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L. Miller Landscaping

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L. Miller Landscaping

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10 years of experience

Iowa City, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Marshalltown, IA; Davenport, IA; Waterloo, IA - If you're searching for effective Landscaper for commercial and residential properties, make a call to "L. Miller Landscaping"

Iowa City, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Marshalltown, IA; Davenport, IA; Waterloo, IA - If you're searching for effective Landscaper for commercial and residential properties, make a call to "L. Miller Landscaping"

Sanborn Hardware

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Sanborn Hardware

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25 years of experience

We employ 3 full time employees and 4 part time employees. We deliver equipment to homes, and jobsites. We also help customers get the necessary supplies for their numerous projects.

We employ 3 full time employees and 4 part time employees. We deliver equipment to homes, and jobsites. We also help customers get the necessary supplies for their numerous projects.

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Dirt's Lawn and Landscape

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Dirt's Lawn and Landscape

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13 years of experience

Dirt's Lawn and Landscape is a young and ambitious landscaping design/creation/maintenance business. 10 years of experience landscaping in Central Iowa, Dirt's Lawn and Landscape has the knowledge and tools to get the job done right, and the creativity and attention to detail that is required to give your home or business a breathtaking landscape. Honest and upfront pricing, and practical solutions to common problems.

Dirt's Lawn and Landscape is a young and ambitious landscaping design/creation/maintenance business. 10 years of experience landscaping in Central Iowa, Dirt's Lawn and Landscape has the knowledge and tools to get the job done right, and the creativity and attention to detail that is required to give your home or business a breathtaking landscape. Honest and upfront pricing, and practical solutions to common problems.

4 EVERGREEN LANDSCAPE

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4 EVERGREEN LANDSCAPE

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22 years of experience

4 Evergreen is a family owned business that runs as a seasonal garden center with a large variety of tress, shrubs, perrenials, annual, and tropical plants. 4 Evergreen also is a full service landscape design and installation company that specializes in creating your own unique and personalized outdoor living area. The staff at 4 Evergreen works with customers to make sure they fully understand the project and how it will come together through out the installation process. When necessary 4 Evergreen will use reputable sub-contractors to make sure the customer is getting the best quality work possible.

4 Evergreen is a family owned business that runs as a seasonal garden center with a large variety of tress, shrubs, perrenials, annual, and tropical plants. 4 Evergreen also is a full service landscape design and installation company that specializes in creating your own unique and personalized outdoor living area. The staff at 4 Evergreen works with customers to make sure they fully understand the project and how it will come together through out the installation process. When necessary 4 Evergreen will use reputable sub-contractors to make sure the customer is getting the best quality work possible.

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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

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21 years of experience

JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock, stands poised and proud by providing rubber mulch products that utilizes NON-TIRE recycled rubber in the production process. JJV Rubber Mulch continues to offer a safe and clean alternative.

JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock, stands poised and proud by providing rubber mulch products that utilizes NON-TIRE recycled rubber in the production process. JJV Rubber Mulch continues to offer a safe and clean alternative.

Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Yes, a cubic yard of dirt will fit in most standard-size pickup trucks. However, consider the truck’s payload as well as the truck bed dimensions before loading it up with dirt. Soil can be quite heavy, and if the total weight of a yard of dirt exceeds your truck’s payload capacity, you risk damaging the chassis and suspension.

Topsoil costs from $12 to $55 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.

Yes, you can lay pea gravel directly on the dirt. First, dig a trench 2 to 6 inches deep the length and width of the area you want to cover. Plants and weeds will eventually grow through the pea gravel if you don’t lay down landscaping cloth.

When laying gravel, it's often a good idea to apply a base layer, such as sand or crushed concrete. You may also want to layer a weed-blocking membrane on top of the base layer to prevent weeds and grass from sprouting up in your gravel driveway. Without the appropriate base layer, the gravel you lay may sink into the soil.

Replace organic mulch every one to two years, depending on the variety. Wood chips and straw, for example, will last a couple of years, while grass clippings and pine needles need replacing every several months. Inorganic mulch—such as rock and rubber chips—can stay in place for up to four years, depending on erosion and general garden upkeep. 

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