What goes down first, topsoil or mulch?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-you-improve-plant-growth-start-improving-your-soil.htm">soil composition to improve plant growth</a>, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil. </p></div>

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Q: How do I measure how much compost to use?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What type of fertilizer should I use in my garden beds?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How often should you top up a gravel driveway?

• <div><p>Top up your gravel driveway whenever water starts to pool in areas. This is bound to happen over time. You can be proactive and top up your driveway at the start of the warm season, and then check on it throughout the summer, particularly after heavy rainfall. Every few years, you should consider installing a new, clean layer of gravel&mdash;and that&rsquo;s a good opportunity to install a layer of landscaping fabric before doing so. </p></div>

Q: What do you put under artificial turf?

• <div><p>Under artificial turf, you can lay a subbase, fabric weed barrier, or both. Subbased materials typically include a collection of decomposed limestone and granite or specifically mixed road base. The layer supports water drainage and keeps your artificial turf from sinking and pooling rainwater. If you&rsquo;re unsure what to put under your artificial turf, call an <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/artificial-grass-installers/">artificial turf installer near you</a>.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2011
They showed up on time. Jeffs employees are very professional and courteous. They did an outstanding job. Cleaned up everyday after work was done for the day. They stayed within the quote and time completed. I would recommend them to everyone and we will be using them again this spring.
Ivey's Landscape Services
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Reviewed in December 2016
Joshua is very knowledgeable, knowing the names of most flowers, trees, grasses, vines, and hedges and how to make them thrive. He is also well informed of most yard weeds, disease, fungi, invasive plants and pests and which treatment to use to rid the problem. Joshua has always impressed me...
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Reviewed in January 2017
Josh did exactly what he said he was going to do! He promised me a beautiful yard and a pest free home and he kept his word on both! In today's world it's hard to find a business that still truly cares about their customers not to mention be able to trust them with only a "handshake"! Josh is...
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Reviewed in March 2014
We had Anthony and his crew give our front and back yards a fresh start for Spring. That involved mulching all of the pine needles and grass that had collected over the winter. They trimmed the driveway and the sidewalks perfectly. They also pruned all of our landscaping that needed pruning. I...
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Reviewed in July 2010
We requested a quote from Mr Ivey at the beginning of July. Once we agreed on the work that was to be done he gave us our quote within one week. He stated he had to order the items needed as well as the plants and it should take a couple of weeks. He called three weeks later and told us...
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Reviewed in December 2013
It looked great! He came thereafter twice a month and mowed, edged and blew my yard for $80.00. He put down 2 pallets of sod in my back yard for $500. He and everyone that works for him are very professional, they really seem to take pride in their work and it shows. I would highly recommend AP...
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Reviewed in December 2016
I sent Josh a photo of the worms (1000's) and he identified them and we scheduled for him to come the following morning. While he was there I asked if we could go ahead and treat the yard for fall weeds and agreed. Within an hour the worms were dying. we haven't had any since and our yard is...
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Reviewed in September 2013
They are very punctual. They are quick to respond to emails. They have kept our yard in great shape. The only thing I think needs to be improved is better routine weeding of the flower beds. I highly recommend them. They are honest, professional, and have really gotten our yard back in...
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