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J's Excavating & Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For BusinessLandscape Curbing - Install

Serving Elkader, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Offers commercial services

J's Excavating & Landscaping is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving Randalia, IA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Denny's Excavating
New to Angi
Designer - Landscape

Serving Elkader, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Denny's Excavating is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

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Bernd's Pond
5.0(
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+8 more

Serving Elkader, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He started from a couple of ideas that I wanted in a pond and created the pond of my dreams. He added lights that I just love. We enjoy our pond during the day,but really love to sit at night and watch the Koi swim. We don't need to go on vacation to relax, we just go outside to be by the pond."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ForeverLawn Cedar Valley
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For BusinessLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.

Serving Elkader, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Forever Lawn of Cedar Valley was one of the best customer service experiences that I have ever had the pleasure to appreciate. Mitch was great to work with- very responsive and professional. He communicated the features and benefits of his product and delivered great customer service as promised. His attention to detail was evident in everything that he did. Using this company for artificial turf was one of the best decisions that I have made in recent years. It is beautiful and adds so much to my back yard appearance!"
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PlayGround Grass
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

A window flower box should be deep enough that there’s room for a wide selection of plants and the required amount of soil and gravel. Standard flower boxes are 8 inches deep and 8 inches from front to back. Larger is better to increase the variety of plants in the box, but you could run into stability issues as it increases in weight.

By definition, gardeners are experts at designing and maintaining outdoor gardens. Their job duties extend far beyond choosing the right plants for the area, which in itself is a job—they also help maintain the health and well-being of the plants. Gardeners work independently or for landscapers, nurseries, or horticulture design companies.

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.

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.

It’s usually best to buy plants from a local greenhouse or nursery yourself, but landscapers are also a reliable option. First, you can choose exactly what plants you want based on their appearance rather than relying on your landscaper to choose. Additionally, while it’s more time-consuming to go buy the plants yourself, you’ll often save money because landscapers charge for delivery and may upcharge the plants. You can also speak to a professional at a nursery to ensure you understand how to care for your plants and get the most long-term value.

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