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Smiths Property Services
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Rector, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan and his crew communicated well about when the dumpster drop off and pickup would be. Hands down the best dumpster rental experience I’ve had in town. Very affordable and well worth it. I will be renting from him again in the future!"
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STRAIT ELITE LAWN CARE
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Rector, AR and surrounding areas

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At Strait Elite Lawn Care, we take pride in keeping your property looking its best. Whether you need a quick mow or a full yard cleanup, we’re here to help with reliable, quality service at a fair price.\n\n✅ Lawn Mowing\n✅ Weed Eating & Edging\n✅ Flower Bed Cleanups\n✅ Yard Cleanups\n✅ Leaf Removal\n✅ General Lawn Maintenance\n\nWe treat every yard like it’s our own and focus on delivering clean, professional results every time. If your lawn needs attention, let Strait Elite Lawn Care handle the hard work so you can enjoy a beautiful yard.

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New Look Power Wash
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Rector, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

"Very professional came out worked until full job was done. The before and after was remarkable. They are very respectful and have strong work ethic. I also seen work of theirs on bathroom projects , painting exterior and internet work on other neighborhood homes and acquaintances. Always beautiful work. Very good work for a very good price . Would highly recommend ."
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Coster Landscaping, sprinkler, and Construction
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Rector, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It's been a great experience, and I've really enjoyed working with Lance and his wife Marla.  He is always responsive and has been very diligent about returning to adjust some sprinkler heads.  Furthermore, he is very honest, doesn't try to upsell, and does quality work for fair price."
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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you need to use landscape fabric under your rubber mulch. Rubber mulch doesn’t decompose, so putting landscape fabric down can work as a barrier between your mulch and soil, preventing your mulch from mixing with your soil and leaching chemicals like aluminum, cadmium, and copper into it. Also, since weeds can occasionally get through rubber mulch, using landscape fabric as a second form of protection can increase its effectiveness. 

Nonorganic mulch, like river rocks, pebbles, or lava rock, technically lasts the longest. It helps with moisture retention and weed control but doesn’t break down and release nutrients like organic mulch. Wood mulch decomposes slowly, which can help it last longer than leaf or straw mulch, but it won’t provide as many nutrients as quickly as the faster decomposing types.

A base layer is typically required when installing artificial grass, and the specific materials depend on the surface where the turf is being placed.

If you are installing artificial grass over soil, you should lay down a sub-base and a weed barrier.

  • Weed Barrier: A fabric weed barrier, weed membrane, or geo-textile paper is essential to prevent weeds from growing through and damaging the turf.

  • Sub-base: This layer provides drainage, support, and prevents the turf from sinking. Common materials include a mixture of gravel and sand, such as crushed miscellaneous base (CMB), decomposed granite, decomposed limestone, or a specifically mixed road base. Other options include silica sand and granite sand.

If you are placing turf over a hard surface like concrete, you can often skip the sub-base and use a padded underlayment or shock-absorbent material like astro-cushion for comfort and safety.

If you are unsure which materials are best for your specific project, it's a good idea to consult with an artificial turf installer.

Top up your gravel driveway whenever water starts to pool in areas. This is bound to happen over time. You can be proactive and top up your driveway at the start of the warm season, and then check on it throughout the summer, particularly after heavy rainfall. Every few years, you should consider installing a new, clean layer of gravel—and that’s a good opportunity to install a layer of landscaping fabric before doing so.

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