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HG Landscapes
4.8(
50
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Cannot say enough about Hector. He was extremely professional, courteous and did a beautiful job in a short amount of time. Hector and his team were always on time and did not leave me for other jobs in between. I plan to have him back to landscape my front yard as well. . I would highly recommend HG Landscape to everyone. Thank you Hector !!!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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VM Crispin
4.7(
30
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"VM Crispin did a fantastic job of removing bushes in my yard. He was fast and also repositioned sprinklers for me. He and his workers are friendly and want the job done right. I am very pleased with his work and will be hiring him again for another job."
Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Green Touch Lawn Care
5.0(
6
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Amador and his crew were very polite and took the time to talk to me about exactly what I wanted done on my property. They were quick and thorough as well, and you can?t beat the price for the quality of work they do."
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maven Property Cleanup
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"The professional treatment and efficient care and dedication to make sure that the job was done to satisfaction, and all the communication from them made this job so much easier. Any future jobs, be it large or small, I absolutely will be looking for Erik to see me through it. He is a person that I trust completely to receive a honest and fair treatment from. Thank you so much!"
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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V. G. Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

V. G. Landscaping ~ is your premier partner for transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional, and inviting environments. With a passion for craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in providing comprehensive landscaping and concrete services for residential and commercial clients alike.\n\nAt V. G. Landscaping, we understand that outdoor spaces play a crucial role in enhancing the beauty, value, and functionality of properties. Whether you're looking to create a lush garden oasis, build a stunning patio, or install durable concrete structures, our team of experienced professionals is here to bring your vision to life.

Handymen Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Handymen Project
Landscaping Project
Handymen Project

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Joca landscaping services
New to Angi
Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Reliable local company that had over 25 year in Landscaping experience. professional Landscaping Services no job to small or too big. Irrigation repairs and installs clean ups weekly or monthly maintenance. We also install artificial turf

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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.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

In most cases, it’s better to remove rocks before adding mulch. Layering the two will restrict drainage and plant health, and can create an unpleasant texture underfoot.

Some drawbacks of forestry mulching include leaving behind a thick mulch layer, not being suitable for extremely rocky areas, creating conditions that attract pests, and not being able to fully remove large trees and stumps. You may need to pay extra to have larger trees felled and stumps ground in order to fully clear your land.

Hydroseeding is a great option for sloped yards, as sod might not root as well. Hydroseeding also traditionally creates sprouts faster than normal seeding—up to a full week faster. Additionally, you can customize your slurry mix with hydroseed, allowing you to create a mixture that will work specifically for your yard’s conditions. 

It’s important to remember that hydroseeded lawns require a lot of water during the first few weeks of installation, which can be time-consuming and costly. Additionally, the installation window tends to be shorter than that of sod and traditional grass. 

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