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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.



Wright Choice Lawn Services

211 North 8th Street
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Wright Choice Lawn Services

211 North 8th Street
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13 years of experience

WRIGHT CHOICE LAWN SERVICES is a two year old, family owned, children operated service company. Anything we do comes with a money back guaruntee!! We accept all major credit/debit cards, checks and cash. Payment plans are available! Just ask!

WRIGHT CHOICE LAWN SERVICES is a two year old, family owned, children operated service company. Anything we do comes with a money back guaruntee!! We accept all major credit/debit cards, checks and cash. Payment plans are available! Just ask!





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 .


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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

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.

Colored mulch can be bad for plants in that it robs them of nitrogen as it depletes the soil to break itself down. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to test your soil to check the nitrogen levels. If the nitrogen levels are low, use fertilizer with extra nitrogen or switch to regular mulch.

Another downside of colored mulch is if it’s heavily contaminated, it can contaminate the soil and damage your plants. To avoid this, look for the MSC certification logo on the mulch bag before purchasing.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Yes, but lightweight furniture may be unstable due to the loose, shifting nature of pea gravel. Heavier furniture with wide legs or a sturdy base works best since it distributes weight more evenly and prevents sinking. To improve stability, you can compact the gravel more in seating areas or place furniture on top of a stabilizing mat or paver stones.

In most cases, it’s better to remove rocks before adding mulch. Layering the two will restrict drainage and plant health, and can create an unpleasant texture underfoot.

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