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Peoria Yard and Landscaping Guides
Plain answers to the questions Peoria homeowners ask us most: what the city picks up, which rules apply to your yard, what work should cost, and how to pick someone to do it.
Guides
- Yard waste pickup
- Peoria yard rules
- Choosing a landscaper
- Landscaping costs
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Guides for Peoria homeowners
Peoria Yard Waste Guide
Pickup season, bags, carts, brush bundles and Christmas trees, straight from the city’s rules.
Peoria Landscaping Rules
Grass height, trees by the street, stormwater credits, native plants and calling JULIE before you dig.
How to Choose a Landscaper in Peoria
Questions to ask, what a real estimate looks like, and the red flags worth walking away from.
Landscaping Cost in Peoria
2026 price ranges for mowing, mulch, cleanups, patios and walls.
Lawn and yard
Lawn and drainage guides
Peoria Lawn Care Calendar
What to do each month for cool-season lawns in central Illinois.
Fix Yard Drainage in Clay Soil
Why Peoria yards hold water and the fixes, cheapest first.
Lower Your Peoria Stormwater Bill
How the fee works and the credits and grants the city lists.
Plants and planning
Planting and planning guides
Best Plants for Peoria Yards
Trees, shrubs and perennials for zones 6a and 5b, by sun, shade and wet spots.
Can My HOA Ban Native Plants?
What Illinois’ Native Landscaping Act means for HOAs and homeowners.
Landscaping vs. Lawn Care
Which service you need, and when one company should do both.
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