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R & J Concrete
4.9(
8
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cherokee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"From the first conversation with R & J Concrete I knew we were in good hands for our concrete project. Communication was great. Arrived each work day on time. No unnecessary delays other than wet weather. The pad, foundation and footings were all done exactly to the building plan. I have been working with contractors for over 35 years. They are one of the best I have worked with."
Concrete slab 30x40
Concrete slab 20x64
Concrete slab 20x64
Concrete slab 19x15
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Broken K Express
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingDesigner - Landscape+2 more

Serving Cherokee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Nick, saved my shed foundation from collapsing in. Half of my shed is countersunk into a hill and Nick was able to dig out the dirt and properly anchor my walls back in place, he also installed drainage tile and re graded the slope of then hill that runs along my shed. He provided amazing service along with professionalism and great care of my property not leaving behind a mess. I valued his professionalism and his experienced skill sets that I hired him again to bring in rock and regrade and level our driveway. I would recommend him to anyone."
Tree grove clean out
Tree grove clean out
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Trenton's Lawn Care
4.0(
1
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Cherokee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jackson Riemersma
New to Angi
Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Cherokee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you \n

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Sam's Lawn Service
4.6(
10
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Cherokee, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He is an excellent worker. My yard always looks very, very nice. He is prompt and friendly. He is the groundskeeper for 37 rental properties in this area, so I had seen his work. He has all of his own tools and mowers. I have not been disappointed. He is a single dad and is very conscientious. He really went over and above."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wickstrom Lawn Care
5.0(
3
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Cherokee, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"KYLE WAS QUICK AND EFFICIENT KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONAL AND RESPECTFUL FAST RESPONDING OVERCOMING VERY CHALLENGING OBSTACLES!! EXTREMELY PATIENT WHEN I ASKED A MILLION QUESTIONS! FOCUSED ON ALL MY WANTS AND NEEDS GAVE ME A FREE QUOTE. WENT ABOVE AND BEOND TO HELP ME WITH MY DREAM GARDEN AND NOW BEAUTIFUL YARD! I DONT THINK I COULD HAVE FOUND ANYONE MORE PERFECT FOR THE JOB! MY LAWN LOOKS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS I WOULD!!!!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.

Grass is the most popular and safest option for planting over a septic drain field, but you can also plant small flowering plants and other lightweight plants that don’t have woody or deep roots. Avoid trees and bushes within 10 feet of the field, as the woody roots can crack the perforated pipes. You should also avoid planting vegetable or fruit gardens over your drain field, as a leak from the pipes could contaminate the soil and put anyone who eats the produce at risk.

Surface-level tree roots might only pose a small threat, such as being a tripping hazard or obstacle when you mow your lawn. But if mature tree roots start growing in the direction of your home’s foundation or plumbing system, it could be a real problem. Cutting small tree roots out before they grow too large can keep your home safe without removing the whole tree.

Yes, backyard landscaping and total-home landscaping add value to your home. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), high-quality landscape design has a 20 to 30 percent return on investment. So, when it comes time to sell your home, having a beautiful backyard landscaping oasis will increase your home’s value. 

It is possible to plant a tree over a ground stump if it was ground very deeply. However, it is typically best to plant elsewhere so your new tree has room to establish a strong, healthy root system. If you want to plant a tree in the same spot where you currently have a stump, you may want to consider other options, such as stump removal.

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