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Holocker Trucking and Excavating

881 Thenius Rd
3.00(
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•Approved Pro

Holocker Trucking and Excavating

881 Thenius Rd
3.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

We are 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.

"Kolbie Holocker and his crew did grading and landscaping work in my backyard after it was torn up from sewer line repairs. They did exactly what I asked them to do. They leveled out the affected area, planted grass seed and put down straw. I was kept informed as to when they could do the work and they actually got to it sooner than I expected. They did a great job and I would definitely recommend the company to family and friends! Very good experience."

Marjorie B on June 2020

We are 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.

"Kolbie Holocker and his crew did grading and landscaping work in my backyard after it was torn up from sewer line repairs. They did exactly what I asked them to do. They leveled out the affected area, planted grass seed and put down straw. I was kept informed as to when they could do the work and they actually got to it sooner than I expected. They did a great job and I would definitely recommend the company to family and friends! Very good experience."

Marjorie B on June 2020

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New valley construction LLC

North Douglas Street
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New valley construction LLC

North Douglas Street
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1 years of experience

What make us stand out is that we take our time to make the best work and we have Spanish services.Se habla español

What make us stand out is that we take our time to make the best work and we have Spanish services.Se habla español

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Green Envy Landscaping

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Green Envy Landscaping

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Don't Let Winter Win! Get Your Yard Ready Now! As a new company with seasoned employees we understand that fall is here, and winter is coming. 🍂 ❄ Which means holidays and the weather gets a little bit rough🙄🤌🏼 Are you ready for the onslaught of leaves and snow? And the " I want this" and " I want that" 🧒 Green Envy can help! We offer leaf removal and snow removal services at a competitive rate to keep your yard looking its best all season long. (Gotta keep some money in yours guys pocket for the kiddos 🎁!!) * Leaf raking and removal * Gutter cleaning * Snow plowing * Snow shoveling * Salting Anything you need done outdoors in the cold weather, that you just kinda really don't want to do? Give us a call or message our page!!📱 We'll come do it for you🤝🏼💯

Don't Let Winter Win! Get Your Yard Ready Now! As a new company with seasoned employees we understand that fall is here, and winter is coming. 🍂 ❄ Which means holidays and the weather gets a little bit rough🙄🤌🏼 Are you ready for the onslaught of leaves and snow? And the " I want this" and " I want that" 🧒 Green Envy can help! We offer leaf removal and snow removal services at a competitive rate to keep your yard looking its best all season long. (Gotta keep some money in yours guys pocket for the kiddos 🎁!!) * Leaf raking and removal * Gutter cleaning * Snow plowing * Snow shoveling * Salting Anything you need done outdoors in the cold weather, that you just kinda really don't want to do? Give us a call or message our page!!📱 We'll come do it for you🤝🏼💯

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Exotic Landscape LLC

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Exotic Landscape LLC

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1 years of experience

We aim to offer eye candy towards your home at an affordable rate. The job will be completed to the customers complete satisfaction. We specialize in- Paver Walkways Paver Patios Lawn Care Flower Beds Weeding Retaining Walls

We aim to offer eye candy towards your home at an affordable rate. The job will be completed to the customers complete satisfaction. We specialize in- Paver Walkways Paver Patios Lawn Care Flower Beds Weeding Retaining Walls

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

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.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Consulting your local university extension, Audubon society, or municipal urban forestry program are all good ideas when choosing a tree to plant. You can also ask an arborist or a knowledgeable landscaping company for advice on good trees to plant.

Since you’ll likely be digging a trench to install your yard drainage system, this is a good time to complete other tasks that involve digging up your yard, including: Sprinkler system installation Lawn reseeding Regrading your yard Redesigning your landscaping If your drain is under a walkway or driveway, your contractor must also remove those materials. This is a great time to consider upgrading your hardscaping features, especially if they’re nearing the end of their life span.

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