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Curly Q's Home Improvements

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Curly Q's Home Improvements is a family owned business of 3 people. Mother, son & daughter. We strive for quality not quantity. Cost is determined by the job, Travel charge $25. Like us on www.Facebook.com/23curlyqs

Curly Q's Home Improvements is a family owned business of 3 people. Mother, son & daughter. We strive for quality not quantity. Cost is determined by the job, Travel charge $25. Like us on www.Facebook.com/23curlyqs

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Lane's End Construction

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Lane's End Construction

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Lane's End Construction is your local remodeling and home maintenance specialists. Call Lane's End today for all your home improvement needs. (309)842-9042

Lane's End Construction is your local remodeling and home maintenance specialists. Call Lane's End today for all your home improvement needs. (309)842-9042

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.

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- BRUSH & LEAF CLEANUP & REMOVAL - SHRUB, PLANT, TREE CUTBACK/REMOVAL AND/OR PLANTING - GARDEN TILLING AND SERVICES - GUTTER CLEANING AND/OR REMOVAL - DECK/PATIO & FENCE REMOVAL AND/OR INSTALLATION - PLANT/SOIL TREATMENT - PROPERTY PRESERVATION - FLOWER AND/OR SEED TRANSPLANTING AND/OR GERMINATION - STORM CLEANUP/RECOVERY AND/OR POWER WASHING - FOREST RESTORATION & HABITAT CONTROL - FARM SCRAP CLEANUP AND POWER WASHING - MOWING, SEEDING, FERTILIZER SPREADING - EDGING, TRIMMING AND/OR LAWN MAINTENANCE Serving Central IL. Commercial, residential, small and large properties. Call, text or email for free quotes and/or estimates.

- BRUSH & LEAF CLEANUP & REMOVAL - SHRUB, PLANT, TREE CUTBACK/REMOVAL AND/OR PLANTING - GARDEN TILLING AND SERVICES - GUTTER CLEANING AND/OR REMOVAL - DECK/PATIO & FENCE REMOVAL AND/OR INSTALLATION - PLANT/SOIL TREATMENT - PROPERTY PRESERVATION - FLOWER AND/OR SEED TRANSPLANTING AND/OR GERMINATION - STORM CLEANUP/RECOVERY AND/OR POWER WASHING - FOREST RESTORATION & HABITAT CONTROL - FARM SCRAP CLEANUP AND POWER WASHING - MOWING, SEEDING, FERTILIZER SPREADING - EDGING, TRIMMING AND/OR LAWN MAINTENANCE Serving Central IL. Commercial, residential, small and large properties. Call, text or email for free quotes and/or estimates.

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Total Lawn Perfection

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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

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.

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.

No one likes running out of materials during a project, so calculating the right amount of gravel needed for your driveway is an absolute must. Multiply your driveway’s length by width by the depth of the gravel (in feet). For gravel depth, convert to a decimal (i.e., 4 inches is 0.33 feet). This will give you the cubic feet of material that you need. 

If you’re looking for cubic yards, divide that above number by 27.

Many ways to landscape a steep slope on a budget exist. Avoiding expensive retaining wall construction is the first step. Consider creating a rocky slope with boulders or large stones, or think about planting perennials that return every year with a single investment. Transplanting small trees from elsewhere on your property is also possible and can help to stabilize steep slopes without purchasing new ones. 

When it comes to which stone is better, crushed or natural gravel, it all depends on the project. Crushed stone is a great base and filler material for projects like retention walls, concrete slabs, driveways, pipes, and drains. Gravel is a common choice for visually attractive landscaping projects like walkways, above-ground drainage systems, patios, and garden borders.

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