Hardscaping & Landscaping
Hardscaping & Landscaping Services in Tonica, IL
At
Aldana Bolton Concrete, we combine functional design with durable materials to create outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and long-lasting. Our hardscaping and landscaping services in Tonica, IL cover everything from patio installation and retaining walls to grading, sod laying, and decorative stonework. Whether you're improving curb appeal, managing erosion, or designing a new backyard retreat, we deliver customized outdoor solutions built for Northern Illinois conditions.
Serving both residential and commercial clients across LaSalle County, we bring experience, equipment, and detailed planning to every project—ensuring results that meet visual expectations and practical needs.
Custom Patios and Outdoor Surfaces
Concrete and paver patios form the foundation of outdoor living spaces in Tonica. Whether it’s a simple backyard pad or an elaborate entertainment area, we design and install patio surfaces that align with your home’s layout and usage needs.
Concrete Patios
Our poured concrete patios are formed, reinforced, and finished with your choice of texture—broom, smooth, exposed aggregate, or stamped pattern. We incorporate expansion joints and edge control to reduce cracking over time.
Paver Patios
Interlocking concrete or brick pavers offer more decorative flexibility. Installed over a compacted base, these patios can include patterns, borders, and color variation that enhance your landscape design.
Surface Drainage Planning
All patios are sloped to direct water away from structures and foundations, with optional integrated drainage systems or gravel runoff zones to manage heavy rainfall.
Patios are a central element of any hardscape project and often serve as a platform for fire pits, seating areas, grills, or planters.
Retaining Wall Construction
Retaining walls are essential for managing slope, preventing soil erosion, and defining landscape features. In Tonica, where terrain often includes elevation changes, retaining walls add structural integrity and visual depth to outdoor spaces.
Gravity Retaining Walls
Built with heavy concrete blocks or natural stone, gravity walls use mass to resist lateral pressure. They’re ideal for shorter heights and simple border applications.
Reinforced Retaining Walls
For taller walls or challenging slopes, we use geogrid reinforcement and drainage backfill to ensure long-term stability.
Decorative Finishes
We offer a range of textures and colors in block and stone materials to match home exteriors or other landscaping elements.
Each wall is engineered for proper setback, drainage, and load capacity—preventing failure during Tonica’s freeze-thaw cycles and spring rainfall.
Walkways and Edging
Defined pathways and clean landscape borders bring order and accessibility to your outdoor areas. Our walkway and edging services include:
Concrete Sidewalks
We pour straight or curved concrete paths with broom or smooth finishes, adding value and safety to residential and commercial properties.
Paver Walkways
Paver walkways can be tailored to fit unique layouts and include decorative edging for visual appeal.
Landscape Curbing
Concrete curbs or natural stone edging create defined boundaries between lawn, beds, and pavement, improving maintenance and aesthetics.
Each installation considers grade, drainage, and traffic to provide stable, low-maintenance access around the property.
Lawn Installation and Sod Work
Lawn establishment is often the final stage of a full landscaping project. We offer complete sod installation and lawn seeding services for new builds, renovations, or erosion control.
Sod Installation
We use quality Kentucky bluegrass and fescue sod blends, chosen for Tonica’s climate and soil conditions. The area is graded, compacted, and amended before laying sod to promote fast rooting and smooth appearance.
Hydro-Seeding
For larger or sloped areas, hydro-seeding offers a cost-effective way to establish grass using a slurry of seed, mulch, fertilizer, and water.
Grading and Topsoil Spreading
Proper grading ensures positive drainage and a level lawn. We import and spread screened topsoil where needed for healthy root development.
Every lawn project includes watering guidance and aftercare recommendations to support healthy establishment.
Decorative Rock and Mulch Installation
Groundcover is both functional and aesthetic in landscaping. We install decorative stone, gravel, bark mulch, and rubber mulch around planting beds, tree rings, and building edges.
Decorative Rock
From river rock to limestone chips, decorative stone adds texture and contrast while reducing maintenance needs.
Mulch
Natural wood mulch helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. We spread mulch to proper depth and uniformity for both appearance and plant health.
Decorative rock and mulch also provide erosion protection on slopes and around drainage zones in Tonica’s variable terrain.
Seasonal Landscaping and Property Grading
Beyond new installations, Aldana Bolton Concrete offers site grading and seasonal landscaping cleanup. These services prepare your property for winter, spring planting, or new construction.
Final Grade for New Builds
After construction, we return to fine-grade the lot, spread topsoil, and ensure stormwater flows away from foundations.
Landscape Maintenance and Cleanup
Leaf removal, shrub trimming, and bed reshaping help maintain appearance and promote plant health through seasonal transitions.
Gravel Spreading and Driveway Touch-Ups
For rural properties in Tonica, we spread and level gravel for driveways, parking areas, and private roads.
These services help protect long-term investments in both landscaping and structural work on the property.
Our Services
Permitting and Local Compliance
Some landscaping or hardscaping elements—like retaining walls over 4 feet or changes to drainage patterns—may require permits or design approvals in Tonica. We handle all relevant applications and ensure that every element is installed in accordance with municipal codes and building practices.
Our knowledge of LaSalle County soil types, slope regulations, and water management standards ensures every project passes inspection and performs as expected.
If you’re planning a hardscaping or landscaping project in Tonica, IL, contact Aldana Bolton Concrete to schedule a consultation. We deliver complete outdoor solutions—from grading and drainage to patios, walls, and sod—that reflect your vision while standing up to local conditions.