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L&L Landscaping Services

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L&L Landscaping Services

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26 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very friendly and helpful to work with. I had a vision of what I was looking for and Luke came up with a plan to make that happen. Very attentive and showed up on time. My back yard looks great. I would recommend the company to others. You want be disappointed. He’s a hard worker"

Lacy C on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very friendly and helpful to work with. I had a vision of what I was looking for and Luke came up with a plan to make that happen. Very attentive and showed up on time. My back yard looks great. I would recommend the company to others. You want be disappointed. He’s a hard worker"

Lacy C on August 2025

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TerraScape Pros

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TerraScape Pros

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We specialize in landscaping, hardscaping, lawn care and maintenance, irrigation, pressure washing, stump grinding, french drains,patios and more! We guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on our quality work while delivering great customer service! Check out all our services below, and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Cody came out and quoted me a good price and got the job done in a very good timely manner! We are so happy with it!"

Marenda S on March 2025

We specialize in landscaping, hardscaping, lawn care and maintenance, irrigation, pressure washing, stump grinding, french drains,patios and more! We guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on our quality work while delivering great customer service! Check out all our services below, and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Cody came out and quoted me a good price and got the job done in a very good timely manner! We are so happy with it!"

Marenda S on March 2025

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All home scapes llc

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All home scapes llc

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Me and my crew are here to provide a comfortable and outstanding exterior home makeover. We do anything from gardening and basic lawn care to major job operations like sod installation and gravel driveways, BUT wait! We also offer mulch in bulk or pavers and beautiful stone to give your yard that exclusive magazine look of your choice. We understand that gutters overflow with debris and we will offer gutter cleaning and overall maintenance to your home. One stop shop to make your life easier on having everything done with one trusted and insured individual that will start on the job same day if possible. No cost for me coming out and giving your estimates or opinions call us today!we look forward to greeting you with a smile and a handshake

Me and my crew are here to provide a comfortable and outstanding exterior home makeover. We do anything from gardening and basic lawn care to major job operations like sod installation and gravel driveways, BUT wait! We also offer mulch in bulk or pavers and beautiful stone to give your yard that exclusive magazine look of your choice. We understand that gutters overflow with debris and we will offer gutter cleaning and overall maintenance to your home. One stop shop to make your life easier on having everything done with one trusted and insured individual that will start on the job same day if possible. No cost for me coming out and giving your estimates or opinions call us today!we look forward to greeting you with a smile and a handshake

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Dc home solutions

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Dc home solutions

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dc home solutions does it all. Painting interior and exterior, landscape maintenance and design, handymen services, clean outs and much more. Over 10 years of experience in tree removal services and over 5 years of painting experience. No job too big or small.

"Went well, he came on time, did the job excellently."

Steven S on October 2024

Dc home solutions does it all. Painting interior and exterior, landscape maintenance and design, handymen services, clean outs and much more. Over 10 years of experience in tree removal services and over 5 years of painting experience. No job too big or small.

"Went well, he came on time, did the job excellently."

Steven S on October 2024

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C Dubbs Land Clearing

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C Dubbs Land Clearing

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Here at C Dubbs we offer many services including; excavation, tree removal, land clearing, forestry mulching, retaining walls, and all dirt work! We take pride in our work!

"Carson was recommended to me by a realtor. Initially every thing was great, he was quick to respond and took the job on short notice. We walked him through the property and explained what we wanted and he said it was no problem. After three weeks he said the job was done. The job included clearing and leveling the land for a house, compacting the dirt and testing, creating the driveway , clearing any trees that could fall on the house, and thinning the remaining trees to give a park like atmosphere. He did not do the compaction or testing, the driveway is only suitable for construction equipment, he did no tree clearing or thinning as asked. We spoke to him about it he lied to me and said he never agreed to any of that. Would never recommend him to anyone."

Mark M on September 2023

Here at C Dubbs we offer many services including; excavation, tree removal, land clearing, forestry mulching, retaining walls, and all dirt work! We take pride in our work!

"Carson was recommended to me by a realtor. Initially every thing was great, he was quick to respond and took the job on short notice. We walked him through the property and explained what we wanted and he said it was no problem. After three weeks he said the job was done. The job included clearing and leveling the land for a house, compacting the dirt and testing, creating the driveway , clearing any trees that could fall on the house, and thinning the remaining trees to give a park like atmosphere. He did not do the compaction or testing, the driveway is only suitable for construction equipment, he did no tree clearing or thinning as asked. We spoke to him about it he lied to me and said he never agreed to any of that. Would never recommend him to anyone."

Mark M on September 2023

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C&W Dirt Work and Contracting Services

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C&W Dirt Work and Contracting Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Specialize in all dirt work aspects. from fill dirt to land clearing and grade establishment. We also provide a Varity of tree services from topping and trimming trees to dropping and stump grinding or removal. We do demolition of structures as well. All pricing is done by the job an not hourly.

"Better than expected! Went above and beyond without exceeding quote! Prices were VERY reasonable. The job was completed before expected! After the great service, I won't hire anyone else!"

Thomas G on May 2023

Specialize in all dirt work aspects. from fill dirt to land clearing and grade establishment. We also provide a Varity of tree services from topping and trimming trees to dropping and stump grinding or removal. We do demolition of structures as well. All pricing is done by the job an not hourly.

"Better than expected! Went above and beyond without exceeding quote! Prices were VERY reasonable. The job was completed before expected! After the great service, I won't hire anyone else!"

Thomas G on May 2023

Flores Lawn Care LLC

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Flores Lawn Care LLC

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Flores Lawn Care LLC is a lawn maintenance company in Pelham, AL, providing wide range of lawn maintenance services, such as mulching, pruning, chemical application, pine straw installation, aeration, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, leaf removing to the residential and commercial customers. Mulching, Pruning, Chemical Application, Pine Straw Installation, Aeration, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Leaf Removing, Lawn Maintenance, Lawn Service Helena, AL Lawn Care, Mulching, Lawn Care Companies, Lawn Care Service, Dependable Lawn Care http://floreslawncarellc.com/

Flores Lawn Care LLC is a lawn maintenance company in Pelham, AL, providing wide range of lawn maintenance services, such as mulching, pruning, chemical application, pine straw installation, aeration, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, leaf removing to the residential and commercial customers. Mulching, Pruning, Chemical Application, Pine Straw Installation, Aeration, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Leaf Removing, Lawn Maintenance, Lawn Service Helena, AL Lawn Care, Mulching, Lawn Care Companies, Lawn Care Service, Dependable Lawn Care http://floreslawncarellc.com/

Shaver Straw

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Shaver Straw

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Veteran and Family owned company providing top quality pine straw, mulch, wheat straw and lawn care services. We provide you with excellent service and attention to detail. Services include pine starw, mulch, wheat straw, and landscaping delivery and installation; Lawn Care (Mow & Blow, Edge, Leaves Removal, Tree Trimming, Tree Planting, Wood Chipping) We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!

"Rick and his team did an amazing job! We had a 50' dead oak towering over our house, he came out and gave me an estimate on Wednesday we agreed to a price and they were out at 9am the next day and not only cut down the tree, but cut it into firewood and stacked it in under three hours. I truly appreciated his professionalism and attention to detail. I highly recommend Shaver Straw!- Steve McKenna"

Steve M on November 2022

Veteran and Family owned company providing top quality pine straw, mulch, wheat straw and lawn care services. We provide you with excellent service and attention to detail. Services include pine starw, mulch, wheat straw, and landscaping delivery and installation; Lawn Care (Mow & Blow, Edge, Leaves Removal, Tree Trimming, Tree Planting, Wood Chipping) We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!

"Rick and his team did an amazing job! We had a 50' dead oak towering over our house, he came out and gave me an estimate on Wednesday we agreed to a price and they were out at 9am the next day and not only cut down the tree, but cut it into firewood and stacked it in under three hours. I truly appreciated his professionalism and attention to detail. I highly recommend Shaver Straw!- Steve McKenna"

Steve M on November 2022

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

The least costly way to keep grass from growing is also the most labor-intensive: regular weeding. Pull out grass blades as you see them pop up through the soil in areas where they’re unwanted. Another cost-effective way to keep grass from growing is by spreading a thick layer of mulch on the area as this will suffocate the grass.

Pea gravel is the most common type of gravel, and it can be made of limestone, granite, basalt, sandstone, and many other types of rock. The strength in gravel comes from the distribution across the stones, so while one rock type may not be particularly strong (like sandstone), the matrix of small rocks that is gravel can become incredibly strong when installed correctly. 

Keeping your gravel driveway beautiful—or any gravel structure for that matter—does call for regular maintenance. You may occasionally need to add more gravel to low areas if you notice any pooling after rainfall. Gravel might also become excessively dusty over time. You can compact it with a mechanical compactor, which you can rent for around $80 to $85 per day.

To minimize maintenance requirements for your gravel, it’s important to ensure your land is properly graded before installing the gravel. It’s also helpful to lay landscaping fabric beforehand to keep it in place.

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.

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