
Landscaping & Hardscape in Rockford, IL
Compare 24 landscaping & hardscape contractors near you in Rockford and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.6/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.
Last updated March 23, 2026
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5.0General Pro Landscaping LLC
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4.913½+ years onlineEvans Lawn and Snow
4.95½+ years onlineGreen Acres Lawn Care & Landscaping
4.9~17 years onlineGreen Rescue Lawncare
4.9~6 years onlineNatural landscaping
4.9D & R Landscape Services LLC
4.84+ years onlineRuiz Landscaping rockford
4.829+ years onlineHawker Landscaping Solutions
4.7~11 years onlineRamos & Sons Landscaping
4.63+ years onlineG & O Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance
3.919 years onlineHernandez Brothers
3.915½+ years onlineTyler's Landscaping
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Landscaping & Hardscape in Rockford, IL
Rockford landscapers in this directory cover central Rockford, Loves Park, and surrounding Winnebago County. Illinois's freeze-thaw winters and humid summers demand cold-hardy plant choices. Mid-range Rockford back yards (paver patio, plantings, and grading) run $18,000-$32,000.
Rockford's heavy clay soils require crowning grades and proper drainage. ComEd offers landscape rebates for water-efficient designs in some scenarios. Native palette: hardy roses, peony, hosta, daylily, ornamental grasses, lilac, ninebark.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What plants survive Rockford winters?
- Zone 5b hardy: hardy roses, peony, hosta, daylily, ornamental grasses, lilac, ninebark.
- How do I deal with Rockford clay?
- Crown grades and amend soil with compost. Paver patios need 6-8 inches of compacted gravel base.
- When should landscape work happen?
- Hardscape: late April through October. Sod: late August through September.
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