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. ...:)"
Vazquez Landscaping & Tree Services Inc is your number one tree care expert in Elgin! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!
Vazquez Landscaping & Tree Services Inc is your number one tree care expert in Elgin! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!
With over 30 years experience in the lawn care and landscaping industry, Millennium Landscaping Service LLC is your industry expert in Cook county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Had front yard sodded. Looks very good. They did a good job."
Neil R on September 2021
With over 30 years experience in the lawn care and landscaping industry, Millennium Landscaping Service LLC is your industry expert in Cook county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Had front yard sodded. Looks very good. They did a good job."
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!"
With a license from the State of Illinois for chemical treatment of ornamental trees and shrubs, and a certification in arboriculture, Cutting Edge Property Service has been serving the DuPage County area for over 20 years with over 30 years experience providing only the best in Tree Service & Landscape work. When you need work done right, call and ask for Dominick, our certified arborist today!
"Dominick was on time and a wonderful job. I would hire him again.Vivain"
Vivian L on November 2024
With a license from the State of Illinois for chemical treatment of ornamental trees and shrubs, and a certification in arboriculture, Cutting Edge Property Service has been serving the DuPage County area for over 20 years with over 30 years experience providing only the best in Tree Service & Landscape work. When you need work done right, call and ask for Dominick, our certified arborist today!
"Dominick was on time and a wonderful job. I would hire him again.Vivain"
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."
At Toros Landscaping we provide a wide range of services, from landscape design and install to paved walkways and block retaining walls. 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.
"Messaged quickly, estimate provided quickly, work done quickly. All in all a great team as well as the work they completed. "
Corrinne E on August 2025
At Toros Landscaping we provide a wide range of services, from landscape design and install to paved walkways and block retaining walls. 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.
"Messaged quickly, estimate provided quickly, work done quickly. All in all a great team as well as the work they completed. "
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."
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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FAQs for sod installation projects in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL homeowners’ guide to sod installations
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
