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• <div><p>The best way to keep dirt around your foundation is to ensure your drainage is working properly and redirecting water well away from the foundation. Soil erosion is one of the most common <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/causes-and-costs-flooded-basement.htm">causes of basement flooding</a>, so it’s important to make sure you’re retaining the soil you replaced after learning how to regrade around the foundation. In addition, your foundation planting can also help prevent erosion. For example, plant roots to help keep soil in place.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2014
Great! Did not only deliver soil, but distributed where asked and leveled where needed. Very pleased with the quality of topsoil, the work performed and the workers.
Alaska Premier Services
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Reviewed in May 2013
It was an excellent experience from start to finish. Mike came over on Tuesday, gave us an estimate that was quite a bit less than the other estimates. We set it up for that Friday at 9:30. The crew arrived on time and went right to work. They took the limbs off the trees and mulched them. they...
Tall Trees
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Reviewed in August 2012
We have a large back yard, but we're on the side of a hill so it wasn't very useable. I wanted to put a swing set up for my granddaughter but didn't have a place level enough to place it. Mike from Sunshine had lots of ideas for making the whole yard usable. I wasn't sure I would be able to...
Sunshine Garden Services & Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2012
They came by the next day after I called for an estimate, mulched all the tree saplings and logs I had for a very cheap price and even raked my yard afterwards to get as much branches and leaves as possible. Very nice people that did an awesome job for a very affordable price highly recommended
Affordable Tree Removal
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Reviewed in June 2012
I was disappointed with them. I got the quote from them back in April. I have a mini golf course in my front yard that my husband put in a few years ago. I thought to reseed the whole yard and just wanted to make it all grass. I wanted topsoil in my flowerbeds because it still had ash in...
Ground Effects Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2012
I wanted to have some topsoil delivered. They helped me estimate how much I needed (10 yards) and then set up delivery for the same day. The delivery driver called me to give me notice when he was on his way and then he showed up in time. He was very polite and accommodating and dumped the...
Titan LLC Anchorages Landcape Contractor
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

The best way to keep dirt around your foundation is to ensure your drainage is working properly and redirecting water well away from the foundation. Soil erosion is one of the most common causes of basement flooding, so it’s important to make sure you’re retaining the soil you replaced after learning how to regrade around the foundation. In addition, your foundation planting can also help prevent erosion. For example, plant roots to help keep soil in place.

Since you’ll likely be digging a trench to install your yard drainage system, this is a good time to complete other tasks that involve digging up your yard, including: Sprinkler system installation Lawn reseeding Regrading your yard Redesigning your landscaping If your drain is under a walkway or driveway, your contractor must also remove those materials. This is a great time to consider upgrading your hardscaping features, especially if they’re nearing the end of their life span.

To prepare your yard for river rocks, smaller rocks may require laying landscape fabric to keep the stones from sinking into the ground while encouraging proper water drainage. You should also clear the land of weeds and larger boulders and, in some cases, test the density of the soil to ensure it can handle the weight.

Under artificial turf, you can lay a subbase, fabric weed barrier, or both. Subbased materials typically include a collection of decomposed limestone and granite or specifically mixed road base. The layer supports water drainage and keeps your artificial turf from sinking and pooling rainwater. If you’re unsure what to put under your artificial turf, call an artificial turf installer near you.

Yes, gravel comes in different sizes, from fine powder to pea-, coin-, and even golf ball-size. Pea gravel is about 3/8 inch, while crushed stone gravel is about 3/8 to 4 inches. Most companies use a numerical system to assign a size, with the smallest being #10 and the biggest being #1.

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