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Extreme Green Landscaping

4934 156th
4.84(
101
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Extreme Green Landscaping

4934 156th
4.84(
101
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

At Extreme Green Landscape, 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!

"Jay's crew showed up on time for our landscaping project including removal of weeds, unwanted grasses and bush and plant trimming. They laid fabric and mulch for the completion of a superb job. They cleaned up and went overboard to insure our satisfaction. Highly recommend this company for all landscaping projects. "

Bill D on July 2025

At Extreme Green Landscape, 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!

"Jay's crew showed up on time for our landscaping project including removal of weeds, unwanted grasses and bush and plant trimming. They laid fabric and mulch for the completion of a superb job. They cleaned up and went overboard to insure our satisfaction. Highly recommend this company for all landscaping projects. "

Bill D on July 2025


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Carmona Landscape, LLC.

429 S Elm Ave
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Carmona Landscape, LLC.

429 S Elm Ave
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

It can be a daunting task looking for only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

It can be a daunting task looking for only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.


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Solo Landscaping

1865 Lilac Lane, Unit B
5.00(
8
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Solo Landscaping

1865 Lilac Lane, Unit B
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

At Solo Landscaping 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!

"David and Francisco did a great job covering my front stoop with brick pavers, creating an additional step, and adding brick paver aprons to my existing concrete walk. They also installed mulch in some of my plant beds. I am very pleased with their work. Don’t hesitate to hire."

Annie F on November 2021

At Solo Landscaping 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!

"David and Francisco did a great job covering my front stoop with brick pavers, creating an additional step, and adding brick paver aprons to my existing concrete walk. They also installed mulch in some of my plant beds. I am very pleased with their work. Don’t hesitate to hire."

Annie F on November 2021


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Bill's Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping, Inc.

10815 West Stuenkel Road
4.83(
9
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Bill's Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping, Inc.

10815 West Stuenkel Road
4.83(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

Here at company Bill's Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping, 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!

"They are wonderful! They removed a bunch of weeds, and trees, moved a ton of rock, and mulched a good chunk of my back yard. They did great work and finished in one day! I highly recommend."

Laura b on November 2024

Here at company Bill's Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping, 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!

"They are wonderful! They removed a bunch of weeds, and trees, moved a ton of rock, and mulched a good chunk of my back yard. They did great work and finished in one day! I highly recommend."

Laura b on November 2024


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GoldLeaf Landscape

1004 Dearborn Avenue
4.60(
135
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GoldLeaf Landscape

1004 Dearborn Avenue
4.60(
135
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

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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Green Effects Lawn and Landscape

11525 184th Place, Unit 1012
4.80(
6
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Green Effects Lawn and Landscape

11525 184th Place, Unit 1012
4.80(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

At Green Effects Lawn and Landscape, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Project was done in a timely manner. Workers are very professional."

Mary M on October 2016

At Green Effects Lawn and Landscape, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Project was done in a timely manner. Workers are very professional."

Mary M on October 2016


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Brick Creations and Landscape Enterprise

1061 Douglas Ave
5.00(
8
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Brick Creations and Landscape Enterprise

1061 Douglas Ave
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
27 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Brick Creations and Landscape Enterprise is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 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!

"The Back yard wend from mud ugly to a green pasture. The sod took and now it is a lawn to be proud of."

Stan N on August 2025

Brick Creations and Landscape Enterprise is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 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!

"The Back yard wend from mud ugly to a green pasture. The sod took and now it is a lawn to be proud of."

Stan N on August 2025


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Outdoor Art Landscaping & Construction

4330 Honore St
4.98(
50
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Outdoor Art Landscaping & Construction

4330 Honore St
4.98(
50
)
Approved Pro
163 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!

"Fernando was prompt and professional, and did a beautiful job weeding and trimming my yard. I plan to hire him again "

Michael B on September 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!

"Fernando was prompt and professional, and did a beautiful job weeding and trimming my yard. I plan to hire him again "

Michael B on September 2025


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PH Landscaping, LLC

1940 Heather Dr
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

PH Landscaping, LLC

1940 Heather Dr
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
53 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"They did an excellent job repairing my lawn. Quality work and they did a great job cleaning up afterwards. I would definitely hire them again for other work."

John S on August 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"They did an excellent job repairing my lawn. Quality work and they did a great job cleaning up afterwards. I would definitely hire them again for other work."

John S on August 2025


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Nature Life Landscaping

1714 North Center Street
4.95(
23
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Approved Pro

Nature Life Landscaping

1714 North Center Street
4.95(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 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!

"Prompt, friendly, priced right, quick work, and quality work. Recommend!"

Kimberly A P 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!

"Prompt, friendly, priced right, quick work, and quality work. Recommend!"

Kimberly A P on August 2024

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

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