serving both residential and commercial clients. With years of hands-on experience, we take pride in providing reliable, honest, and affordable work. Our team is hardworking and dedicated to delivering quality results on every project, big or small. Whether it’s lawn care, clean-ups, planting, or general landscaping, we make sure every job is done right and our customers are satisfied.

We’re a family-owned business called Three Boys Landscaping, proudly serving both residential and commercial clients. With years of hands-on experience, we take pride in providing reliable, honest, and affordable work. Our team is hardworking and dedicated to delivering quality results on every project, big or small. Whether it’s lawn care, clean-ups, planting, or general landscaping, we make sure every job is done right and our customers are satisfied.

FAQs for sod installation projects in Hillside, 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 Hillside, IL homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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