Nothing improves the value of your home more than professional updates. At The Green Art Landscaping, we provide a wide range of services, from remodeling to building. With over 10 years of experience, we bring the quality and experience you can trust. Our staff will work closely with you to ensure all of your goals are met.
"I have worked with Green Art every Spring for 3 years. The initial service they worked with an independent lawn and garden designer that I hired to design a perennial garden. Both the front and street-sides of the gardens, Green Art did all the work. I have hired them every spring to help groom any bushes, weeding and replanting any plant that it not make it through the winter. They also mulch and manicure the garden and leave it prestine. I get a lot of compliments on my gardens and how it brightens my home. They are super with whom to work and I will be working with them next spring."
Ronald K on August 2024
Nothing improves the value of your home more than professional updates. At The Green Art Landscaping, we provide a wide range of services, from remodeling to building. With over 10 years of experience, we bring the quality and experience you can trust. Our staff will work closely with you to ensure all of your goals are met.
"I have worked with Green Art every Spring for 3 years. The initial service they worked with an independent lawn and garden designer that I hired to design a perennial garden. Both the front and street-sides of the gardens, Green Art did all the work. I have hired them every spring to help groom any bushes, weeding and replanting any plant that it not make it through the winter. They also mulch and manicure the garden and leave it prestine. I get a lot of compliments on my gardens and how it brightens my home. They are super with whom to work and I will be working with them next spring."
Ronald K on August 2024
Welcome to Fire Cuts Landscape. We work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"Great customer service they did a great job, they were very easy to work with and were quick to respond."
Gina S on May 2022
Welcome to Fire Cuts Landscape. We work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"Great customer service they did a great job, they were very easy to work with and were quick to respond."
Gina S on May 2022
Fernanado's Landscape and Tree Contractors is a father and son locally owned business with 30 years serving Glen Ellyn, IL and surrounding areas. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Thye did a great job, very responsive and communicate well. Several neighbors hired them after they saw my house. ...:)"
Don D on October 2024
Fernanado's Landscape and Tree Contractors is a father and son locally owned business with 30 years serving Glen Ellyn, IL and surrounding areas. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Thye did a great job, very responsive and communicate well. Several neighbors hired them after they saw my house. ...:)"
Don D on October 2024
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.
"Outstanding, thorough work, and a good value."
Les L on May 2024
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.
"Outstanding, thorough work, and a good value."
Les L on May 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a 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.
"Colin was very responsive to messages and he was available to help out same day. He was punctual, polite, and did quality work. His pricing was very fair. I would recommend Colin to friends and family and 100% would him hire again."
Hannah T on July 2021
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a 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.
"Colin was very responsive to messages and he was available to help out same day. He was punctual, polite, and did quality work. His pricing was very fair. I would recommend Colin to friends and family and 100% would him hire again."
Hannah T on July 2021
Florentino Diaz Landscaping is committed to excellence in 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 over 10 years of experience, 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 treat every home with intense care to make sure ever. Give Florentino Landscaping a call today. We look forward to working with you!
"He is friendly and communication is great. He does great work with his crew."
Jason L on June 2023
Florentino Diaz Landscaping is committed to excellence in 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 over 10 years of experience, 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 treat every home with intense care to make sure ever. Give Florentino Landscaping a call today. We look forward to working with you!
"He is friendly and communication is great. He does great work with his crew."
Jason L on June 2023
EM Landscaping Services is committed to excellence in 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.
"They were very professional and punctual. They did the job in a timely manner, everything went well at the end of the day. I recommend them to anyone who needs any type of landscaping services."
Javier L on April 2023
EM Landscaping Services is committed to excellence in 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.
"They were very professional and punctual. They did the job in a timely manner, everything went well at the end of the day. I recommend them to anyone who needs any type of landscaping services."
Javier L on April 2023
With years of experience in the landscape industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from landscape installs to commercial power washing requests. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give C and T Landscaping Corp. a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Prompt response and quote. Fair price. Work done in two weeks."
Mary H on April 2021
With years of experience in the landscape industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from landscape installs to commercial power washing requests. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give C and T Landscaping Corp. a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Prompt response and quote. Fair price. Work done in two weeks."
Mary H on April 2021
A&J Land Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. Family owned and operated. 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.
A&J Land Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. Family owned and operated. 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.
BK Enhancements provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today youll be relieved you did. Thank you
"BK Enhancements did great work edging, mulching and removing leaves/weeds. I am very happy with the landscaping."
Jillene B on April 2025
BK Enhancements provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today youll be relieved you did. Thank you
"BK Enhancements did great work edging, mulching and removing leaves/weeds. I am very happy with the landscaping."
Jillene B on April 2025
Most residential lawn removal projects don't require permits, but regulations vary significantly between municipalities. You might need authorization when removing substantial soil volumes or making major landscape alterations. Contact your local building department or planning office before beginning work. Some homeowners associations also maintain specific landscaping requirements that could affect your plans, so reviewing any applicable community guidelines is equally important.
Converting removed lawn material into compost is often feasible when the grass hasn't received extensive chemical treatments. For best results, break larger sod pieces into smaller sections and combine them with other compostable materials in a dedicated composting system. Regular turning accelerates decomposition and produces nutrient-rich material that can benefit your new landscape. This approach reduces disposal costs while creating valuable soil amendments for future gardening projects.
Using a mechanical sod cutter delivers the most efficient results for most properties. These specialized machines cleanly separate grass and shallow roots from the soil below, allowing for rapid removal across substantial areas. While manual approaches cost less initially, they progress much more slowly. Chemical methods require extended time periods for complete effectiveness. For optimal efficiency, evaluate equipment rental costs against professional service rates, particularly for medium to large properties.
New plantings can begin one to two weeks after lawn removal, provided you've addressed any soil contamination concerns and completed necessary grading or amendments. The removal process often disturbs dormant weed seeds, so monitoring for unwanted growth during this transition period is advisable. Professional soil testing helps identify any nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances that should be corrected before investing in new plantings or turf installation.
Lawn removal frequently alters how water moves across your property, particularly during heavy rainfall. Established grass root systems help stabilize soil and absorb precipitation, functions that disappear with removal. Your replacement landscape plan should address potential drainage changes through appropriate grading, soil amendments, or dedicated drainage features. Observing water movement patterns after removal provides valuable information for addressing any problematic areas before completing your new landscape installation.