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Finley Creek Trucking, LLC

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Finley Creek Trucking, LLC

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5 years of experience
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Finley Creek Trucking LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Fast and courteous delivery "

Ryan B on January 2025

Finley Creek Trucking LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Fast and courteous delivery "

Ryan B on January 2025


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Kaufman Earthmoving LLC

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Kaufman Earthmoving LLC

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43 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Kaufman Earthmoving was established in 1988. Though out the year Kaufman Earthmoving serves the Macon, Piatt, Dewitt County and more. Here at Kaufman Earthmoving we have tackled some of the biggest jobs in soil and water conservation district all the way down to site prep, and land clearing. Armado is no job too big no job too small. We are always here for the customers 24/7

"Contractor needed to dig post holes for fencing project with many on a incline and a few along backside of garage with limited access. Kyle arrived with a mini excavator with a post hole digger/auger attachment on the date/time we agreed to. A real pleasure to work with as holes were dug on a very hot Sat. afternoon. He showed up, was very professional and flawlessly completed the job. Would definitely recommend and hire this contractor again. "

Chuck R on July 2025

Kaufman Earthmoving was established in 1988. Though out the year Kaufman Earthmoving serves the Macon, Piatt, Dewitt County and more. Here at Kaufman Earthmoving we have tackled some of the biggest jobs in soil and water conservation district all the way down to site prep, and land clearing. Armado is no job too big no job too small. We are always here for the customers 24/7

"Contractor needed to dig post holes for fencing project with many on a incline and a few along backside of garage with limited access. Kyle arrived with a mini excavator with a post hole digger/auger attachment on the date/time we agreed to. A real pleasure to work with as holes were dug on a very hot Sat. afternoon. He showed up, was very professional and flawlessly completed the job. Would definitely recommend and hire this contractor again. "

Chuck R on July 2025


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Watson Outdoor Solutions LLC

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Watson Outdoor Solutions LLC

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67 local quotes requested
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He did a very good job every thing looks GREAT"

Barb K on September 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He did a very good job every thing looks GREAT"

Barb K on September 2025


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Frost Lawn & Landscaping LLC

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Frost Lawn & Landscaping LLC

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Frost Lawn & Landscaping LLC is a family owned and operated company that is constantly providing top notch services. We are focused on customer satisfaction and we look forward to serving you and your family! Call us or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Yes Andrew was very professional and thorough did an amazing job."

Charles L on March 2023

Frost Lawn & Landscaping LLC is a family owned and operated company that is constantly providing top notch services. We are focused on customer satisfaction and we look forward to serving you and your family! Call us or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Yes Andrew was very professional and thorough did an amazing job."

Charles L on March 2023


EZ Green - Lawn Care Services

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EZ Green - Lawn Care Services

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EZ Green - Lawn Care Services is 100% women owned & operated. We offer lawn mowing services, yard clean up, brush trimming & haul away limbs, pressure washing & landscaping/mulching. We also paint! &/or stain Exterior painting includes houses, window trim, fencing, sheds, barns & doors. *Free consultations* Contact us on our facebook page: facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/EZ-Green-Lawn-Care-Services-105361902116032/ Or you can give us call or text. We look forward to meeting you!

EZ Green - Lawn Care Services is 100% women owned & operated. We offer lawn mowing services, yard clean up, brush trimming & haul away limbs, pressure washing & landscaping/mulching. We also paint! &/or stain Exterior painting includes houses, window trim, fencing, sheds, barns & doors. *Free consultations* Contact us on our facebook page: facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/EZ-Green-Lawn-Care-Services-105361902116032/ Or you can give us call or text. We look forward to meeting you!


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The Grounds Guys of Decatur, IL

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The Grounds Guys of Decatur, IL

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Decatur Landscaping Services Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping Professionals in Illinois. No matter what season it is, The Grounds Guys of Decatur, Il offer you the exceptional grounds care services you need to keep your yard looking its best. We proudly serve Decatur, Macon, Forsyth, Mt Zion, Warrensburg, and surrounding areas. Whether you need leaves raked up in the fall, your holiday lights put up or taken down in the winter, or your lawn irrigated and maintained throughout the spring and summer, we can help keep the grounds around your home or business beautiful and welcoming. We are your trusted local source for all your residential and commercial landscaping needs. The Grounds Guys of Decatur, Il employ the most professional and skilled lawn care experts, hands down.

Decatur Landscaping Services Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping Professionals in Illinois. No matter what season it is, The Grounds Guys of Decatur, Il offer you the exceptional grounds care services you need to keep your yard looking its best. We proudly serve Decatur, Macon, Forsyth, Mt Zion, Warrensburg, and surrounding areas. Whether you need leaves raked up in the fall, your holiday lights put up or taken down in the winter, or your lawn irrigated and maintained throughout the spring and summer, we can help keep the grounds around your home or business beautiful and welcoming. We are your trusted local source for all your residential and commercial landscaping needs. The Grounds Guys of Decatur, Il employ the most professional and skilled lawn care experts, hands down.


Hedrick Home Improvement

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Hedrick Home Improvement

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Anything and everything that needs fixed, repaired, removed, added, painted, or made for your home inside and out and on your property. Call for free estimates and questions I do all the estimates and perform all work.

Anything and everything that needs fixed, repaired, removed, added, painted, or made for your home inside and out and on your property. Call for free estimates and questions I do all the estimates and perform all work.




Total Lawn Perfection

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Total Lawn Perfection

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35 years of experience

We are a Complete Lawn Care and Landscaping Maintenance business with over 20 years professional experience using only reliable and quality equipment and serving the Bloomington / Normal and Decatur markets. Your lawn deserves to look its best; do not settle for anything less than "Total Lawn Perfection!"

We are a Complete Lawn Care and Landscaping Maintenance business with over 20 years professional experience using only reliable and quality equipment and serving the Bloomington / Normal and Decatur markets. Your lawn deserves to look its best; do not settle for anything less than "Total Lawn Perfection!"

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Depending on the size of the river rock and the density of your soil, add woven landscape fabric or sand under river rock. The extra layer will ensure your river rock sits evenly and doesn't create puddles or uneven areas throughout the design. In some cases, nothing is necessary beneath river rock, but be sure to speak with a landscaper to keep your landscaping looking sharp.

Mulch costs anywhere from $30 to $150 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. On the inexpensive end, red and black mulch are about $35 to $40 per cubic yard, and are typically made from recycled waste wood like shredded old pallets or deck material. Cedar, cypress, and rubber mulch cost anywhere from $100 to $120 per cubic yard. A pro can help you determine the type of mulch most suitable for your landscaping needs.

The best soil to put around a house foundation is fill dirt, which is soil that’s specifically designed for covering large areas and filling in holes. Don’t waste money regrading around your foundation with expensive topsoil. Use topsoil only for the last layer of soil, about 5 to 10 inches, so that when you do your foundation planting, your grass and plants will have the nutrients they need to grow.

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