Here at Back Country Contractors, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They do a great job and are very good guys to work with. Highly recommended."
Greg S on December 2022
Here at Back Country Contractors, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They do a great job and are very good guys to work with. Highly recommended."
Greg S on December 2022
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"did a great job"
Gary H on January 2022
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"did a great job"
Gary H on January 2022
We are 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.
"Very professional and efficient!"
Autumn L on February 2025
We are 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.
"Very professional and efficient!"
Autumn L on February 2025
We are a family owned and operated. I started mowing lawns and doing landscape at a very young age. I was hedging shrubs when I was 6 years old and started mowing lawns for income when I was 12. Now we specialize in a wide verity of design, construction, and property maintenance services. We have experience with patios, sidewalks and walls made from brick & block, poured concrete, and stone. We provide quality trees, shrubs and plant material at discount prices. And of course we live up to our name with our lawn install and maintenance service. You can count on us to provide the highest quality of materials and workmanship every step of the way. If you are looking for a contractor that returns phone calls promptly, and follows through on promises we are that contractor. We believe in making sure our customers come first and making them repeat customers in the future.
"Troy was very responsive to our dumpster request, and the rental was a good value for the money."
Steve E on October 2024
We are a family owned and operated. I started mowing lawns and doing landscape at a very young age. I was hedging shrubs when I was 6 years old and started mowing lawns for income when I was 12. Now we specialize in a wide verity of design, construction, and property maintenance services. We have experience with patios, sidewalks and walls made from brick & block, poured concrete, and stone. We provide quality trees, shrubs and plant material at discount prices. And of course we live up to our name with our lawn install and maintenance service. You can count on us to provide the highest quality of materials and workmanship every step of the way. If you are looking for a contractor that returns phone calls promptly, and follows through on promises we are that contractor. We believe in making sure our customers come first and making them repeat customers in the future.
"Troy was very responsive to our dumpster request, and the rental was a good value for the money."
Steve E on October 2024
We are 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.
We are 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.
At Advanced Exteriorscapes, we specialize in turning outdoor dreams into reality through our expertise in hardscaping and water feature designs. Our hardscaping services are tailored for elegance and longevity, offering exquisite stone patios, intricate paving, and custom structures that exude sophistication and resilience. In addition to our hardscaping proficiency, we craft mesmerizing water features that range from grand waterfalls to tranquil reflecting pools, enhancing your surroundings with a sense of serenity and grandeur. These elements harmonize seamlessly to combine style and practicality, elevating your outdoor space into a luxurious sanctuary for relaxation and indulgence.
At Advanced Exteriorscapes, we specialize in turning outdoor dreams into reality through our expertise in hardscaping and water feature designs. Our hardscaping services are tailored for elegance and longevity, offering exquisite stone patios, intricate paving, and custom structures that exude sophistication and resilience. In addition to our hardscaping proficiency, we craft mesmerizing water features that range from grand waterfalls to tranquil reflecting pools, enhancing your surroundings with a sense of serenity and grandeur. These elements harmonize seamlessly to combine style and practicality, elevating your outdoor space into a luxurious sanctuary for relaxation and indulgence.
EBK offers a wide range of services with over 10 years experience in and around the field. The services I offer: Excavation Rough/finish grade Down spouts Drainage Sewer spot repair Demolition Hauling
"We called Phil originally to redo our lawn after having some trees taken down & some trenching done. After Phil came to our home for an estimate on the lawn after hearing we were getting 2 puppies & also needed a chain link fence we had an urgency.Phil gave us a fair estimate he was on time and finished on time. Phil & crew did an excellent job and was very respectful to our property. I would highly recommend EBK Equipment for any lawn & fencing needs. 5/5 stars"
Allan A on June 2025
EBK offers a wide range of services with over 10 years experience in and around the field. The services I offer: Excavation Rough/finish grade Down spouts Drainage Sewer spot repair Demolition Hauling
"We called Phil originally to redo our lawn after having some trees taken down & some trenching done. After Phil came to our home for an estimate on the lawn after hearing we were getting 2 puppies & also needed a chain link fence we had an urgency.Phil gave us a fair estimate he was on time and finished on time. Phil & crew did an excellent job and was very respectful to our property. I would highly recommend EBK Equipment for any lawn & fencing needs. 5/5 stars"
Allan A on June 2025
New Paradigm Companies has been offering grading and drainage solutions, earthworks services, and construction services in the Fox Valley since 2020. New Paradigm Companies (NPC), was founded by a tenured environmental and building professional with over 15 years experience who had a dream to create a firm that addressed building performance and sustainability needs in the construction and earthworks industry in order to provide sound scientific solutions to improve our homes and land. The idea of "New Paradigm" came about as our desire to change the thought process in the home building industry as well as how we look at and manage our habitats and land. The term "paradigm" is essentially a deep ceded thought process (think of the term, "This is the way we always do that"). That statement essentially encompasses a "paradigm" or a set of values or ethos that we have. We want to change the way we think about our homes and habitats as a more comprehensive and holistic management system instead of our task focused system currently in place... thus "New Paradigm".
"Excellent work and very professional. Chris is very knowledgeable, has excellent equipment to complete a wide variety of excavating, earthwork and landscaping projects."
Randall E on May 2024
New Paradigm Companies has been offering grading and drainage solutions, earthworks services, and construction services in the Fox Valley since 2020. New Paradigm Companies (NPC), was founded by a tenured environmental and building professional with over 15 years experience who had a dream to create a firm that addressed building performance and sustainability needs in the construction and earthworks industry in order to provide sound scientific solutions to improve our homes and land. The idea of "New Paradigm" came about as our desire to change the thought process in the home building industry as well as how we look at and manage our habitats and land. The term "paradigm" is essentially a deep ceded thought process (think of the term, "This is the way we always do that"). That statement essentially encompasses a "paradigm" or a set of values or ethos that we have. We want to change the way we think about our homes and habitats as a more comprehensive and holistic management system instead of our task focused system currently in place... thus "New Paradigm".
"Excellent work and very professional. Chris is very knowledgeable, has excellent equipment to complete a wide variety of excavating, earthwork and landscaping projects."
Randall E on May 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Landscaping & Grading 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!
"Great, clean up and haul away wood"
judy M on June 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Landscaping & Grading 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!
"Great, clean up and haul away wood"
judy M on June 2024
1-employee, sub-contracting if needed. No travel charge or initial fee. Investment is determined by the project needs. What Does Staging a Home Mean? When you get ready to place your home on the market for sale it becomes a product. Similar to a product on the shelf at your local store, the product has features and benefits as well as pluses and minuses, and there is always competition. To compete with the competition in the marketplace the product must be priced right and look better than the other products for sale. Your home is no different, it is one of many homes for sale, and you must present it to the buyers in the best way possible, and that means that you need to get it Staged. Staging is the process of preparing any home for sale, regardless of price, condition or location. Using a proven professional set of guidelines, Debra will work with you room by room inside your home and all around the outside to get it Staged in the best way possible for the least amount of investment.
1-employee, sub-contracting if needed. No travel charge or initial fee. Investment is determined by the project needs. What Does Staging a Home Mean? When you get ready to place your home on the market for sale it becomes a product. Similar to a product on the shelf at your local store, the product has features and benefits as well as pluses and minuses, and there is always competition. To compete with the competition in the marketplace the product must be priced right and look better than the other products for sale. Your home is no different, it is one of many homes for sale, and you must present it to the buyers in the best way possible, and that means that you need to get it Staged. Staging is the process of preparing any home for sale, regardless of price, condition or location. Using a proven professional set of guidelines, Debra will work with you room by room inside your home and all around the outside to get it Staged in the best way possible for the least amount of investment.
The optimal planting season for hedges depends on your climate zone, but early spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Spring planting allows roots to establish before summer heat arrives, while fall planting gives plants time to develop root systems before winter dormancy.
In milder climates, winter planting can work well, but avoid periods of extreme temperature or drought regardless of season to give your new hedge the best chance of successful establishment.
Proper spacing depends on the hedge variety and your desired outcome. Most hedge plants perform best when spaced between one and three feet apart. Fast-growing species need more room between plants to accommodate their eventual spread and allow for proper air circulation.
For immediate privacy, you might place plants closer together, but this approach can create competition for nutrients and may affect long-term health. Always check the specific spacing recommendations for your chosen hedge variety.
The time required for a hedge to form an effective privacy screen varies by plant type and initial size. Most hedges take between two and five years to develop full density when started with smaller plants. Fast-growing varieties like privet may establish more quickly, while slower-growing species like boxwood require additional patience.
Starting with larger plants reduces waiting time but increases initial costs. Regular watering, appropriate fertilization, and proper pruning techniques can help accelerate growth and density development.
For rapid privacy screening, consider fast-growing hedge options like privet, which can grow up to three feet annually in ideal conditions. Arborvitae varieties add approximately two feet of height per year and provide excellent year-round screening. Other quick-growing options include certain varieties of cypress and juniper.
While these fast-growing species provide quicker results, they require more frequent maintenance and may have shorter overall lifespans than slower-growing alternatives.
Most residential hedge planting projects don't require permits, but regulations vary by location. Some municipalities enforce height restrictions for hedges, particularly those along property lines or near roadways. If your planned hedge will exceed these height limitations, permits may be necessary.
Additionally, homeowners' association rules might govern hedge placement, species selection, and maintenance standards. Checking local regulations and HOA requirements before planting helps avoid potential complications and expenses.