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Legendary Landscapes & Lawn Services
3.67(
6
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Angi Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Workmanship is excellent. In fact, they are doing additional work for me, my neighbor has also hired them to do landscaping for them. Job well done. Highly recommend. Dora B."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Top Turf
5.00(
2
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Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Top Turf has completed multiple projects for us and every time they have knocked it out of the park! Very professional and timely! I would highly recommend Top Turf!"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Allen Outdoor Solutions
4.59(
177
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Angi Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We contracted with Allen Outdoor Solutions to landscape our home. A decision we have come to regret. Here is a list of some of the problems with more details to follow: -A whopping 40%, or more than $5,000, increase in the contracted price -Inaccurate measurements in the design that resulted in significantly higher costs -A project that was supposed to begin in May but began in July -A project that was supposed to be 3-4 days turned into 4 weeks with elements still not fulfilled -Calls and emails that went unanswered / unreturned -Inability to fulfill parts of the contract (trees/plants) -Agreement from the owner to replace a specific tree went unfulfilled as of 21 Aug 2022 -Agreement from the owner to extend the warranty on another tree went unfulfilled as of 21 Aug 2022 -An invoice dated almost 4 months prior to receipt & dated before the contract was even signed! -Introduction of new fees that popped up when the contractual relationship began to deteriorate -Unacceptable plants/quality of work -Bills presented as contracts -Not honoring the terms of the contract Of all the issues listed above, the most egregious are issues with the billing. Our latest invoice is 40.4% above the contracted price! This is after 2 items totaling $2,850 were removed because the company was unable to provide the contracted service. You might think if your bill was 40.4% above the contracted price, a company would reach out to you and engage in a conversation to talk about it. No such luck here. We were emailed an “invoice” with the increase and with an expectation to pay it – no explanation, nothing. When we brought it up to them, the response was, ‘we were waiting for you to say something.’ Who does that? The contract stated the cost of cobblestone was $300 for 150 Ln/ft but sent us a bill that says it’s $4,800. They’re argument is 1) they told us at some point the increased cost (they did not!) and 2) we should’ve known it was wrong on the contract. Just like I didn’t know if a hydrangea should cost $75 as the contract says, I had no idea the cost of a cobblestone. While the latest bill was a true invoice, the preceding two were in the form of modifications to the contract. Why present us with “contracts” when they clearly had invoices at their disposal? Think through that one… Another big issue has been wrong measurements The contract stated 850 sq/ft of sod (including regrading soil amendments) was needed. They mismeasured, not because the design was modified to include more sod, they simply got it wrong. The actual amount of sod used was 1100 sq/ft. No conversation or phone call just an email from an employee saying “I forgot to add the city area for sod and will need to make the adjustment to the invoice.” A 29.4% or $662.50 cost increase due to undermeasurement, and they didn’t think it warranted at least a phone call to discuss it. To add insult to injury, on the last invoice, they tacked on an additional $2.50 onto the contracted amount of $2,250 making the total for this item $2252.50. How petty is it to add $2.50? I don’t get it. In another example, the contract says they would need 13 yards of mulch and in fact, they are trying to charge us for 13 yards of mulch. However, earlier invoices say they used less than 10 yards of mulch. In yet another example, the contract says they would need 150 Ln/ft of cobblestone. They actually used 240 Ln/ft. We thought we were making some progress towards a resolution when we received a bill that showed they were charging us $500 for the cobblestone on 3 Aug. Only to find out later that day when we spoke to the owner, Mr. Allen, and he told us that the bill was no good. Here’s the kicker. Several days passed after that conversation with Mr. Allen on 3 Aug about our insistence that he honor the contract and fix the remaining errors in the invoice. After trying to get a final and accurate invoice on 2 separate occasions (August 8 & 10), we received an email on Friday, 12 Aug that says the company can’t honor our request to reduce the fees…. we never asked that, we asked them to honor the contract! The letter then gives us two options, pay the balance due (with the errors listed above and others) including the full $4,800 for the cobblestone or return the product by allowing Allen to remove the materials from our premises. The letter further states, “Please consider the options above and contact our office. We look forward to coming to a resolution in the matter, and do not want to see things escalate further to include a fee for restocking of Hydrangea, collections, or other legal action.” On Monday 15 Aug (1 business day after receiving Mr. Allen’s email on the 12th!!!!) we received an email letter of demand from Mr. Allen’s attorney for immediate payment as “invoiced on April 22, 2022.” We signed our contract on 23 April 2022 – how can they reference an invoice dated before the contract was even signed?! And what happened to Mr. Allen’s desire to avoid legal action?! A little about us – we are an active-duty military family. We’ve lived in many states and overseas and dealt with many contractors over the years. This is the absolute worst experience we’ve ever had with a contractor. We bought a home in the CWE because we fell in love with the neighborhood and STL. All we want to do is improve our home and enjoy our new community. There are other issues, but I won’t belabor the point. Oh, how we wish we had made a different decision about the contractor – we would have avoided Allen Outdoor Solutions like the plague. To end on a positive note, Chesterfield Valley Nursery had no problems supplying one of the items Allen Outdoor Solutions was unable to provide. Chesterfield Valley Nursery was easy to work with and very professional."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Walter Landscaping LLC
New to Angi

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Walter Landscaping LLC gives you the top-quality landscaping services that you deserve. For more information about our services and pricing please feel free to call us.\n\nWe serve in O'Fallon, IL, Shiloh, IL; Lebanon, IL; Swansea, IL; Belleville, IL; Caseyville, IL; and the surrounding areas.\n\nHardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Affordable Landscaping, Garden Maintenance Services, Landscaping Maintenance Service\nProfessional Landscaping , Reliable Landscaping , Affordable Landscaping , Quality Landscaping , Trusted Landscaping\n\nFor more information visit our website: https://landscaperofallonil.com/

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Life Outdoors
5.00(
11
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Angi Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: Quick response

"The people from Life Outdoors were great to work with. We had 2 retaining walls replaced along with new grass planted between the 2. They did excellent work and are very friendly & knowledgeable. I will definitely use them for future projects."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Homemakers Outdoors
3.50(
2
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Angi Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It didn't go well. The company did not complete the job, they left unfinished work. I contacted the owner several times, he would give me dates and she never followed up. He became very hostile when I addressed my concerns to him. At that point, I decided that I did not want him to continue to work."
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Above the Rest
4.48(
1,237
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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Showed up when said they would. Power washed and waterproofed my deck. Cleaned my gutters. Very reasonable price. Thought they did an excellent job. Made sure everything was cleaned up before they left. I would hire them again."
Recommended by84%of homeowners
SI Outdoor Equipment
New to Angi

In business since 1991

Welcome to SI Outdoor Equipment!\n\nSince 1991, SI Outdoor Equipment has been a major supplier of landscaping equipment in the Mount Vernon, Illinois area. We are locally owned business, where our friendly service technicians have a total of 25 years of experience. \n\nSI Outdoor Equipment offers a wide variety of new and used mowers, sharpening of mower blades and chainsaw chains, and we do all warranty work on site! We offer demonstration of new mowers, and pick up and delivery is available in a 20 mile service area. \n\nSI Outdoor Equipment is a proud member of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce! Call now or stop in today for a diagnosis and schedule our services today! Our friendly technicians are ready to assist you!

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D's Clean Up's
New to Angi

D's Clean Up's offering services of yard pickup,skid steer work, rough grading of yards, driveway,stump grinding, fence pole digging and removing, light clearing of trails,brush cutting with skid steer,light tree trimming,etc.new and cheap because well new.lol

Empire Earth & Concrete CO
5.00(
3
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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Licensed and fully insured

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Redbud, 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 Redbud, IL homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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