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J. Juarez Landscaping

38921 W Park Ave
5.00(
3
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J. Juarez Landscaping

38921 W Park Ave
5.00(
3
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•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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Green Pine Landscaping Inc

W4858 Cobblestone Rd
5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro

Green Pine Landscaping Inc

W4858 Cobblestone Rd
5.00(
11
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

Green Pine Landscaping Inc is committed to excellence 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. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!

"The guys were terrific! I've hired them for every week!"

MARGARET B on July 2025

Green Pine Landscaping Inc is committed to excellence 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. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!

"The guys were terrific! I've hired them for every week!"

MARGARET B on July 2025

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Rojas Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance

10807 Charles Rd
4.65(
114
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Rojas Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance

10807 Charles Rd
4.65(
114
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

Rojas Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance is your number source for all your landscaping needs. With years of experience, we can handle all projects, large or small. We specialize in all brick work patio seating walls sidewalk and retaining walls we have a full, experienced staff. Please contact us today!

"Great company to do business with! Lino and his crew took care of the removal of 4 large trees and also the removal of overgrown bushes and smaller tree sprouts. Very quick friendly and efficient crew. Also left everything nice and clean! We will be using them again for a few projects we are looking to get done soon!"

janet u on October 2024

Rojas Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance is your number source for all your landscaping needs. With years of experience, we can handle all projects, large or small. We specialize in all brick work patio seating walls sidewalk and retaining walls we have a full, experienced staff. Please contact us today!

"Great company to do business with! Lino and his crew took care of the removal of 4 large trees and also the removal of overgrown bushes and smaller tree sprouts. Very quick friendly and efficient crew. Also left everything nice and clean! We will be using them again for a few projects we are looking to get done soon!"

janet u on October 2024

Environmental Landscapes

422 Red Cedar Road
4.69(
37
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•Approved Pro

Environmental Landscapes

422 Red Cedar Road
4.69(
37
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in brick and pavement installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. We take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Jose was communicative, on time and professional in every way. He was great about showing me examples, talking through the project of doing our bluestone walkway and he and his workers did a fantastic job. Excellent experience overall."

Juliette Z on November 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in brick and pavement installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. We take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Jose was communicative, on time and professional in every way. He was great about showing me examples, talking through the project of doing our bluestone walkway and he and his workers did a fantastic job. Excellent experience overall."

Juliette Z on November 2022

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Daybreaker, Inc.

17201 Jefferson Street, Unit 3
4.88(
13
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Daybreaker, Inc.

17201 Jefferson Street, Unit 3
4.88(
13
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•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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On Pointe Services LLC

80 Berkshire Dr Unit D
4.86(
7
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•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

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

Flawless Landscapes

Servicing Around
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Flawless Landscapes

Servicing Around
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
274 local quotes requested

Transform your outdoor space with Flawless Landscapes. Our expert team in Chicago specializes in landscaping, creating stunning landscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today for a consultation!

"I highly recommend Flawless Landscaping for any landscaping needs. My outdoor space now looks stunning and is exactly what I had envisioned—if not better. I will certainly be using their services again for future projects!"

Luvisa D on August 2024

Transform your outdoor space with Flawless Landscapes. Our expert team in Chicago specializes in landscaping, creating stunning landscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today for a consultation!

"I highly recommend Flawless Landscaping for any landscaping needs. My outdoor space now looks stunning and is exactly what I had envisioned—if not better. I will certainly be using their services again for future projects!"

Luvisa D on August 2024

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Foremost Landscape Inc.

Lake County & Cook County
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

Foremost Landscape Inc.

Lake County & Cook County
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
664 local quotes requested

Transform your outdoor space with Foremost Landscape Inc. Our expert team specializes in creating stunning landscapes and hardscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today to bring your dream garden to life.

"We had them redo a Frankenstein-esque back patio that came with the house, and added in a walkway to the side sidewalk and a new magnolia tree with a planter. The work took longer than either of us expected, but that is most likely due to their relatively small size. I don’t mind helping out small, local businesses, and these folks are certainly worthy. They did an excellent job and a reasonable price."

Steven G on July 2025

Transform your outdoor space with Foremost Landscape Inc. Our expert team specializes in creating stunning landscapes and hardscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today to bring your dream garden to life.

"We had them redo a Frankenstein-esque back patio that came with the house, and added in a walkway to the side sidewalk and a new magnolia tree with a planter. The work took longer than either of us expected, but that is most likely due to their relatively small size. I don’t mind helping out small, local businesses, and these folks are certainly worthy. They did an excellent job and a reasonable price."

Steven G on July 2025

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

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