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RM3's Services

3227 Hoffman St
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RM3's Services

3227 Hoffman St
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10 years of experience

RM3's Services has at total of 1-3 employees we are a sub contractor in the Kendall county area that does work all around the Chicago-land area. We come out to you with a free quote and we do bill with a fifty percent down payment and once the work is done the rest will be do.

RM3's Services has at total of 1-3 employees we are a sub contractor in the Kendall county area that does work all around the Chicago-land area. We come out to you with a free quote and we do bill with a fifty percent down payment and once the work is done the rest will be do.

Salazar and Sons Lawn Care and Snow Removal

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Salazar and Sons Lawn Care and Snow Removal

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19 years of experience

Salazar and Sons is a family owned, father and son business, with over 10 years of experience. We handle every detail of your lawn care needs all year around, including snow removal during the winter. Our prices vary depending on the service you are searching for and the size of your area. We promise to offer affordable, competitive pricing. We accept cash, check, and charge card at the end of each service. Want us to come back every week to maintain your lawn? We offer monthly payment plans for weekly services.

Salazar and Sons is a family owned, father and son business, with over 10 years of experience. We handle every detail of your lawn care needs all year around, including snow removal during the winter. Our prices vary depending on the service you are searching for and the size of your area. We promise to offer affordable, competitive pricing. We accept cash, check, and charge card at the end of each service. Want us to come back every week to maintain your lawn? We offer monthly payment plans for weekly services.

Natures View G.C.

2515 E 1704th Rd
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Natures View G.C.

2515 E 1704th Rd
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26 years of experience

It is our goal to build and maintain client relationships by providing you with best service and undeniable quality. We want First Choice G.C. to be your roofing contractor of choice because we believe First Choice G.C. will PROVIDE YOUR HOME'S BEST COVERAGE .

It is our goal to build and maintain client relationships by providing you with best service and undeniable quality. We want First Choice G.C. to be your roofing contractor of choice because we believe First Choice G.C. will PROVIDE YOUR HOME'S BEST COVERAGE .

BIG TREES INC

13990 MCKANNA RD
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BIG TREES INC

13990 MCKANNA RD
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Big Trees Inc. started operations in 1984 as a family business and has stayed that way ever since. We are the areas premier supplier of Colorado Blue Spruce and large shade trees. We also specialize in large tree transplanting. We are currently working with the Chicago White Sox and many Chicago suburban park districts and villages. We also offer landscape, patio, gazebo and outdoor kitchen design and construction services, along with tree trimming and removals. Call us today for a free estimate! Main office number 815-475-4665 and don't forget to visit our website at www.bigtreesinc.com. If you need that perfect Evergreen for privacy in your backyard or protection from the brutal summer sun with a beautiful shade tree, give us a call today!

Big Trees Inc. started operations in 1984 as a family business and has stayed that way ever since. We are the areas premier supplier of Colorado Blue Spruce and large shade trees. We also specialize in large tree transplanting. We are currently working with the Chicago White Sox and many Chicago suburban park districts and villages. We also offer landscape, patio, gazebo and outdoor kitchen design and construction services, along with tree trimming and removals. Call us today for a free estimate! Main office number 815-475-4665 and don't forget to visit our website at www.bigtreesinc.com. If you need that perfect Evergreen for privacy in your backyard or protection from the brutal summer sun with a beautiful shade tree, give us a call today!

Sharp's Landscape

304 Spence St
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Sharp's Landscape

304 Spence St
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25 years of experience

We offer awide variety of services Outdoor fire Place/Pits, Outdoor Kitchens ,Lawn and Landscape irrigation Flower Bed installation , Patios,Sidewalks with Pavers or concrete, Lawn and Landscape Repair Service from A-Z

We offer awide variety of services Outdoor fire Place/Pits, Outdoor Kitchens ,Lawn and Landscape irrigation Flower Bed installation , Patios,Sidewalks with Pavers or concrete, Lawn and Landscape Repair Service from A-Z

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Nonorganic mulch, like river rocks, pebbles, or lava rock, technically lasts the longest. It helps with moisture retention and weed control but doesn’t break down and release nutrients like organic mulch. Wood mulch decomposes slowly, which can help it last longer than leaf or straw mulch, but it won’t provide as many nutrients as quickly as the faster decomposing types.

Regular maintenance involves raking or leveling out any displaced gravel, filling in low spots, and adding fresh gravel as needed to help prevent potholes and ruts. If you live in an area with heavy rain, checking the drainage and reinforcing the edges periodically can help prevent erosion.

If you like the look of mulch in your plant beds, be aware that it can attract a variety of pests, including termites. To avoid wood-to-foundation contact, leave a one-foot barrier around your house and fill it in with rocks or gravel, starting mulch past that barrier and working it outward into your plant beds. 

Rocks are less likely to attract snakes and other critters because their prey (termites, ticks, and other insects) don’t usually inhabit this environment. However, if you have placed together rocks with large spaces in between or near a source of water, you may find a snake or an occasional chipmunk seeking shelter.

A light layer of mulch can help protect a tree, retain moisture, and keep the soil healthy. However, it’s important to avoid over-mulching or piling the mulch up around the trunk of a tree, a practice notoriously called “volcano mulching.” That piled mulch can increase the chances of rot and disease on the tree trunk as well as overwhelming the soil, which needs access to a certain amount of air. Topped trees have it hard enough: mulch sparingly while they heal.

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