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3 Flowers Lawn Service

35569 N Fairfield Rd
4.42(
6
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•Approved Pro

3 Flowers Lawn Service

35569 N Fairfield Rd
4.42(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Free onsite estimate

3 Flowers Lawn Service is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. 3 Flowers Lawn Service is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Work was done efficiently. I am not knowledgeable in the landscape field, so the work done was all things he thought would look good for my lawn. Will use again. Fair prices and wonderful work. "

Elvira E on July 2025

3 Flowers Lawn Service is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. 3 Flowers Lawn Service is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Work was done efficiently. I am not knowledgeable in the landscape field, so the work done was all things he thought would look good for my lawn. Will use again. Fair prices and wonderful work. "

Elvira E on July 2025

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J. Juarez Landscaping

38921 W Park Ave
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

J. Juarez Landscaping

38921 W Park Ave
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
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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MONTERO'S LANDSCAPE LLC

2397 Linden Drive
5.00(
12
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•Approved Pro

MONTERO'S LANDSCAPE LLC

2397 Linden Drive
5.00(
12
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

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

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Millennium Landscaping Service

PO Box 156 Arlington Heights
4.88(
8
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Millennium Landscaping Service

PO Box 156 Arlington Heights
4.88(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With over 30 years experience in the lawn care and landscaping industry, Millennium Landscaping Service LLC is your industry expert in Cook county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Had front yard sodded. Looks very good. They did a good job."

Neil R on September 2021

With over 30 years experience in the lawn care and landscaping industry, Millennium Landscaping Service LLC is your industry expert in Cook county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Had front yard sodded. Looks very good. They did a good job."

Neil R on September 2021

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Hernandez Bro's Landscaping

58 South Midland Avenue
4.80(
23
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•Approved Pro

Hernandez Bro's Landscaping

58 South Midland Avenue
4.80(
23
)
•Approved Pro
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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Superior Enterprises, Inc.

6615 Grand Ave, Unit 376
4.32(
37
)
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Superior Enterprises, Inc.

6615 Grand Ave, Unit 376
4.32(
37
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
28 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Our professional hardscaping team services all of the greater Chicago area. We are proud to provide our customers with the best possible home services experience. We can schedule a fence, deck, patio or walkway installation or repair evaluation to help you determine what solution is best for your specific needs or goals. Call the fencing, deck and patio professionals at Superior Enterprises Inc. today to learn more about our services in and around the Chicagoland area. We offer competitive pricing on all our services, including fences, decks, patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits. These services add value to your home and improve a property’s appearance a significant amount. They can be an extension of the home, a standalone focal point, or a functional solution to a landscape problem. Whatever you envision, Superior Fence Enterprises Inc. can bring it to reality. We also ensure that all of our technicians are expertly trained and certified .

"Everyone was so nice and professional and work was completed when promised"

Donna C on December 2022

Our professional hardscaping team services all of the greater Chicago area. We are proud to provide our customers with the best possible home services experience. We can schedule a fence, deck, patio or walkway installation or repair evaluation to help you determine what solution is best for your specific needs or goals. Call the fencing, deck and patio professionals at Superior Enterprises Inc. today to learn more about our services in and around the Chicagoland area. We offer competitive pricing on all our services, including fences, decks, patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits. These services add value to your home and improve a property’s appearance a significant amount. They can be an extension of the home, a standalone focal point, or a functional solution to a landscape problem. Whatever you envision, Superior Fence Enterprises Inc. can bring it to reality. We also ensure that all of our technicians are expertly trained and certified .

"Everyone was so nice and professional and work was completed when promised"

Donna C on December 2022

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Daybreaker, Inc.

17201 Jefferson Street, Unit 3
4.88(
13
)
•Approved Pro

Daybreaker, Inc.

17201 Jefferson Street, Unit 3
4.88(
13
)
•Approved Pro
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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Outdoor Art Landscaping & Construction

4330 Honore St
4.98(
49
)
•Approved Pro

Outdoor Art Landscaping & Construction

4330 Honore St
4.98(
49
)
•Approved Pro
151 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Outdoor Art Landscaping & Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"My Pro was very kind, did an excellent job. He is an artist, when it comes to landscaping. "

Tommye J on August 2025

Outdoor Art Landscaping & Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"My Pro was very kind, did an excellent job. He is an artist, when it comes to landscaping. "

Tommye J on August 2025

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On Pointe Services LLC

80 Berkshire Dr Unit D
4.86(
7
)
•Approved Pro

On Pointe Services LLC

80 Berkshire Dr Unit D
4.86(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

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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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc

14889 W Rte 173
4.23(
13
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•Approved Pro

Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc

14889 W Rte 173
4.23(
13
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
875 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

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Island 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 Island 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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