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Avatar for M & G Landscaping & Roofing
M & G Landscaping & Roofing
4.7(
60
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired M and G to mow our yard.. Because I had some medical issues I was unable to mow myself. I reached out to Fernando and he was here the following morning. I have always done my own yard work and was very happy with the job and that it was done as well or better than before. I well continue to use M and G for future project as well. Nice job."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Vertex Construction Services
Vertex Construction Services
5.0(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We used Billy and his team to repair our yard after a sewer line was replaced. He was very knowledgeable in the process of what was needed to restore the property to its prior state. The work was done quickly and we have had no problems with anything he has done. Highly reccommend!"
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Sidewalk backfill

+13

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
21
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+5 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"
Parking
Drive
Drive
Drive
Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Gonzalez Contractors LLC
4.7(
89
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Gonzalez Contractors was a great company to work with. They were very communicative from start to finish. They were flexible in meeting my concrete needs and met the agreed time frame for completion. Would highly recommend."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Ron G Construction Services LLC
Ron G Construction Services LLC
5.0(
18
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding concrete leveling service! Their concrete injection/mud jacking work was precise, efficient, and highly professional. They lifted and leveled the slab perfectly, restoring the area without any mess or complications. The team arrived on time, explained the process clearly, and delivered excellent results at a fair price. I highly recommend their concrete leveling services!"
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Avatar for R&M Landscaping and Junk Removal
R&M Landscaping and Junk Removal
4.8(
4
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At R&M landscape and junk removal we provide a full range of property maintenance services, including snow removal, leaf pickup, lawn mowing, tree and bush trimming, weed removal, junk removal, and general landscaping. We serve the metro area and many surrounding small communities.

Landscaping/ mowing
Landscaping/ mowing
Junk removal
Junk removal
Junk removal

+13

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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One Vision Inspections LLC
5.0(
3
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

One Vision Inspections started as a home inspection company, and we're currently expanding into lawn care services. We now offer both home inspections and lawn maintenance, so depending on what you need, I can point you in the right direction. Rather than creating a separate company, we're currently operating both services under the One Vision name.\n\n

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

How much 4 yards of dirt will cover depends on how deep you want the soil to be. In general, a yard of dirt will cover 324 square feet for a 1-inch depth or 100 square feet for a 3-inch depth. Therefore, you can expect 4 yards to cover between 400 and 1,296 square feet if you keep your soil depth between 1 and 3 inches.

The best landscaping for a septic drain field is shallow-rooted grass or native vegetation that helps prevent soil erosion while allowing water to evaporate efficiently. Avoid planting trees, shrubs, or deep-rooted plants near the drain field because the roots can infiltrate pipes and cause blockages. Using mulch or gravel sparingly can also help retain moisture and protect the system without restricting airflow.

Plant privet hedges at least 1 foot apart in a trench about 2 feet wide and 2 feet deep. It’s important to space privet hedges relatively far apart due to how quickly they grow to significant sizes and heights. You don’t want to crowd privet plants, or they could overcrowd each other, causing unwanted damage.

If you’re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it’s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.

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.

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