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Newton Mulching co

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Newton Mulching co

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4 years of experience

We do land clearing and forestry mulching were family owned and operated we offer mulching bush hoging land clearing driveway repair and much more we are licensed and insured!

We do land clearing and forestry mulching were family owned and operated we offer mulching bush hoging land clearing driveway repair and much more we are licensed and insured!

Grobe's Lawn & Landscape

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Grobe's Lawn & Landscape

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12 years of experience

Grobe's Lawn & Landscape is a fully licensed and insured landscape company who serves the Montgomery and tri-county areas. We have been in business for 2 years and we continue to grow each day, we look forward to helping you with your landscape needs.

Grobe's Lawn & Landscape is a fully licensed and insured landscape company who serves the Montgomery and tri-county areas. We have been in business for 2 years and we continue to grow each day, we look forward to helping you with your landscape needs.

Dreamscapes Lawn and Irrigation

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Dreamscapes Lawn and Irrigation

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I have over 17 years experience in the Lawn and Irrigation bussiness. Dreamscapes strives to maintain our 100% customer satisfaction rating! Dreamscapes provides Free estimates. Dreamscapes offers complete lawn care. No job is to big or to small.

I have over 17 years experience in the Lawn and Irrigation bussiness. Dreamscapes strives to maintain our 100% customer satisfaction rating! Dreamscapes provides Free estimates. Dreamscapes offers complete lawn care. No job is to big or to small.

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Home Impressions

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20 years of experience

General handyman services, always top quality work. Small company with low overhead to keep prices down and pass savings along to you...the customer! Never asks for a dime in payment until work is completed to YOUR satisfaction. Always happy to meet new customers and give a free quote!

General handyman services, always top quality work. Small company with low overhead to keep prices down and pass savings along to you...the customer! Never asks for a dime in payment until work is completed to YOUR satisfaction. Always happy to meet new customers and give a free quote!

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

How much 4 yards of dirt will cover depends on how deep you want the soil to be. In general, a yard of dirt will cover 324 square feet for a 1-inch depth or 100 square feet for a 3-inch depth. Therefore, you can expect 4 yards to cover between 400 and 1,296 square feet if you keep your soil depth between 1 and 3 inches.

The best time to lay mulch depends on the type of mulch and the reason for installing it: 

  • Summer: Adding extra mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, allowing plants to thrive. 

  • Fall: Adding mulch helps control weeds and keeps soil and roots warm during the cooler months. Aim to add a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches deep.

  • Winter: Mulch around perennial plants to help keep them insulated.

  • Spring: Wait until the ground has thawed. Depending on the thickness, add between 1 and 4 inches of mulch to provide freeze and rain protection and enrich the soil.

Replace organic mulch every one to two years, depending on the variety. Wood chips and straw, for example, will last a couple of years, while grass clippings and pine needles need replacing every several months. Inorganic mulch—such as rock and rubber chips—can stay in place for up to four years, depending on erosion and general garden upkeep. 

As a base, you should use a fertilizer with a 5-5-5 NPK ratio (5% nitrogen, 5% phosphorus, and 5% potassium). You may need a different ratio depending on what your soil is lacking, but a soil test can help determine the perfect amount.

Ensure clear delivery pathways, remove obstacles, and prepare to cover surfaces to protect landscaping areas. Coordinating with the provider for an estimated arrival prepares punctuality.

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