How do you prepare the ground for planting a tree?

• <div><p>First, dig a hole that’s the same depth as the root ball and wide enough for the roots to spread out fully. Before placing the tree in the hole, pour water in to help get rid of any air pockets in the soil.</p><p>When filling the hole back in, opt for a 1:1 ratio of organic compost with the soil left over from the ground. Do not use potting soil, fertilizer, or chemicals of any kind, as these can stress out and kill your newly planted tree.</p></div>

Can you put soil on top of grass to level?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put soil on top of existing grass to level small areas. This is helpful for filling in small divots or leveling out minor dips in your yard that collect rainwater. However, this isn’t a good option if you need to regrade your entire lawn. It’s better to have a professional excavate some of the dirt first so that the level of the lawn doesn’t rise too high.</p></div>

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Q: What are the most common types of gravel?

• <div><p>Among the most common types of gravel are pea gravel, crushed stone, marble chips, jersey shore gravel, and base gravel. Gravel has different densities depending on whether it&rsquo;s wet or dry or mixed with sand.</p></div>

Q: How do you prepare the ground for planting a tree?

• <div><p>First, dig a hole that&rsquo;s the same depth as the root ball and wide enough for the roots to spread out fully. Before placing the tree in the hole, pour water in to help get rid of any air pockets in the soil.</p><p>When filling the hole back in, opt for a 1:1 ratio of organic compost with the soil left over from the ground. Do not use potting soil, fertilizer, or chemicals of any kind, as these can stress out and kill your newly planted tree.</p></div>

Q: What do I do with holes after pulling weeds?

• <div><p>You can fill the holes weeds leave behind with soil or sand to avoid unsightly spots or tripping hazards. If you remove weeds from a grassy area, fill the hole with soil and grass seed, and water regularly to promote grass growth. </p></div>

Q: How do you landscape a steep slope on a budget?

• <div><p>Many ways to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-landscaping-your-lawn-budget.htm">landscape a steep slope on a budget</a> exist. Avoiding expensive retaining wall construction is the first step. Consider creating a rocky slope with boulders or large stones, or think about planting perennials that return every year with a single investment. Transplanting small trees from elsewhere on your property is also possible and can help to stabilize steep slopes without purchasing new ones. </p></div>

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Last update on January 15, 2026

Reviewed in February 2025
Dale and his crew fenced my 1/2 acre yard. I did part wood and wire fence. He is very attentive and listens. He had great ideas. He did a lot of extras for us, including a chicken coop and flowers with a drip system. I wholeheartedly recommend him
D Fence Man
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Reviewed in December 2024
Couldnt be happier with the service! Very nice team Removed very large trees close to my house and trimmed and cared for the rest of the trees around my home. Fast, helpful, and very . customer focused. They cleaned up all the trimmings and left my yard in great shape. They will service my...
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Reviewed in December 2024
James is my "go to" for any help needed on my property. He's worked on repairing and rebuilding my deck including posts and caps. He has helped remove building materials and junk as well. He is very skilled in many areas, efficient, reliable and above all honest. He is an extremely hard worker...
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Reviewed in September 2024
Marvin is very responsive, professional, and reliable. He came and completed my project when all the other roofers just blew me off. I was getting nervous with the rainy season fast approaching. Marvin is my white knight.
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Reviewed in September 2024
Very kind and helpful. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Great quality work, very easy to communicate with and very friendly
Trumpowers Home Services LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Zac's Tree Service is amazing!!! I had a huge oak tree that had root rot, hanging over my house and deck. Zac hooked and cut the tree and all of the branches without damaging my roof, deck and somehow missed my well established plants! Zac's Tree Service gave a very reasonable price on...
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Reviewed in November 2023
This Business is very reputable and honest. Harry is very professional and has alot of experience in the garage door business. He will take time and do the job right. He installed two beautiful garage doors and openers for us seven years ago and we have never had any problems with them. ...
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Reviewed in September 2023
Marvin and his crew did a great job, cleaned up and completed everything on the list!
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Reviewed in June 2023
Tatianna was amazing. We had a kitchen with grease and oil all over. She quickly and thoroughly removed it.
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Roughstock Construction

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5 years of experience

Roughstock Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They did an excellent job. I highly recommend them!"

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Growing organic, heritage, free range poultry without the use of any corn, soy, NO G.M.O's or wheat.

Fresh or freshly frozen poultry consumer-direct. Pick up is available at the farm in the High Desert. A small scale grass based, free range, pastured and permaculture farm.

Rainbow Ranch Farms produces premium meat for exceptional flavor and high density nutritional value, and NOT for industrialized yield, size and quick turn-over.

About Rainbow Ranch Farms Heritage Breeds: Heritage Breeds are old fashioned and historic breeds of animals such as those our ancestors raised and enjoyed. They are not genetically altered, T.G, genetically modified or "manufactured." In many cases, they are rare, endangered breeds, on the verge of extinction.

1. Rainbow Ranch Farms works toward the preservation of endangered species and old fashioned farming practices, which is good for us, our families, livestock, land and the environment.

2. Heritage breeds manage themselves and are quite hardy. They are natural breeders and do not require artificial insemination.

3. Heritage breeds have a robust and natural flavor and taste like meat has always been intended to taste and bursting with nutritional value.

4. Heritage breeds are happiest and healthiest when free ranged, grass fed and pastured without confinement, They need the fresh breeze and sunshine to maintain proper health.

Rainbow Ranch Farms is a Community Supported Agricultural Program (C.S.A.). We offer classes on permaculture farming, sustainbale farming, and poultry processing.

Rainbow Ranch Farms is a small scale permaculture farm growing premium meats without the use of medications, antibiotics, hormones or steroids.

Rainbow Ranch Farms is operated by farm members, volunteers and participants, all sharing similar values, philosophies and ideas on how food should be grown, harvested, processed and handled.

Rainbow Ranch Farms humane handling practices, are second-to-none.

True free range poultry are NOT vegetarians, in fact chickens naturally scratch, and eat worms, grubs and bugs. Healthy and delicious poultry is from happy chickens, grown naturally.