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Last update on February 20, 2026

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Avatar for McDowell Excavating, LLC
McDowell Excavating, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Payson, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the only company out of the companies sent by Angi.com that responded. They were very timely in their response. Gave a lot of wise advise and were very knowledgeable. I purchased a different property out of the area, but I would highly recommend them."
Excavator
Snow removal
Snow removal
Snow removal
Driveway reclaiming

+2

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Tri-State Land Services & Construction Company, LLC
Tri-State Land Services & Construction Company, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Payson, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jacob and his assistant, Jaydon, went out of their way to provide what I would call World Class Customer Service. Their work was very professional. In fact, Jacob assisted me with some landscaping which wasn't part of his original bid as a goodwill gesture at no extra charge. I was very satisfied with the outcome of this project."
Stepped privacy fence
Stepped privacy fence
Stepped privacy fence
Ewing mo
Ewing mo

+31

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Miller Lawn Care
4.9(
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Serving Payson, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This service is very reliable. They show up when they say they will and if weather has hampered thing they call and let you know"
Landscaping with River Rock
Hunting Trails Created
Bush Trimming Job
Barrier Wall and 7 Ton of Gravel
Sod Job

+11

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

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.

Lakefront landscaping offers benefits such as enhancing aesthetic appeal, increasing property value, supporting ecological balance, and providing recreational opportunities while preserving the shoreline's natural beauty.

If you live in an area with heavy rain or you like the idea of an extra layer of cushion under your feet, you may want to consider adding additional layers under your grass. There are pads that are purely for comfort and ones that can help accelerate drainage for those heavy rains.

A half inch above ground level is ideal for metal edging. This provides enough depth for the edging to hold in place and enough height to keep in most landscaping materials (like mulch or gravel). If you install edging too high off the ground, it will stand out from your landscaping and pose a tripping risk. If you install it too low, your ground cover won’t stay in place.

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