Cherokee Outdoors proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"Tyler is very easy to deal with and goes above and beyond expectations!!!"
Daniel P on October 2023
Cherokee Outdoors proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"Tyler is very easy to deal with and goes above and beyond expectations!!!"
Daniel P on October 2023
Additional DBA - Allen Irrigation & Lawn Care Inc. Allen Outdoor Solutions, Inc. has provided full service irrigation, landscape, and lawn care service throughout the St. Louis area for over 20 years. Our projects range in size, from small residential designs to large commercial projects. No matter what your vision, we can take care of every aspect of your outdoor project. All of our work is backed and fully warranted to your satisfaction.
"If I could give 0 stars, I would. I hope this is a warning for anyone considering using Allen, they are absolutely HORRENDOUS to work with. Never in my life have I spoken with such a disgusting manager. To give back story, we hired Allen to inspect our backflow last July. A member of the team came out, inspected, and gave us a green/blue tag saying we were “all good to go”. He mentioned that we didn’t need any paperwork, and that they would submit it directly to the water district. A year later, our water district called letting us know they were shutting off our water because they never got a passing test from Allen. The manager and receptionist BOTH said it was mine and my husband’s fault because we mentioned in passing that we would eventually take out our sprinkler, so the information never got sent to the water district. DISGUSTING! This was also after admitting that the inspector didn’t work there anymore “for good reason”. After arguing with the Manager who still insisted it was mine and my husband’s fault, they sent out a new tech who straight up told the manager while I was standing there “the inspector did pass them in their inspection and gave them a tag. The information is all here. The office must not have filed the paperwork correctly”. They still continued to send us a bill for the re-inspection. Save yourself the hassle and hire someone that actually cares."
Megan E on April 2024
Additional DBA - Allen Irrigation & Lawn Care Inc. Allen Outdoor Solutions, Inc. has provided full service irrigation, landscape, and lawn care service throughout the St. Louis area for over 20 years. Our projects range in size, from small residential designs to large commercial projects. No matter what your vision, we can take care of every aspect of your outdoor project. All of our work is backed and fully warranted to your satisfaction.
"If I could give 0 stars, I would. I hope this is a warning for anyone considering using Allen, they are absolutely HORRENDOUS to work with. Never in my life have I spoken with such a disgusting manager. To give back story, we hired Allen to inspect our backflow last July. A member of the team came out, inspected, and gave us a green/blue tag saying we were “all good to go”. He mentioned that we didn’t need any paperwork, and that they would submit it directly to the water district. A year later, our water district called letting us know they were shutting off our water because they never got a passing test from Allen. The manager and receptionist BOTH said it was mine and my husband’s fault because we mentioned in passing that we would eventually take out our sprinkler, so the information never got sent to the water district. DISGUSTING! This was also after admitting that the inspector didn’t work there anymore “for good reason”. After arguing with the Manager who still insisted it was mine and my husband’s fault, they sent out a new tech who straight up told the manager while I was standing there “the inspector did pass them in their inspection and gave them a tag. The information is all here. The office must not have filed the paperwork correctly”. They still continued to send us a bill for the re-inspection. Save yourself the hassle and hire someone that actually cares."
Megan E on April 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"My questions were answered before the project even started. Nate and crew were here on time and fully ready. We originally agreed on 3 bushes for removal, but after seeing 2 more bushes that needed removal as well, I allowed the guys to remove them...I was charged nothing more! I am very happy with the work that was done!"
S D on March 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"My questions were answered before the project even started. Nate and crew were here on time and fully ready. We originally agreed on 3 bushes for removal, but after seeing 2 more bushes that needed removal as well, I allowed the guys to remove them...I was charged nothing more! I am very happy with the work that was done!"
S D on March 2025
Frankie's Landscaping, LLC, transforms Collinsville, IL properties with expert Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, and Fireplaces. Elevate your outdoor space with our professional touch. Explore exclusive discounts for premium enhancements. We serve in Collinsville, IL, Maryville Village IL; Fairview Heights IL; Edwardsville Township IL; Caseyville Township IL; GraniteTownship IL; and the surrounding areas. Landscaping Contractor, Hardscape Contractor, Affordable Landscaping Service, Front Yard Landscaping, Complete Landscaping Service Reliable Landscaping Contractor, Reliable Hardscape Contractor, Affordable Landscaping Service Expert, Front Yard Landscaping Expert, Complete Landscaping Service Company For more information visit our website:Frankieslandscapingdesign.com
"Their work was excellent. He gave me a discount because of health condition. His workers did far more work than I expected. But the supervisor was not going to charge any more than the original estimate. The yard was covered with last year's leaves. When they finished there was not a single leaf left on the ground. They were by far the best Lawn crew i have ever had!"
Fred D on March 2025
Frankie's Landscaping, LLC, transforms Collinsville, IL properties with expert Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, and Fireplaces. Elevate your outdoor space with our professional touch. Explore exclusive discounts for premium enhancements. We serve in Collinsville, IL, Maryville Village IL; Fairview Heights IL; Edwardsville Township IL; Caseyville Township IL; GraniteTownship IL; and the surrounding areas. Landscaping Contractor, Hardscape Contractor, Affordable Landscaping Service, Front Yard Landscaping, Complete Landscaping Service Reliable Landscaping Contractor, Reliable Hardscape Contractor, Affordable Landscaping Service Expert, Front Yard Landscaping Expert, Complete Landscaping Service Company For more information visit our website:Frankieslandscapingdesign.com
"Their work was excellent. He gave me a discount because of health condition. His workers did far more work than I expected. But the supervisor was not going to charge any more than the original estimate. The yard was covered with last year's leaves. When they finished there was not a single leaf left on the ground. They were by far the best Lawn crew i have ever had!"
Fred D on March 2025
Landscaping requires half the money upon start of the job. The rest on completion. Payment due on completion of other work.
Landscaping requires half the money upon start of the job. The rest on completion. Payment due on completion of other work.
Schwartz Brothers is a family owned and operated lawn and landscape company. We strive to meet customer's needs in a respectful, prompt, and courteous manner. Working with each individual customer to meet their needs ensures the job is done right the first time and to the customers specifications.
"We have used them for four years and they are outstanding! Incredible value, outstanding advice for any lawn situation (lawn care, mulching for swing sets, killing bamboo, etc.), and so easy to work with"
Patrick W on February 2021
Schwartz Brothers is a family owned and operated lawn and landscape company. We strive to meet customer's needs in a respectful, prompt, and courteous manner. Working with each individual customer to meet their needs ensures the job is done right the first time and to the customers specifications.
"We have used them for four years and they are outstanding! Incredible value, outstanding advice for any lawn situation (lawn care, mulching for swing sets, killing bamboo, etc.), and so easy to work with"
Patrick W on February 2021
Andrews Landscapes Home & Garden Center LLC offers professional services to the Springfield Illinois and surrounding communities including: Virden, Chatham, Rochester, Riverton, Petersburg, Sherman, Girard, and more. Their services are provided for commercial and residential clients,and includes: - natural stone walkways - outdoor rooms - Lawn Service - Retaining walls - Patios - Snow Removal Call today for a free estimate!
Andrews Landscapes Home & Garden Center LLC offers professional services to the Springfield Illinois and surrounding communities including: Virden, Chatham, Rochester, Riverton, Petersburg, Sherman, Girard, and more. Their services are provided for commercial and residential clients,and includes: - natural stone walkways - outdoor rooms - Lawn Service - Retaining walls - Patios - Snow Removal Call today for a free estimate!
Helitech is a family, locally-owned specialty contractor that provides waterproofing, foundation repair, & concrete repair services to homeowners across a 4 state region. Services include basement & crawlspace waterproofing & encapsulation, complete foundation repair - piering, wall anchoring, & crack repair, as well as concrete leveling / mudjacking, dehumidifiers, sump pumps, & yard drainage. We service Illinois, Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and Western Kentucky. Our Helitech Promise is to provide the highest quality products and finest service and to stand by our work for the life of your home. We have been serving the area for 5 decades strong and our longevity speaks to our reliability and commitment to excellence.
"RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!!! Helitech built a 20' wall/foundation with a 1" inward bow in the wall. Temporary support structure that was to be put in place to support our home during demolition and construction were never used. Suppots structures of a temporary nature put in by the homeowner were used without any engineering certification. Support structures that were put into place as part of the contract. Were impropery engineered. Some were left not even touching the floor joist at all. Some supports only carried a portion of the area that were meant to be supported. Leveling of the floors as per the contract was never attempted. Electrical work was preformed by unskilled workers. An electrical junction box for a generator tie into the home. Was removed from the work area and never replaced. Request to address the concerns in detail were never satisfied. The foundation built out of tolerance. When asked to be reconstructed were ignored. Denial of patching the out of spec foundation have been denied by the consumer. We did not pay for a patch job. All questions pertaining to the concerns of how that work was done so poorly have been ignored. Supervision of the crew working on the project was not done. Compensation for work not preformed was denied. Trust between the consumer and Helitech as well as contractual agreements have been broken by Helitech."
Ronald H on July 2024
Helitech is a family, locally-owned specialty contractor that provides waterproofing, foundation repair, & concrete repair services to homeowners across a 4 state region. Services include basement & crawlspace waterproofing & encapsulation, complete foundation repair - piering, wall anchoring, & crack repair, as well as concrete leveling / mudjacking, dehumidifiers, sump pumps, & yard drainage. We service Illinois, Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and Western Kentucky. Our Helitech Promise is to provide the highest quality products and finest service and to stand by our work for the life of your home. We have been serving the area for 5 decades strong and our longevity speaks to our reliability and commitment to excellence.
"RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!!! Helitech built a 20' wall/foundation with a 1" inward bow in the wall. Temporary support structure that was to be put in place to support our home during demolition and construction were never used. Suppots structures of a temporary nature put in by the homeowner were used without any engineering certification. Support structures that were put into place as part of the contract. Were impropery engineered. Some were left not even touching the floor joist at all. Some supports only carried a portion of the area that were meant to be supported. Leveling of the floors as per the contract was never attempted. Electrical work was preformed by unskilled workers. An electrical junction box for a generator tie into the home. Was removed from the work area and never replaced. Request to address the concerns in detail were never satisfied. The foundation built out of tolerance. When asked to be reconstructed were ignored. Denial of patching the out of spec foundation have been denied by the consumer. We did not pay for a patch job. All questions pertaining to the concerns of how that work was done so poorly have been ignored. Supervision of the crew working on the project was not done. Compensation for work not preformed was denied. Trust between the consumer and Helitech as well as contractual agreements have been broken by Helitech."
Ronald H on July 2024
Aeration is the best way to keep your lawn healthy and vibrant. Annual aeration makes your lawn more breathable and helps nutrients reach the roots, improving water absorption and reducing puddles where pests might breed. However, timing matters. It's best to avoid aerating during droughts, extreme heat, or if your lawn is battling weeds. A local pro can help you determine the ideal time for your yard.
Most lawns benefit from annual aeration to keep them healthy and thriving. If your lawn has a lot of thatch buildup—more than half an inch—you might need to aerate twice a year for a couple of years to get it under control. But if your soil isn't compacted and there's minimal thatch, you might be able to skip a year.
When you hire a professional lawn care company, a standard 10,000-square-foot lawn takes about 30 minutes to aerate. Uneven, sloped, or especially large lawns can take significantly more time. So, depending on your lawn's size and condition, the process can take anywhere from half an hour to several hours.
The best time to aerate your lawn is during the spring or fall when your grass is actively growing and the soil has enough moisture. Aerating once in the spring and once in the fall yields the best results. Avoid aerating when your lawn is dormant or right after heavy rain when the soil is too wet—that can make aeration less effective.
Even if your lawn looks healthy, aeration can still be beneficial. If you have good growth, proper drainage, and little thatch, you might not need to aerate right away. Regular aeration helps water and nutrients reach the roots, keeping your lawn strong over time. Keep an eye on your lawn's condition to decide when it might need aeration.