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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"

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Wayne's Specialty Services

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Payment is expected upon the completion of satisfactory work unless prior arrangements have been made. Seasonal mow clients are invoiced once monthly and payment is due upon receipt. I offer discounts to seasonal customers on some jobs. Many of the tasks I perform have hourly minimums. Estimates are free.

Payment is expected upon the completion of satisfactory work unless prior arrangements have been made. Seasonal mow clients are invoiced once monthly and payment is due upon receipt. I offer discounts to seasonal customers on some jobs. Many of the tasks I perform have hourly minimums. Estimates are free.

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A+ Skidloader Services, LLC

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A+ Skidloader Services, LLC

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20 years of experience

A+ Skidloader Services, LLC is a family-owned business with locations in Ames and Clear lake Iowa. We are the Residential Water Control Experts. We specialize in keeping water away from your home, and install paver patios and window wells after we correct the grade. We carefully select our employees--we can teach them landscaping, but we can't teach them character--that is the most important asset our employees possess. We are insured through Grinnell Mutual Insurance Company for 1,000,000, and have XCU coverage as well (special grader's and excavator's insurance). We don't provide free estimates, we provide free PROMISES. We PROMISE to return your phone calls and emails in a timely manner. We PROMISE to do your job for the contracted price, and if an unknown issue arises, we PROMISE to make you aware of it immediately. We also PROMISE to act with integrity and honesty. We PROMISE to do the job correctly. We PROMISE to leave the jobsite clean when we are done. We PROMISE to communicate with our clients as needed. We PROMISE to provide our customers with VALUE. We PROMISE your experience with us will be pleasant. WE really don't sell landscaping, grading, or the other things that we actually do. We sell PEACE OF MIND and the PROMISE that your outdoor living space will be better for having selected us to complete your project.

A+ Skidloader Services, LLC is a family-owned business with locations in Ames and Clear lake Iowa. We are the Residential Water Control Experts. We specialize in keeping water away from your home, and install paver patios and window wells after we correct the grade. We carefully select our employees--we can teach them landscaping, but we can't teach them character--that is the most important asset our employees possess. We are insured through Grinnell Mutual Insurance Company for 1,000,000, and have XCU coverage as well (special grader's and excavator's insurance). We don't provide free estimates, we provide free PROMISES. We PROMISE to return your phone calls and emails in a timely manner. We PROMISE to do your job for the contracted price, and if an unknown issue arises, we PROMISE to make you aware of it immediately. We also PROMISE to act with integrity and honesty. We PROMISE to do the job correctly. We PROMISE to leave the jobsite clean when we are done. We PROMISE to communicate with our clients as needed. We PROMISE to provide our customers with VALUE. We PROMISE your experience with us will be pleasant. WE really don't sell landscaping, grading, or the other things that we actually do. We sell PEACE OF MIND and the PROMISE that your outdoor living space will be better for having selected us to complete your project.

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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

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

Pea gravel is a type of gravel that is generally smaller and rounder than regular gravel. It's usually made from river rock and is available in a wide range of colors. Thanks to its soft, round shape, pea gravel is more comfortable to walk on compared to standard gravel, which can have sharp edges. A drawback of pea gravel is that it can scatter more easily than other gravel types.

Mulch is made from natural materials, which will break down and add nutrients to your soil for better plant and soil health, so removing old mulch is unnecessary before putting down new mulch. However, if you live in a particularly moist area, it’s possible that the old mulch will harbor fungus or mold, which can hurt plant health. If you notice these issues, you might want to consider removing the old mulch first. Otherwise, save time and money by placing new mulch right over the old mulch.

You should use mulch because it protects garden soil in a few key ways. This extra layer between the ground and the elements protects against erosion, helps your soil maintain moisture, regulates changes in temperature, adds nutrients as it decomposes, and keeps weeds at bay.

Yes. One of the main benefits of organic mulch is weed prevention. Organic mulch forms a physical barrier that blocks light and stops weeds from germinating. It can reduce your need to weed and improve the physical appearance of your garden.

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