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Peter's lawn care

42 Church St
5.00(
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Peter's lawn care

42 Church St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at peters lawn care we handle all aspects of landscaping from gardening and mulching to mowing we are a small owner operated business. I have been in the landscaping field for 10 years. There's no project to big or to small that we can't handle

"Peter's lawn care does a wonderful job, I will definitely have him come back and do all the work I need"

Jimmy T on September 2023

Here at peters lawn care we handle all aspects of landscaping from gardening and mulching to mowing we are a small owner operated business. I have been in the landscaping field for 10 years. There's no project to big or to small that we can't handle

"Peter's lawn care does a wonderful job, I will definitely have him come back and do all the work I need"

Jimmy T on September 2023


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Mountainside Excavating LLC

509 Cherry St
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Mountainside Excavating LLC

509 Cherry St
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Free onsite estimate

Mountainside Excavating, LLC. is a fully licensed and insured excavation contractor serving western Connecticut. We offer General Excavation, Land Clearing, Site Preparation, Grading, Drainage Solutions, Yard Expansions, Concrete Work, Retaining Walls, Walkways, Patios, Foundations Dug, Gravel Driveway Installation/Repair, Underground Utilities, Brush Cutting/Forestry Mulching, Road Building, Demolition and more. With nearly 20 years in the industry, you can rest assured that we have the knowledge and experience to complete your project the right way and without cutting corners. As a owner-operated business, the owner is on site of every project from start to finish ensuring your complete satisfaction. Upon completion and before final payment is made, the owner conducts a walkthrough of the project with you, to be sure all expectations have been met.

Mountainside Excavating, LLC. is a fully licensed and insured excavation contractor serving western Connecticut. We offer General Excavation, Land Clearing, Site Preparation, Grading, Drainage Solutions, Yard Expansions, Concrete Work, Retaining Walls, Walkways, Patios, Foundations Dug, Gravel Driveway Installation/Repair, Underground Utilities, Brush Cutting/Forestry Mulching, Road Building, Demolition and more. With nearly 20 years in the industry, you can rest assured that we have the knowledge and experience to complete your project the right way and without cutting corners. As a owner-operated business, the owner is on site of every project from start to finish ensuring your complete satisfaction. Upon completion and before final payment is made, the owner conducts a walkthrough of the project with you, to be sure all expectations have been met.



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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
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40 years of experience

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025


Modern Scapes

103 French St
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Modern Scapes

103 French St
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Modern Scapes is a woman owned and operated company with 20 years of experience, focused on delivering the highest quality service. Our mission is to improve lawns, landscapes and gardens while building lasting relationships with homeowners. Modern Scapes understands the importance of community and donates 2% of it's profits to The Children's Fund of Connecticut.

Modern Scapes is a woman owned and operated company with 20 years of experience, focused on delivering the highest quality service. Our mission is to improve lawns, landscapes and gardens while building lasting relationships with homeowners. Modern Scapes understands the importance of community and donates 2% of it's profits to The Children's Fund of Connecticut.


Ornamentals, LLC

81 Bradway Rd
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Ornamentals, LLC

81 Bradway Rd
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7 years of experience

Trained Horticulturalist with 25 years experience Landscaping and pruning trees. I have experience with all aspects of landscaping and specialize in pruning specimen trees and shrubs. Yearly maintenance with Ornamentals LLC will ensure healthy plants and beautiful landscapes. We happily work in all seasons and NO TREE IS TOO FAR!!! Ornamentals LLC, like the plants we care for, is a thriving business, meeting client needs and beautifying outdoor spaces throughout the state of Connecticut. We specialize in taking overgrown, improperly trimmed, and damaged trees, shrubs, and gardens, turning them into stunning landscape additions you have always dreamed of!

Trained Horticulturalist with 25 years experience Landscaping and pruning trees. I have experience with all aspects of landscaping and specialize in pruning specimen trees and shrubs. Yearly maintenance with Ornamentals LLC will ensure healthy plants and beautiful landscapes. We happily work in all seasons and NO TREE IS TOO FAR!!! Ornamentals LLC, like the plants we care for, is a thriving business, meeting client needs and beautifying outdoor spaces throughout the state of Connecticut. We specialize in taking overgrown, improperly trimmed, and damaged trees, shrubs, and gardens, turning them into stunning landscape additions you have always dreamed of!



S. S. Skowyra Inc

247 Cronin Road West
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S. S. Skowyra Inc

247 Cronin Road West
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37 years of experience

S. S. Skowyra Inc understands choosing the right builder to handle the design and construction of your dream home is an important, vital step down the path to a positive and successful experience. S. S. Skowyra Inc. has helped homebuyers fulfill their American Dream since 1988. Quality construction, innovative designs and dynamic customer service are part of the package for customers. Call us today to discover why we're the best!

S. S. Skowyra Inc understands choosing the right builder to handle the design and construction of your dream home is an important, vital step down the path to a positive and successful experience. S. S. Skowyra Inc. has helped homebuyers fulfill their American Dream since 1988. Quality construction, innovative designs and dynamic customer service are part of the package for customers. Call us today to discover why we're the best!


Grizzly Tree & Landscaping

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Grizzly Tree & Landscaping

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16 years of experience

Local landscaping business with a crew of reliable hardworking and knowledgable personalities. We accept cash and check. We are always running specials for all of our services. We offer professional quality work without the extreme price.

Local landscaping business with a crew of reliable hardworking and knowledgable personalities. We accept cash and check. We are always running specials for all of our services. We offer professional quality work without the extreme price.


Pioneer Landscapes Inc

15 B Industrial Pkwy
2.00(
2
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Pioneer Landscapes Inc

15 B Industrial Pkwy
2.00(
2
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Customers say: Super punctual
36 years of experience

Pioneer Landscapes, Inc. has been in the property maintenance and landscaping business since 1989. Pioneer Landscapes services both large and small residential and commercial sites in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. We offer a full range of maintenance and installation services that are tailored to meet your specific needs and exceed your expectations at an affordable price. We are also proud to be able to help the local economy by providing 30-35 jobs to area residents. Our motto is, “Constant and never-ending improvement” and we always strive to achieve this. Our full time staff of skilled employees provides a dependable workforce — raising the bar for quality year after year. With our diversified and knowledgeable staff, we provide a wide range of landscape maintenance services, including; landscaping, lawn care, mowing, irrigation, tree and shrub care, hard-scape and aqua-scape design and installation, decks and landscape lighting, and snow plowing and removal. In the past several years Pioneer Landscapes has been on the leading edge helping homeowners enjoy their homes more by designing and creating a unique personal outdoor entertainment space. By adding a custom built pool house or cabana with bar, bath and grill, or adding an outdoor kitchen with pergola or stone fire pit amongst a carefully crafted water feature and outdoor lighting design to create the complete outdoor living space you deserve,and will enjoy for years to come. Contact us today to have a knowledgeable technician assess your property and begin a long and rewarding relationship with Western Massachusetts’ premier full-service landscape company. Mission Statement: Achieving excellence through Quality Service, Products and Professionalism while continuously striving to surpass our clients expectations utilizing a TEAM spirit, while always putting safety, quality of life and family first.

"Had Pioneer Landscapes out of Easthampton, Ma trim my shrubs for 375.00, work was sloppy, shrubs were lopsided, arborvitaes tops were lopped off, just a mess. We immediately contacted them and sent pictures. They didn't come back to fix their mess, took 100.00 off my 375.00 bill, we didn't find that acceptable and they didn't care. They said that there's been a lot of changes in their company and they need to look into their management ... well that doesn't help me at al as I am out hundreds of dollars and my Landscaping looks worse than when they started it's a terrible job by what appeared to be teenagers with little to not training. They don't care about their customers, just the almighty dollar. Buyers Beware And whats worse, we had been customers of theres for over 5 years!!!!!"

Nicole F on October 2021

Pioneer Landscapes, Inc. has been in the property maintenance and landscaping business since 1989. Pioneer Landscapes services both large and small residential and commercial sites in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. We offer a full range of maintenance and installation services that are tailored to meet your specific needs and exceed your expectations at an affordable price. We are also proud to be able to help the local economy by providing 30-35 jobs to area residents. Our motto is, “Constant and never-ending improvement” and we always strive to achieve this. Our full time staff of skilled employees provides a dependable workforce — raising the bar for quality year after year. With our diversified and knowledgeable staff, we provide a wide range of landscape maintenance services, including; landscaping, lawn care, mowing, irrigation, tree and shrub care, hard-scape and aqua-scape design and installation, decks and landscape lighting, and snow plowing and removal. In the past several years Pioneer Landscapes has been on the leading edge helping homeowners enjoy their homes more by designing and creating a unique personal outdoor entertainment space. By adding a custom built pool house or cabana with bar, bath and grill, or adding an outdoor kitchen with pergola or stone fire pit amongst a carefully crafted water feature and outdoor lighting design to create the complete outdoor living space you deserve,and will enjoy for years to come. Contact us today to have a knowledgeable technician assess your property and begin a long and rewarding relationship with Western Massachusetts’ premier full-service landscape company. Mission Statement: Achieving excellence through Quality Service, Products and Professionalism while continuously striving to surpass our clients expectations utilizing a TEAM spirit, while always putting safety, quality of life and family first.

"Had Pioneer Landscapes out of Easthampton, Ma trim my shrubs for 375.00, work was sloppy, shrubs were lopsided, arborvitaes tops were lopped off, just a mess. We immediately contacted them and sent pictures. They didn't come back to fix their mess, took 100.00 off my 375.00 bill, we didn't find that acceptable and they didn't care. They said that there's been a lot of changes in their company and they need to look into their management ... well that doesn't help me at al as I am out hundreds of dollars and my Landscaping looks worse than when they started it's a terrible job by what appeared to be teenagers with little to not training. They don't care about their customers, just the almighty dollar. Buyers Beware And whats worse, we had been customers of theres for over 5 years!!!!!"

Nicole F on October 2021

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

A good driveway should have a solid base layer and a smooth surface layer of gravel. A base layer of larger gravel, around 1 to 2 inches, keeps the foundation stable and helps with drainage. For the top layer, smaller gravel, about 1/4 to 1/2 inches, compacts well and creates an even surface that’s easier to drive on. Using both ensures the driveway stays durable, drains properly, and doesn’t shift over time.

The cost of 200 square feet of pea gravel depends on how deep your installation will be. The pea gravel material alone costs between $15 and $75 per cubic yard. You'll need just under two yards to cover 200 square feet to a depth of three inches, for a total cost of between $30 and $150.

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

While organic mulch offers many benefits, it can also attract bugs looking for shelter, food, and water. Insects, rodents, snails, and slugs are often attracted to its decomposing material.

Wood from black walnut, magnolia, eucalyptus, red maple, and invasive species like tree of heaven are not recommended for mulching. These trees release allelochemicals that can suppress plant growth. Some homeowners, however, use wood from these trees for mulching if it is less potent due to age or concentration, or if the plants are not as sensitive to them.

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