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White Landscaping

1700 East County Road 300 North
4.50(
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White Landscaping

1700 East County Road 300 North
4.50(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

White Landscaping is an experienced landscape design and build specialist with over 24 years of experience. No job is too big or too small and customer service, attention to detail and craftsmanship is our calling card. Give us call today!

"They did a good job"

K F on April 2021

White Landscaping is an experienced landscape design and build specialist with over 24 years of experience. No job is too big or too small and customer service, attention to detail and craftsmanship is our calling card. Give us call today!

"They did a good job"

K F on April 2021

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All Creation Landscapes

2129 CR 1000 EAST Suite 1
4.57(
7
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•Approved Pro

All Creation Landscapes

2129 CR 1000 EAST Suite 1
4.57(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

All Creation Landscapes offers complete landscape and hardscape design, planning, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. Choosing our team as your landscape designer and contractor will ensure a high level of quality maintained throughout your project. Our goal is to enhance your part of creation to enjoy all seasons.

"Job is not complete, so, plz hold my comment at this time. Very nice owner. Poor Communication. I want the custom job to my taste. But too often they Went ahead without hiring giving choices where there were other similarly priced cost options. For example: knowing preferred color scheme to complement the house, did not offer a choice of mulch color - went ahead with the one I disdain without asking on more than one occasion -did not seek clarity before doing the job Too many mistake **RE does** at my expense The cost of trees and planting are far above the local competition"

Dr A E N on June 2021

All Creation Landscapes offers complete landscape and hardscape design, planning, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. Choosing our team as your landscape designer and contractor will ensure a high level of quality maintained throughout your project. Our goal is to enhance your part of creation to enjoy all seasons.

"Job is not complete, so, plz hold my comment at this time. Very nice owner. Poor Communication. I want the custom job to my taste. But too often they Went ahead without hiring giving choices where there were other similarly priced cost options. For example: knowing preferred color scheme to complement the house, did not offer a choice of mulch color - went ahead with the one I disdain without asking on more than one occasion -did not seek clarity before doing the job Too many mistake **RE does** at my expense The cost of trees and planting are far above the local competition"

Dr A E N on June 2021

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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro

Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
157 local quotes requested

With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"He was very friendly and worked diligently. From the outside, the repair looks perfect, and I look forward to seeing how it holds up over time. Overall, excellent work."

Dong L on August 2025

With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"He was very friendly and worked diligently. From the outside, the repair looks perfect, and I look forward to seeing how it holds up over time. Overall, excellent work."

Dong L on August 2025

Reliable handyman

105 E Hancock St
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Reliable handyman

105 E Hancock St
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We are group of Handymen & HandyWomen that strive to provide quick, efficient, professional quality service to our Local communities. We offer a variety of services to suite your needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are group of Handymen & HandyWomen that strive to provide quick, efficient, professional quality service to our Local communities. We offer a variety of services to suite your needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Reliable Overhead Doors

PO Box 1077
4.98(
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Reliable Overhead Doors

PO Box 1077
4.98(
49
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Garage door and operator repair & new installs.

"They did the work promptly, coming out the same day and I was very pleased. I've used their service previously."

Jane S on July 2021

Garage door and operator repair & new installs.

"They did the work promptly, coming out the same day and I was very pleased. I've used their service previously."

Jane S on July 2021

Magsamen Landscapes

252 County Road 900 N Ivesdale, IL 61851
5.00(
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Magsamen Landscapes

252 County Road 900 N Ivesdale, IL 61851
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Magsamen Landscapes Landscape Contractors & Lawn Maintenance 252 County Road 900 N Ivesdale, IL 61851 (217)714-2912 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Magsamen-Landscapes/595284100489442 http://www.magsamenlandscapes.com/ Specialties: Walkways, Patios, Walls, Lighting, Fertilizer, Flower Beds, Fireplaces, Hardscaping, ,Lawn Analysis, Maintenance ,Spring,Fall,Grubs Payments: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover Card, Personal Checks, Cashiers Check ProfessionalAssociation: Licensed, Insured, Angie's List Hours: Mon-Sun 5am-9pm Magsamen Landscapes is your most reliable landscaping service in the area. With experience in commercial and residential landscaping, we can help you create your dream landscape! We specialize in a broad range of landscaping techniques. It is important to us that your project is unique and personalized to fit your needs! Let us show you the “peace-of-mind” that comes from having us as your single point of contact for your landscape design, construction and maintenance needs!

Magsamen Landscapes Landscape Contractors & Lawn Maintenance 252 County Road 900 N Ivesdale, IL 61851 (217)714-2912 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Magsamen-Landscapes/595284100489442 http://www.magsamenlandscapes.com/ Specialties: Walkways, Patios, Walls, Lighting, Fertilizer, Flower Beds, Fireplaces, Hardscaping, ,Lawn Analysis, Maintenance ,Spring,Fall,Grubs Payments: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover Card, Personal Checks, Cashiers Check ProfessionalAssociation: Licensed, Insured, Angie's List Hours: Mon-Sun 5am-9pm Magsamen Landscapes is your most reliable landscaping service in the area. With experience in commercial and residential landscaping, we can help you create your dream landscape! We specialize in a broad range of landscaping techniques. It is important to us that your project is unique and personalized to fit your needs! Let us show you the “peace-of-mind” that comes from having us as your single point of contact for your landscape design, construction and maintenance needs!

All Creation Landscapes

2129 County Road 1000 E
No reviews yet

All Creation Landscapes

2129 County Road 1000 E
No reviews yet
11 years of experience

All Creation Landscapes offers complete landscape and hardscape design, planning, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. Choosing our team as your landscape designer and contractor will ensure a high level of quality maintained throughout your project. Our goal is to enhance your part of creation to enjoy all seasons.

All Creation Landscapes offers complete landscape and hardscape design, planning, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. Choosing our team as your landscape designer and contractor will ensure a high level of quality maintained throughout your project. Our goal is to enhance your part of creation to enjoy all seasons.

Concept to Creation

504 1/2 S Wood St
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Concept to Creation

504 1/2 S Wood St
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12 years of experience

Family Based Company 30 Days to pay the Invoice in Full

Family Based Company 30 Days to pay the Invoice in Full

Decorist

38 Keyes Ave.
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Decorist

38 Keyes Ave.
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12 years of experience

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

John Oliver Interiors

Remote
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John Oliver Interiors

Remote
No reviews yet
2 years of experience

Elevating living through artful design is our passion at John Oliver Interiors. We strive to curate personalized interiors that harmonize comfort, functionality, and aesthetics that balance timeless looks with on trend design, allowing clients to tell their own unique story and enhance their personal life Whether you're looking to reorganize closets that have gotten out of control, revamp rooms that have needed an update for way too long, or needing a home staged for potential sell, we've got you covered!

Elevating living through artful design is our passion at John Oliver Interiors. We strive to curate personalized interiors that harmonize comfort, functionality, and aesthetics that balance timeless looks with on trend design, allowing clients to tell their own unique story and enhance their personal life Whether you're looking to reorganize closets that have gotten out of control, revamp rooms that have needed an update for way too long, or needing a home staged for potential sell, we've got you covered!

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Philo, 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.

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