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Miller Dirtwork LLC
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Serving Brownstown, IL and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

"Would highly recommend! Explained the regrading process and did beautiful work with landscape rock and planted new grass seed. Thanks for your help!"
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Patrick's Landscape and Lawncare, LLC
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Serving Brownstown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Small jobs welcome

"Nice folks. Super polite on the phone and in person. My yard was kind of a mess, and they came over same day. Had everything looking great in no time. Very reasonable rates. Highly recommend."
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Custom Cleaning Services
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Serving Brownstown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Alex is very skilled in all aspects of the work he preforms! He has the correct equipment that is both new & powerful (when needed); a variety of cleaning product choices that are not damaging to grass, trees or landscaping materials; and his work ethic together with being a very personable new business owner made the entire process enjoyable. The quality of his work is top-notch and well beyond the standard of any other vendor I've had power wash my fence in the past. I already have him booked for more work and would HIGHLY recommend his services to friends and family! Honesty; integrity; high quality workmanship standards; competitive prices - Custom Cleaning Services has it all!"
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

A rock garden can last indefinitely as long as you properly maintain it. Whether solely made of rocks or with greenery incorporated, they generally last a while, though it may vary based on your climate.

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.

You should avoid planting grass, shrubs, plants, and trees in freezing temperatures, as the ground can get frozen and become too hard for proper root growth. It’s best to plant in the fall to allow your plants to establish root systems before the first frost. Landscaping when the average temperature in your area is between 50 and 60 degrees will usually deliver the best results.

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.

While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.

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