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Ground Effects Lawn & Landscaping, Inc.

200 South Gregg Street
4.72(
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Ground Effects Lawn & Landscaping, Inc.

200 South Gregg Street
4.72(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

At Ground Effects Lawn & Landscaping, Inc., our company is based on the belief that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today!

"All good"

Everardo F on December 2022

At Ground Effects Lawn & Landscaping, Inc., our company is based on the belief that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today!

"All good"

Everardo F on December 2022

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Cook's Handyman Service

404 Shady Grove Rd
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Cook's Handyman Service

404 Shady Grove Rd
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1 years of experience

I do anything from plumbing, framing, remodels, new construction, Outdoor Kitchens, house cleaning and more

I do anything from plumbing, framing, remodels, new construction, Outdoor Kitchens, house cleaning and more

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Johnathan Hardin

413 Rockefeller Pl.
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Johnathan Hardin

413 Rockefeller Pl.
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2 years of experience

Handyman jobs inside and outside of your home. Housing cleaning (deep cleaning). Yard work. Whatever I can do to make your life easier.

Handyman jobs inside and outside of your home. Housing cleaning (deep cleaning). Yard work. Whatever I can do to make your life easier.

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Outlaw Barkitecture

528 West 23rd Street
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Outlaw Barkitecture

528 West 23rd Street
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1 years of experience

Outlaw Barkitecture is a veteran and autism-owned tree and forestry service that brings a unique blend of discipline, precision, and creativity to every project. With deep roots in both military service and a commitment to inclusivity, our team is dedicated to transforming landscapes while promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship. We offer expert tree care, forestry management, and custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients. At Outlaw Barkitecture, we take pride in providing exceptional service, where attention to detail and a passion for nature come together to create lasting, beautiful environments.

Outlaw Barkitecture is a veteran and autism-owned tree and forestry service that brings a unique blend of discipline, precision, and creativity to every project. With deep roots in both military service and a commitment to inclusivity, our team is dedicated to transforming landscapes while promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship. We offer expert tree care, forestry management, and custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients. At Outlaw Barkitecture, we take pride in providing exceptional service, where attention to detail and a passion for nature come together to create lasting, beautiful environments.

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RNR Lawn Care/Hauling/Contractor

8811 Green Point Dr
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RNR Lawn Care/Hauling/Contractor

8811 Green Point Dr
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2 years of experience

We offer a variety of services from lawn care, remodeling, demolition, Contractor, Sub-Contractor, Hauling Services, Trash Service and more. My business motto is treat your clients as if they are family and do right by them and they will do right by you.

We offer a variety of services from lawn care, remodeling, demolition, Contractor, Sub-Contractor, Hauling Services, Trash Service and more. My business motto is treat your clients as if they are family and do right by them and they will do right by you.

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Howell's Family Fence Repair LLC.

805 Vine Street
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Howell's Family Fence Repair LLC.

805 Vine Street
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5 years of experience

I'm a Relatively New family owned company that knows how to Repair any type of fence out there, and will do it in a manner that will be job & cost efficient so I will leave with you only the Great Quality work we did and a smile on your face. No need worrying about any of your future plans about fence work you now know who you will call from now on..Howell's Family Fence Repair(479-352-8121) Quality price for Quality Work.

I'm a Relatively New family owned company that knows how to Repair any type of fence out there, and will do it in a manner that will be job & cost efficient so I will leave with you only the Great Quality work we did and a smile on your face. No need worrying about any of your future plans about fence work you now know who you will call from now on..Howell's Family Fence Repair(479-352-8121) Quality price for Quality Work.

PRIME EXCAVATION LLC

3405 S Stoney Point Rd
5.00(
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PRIME EXCAVATION LLC

3405 S Stoney Point Rd
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer quality and affordable excavation services. boring,Trenching, land clearing,and landscaping

"Awesome! Sal and his team handled all aspects of the job flawlessly"

Keith P on July 2024

We offer quality and affordable excavation services. boring,Trenching, land clearing,and landscaping

"Awesome! Sal and his team handled all aspects of the job flawlessly"

Keith P on July 2024

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Terrapin Vistas

2931 West 112th Place
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Terrapin Vistas

2931 West 112th Place
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Terrapin Vistas, based in Jenks, Oklahoma, is an owner-operated business that specializes in creating, servicing, and maintaining custom ponds, pondless waterfalls, and fountains. With a passion for enhancing outdoor living spaces, we provide personalized solutions to bring the beauty and tranquility of water to your backyard.

Terrapin Vistas, based in Jenks, Oklahoma, is an owner-operated business that specializes in creating, servicing, and maintaining custom ponds, pondless waterfalls, and fountains. With a passion for enhancing outdoor living spaces, we provide personalized solutions to bring the beauty and tranquility of water to your backyard.

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

Small retaining walls still require a foundation of some kind, typically a concrete footing. This helps to ensure the wall is structurally sound and prevents the ground from shifting over time, especially during those winter freeze/thaw cycles. The footing helps spread the weight of the wall and the load it carries over a larger area of the ground, thus assisting with stability. This is true of small retaining walls, larger rock garden walls, and the like. 

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

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