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Avatar for Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpDesigner - Landscape+10 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently used XtraCare Landscaping for a major project consisting of enlarging our concrete patio, installing pavers on our front porch, building a decorative retaining wall, and creating new and beautiful flower beds in our front yard. We were so satisfied that we also signed up for their gutter cleaning and leaf service, and have already scheduled some additional concrete work I cannot rave enough about how thoroughly pleased we are with their professionalism, honesty, workmanship, work ethic, and attention to detail. Everyone we have dealt with has been a real pleasure to work with, and we look forward to working with them again in the Spring. This company is top notch all the way!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+9 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Emergency services offered

"I hired Baumann's Lawn and Landscape to fix my front lawn. The soil was mostly clay and sand and covered in weeds. They killed and removed all the vegetation, tilled the soil, brought in new topsoil, conditioned/fertilized, and then laid sod. The crew was fast, efficient, polite, and did an amazing job (hopefully this site allows me to upload photos after writing this). The work was done in 3 separate days and took less than 2 weeks from the initial phone call to the finished installation. The price is what you would expect for this level of work and that much sod (sod is not cheap). They're not over-priced but it's not Bob's discount landscaping either. You'll get your money's worth for your project. Baumann's will be my #1 choice for future landscape projects."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Paradise Landscaping
4.3(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Yes, this particular landscaping person was very good, very good. He's on tireliable excellent job limited as far as able to do certain big things that I want it, but other than that very good, I would rehire him again as long as he has to. The tools for the bigger jobs"
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Porter Design Landscaping and Home Improvement, In
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"I hired Porter Design Landscaping and Home Improvement to install a metal roof on my pergola after the ice storm destroyed the canvas shades. His company did an excellent job of installing the metal roof and suggested that I get the wood painted to match the rails and agreed with his suggestion and the final product looks amazing"
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Master Fences
4.5(
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an excellent experience. They came out and gave us a very fair quote. I felt no pressure while deciding on what design we wanted. They day of installation could not have gone any smoother. They are a very professional competent team. The fence is exactly what I had hoped for, we now have a little oasis of a backyard."
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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New Horizons Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Sod - InstallSod - Install - For Business

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Kevin and his crew did an outstanding job installing sod in my yard. They were hardworking, efficient, and exercised great attention to detail. Kevin was easy to communicate with and I appreciated his advice and expertise. I will be going back to Kevin for any future landscaping needs. I highly recommend New Horizons."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

The duration of a lakefront landscaping project is determined by its scope, environmental conditions, and weather impacts. It often takes several weeks to a few months to complete.

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.

You may need to lay sod on the areas you dug up once you get the okay from the contractor. It will take about 30 to 45 days for the sod to take root. Consult a local sod installer to get an accurate estimate of the timeline of your specific yard-enhancement project.

If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home. 

That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.

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.

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