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R & J Concrete
4.9(
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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 did a really good job and I was very happy with his work.  He was on time and very professional.  I would highly recommend him to others and will probably have him back out to clean up my yard again next spring."
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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

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Palm trees are relatively easy to grow, especially when planting different varieties in their native habitats. While regular watering is crucial in the first couple of months while the palm develops a strong root ball, palms typically require minimal maintenance once they’re established. You’ll need to prune palm fronds once or twice per year to keep it in tip-top shape.

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

Xeriscaped lawns are far more varied than many gardeners initially assume. The often-pictured rocky and cacti-filled landscapes are just one option. Many wildflower-, herb-, and mulch-covered landscapes follow the same principles without straying too far from the lush and colorful landscapes we have come to know. In fact, there are numerous xeriscape ideas for customizing an energy-efficient lawn to your liking.

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