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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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Greenlight Design Group
1275 Grass Lake Rd
5.00(
5
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Greenlight Design Group
1275 Grass Lake Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"

David C on May 2023

Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"

David C on May 2023


Gabriel Mercado Landscaping
3117 Thompson Rd
5.00(
4
)
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Gabriel Mercado Landscaping
3117 Thompson Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Gabriel Mercado Landscaping has been dedicated to this craft for over 35 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 8-5 M-F

"Gabriel was the first to reply to my inquiry. He came out same day and provided a thorough and reasonable estimate. The work was completed yesterday and weâ re very satisfied. Weâ ll reach out to him for all of our needs moving forward"

Michael B on August 2024

Gabriel Mercado Landscaping has been dedicated to this craft for over 35 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 8-5 M-F

"Gabriel was the first to reply to my inquiry. He came out same day and provided a thorough and reasonable estimate. The work was completed yesterday and weâ re very satisfied. Weâ ll reach out to him for all of our needs moving forward"

Michael B on August 2024


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J. Juarez Landscaping
38921 W Park Ave
5.00(
2
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J. Juarez Landscaping
38921 W Park Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
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


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MONTERO'S LANDSCAPE LLC
2397 Linden Drive
5.00(
12
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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


RG Landscaping Service, Inc.
27 South Greenview Ave
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RG Landscaping Service, Inc.
27 South Greenview Ave
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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at RG Landscaping Service, Inc., with over 20 years experience, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Here at RG Landscaping Service, Inc., with over 20 years experience, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


Bovara Industries Group, Inc.
3214 Newport Lane
4.68(
20
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Bovara Industries Group, Inc.
3214 Newport Lane
4.68(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company years of snow removal experience. 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!

"Way too expensive. Does not give any details, makes you chase after to get information. I do feel very taken advantage of. Got other opinions that said the job could have been done for half the price."

Nandini M on July 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company years of snow removal experience. 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!

"Way too expensive. Does not give any details, makes you chase after to get information. I do feel very taken advantage of. Got other opinions that said the job could have been done for half the price."

Nandini M on July 2019


General Lawncare and Landscaping Services
1302 Magnolia Street
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General Lawncare and Landscaping Services
1302 Magnolia Street
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
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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Martell Landscaping
12765 W Grove Ave
4.67(
21
)
Approved Pro
Martell Landscaping
12765 W Grove Ave
4.67(
21
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 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!

"He knows what he’s doing very well and gets the job done quickly. He answers any questions that you might have for him."

Michael R N on June 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!

"He knows what he’s doing very well and gets the job done quickly. He answers any questions that you might have for him."

Michael R N on June 2024


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Sylvester Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 488
3.50(
8
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Approved Pro
Sylvester Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 488
3.50(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
44 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sylvester Associates focuses on communication, teamwork, and on-site supervision of projects from beginning to end. They are the keys to our success and your happiness. All projects are carefully planned, scheduled and financially managed in order to complete each one on time and on budget. Our high standards of craftsmanship combined with reliability and integrity, yield a continuous list of satisfied clients. Call us today to set up an appointment that best suits your schedule.

"This company's service was very complete"

Bob N on October 2019

Sylvester Associates focuses on communication, teamwork, and on-site supervision of projects from beginning to end. They are the keys to our success and your happiness. All projects are carefully planned, scheduled and financially managed in order to complete each one on time and on budget. Our high standards of craftsmanship combined with reliability and integrity, yield a continuous list of satisfied clients. Call us today to set up an appointment that best suits your schedule.

"This company's service was very complete"

Bob N on October 2019

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FAQs for landscape yard or garden installation projects in Island Lake, IL

The optimal planting season for hedges depends on your climate zone, but early spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Spring planting allows roots to establish before summer heat arrives, while fall planting gives plants time to develop root systems before winter dormancy. 

In milder climates, winter planting can work well, but avoid periods of extreme temperature or drought regardless of season to give your new hedge the best chance of successful establishment.

Proper spacing depends on the hedge variety and your desired outcome. Most hedge plants perform best when spaced between one and three feet apart. Fast-growing species need more room between plants to accommodate their eventual spread and allow for proper air circulation. 

For immediate privacy, you might place plants closer together, but this approach can create competition for nutrients and may affect long-term health. Always check the specific spacing recommendations for your chosen hedge variety.

The time required for a hedge to form an effective privacy screen varies by plant type and initial size. Most hedges take between two and five years to develop full density when started with smaller plants. Fast-growing varieties like privet may establish more quickly, while slower-growing species like boxwood require additional patience. 

Starting with larger plants reduces waiting time but increases initial costs. Regular watering, appropriate fertilization, and proper pruning techniques can help accelerate growth and density development.

For rapid privacy screening, consider fast-growing hedge options like privet, which can grow up to three feet annually in ideal conditions. Arborvitae varieties add approximately two feet of height per year and provide excellent year-round screening. Other quick-growing options include certain varieties of cypress and juniper. 

While these fast-growing species provide quicker results, they require more frequent maintenance and may have shorter overall lifespans than slower-growing alternatives.

Most residential hedge planting projects don't require permits, but regulations vary by location. Some municipalities enforce height restrictions for hedges, particularly those along property lines or near roadways. If your planned hedge will exceed these height limitations, permits may be necessary. 

Additionally, homeowners' association rules might govern hedge placement, species selection, and maintenance standards. Checking local regulations and HOA requirements before planting helps avoid potential complications and expenses.

The Island Lake, IL homeowners’ guide to landscape yard or garden installations
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