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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving La Grange, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

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"They did a great job but don?t expect for them to help you the next season if the job not a big job they will at like last year that you paid 6,500 pretty much they will ghost you i even told them that the next season I would need them he said ok my friend and now no help at all shaking my head ? they give you a one year warranty on their work but if something goes wrong they won?t give you the same plants you paid for they will replace it with something else so now I?m looking for another company to help me with my landscaping JB Brothers learn to do right my your customers "
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+50

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mow and Grow Lawn Care LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving La Grange, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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"Working with Louis has been a seamless experience. He’s very timely with responses, executed my desired landscape idea perfectly, is priced reasonably, and his crew ensured my yard was neat and clean once complete. Looking forward to continued work with them. "
Mulch
Sod installation
Lawn Care
Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EMERALD BLOOM LANDSCAPING
4.6(
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Serving La Grange, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"1. They broke the water main in two places, covered it up by continuing the landscaping, lied about breaking it, and offered to re-landscape again later for more money. 2. I told them I wanted ground cover around established trees and on the side of the house. Instead they planted grass there. They then planted the ground cover without first killing the new grass. It looks terrible because of all the grass growing around and rising above the new ground cover. 3. There are many, many large bare spots where grass should be growing. I told them about that but instead of seeding or reseeding the bare spots, they covered it up with the fiber blanket that concealed the fact grass seed wasn't planted until after I paid them. 4. They fixed my brick sidewalk but forgot they were to treat it. When I reminded them to do it, they didn't sweep off the dirt and just covered the dirt. 5. Tore pond liner, covered it up, and didn't reattach to new bricks despite many promises."
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+10

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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MG Landscape
5.0(
6
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Serving La Grange, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marco & his team are fantastic. I've been with them for years and recommend them to everyone I know. Honest, fair pricing, straightforward and reliable. Do yourself a favor and hire MG Landscape."
Holiday Lighting
Commercial mulch jobs
Commercial mulch jobs
Mowing
Commercial mulch jobs

+3

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Focus Vision
4.9(
10
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Serving La Grange, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"THEY WERE HERE AS PROMISED AND DID ALL THE WORK REQUESTED..WE ARE STILL WORKING OUT SOME DETAILS BUT FEEL THEY WILL BE HERE FOR THE LONG HAUL!!!!"
Leaf removal projects
Haul away of leaves
After
Afyer
Haul away of leaves

+14

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GoldLeaf Landscape
4.6(
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Serving La Grange, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We hired this company last spring to remove several bushes and trees, plant new arborvitae and evergreen trees, and refresh the mulch in our yard. I want to start by saying the crew clearly worked hard?this was a big job that took about five days, and we appreciated the effort they put in. Unfortunately, the quality of the work did not match the time and effort. Three of the large evergreen trees were planted noticeably crooked, and the arborvitae were not planted deep enough. As a result, eight of them died within a relatively short time. When I contacted the company to address the issue, they initially agreed to replace the dead arborvitae. However, after that, communication stopped. They never followed through, did not show up as promised, and ultimately stopped responding to texts altogether. It?s disappointing because we invested a significant amount in this project and expected both proper installation and basic follow-up service."
 Grill/Bar area
 Back patio
 Front Entrance
Mailbox
Front and side load garages

+138

Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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IRONANDSTONE
4.6(
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Serving La Grange, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Antonio provided a mulch finish, sod and created a brick walk way, he was very attentive and didn’t complete the job until all our needs were met, I’ll hire him to complete some landscaping in front of my house in the near future."
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Response time1 day
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FAQs for sod installation projects in La Grange, 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 La Grange, IL homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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