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Absolute Landscape, Inc.

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Absolute Landscape, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Jose and his crew were very professional and knowledgeable. They completed the projects in the time quoted and under budget. I couldn't be any happier with their work! Thank you..."

Victor O on August 2023

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Jose and his crew were very professional and knowledgeable. They completed the projects in the time quoted and under budget. I couldn't be any happier with their work! Thank you..."

Victor O on August 2023


Jose Alfaro Landscaping

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Jose Alfaro Landscaping

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Excellent landscaper, always takes great care of my yard"

Thomas T on March 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Excellent landscaper, always takes great care of my yard"

Thomas T on March 2024


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Green City Gardens

4.84(
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Green City Gardens

4.84(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
65 local quotes requested

Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.

"JD and his team just did the second job for us - new front yard sod & some new backyard plantings. The work is beautiful, just what we wanted, and was done efficiently and with such a great, positive crew. JD is meticulous - you get a beautiful yard and simple instructions to keep it that way! He has a great feel for what the customer wants and understands what it's going to look like all year round and over the long term. His original design is still beautiful almost 10 years later. Highly recommend, thanks JD!"

Pamela S on June 2025

Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.

"JD and his team just did the second job for us - new front yard sod & some new backyard plantings. The work is beautiful, just what we wanted, and was done efficiently and with such a great, positive crew. JD is meticulous - you get a beautiful yard and simple instructions to keep it that way! He has a great feel for what the customer wants and understands what it's going to look like all year round and over the long term. His original design is still beautiful almost 10 years later. Highly recommend, thanks JD!"

Pamela S on June 2025


"The owner efrain came out to give me an estimate to reset pavers for my patio the job entailed to reset 25 pavers each paver was cleaned before reset back in place his quality of his work is emaculate"

Bruce M on September 2024

We specialize in Brick Paving and Landscaping. We also do maintenance. We are owner operated. Call us for an estimate today!

"The owner efrain came out to give me an estimate to reset pavers for my patio the job entailed to reset 25 pavers each paver was cleaned before reset back in place his quality of his work is emaculate"

Bruce M on September 2024


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Gallegos Landscape

4.97(
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Gallegos Landscape

4.97(
58
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
59 local quotes requested

Let us help you plan your next project! Contact Gallegos landscape LLC #262 7453478 today for more information Licensed and insured company send us a message or give us a call if you have any hardscape and landscape projects in mind,we are here to help you We will be happy to show you our Landscape/Hardscape services,including but not limited Mulching,Landscape bed edging,Pavers/Brick patios,Firepits,Pillars,Mailbox pillars,Seating walls.Walkways,Stoop repairs,Brick kitchens,Retaining walls,Yard grading,Sod installation,Grass seeding,Bush trimming,pressure washing,Spring and fall clean up,Snow removal. Offering all landscaping, hardscape service with over 15 years experience i will be happy to help you do your projects with a respectful and profesional service' Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free quote. At 2627453478

"wall looks great - all work was done as requested, on time and billing was as agreed to in advance."

John L on September 2025

Let us help you plan your next project! Contact Gallegos landscape LLC #262 7453478 today for more information Licensed and insured company send us a message or give us a call if you have any hardscape and landscape projects in mind,we are here to help you We will be happy to show you our Landscape/Hardscape services,including but not limited Mulching,Landscape bed edging,Pavers/Brick patios,Firepits,Pillars,Mailbox pillars,Seating walls.Walkways,Stoop repairs,Brick kitchens,Retaining walls,Yard grading,Sod installation,Grass seeding,Bush trimming,pressure washing,Spring and fall clean up,Snow removal. Offering all landscaping, hardscape service with over 15 years experience i will be happy to help you do your projects with a respectful and profesional service' Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free quote. At 2627453478

"wall looks great - all work was done as requested, on time and billing was as agreed to in advance."

John L on September 2025


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Superior Enterprises, Inc.

4.32(
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Superior Enterprises, Inc.

4.32(
37
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
21 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Our professional hardscaping team services all of the greater Chicago area. We are proud to provide our customers with the best possible home services experience. We can schedule a fence, deck, patio or walkway installation or repair evaluation to help you determine what solution is best for your specific needs or goals. Call the fencing, deck and patio professionals at Superior Enterprises Inc. today to learn more about our services in and around the Chicagoland area. We offer competitive pricing on all our services, including fences, decks, patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits. These services add value to your home and improve a property’s appearance a significant amount. They can be an extension of the home, a standalone focal point, or a functional solution to a landscape problem. Whatever you envision, Superior Fence Enterprises Inc. can bring it to reality. We also ensure that all of our technicians are expertly trained and certified .

"Everyone was so nice and professional and work was completed when promised"

Donna C on December 2022

Our professional hardscaping team services all of the greater Chicago area. We are proud to provide our customers with the best possible home services experience. We can schedule a fence, deck, patio or walkway installation or repair evaluation to help you determine what solution is best for your specific needs or goals. Call the fencing, deck and patio professionals at Superior Enterprises Inc. today to learn more about our services in and around the Chicagoland area. We offer competitive pricing on all our services, including fences, decks, patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits. These services add value to your home and improve a property’s appearance a significant amount. They can be an extension of the home, a standalone focal point, or a functional solution to a landscape problem. Whatever you envision, Superior Fence Enterprises Inc. can bring it to reality. We also ensure that all of our technicians are expertly trained and certified .

"Everyone was so nice and professional and work was completed when promised"

Donna C on December 2022


Torres Brothers Landscaping, Inc.

5.00(
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Torres Brothers Landscaping, Inc.

5.00(
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Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 25 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of landscaping projects including patios and driveways. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Torres Brothers Landscaping Inc a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Excellent job on lawn cleanup and trimming. The yard looks amazing and cleaner than ever. Very friendly and knowledgeable crew! Amazing work!"

Kailey H on October 2025

With over 25 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of landscaping projects including patios and driveways. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Torres Brothers Landscaping Inc a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Excellent job on lawn cleanup and trimming. The yard looks amazing and cleaner than ever. Very friendly and knowledgeable crew! Amazing work!"

Kailey H on October 2025


Environmental Landscapes

4.69(
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Environmental Landscapes

4.69(
37
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

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


"Edgar and his team were professional from the time he quoted our project to its completion. We had a 65-foot berm, a tree, and a firepit installed. We were happy with his vision and project design. Good communication and completed the project promptly."

Carrie D on October 2024

Trust your landscaping project to Elite Landscaping and Construction Inc. in Chicago. We specialize in turning your dream landscape into a reality! Contact us today.

"Edgar and his team were professional from the time he quoted our project to its completion. We had a 65-foot berm, a tree, and a firepit installed. We were happy with his vision and project design. Good communication and completed the project promptly."

Carrie D on October 2024


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R & G Almanza Landscape Inc

4.76(
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R & G Almanza Landscape Inc

4.76(
207
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

At R & G Almanza Landscape Inc. we pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in performing our absolute best in all the work we perform and to always keep you educated about the work process. Our team is dedicated to staying on the leading edge in industry, so whether you need simple shrubbery trimming and shaping or something more complex such as the complete re-design of your back yard, we have the skills, people and tools to do the job correctly, safely, and efficiently. R & G Almanza LAndscape Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality of work at a fair price. When you hire us, we guarantee prompt, reliable, and fair services and we will promise to always strive for 100% satisfaction.

"The charged a fair price, came when they said they would be there and worked diligently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend R&G Almanza to anyone."

Vincent W on April 2022

At R & G Almanza Landscape Inc. we pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in performing our absolute best in all the work we perform and to always keep you educated about the work process. Our team is dedicated to staying on the leading edge in industry, so whether you need simple shrubbery trimming and shaping or something more complex such as the complete re-design of your back yard, we have the skills, people and tools to do the job correctly, safely, and efficiently. R & G Almanza LAndscape Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality of work at a fair price. When you hire us, we guarantee prompt, reliable, and fair services and we will promise to always strive for 100% satisfaction.

"The charged a fair price, came when they said they would be there and worked diligently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend R&G Almanza to anyone."

Vincent W on April 2022

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

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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