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Poul's Landscaping

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

Poul's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. is an award-winning landscape design, installation and maintenance contractor serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago for over 50 years. Poul’s is a family owned and operated business providing a complete array of residential landscape services. Poul’s is comprised of three departments: Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Design and Installation and a Wholesale Nursery which installs our locally grown trees. We provide free consultations, estimates and discounts for Angie's List members. Please note that each department has a different service area; please contact us for details. Our Full-Service Maintenance Department services include all weekly lawn maintenance and horticultural services. Some areas of expertise include dormant and summer pruning, mulching, and lawn, tree and shrub care. We also design and install rotating seasonal color displays in containers and planting beds. Property clean-ups and exterior holiday lighting finish out our season. The Design and Construction Division will work with you to create a personalized design to fit your lifestyle and budget. Please note, we have a $3,000 minimum job cost. We take care of the entire project, from permitting through final walk-through. Poul’s guarantees the quality of our stock and workmanship and will continue to be a resource for you long after the installation is complete. Our team of highly skilled and experienced craftsmen install hardscape components that are built to last. Examples of hardscape construction include paver driveways, patios, fire pits, retaining walls, stone masonry, pergolas, decorative boulders and outdoor kitchens. We deliver and install our nursery stock to residential clients. We are available to meet with you (by appointment) in order for you to personally select your own trees and evergreens. Poul's has the following accreditations: Certified Landscape Technician, Certified Arborist, Certified Horticulturist, Licensed Commercial Applicator.

Business highlights

59 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Brick paver patios, walks, paths, retaining walls, stone masonry, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, water features & ponds, customized landscape designs, lawn & plant installation, seasonal color displays, night lighting, gazebos, pergolas, arbors, gates, benches, hardscape construction, rain gardens, sustainable landscaping, gardening, fine grading & full service lawn and plant maintenance & tree services.

Services we don't offer

Irrigation, drainage, and repairs.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9175 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
3%
3
2%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 126-150 of 175 reviews

John H.
05/2018
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, mulch
  + 2 more
Very well1800.00
Description of Work: Clean up , fertilizer and reseeding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Karl B.
09/2016
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert S.
07/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


JONATHAN M.
11/2010
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
Poul's Landscaping did an excellent job. Rick (the person that designed and quoted their work) was very professional and prompt during estimate appointments. There was no "sales pressure". The landscaping work was completely quickly and they did a good job cleaning up. There were a few trees that did not get trimmed and they followed up and corrected this within a couple of days. Poul's will also come back in the spring to make sure all of the trees and bushes are doing well and will replace anything that does not survive the winter. Overall I am very pleased with their work!
Description of Work: Removed about 20 old bushes and replanted 8 new bushes and 2 small trees. Removed white rock and replaced with mulch. Added small evergreens and large rocks to front courtyard. Trimmed about 20 trees up to 15 feet. Removed old flower garden and leveled and added grass seed. Removed grass and added mulch rings around existing trees. Added 6 bushes and 6 plants around ugly electrical, phone and cable boxes in front yard. Plus general clean-up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Kathy A.
11/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was excellent. Everything was fine. They stop often to check and see how the trees are doing.
Description of Work: I used Poul's Landscaping to trim and spray my trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

susan S.
10/2010
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, mulch, pavers, gravel, tree service
  + 3 more
The designer came out in a timely fashion and created a beautiful landscape for a difficult yard-shady and many deer. The installers completed the work as promised. Any issues I have had since have been dealt with immediately. My yard looks beautiful from spring to fall.
Description of Work: I got Pouls name from Angie's List. They designed my yard, installed the material and have followed up as needed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Phillip A.
07/2010
5.0
landscaping, upholstery cleaning
  + 0 more
We have experienced flooding problems around our house over the last few years. Having tried a number of interim solutions, building berms, installing drain tile, caulking the basement windows, etc., we decided to fix the problem once and for all. I took four proposals from different companies and each had a different solution. Most were to re-grade around the house and cut surface swales to redirect the water away from the house. Dan of Poul's Landscaping had the most innovative consisting of a large drain and 6" solid piping underground to the nearby drainage ditch. This meant we did not have to cut down the mature trees and other plantings called for by the other proposals. The crew (under the direction of Joe, the job boss) were very hardworking and finished the job quickly, which was important since we were to leave the county on vacation shortly. They cleaned up very well after themselves, even hosing down the roadway. In discussions with Joe, they added a couple of features not included in the original plan, which would allow use to re-direct some downspout water and to easily build out on the 6" pipe, if it proved incapable of carrying enough water. This "going the extra mile' is indicative of a high quality operation in my opinion, and I have no hesitation in recommending them. Poul's was not the lowest bid (though not having to replace trees and bushes helped), but I think they had the best ideas and executed them very well.
Description of Work: Excavated and installed large concrete drain, 6" solid pipe underground 200' to drainage ditch. Also included downspout redirection to assist with water/flooding problems. Minimal impact on plantings and the rest of the garden.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Tish N.
10/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The algae density has subsided nicely and the pond is in good condition. The amount charged was reasonable for the service performed. I am scheduled for winterization of the pond in the next month. If they follow through on this they will be my heroes. I have not had good, consistent luck with pond service from anyone in 5 years.
Description of Work: Joe from Poul's pdated pond function and treated string algae problem. He and an assistant arrived on time with the correct tools and products to treat the problems.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Janice S.
09/2009
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Called Poul's in late winter to discuss new landscaping. Laurel came out and talked to us about what we were looking to do. She drew up a landscape plan and we went to their office to review it. She also took us to their greenhouses and yard to show us the type of plants she had suggested. She was very easy to work with and was happy to make changes that we requested. We had other outdoor projects going on, so we waited until August to proceed with the planting. The owner and designer came out during the installation. Everything went very smoothly and was completed in just a couple days. The owner came back after it was complete and walked through the entire project to discuss plant care. The front of the house looks great.
Description of Work: Poul's replaced almost all of the existing landscaping at the front of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

BONNY S.
07/2009
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
The workers from Poul's are wonderful people. They always call me back. They are very accommodating and they have great customer service. I have nothing but high ratings for them.
Description of Work: I use Poul's Landscaping & Nursery for my landscaping. They landscaped the front of my house and now they take care of my yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$78

Tim L.
07/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The landscaper, who was assigned, came and did some excellent pre-work. He studied what we currently had in the yard and checked on which areas the sun shines at each time of the day. He also sketched out a drawing of my yard and took a computer printout. He gave some great ideas. He was very creative and artistic. He was very knowledgeable and knew what he was talking about.
Description of Work: They came and gave an estimate for landscaping my front yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,700

Marianne D.
07/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I used Poul's last year for landscaping my front yard. I again worked with Carly Rizor who patiently worked through my ideas and budget constraints. My dream was to look out and see color in the garden from Spring though Fall. Carly fine-tuned my color choices to present an eye-pleasing appearance. Not only that, the part of the backyard that was landscaped was visible from the front of the house. Carly designed the landscaping so some perennials that were planted in the front were repeated in the back, giving a look of continuity. She also suggested the addition of a sitting area and a bird bath. The bird bath, surrounded by rose shrubs, sets the garden off beautifully. I've received compliments from strangers on the landscaping.
Description of Work: Design and installation of a flower garden in the backyard. This meant clearing out overgrown grass and weeds. In addition, six existing peony bushes were removed and reused in the new garden layout.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Nancy M.
05/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They did a good job. They did exactly what they said they were going to do!
Description of Work: Got rid of old plantings in a large garden, seeded, and added additional plantings elsewhere in the yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ADAM N.
03/2008
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Very well. Carly was our contact at Poul's and it was great working with her. It was our first time doing such a large job and she put up with all of our "first timers" questions and issues. It looks great and we are looking forward to working with them again.
Description of Work: They added beds to the yard, added a flagstone path, planted a multitude of plants, trees, shrubs, added a berm covered with plants and trees, vegetable garden and flagstone steps. They also removed and relocated several shrubs and mulched.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

ADAM N.
03/2008
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
Very well. Carly was our contact at Poul's and it was great working with her. It was our first time doing such a large job and she put up with all of our "first timers" questions and issues. It looks great and we are looking forward to working with them again.
Description of Work: They added beds to the yard, added a flagstone path, planted a multitude of plants, trees, shrubs, added a berm covered with plants and trees, vegetable garden and flagstone steps. They also removed and relocated several shrubs and mulched.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Marianne D.
11/2007
5.0
hardscaping, mulch, pavers, gravel
  + 1 more
Carly Rizor was great to work with. She listened to what my vision was and made suggestions as we went along. The process took longer than expected but this was not her fault. The original plan had to be changed because of village codes and she had to work around what I wanted and what was permitted. About 2 weeks after completion, someone from Poul's came out and gave me verbal and written instructions on how to care for everything they planted. Be aware that Poul's requires a $500 payment to develop a full landscaping plan, and this amount will be deducted from your bill upon completion of the work. Due to the season, only the front of our house was landscaped. Carly is now working on a phased plan for the remainder of our property.
Description of Work: The front of our home was cleared of brush and weeds in preparation for landscaping. New soil was added. Several shrubs, plants and ornamental grass were planted and mulched. Stepping stones were placed to create a walkway through the plantings. The area adjacent to the garage was cleared and a small retaining wall was built and a tree planted. Additionally, the foundation area along the south side of the house was also cleared of overgrown brush and weeds. Top soil was added and the area was mulched.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Marianne D.
11/2007
5.0
landscaping, mulch, pavers, gravel
  + 1 more
Carly Rizor was great to work with. She listened to what my vision was and made suggestions as we went along. The process took longer than expected but this was not her fault. The original plan had to be changed because of village codes and she had to work around what I wanted and what was permitted. About 2 weeks after completion, someone from Poul's came out and gave me verbal and written instructions on how to care for everything they planted. Be aware that Poul's requires a $500 payment to develop a full landscaping plan, and this amount will be deducted from your bill upon completion of the work. Due to the season, only the front of our house was landscaped. Carly is now working on a phased plan for the remainder of our property.
Description of Work: The front of our home was cleared of brush and weeds in preparation for landscaping. New soil was added. Several shrubs, plants and ornamental grass were planted and mulched. Stepping stones were placed to create a walkway through the plantings. The area adjacent to the garage was cleared and a small retaining wall was built and a tree planted. Additionally, the foundation area along the south side of the house was also cleared of overgrown brush and weeds. Top soil was added and the area was mulched.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

ALLISON D.
10/2007
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
I switched to Poul's last spring because I wanted to add some landscaping (which Poul's did for approximately $4500) and because I was dissatisfied with my prior lawn service. I have been very pleased with the care my lawn and garden has received this year. Even without sprinkling, my lawn never showed any signs of heat or drought stress and never went dormant. My garden has remained weed-free and well-groomed. Many neighbors have commented on how lovely my yard looks this year.
Description of Work: Poul's has done all of my lawn and yard work and landscape maintenance this growing season. This includes weekly mowing, periodic trimming of hedges and bushes, some pruning of trees, pulling weeds, fertilization and seeding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

TJ S.
09/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very responsive & professional. You may pay a little more for this contractor but you will receive quality work.
Description of Work: Removal of 40 yr old evergreens in front of the house and installation of rain water drainage system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Jon K.
08/2007
2.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
We needed work on our landscaping as it had been growing wild for more than a year. We called Poul's and they were very pleasant on the phone. They actually came out for an estimate pretty quickly. It seemed reasonably priced as well. After that, however, they were impossible to get a hold of. We needed an official estimate sent to us, some specific questions answered, etc. Cindy is apparently the only qualified employee to discuss the work we had and she took days at a time to hear from; sometimes almost a week. We played phone tag for over a month and a half until we decided to give another recommended landscaper a call (Q-Landscaping; review pending). We gave Poul's one last chance, and they didn't get back to us for a full day. We gave up.
Description of Work: Nothing was actually done. We called it off because they were so slow in getting back to us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0


ROBERT W.
01/2007
5.0
hardscaping, lawn service, mulch, tree service
  + 2 more
Everything went very well. The landscape designer was very helpful in selecting the plants and designing the layout. Once we agreed to a design and signed the contract, the work was started within a few weeks. All work was completed in a few days and looks great.
Description of Work: They did several things. They removed 4 trees and several bushes from the back corner of our lot. They then replanted with 19 new bushes and a tree. They added dirt behind our house to improve rain drainage. They planted 3 new bushes along the back side of our house. They cleaned up edging and added mulch in several areas of our backyard. They repaired some uneven spots in our brick patio.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700

ROBERT W.
01/2007
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch, tree service
  + 2 more
Everything went very well. The landscape designer was very helpful in selecting the plants and designing the layout. Once we agreed to a design and signed the contract, the work was started within a few weeks. All work was completed in a few days and looks great.
Description of Work: They did several things. They removed 4 trees and several bushes from the back corner of our lot. They then replanted with 19 new bushes and a tree. They added dirt behind our house to improve rain drainage. They planted 3 new bushes along the back side of our house. They cleaned up edging and added mulch in several areas of our backyard. They repaired some uneven spots in our brick patio.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700

KATRINE & STEVE K.
06/2005
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
THIS WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FROM THE FIRST PHONE CALL TO THE COMPANY. EVERYONE WAS VERY HELPFUL AND PROFESSIONAL. THEY WERE ABOUT TO HAVE A SPECIAL TREE SALE EVENT WHEN I CALLED, SO WE WENT TO THE NURSERY AND WERE GIVEN VERY CLEAR, EXPERT ADVICE. BEFORE THE TREES WERE INSTALLED, THEY CAME AND CHECKED THE SITE. WHEN THEY PLANTED THE TREES, THEY DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB, WATERED THEM IN, MULCHED THE ENTIRE AREA, AND CLEANED UP. THEY ALSO CALLED TWICE TO TELL US WHEN THEY WERE COMING AND WHAT THEY WOULD BE DOING. I CANNOT IMAGINE ANY BETTER SERVICE ALL AROUND.
Description of Work: WE NEEDED TO REPLACE A TREE THAT HAD DIED, AND ONE WHICH HAD BEEN DAMAGED. THE COMPANY ADVISED US ON THE BEST TYPES OF TREES FOR WHAT WE NEEDED, AND PLANTED THE TREES WE CHOSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$980

SUSAN H.
04/2005
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL, HELPFUL, TIMELY, AND RESPONSIVE TO MY NEEDS. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THEM.
Description of Work: BRICK WORK, PATIO, WALK-WAY, AND RETAINING WALL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

ANNE T.
07/2004
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
WE HAVE USED ON AN ONGOING BASIS OVER THE YEARS WITH GREAT RESULTS. THEY ARE VERY FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE TO WHAT WE WANTED. THEY WERE ALSO RECEPTIVE TO CHANGES.
Description of Work: LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Contact information

6754 W Indian Creek Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047

http://www.pouls.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Tree Service,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Stone and Gravel,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Masonry,
Patios,
Leaf Removal,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Greenhouses/Nurseries

FAQ

Poul's Landscaping is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Poul's Landscaping accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Poul's Landscaping offers free project estimates.
Yes, Poul's Landscaping offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Poul's Landscaping does not offer a senior discount.
No, Poul's Landscaping does not offer emergency services.
No, Poul's Landscaping does not offer warranties.
Poul's Landscaping offers the following services: Brick paver patios, walks, paths, retaining walls, stone masonry, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, water features & ponds, customized landscape designs, lawn & plant installation, seasonal color displays, night lighting, gazebos, pergolas, arbors, gates, benches, hardscape construction, rain gardens, sustainable landscaping, gardening, fine grading & full service lawn and plant maintenance & tree services.
Irrigation, drainage, and repairs.

Contact information

6754 W Indian Creek Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047

http://www.pouls.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed