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CGV & K Masonry, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Outstanding job cleaning our yard. This is the best landscaper we ever hired, my wife & I were very impressed. Price was very resonable and we will hire them again, highly recommend."
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Kitchen Renovation
Pavers for Installation
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+74

Response time12 hrs
166 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Crystal Lake Construction, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Crystal Lake Construction did an excellent job with my pool demolition. Very easy to work with and did exactly what I needed. Area looks great and I look forward to working with them in the future!"
Response time8 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Rolando Landscaping & Construction
4.2(
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Over the last 18 years, our mission has been to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. From pavers and retaining walls to a new garden bed, we complete your project with pride. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. You can also reach us at (413) 507-6839. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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+11

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alex Masonry
4.6(
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We shopped around several local companies to quote a big project around our pool and some landscaping beds. From the beginning every communication with Alex Masonry was prompt and professional. They came out and took the time to listen to what we envisioned, suggested a few alternatives and helped us come to a final product. Even before we committed to the project, they helped us find showrooms to view the product, offered to meet us there (we declined) and helped walk us through exactly what we needed to see. Their quote wasn't the lowest, and certainly not the highest, but based on what we saw early on, it was certainly the best quality for the price paid. We felt like we were getting our monies worth and that was very important to us. Once we committed to using Alex Masonry, they came out one final time before work started and walked us through every step, meticulously making sure we were all on the same page, to ensure the project came out exactly how we hoped. A reassuring final step before the work actually started. Basic description of the project was to completely remove the existing paver patio around the inground pool. Excavate the old base material and install new base and pavers around the pool. We decided to add river rock beds in certain areas to change the look and feel of the space. They also removed and rebuilt a 40 foot section of a landscaping retaining wall, used an anchoring system and tethered wall to it. They also trenched and designed a drainage system to alleviate future water problems. This required quite extensive manual removal of large buried rocks and some pneumatic drilling of ledge. In addition, they built a large fire pit and capped with existing bluestone steps that were recycled from the demo. I would enthusiastically recommend Alex Masonry. Great crew, hard working, prompt and do an outstanding job. You will be hard pressed to find a company that does such quality work and craftsmanship for the price. Thank you and your crew! We love the new space!"
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Wilson Landscape
5.0(
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan the owner came by to diss the project. He listen to what I wanted and he took notes. Now that is noteworthy! The price was reasonable and better than the other quotes who did not come by to see the job. On the day of the job, he and his team arrived on time and again Ryan confirm with me what we had discussed earlier that week. They completed the job on time, and left the areas clean and tidy. I am completely satisfied with the and recommend the highly. My husband and I are retired and find it progressively getting harder to manage our property. We will be certainly hiring them again for any landscaping needs. Thank you Ryan and your team."
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cela's masonry
4.8(
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cela's Masonry did multiple projects for me including chimneys and repairing/resetting bluestone stairs. Top quality work. Honest and professional and stayed to finish my job over the weekend. Highly recommend."
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+17

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Unique Landscapes by Forrest Rose
4.2(
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quality work

"I have been using Forrest Rose for about two years now for lawn, garden and yard maintenance needs. He is respectful, and very knowledgeable. I will continue using Forrest for my yard services!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

Most experts recommend a quarter-inch layer of compost for best results, and you will need about .77 cubic yards of material per 1,000 square feet. To measure how much compost to use, take the square footage of your yard and multiply it by .77, then divide that number by 1,000.

Yes, you can hydroseed with a garden hose, but you’ll need a tank or other large vessel for mixing the slurry, then a pump to send the slurry through the hose for spraying. Making your own hydroseeding unit can work, but it’s not usually worth the effort and supplies unless you already have them.

The best time to plant a privet hedge is autumn, ideally October or early November. Fall is the best time to plant privet hedges because young plants need plenty of water to jump-start their growth, and it typically rains more during this season. However, you can also successfully plant privets in the spring.

The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your specific project and needs, as different rocks are suited for different applications. For covering large areas or creating an affordable driveway, consider gravel, but note that it can wash away in flowing water. For water features, river rocks are a good option. Flagstone and cobblestone are ideal for aesthetically pleasing patios and walkways. If you are building a stone wall, fieldstone or small boulders are up to the task. Large boulders and landscape rocks work well as statement pieces, to fill empty space, or to indicate boundaries, but be mindful that they can overwhelm smaller gardens. The best approach is to first define your landscaping project and then select the rock type that best fits that purpose.

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