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Upchurch trucking

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Upchurch trucking

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Owner operator Trucking , hauling materials, driveway repair Gravel ,dirt , stone , waste removal ,concrete removal , mulch , tree service, yard waste Anything dirt related we can do In business for 30 years

Owner operator Trucking , hauling materials, driveway repair Gravel ,dirt , stone , waste removal ,concrete removal , mulch , tree service, yard waste Anything dirt related we can do In business for 30 years


Green River Landscaping

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Green River Landscaping

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Here at Green River, we offer lawn mowing, tree trimming and most any other lawn maintenance needs. We currently have a small greenhouse where we hope to be able to offer ornamental plants and natives to our customers within another year. We take great pride in the work we do. We will treat your property as if it were our own. If you need something done and we do not offer that service, we will do our best to help you find the most affordable and best quality contractors to do the task at had. With our history in the industry we have contacts in the area to do most anything you need done. We pride ourselves on being a locally owned and operated company. We believe that local businesses need your help to help our communities grow.

Here at Green River, we offer lawn mowing, tree trimming and most any other lawn maintenance needs. We currently have a small greenhouse where we hope to be able to offer ornamental plants and natives to our customers within another year. We take great pride in the work we do. We will treat your property as if it were our own. If you need something done and we do not offer that service, we will do our best to help you find the most affordable and best quality contractors to do the task at had. With our history in the industry we have contacts in the area to do most anything you need done. We pride ourselves on being a locally owned and operated company. We believe that local businesses need your help to help our communities grow.


Maulfair trucking llc

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Maulfair trucking llc

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9 years of experience

Material hauling up to 14/ton sand,gravel, dirt,stone, mulch,ect. Tandem dump truck service we can haul materials in or out whichever you choose we have access to various materials and we haul most anything if you have questions do not hesitate to ask.

Material hauling up to 14/ton sand,gravel, dirt,stone, mulch,ect. Tandem dump truck service we can haul materials in or out whichever you choose we have access to various materials and we haul most anything if you have questions do not hesitate to ask.



RM3's Services

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RM3's Services

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10 years of experience

RM3's Services has at total of 1-3 employees we are a sub contractor in the Kendall county area that does work all around the Chicago-land area. We come out to you with a free quote and we do bill with a fifty percent down payment and once the work is done the rest will be do.

RM3's Services has at total of 1-3 employees we are a sub contractor in the Kendall county area that does work all around the Chicago-land area. We come out to you with a free quote and we do bill with a fifty percent down payment and once the work is done the rest will be do.


Salazar and Sons Lawn Care and Snow Removal

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Salazar and Sons Lawn Care and Snow Removal

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19 years of experience

Salazar and Sons is a family owned, father and son business, with over 10 years of experience. We handle every detail of your lawn care needs all year around, including snow removal during the winter. Our prices vary depending on the service you are searching for and the size of your area. We promise to offer affordable, competitive pricing. We accept cash, check, and charge card at the end of each service. Want us to come back every week to maintain your lawn? We offer monthly payment plans for weekly services.

Salazar and Sons is a family owned, father and son business, with over 10 years of experience. We handle every detail of your lawn care needs all year around, including snow removal during the winter. Our prices vary depending on the service you are searching for and the size of your area. We promise to offer affordable, competitive pricing. We accept cash, check, and charge card at the end of each service. Want us to come back every week to maintain your lawn? We offer monthly payment plans for weekly services.


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Stone Timber Brush

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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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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

You can fill the holes weeds leave behind with soil or sand to avoid unsightly spots or tripping hazards. If you remove weeds from a grassy area, fill the hole with soil and grass seed, and water regularly to promote grass growth.

The main benefit of topsoil is that it enriches the soil with nutrients that help your plants and garden grow at a healthy rate. Topsoil improves how well your soil drains water and gives it a more fertile texture, so that not only do you get better planting, but weeding is also much easier.

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

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.

Rocks are less likely to attract snakes and other critters because their prey (termites, ticks, and other insects) don’t usually inhabit this environment. However, if you have placed together rocks with large spaces in between or near a source of water, you may find a snake or an occasional chipmunk seeking shelter.

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