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"Really disappointed in the entire experience with grounds quality lawn. Starting with just initiating the job, it took nearly a month to get responses from them and get someone out to start work. I only stuck with it at that point because a family friend said they were good but should have gone with my gut and found another company at that point. The guys they sent were constantly taking breaks and at one point the foreman even grabbed my fishing pole and spent about 30 min fishing while the remaining four watched him. This wouldn't have bothered me as much if the rate I was paying was more reasonable but they were charging me about $600 per hour for the 5 guys so these breaks and fishing sessions were costing me a lot of money. I voiced my concern with the project manager who just made excuses and cared not at all about what was going on. I asked to speak to owner Justin grounds who did the same. Just excused the behavior and had no problem with it whatsoever. All the while no one could explain why the hourly rate was so high when the guys were working so inefficiently. They kept saying the hourly rate was $60 per hour per crew member but charging me double that with no explanation. Not sure if I was just unlucky or if the company is getting complacent and resting on their reputation but I was very unimpressed and I am generally very easy going with these things and rarely complain about having bad service from anyone."

Jason P on August 2022

Full service lawn and landscape company that specializes in hardscapes

"Really disappointed in the entire experience with grounds quality lawn. Starting with just initiating the job, it took nearly a month to get responses from them and get someone out to start work. I only stuck with it at that point because a family friend said they were good but should have gone with my gut and found another company at that point. The guys they sent were constantly taking breaks and at one point the foreman even grabbed my fishing pole and spent about 30 min fishing while the remaining four watched him. This wouldn't have bothered me as much if the rate I was paying was more reasonable but they were charging me about $600 per hour for the 5 guys so these breaks and fishing sessions were costing me a lot of money. I voiced my concern with the project manager who just made excuses and cared not at all about what was going on. I asked to speak to owner Justin grounds who did the same. Just excused the behavior and had no problem with it whatsoever. All the while no one could explain why the hourly rate was so high when the guys were working so inefficiently. They kept saying the hourly rate was $60 per hour per crew member but charging me double that with no explanation. Not sure if I was just unlucky or if the company is getting complacent and resting on their reputation but I was very unimpressed and I am generally very easy going with these things and rarely complain about having bad service from anyone."

Jason P on August 2022


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CJ&J Landscape Design

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At CJ & J Landscape Design, we combine creativity, skill, and hard work to bring outdoor spaces to life. Founded in 2021, what began as small neighborhood projects has grown into a full landscaping and design service now based in Bloomington. As a sophomore at Indiana University Bloomington studying Business Management, I’ve expanded the business to take on larger projects with professional equipment and a focus on design. From tree trimming and rock or mulch installation to hedge shaping, cleanups, and complete landscape design, CJ & J delivers reliable service with results that last. Whether you need a simple refresh or a full outdoor transformation, CJ & J Landscape Design is ready to handle the job with confidence and care.

At CJ & J Landscape Design, we combine creativity, skill, and hard work to bring outdoor spaces to life. Founded in 2021, what began as small neighborhood projects has grown into a full landscaping and design service now based in Bloomington. As a sophomore at Indiana University Bloomington studying Business Management, I’ve expanded the business to take on larger projects with professional equipment and a focus on design. From tree trimming and rock or mulch installation to hedge shaping, cleanups, and complete landscape design, CJ & J delivers reliable service with results that last. Whether you need a simple refresh or a full outdoor transformation, CJ & J Landscape Design is ready to handle the job with confidence and care.


Montgomery Transport and Excavating, LLC

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Montgomery Transport and Excavating, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Montgomery Transport and Excavating LLC is located in Shelby County, IN whose primary focus is providing a hauling service via dump trucks. Hauling services include but are not limited to driveway stone, rip rap, boulders, sand, gravel, mulch, sawdust, demolition debris/concrete, topsoil, fill dirt, and clay.

"Great experience. Came right out and gave the estimate. Did the job quickly and efficiently. Would recommend. Great guys."

Marc C on April 2019

Montgomery Transport and Excavating LLC is located in Shelby County, IN whose primary focus is providing a hauling service via dump trucks. Hauling services include but are not limited to driveway stone, rip rap, boulders, sand, gravel, mulch, sawdust, demolition debris/concrete, topsoil, fill dirt, and clay.

"Great experience. Came right out and gave the estimate. Did the job quickly and efficiently. Would recommend. Great guys."

Marc C on April 2019


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Arrow Earth Services

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Arrow Earth Services

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Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
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Over 20 years of operating experience, Septic installation, footers, erosion control, drainage, demolition, barn pads, driveway installation, retaining walls, hardscapes. Licensed in multiple central IN counties, motor-carrier and DOT compliant. General liability as well as Workmans Comp insured. Bonded.

"Adam and his team, have done a few projects for me and everyone of them has turned out to be spectacular. His work is great, and he is very knowledgeable and responsive."

Woody A on September 2024

Over 20 years of operating experience, Septic installation, footers, erosion control, drainage, demolition, barn pads, driveway installation, retaining walls, hardscapes. Licensed in multiple central IN counties, motor-carrier and DOT compliant. General liability as well as Workmans Comp insured. Bonded.

"Adam and his team, have done a few projects for me and everyone of them has turned out to be spectacular. His work is great, and he is very knowledgeable and responsive."

Woody A on September 2024


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Harris & Son's Landscaping LLC

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Harris & Son's Landscaping LLC

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
130 local quotes requested

Harris & Son's Landscaping Service offers a worry free, professional service for its customers, keeping their lawn looking its best year round. Harris & Son's Landscaping provides comprehensive landscaping and weekly lawn care services for residential and commercial clients in Greenwood, IN and surrounding Indianapolis metro area. Using the best equipment in the industry allows your lawn to look like a professional golf course with dead-straight mower lines, pristine edges, spotless paved areas, and clean of any debris. We offer packages from basic maintenance to full landscape and lawn care management.

"I had a huge lawn project and they exceeded expectations—all 5 Stars! I had them remove 12+ shrubs; trim weeping cherry; cleanup & reshape landscape beds; add lattice to the bottom of and re-stain the deck; bury downspouts etc. And I appreciated the extra time spent to repair an old fence gate; remove an unsightly stump; and add grass seed. Bobby provided a detailed, written estimate within 24 hours of my call. He was very responsive, organized, and kept me up to date throughout the project. The entire crew was a pleasure to work with and did an excellent job. Highly recommend Harris & Son’s."

Sheila H on September 2025

Harris & Son's Landscaping Service offers a worry free, professional service for its customers, keeping their lawn looking its best year round. Harris & Son's Landscaping provides comprehensive landscaping and weekly lawn care services for residential and commercial clients in Greenwood, IN and surrounding Indianapolis metro area. Using the best equipment in the industry allows your lawn to look like a professional golf course with dead-straight mower lines, pristine edges, spotless paved areas, and clean of any debris. We offer packages from basic maintenance to full landscape and lawn care management.

"I had a huge lawn project and they exceeded expectations—all 5 Stars! I had them remove 12+ shrubs; trim weeping cherry; cleanup & reshape landscape beds; add lattice to the bottom of and re-stain the deck; bury downspouts etc. And I appreciated the extra time spent to repair an old fence gate; remove an unsightly stump; and add grass seed. Bobby provided a detailed, written estimate within 24 hours of my call. He was very responsive, organized, and kept me up to date throughout the project. The entire crew was a pleasure to work with and did an excellent job. Highly recommend Harris & Son’s."

Sheila H on September 2025


J&B Greenscape Solutions

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J&B Greenscape Solutions

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Lawn Care Maintenance We specialize in providing the best yard maintenance you can have. - Lawn Care - Weed Eating - Mulching - Landscaping - Junk Removal

Lawn Care Maintenance We specialize in providing the best yard maintenance you can have. - Lawn Care - Weed Eating - Mulching - Landscaping - Junk Removal


"The service was good, and they did a really good job."

Rebecca S on January 2023

-Landscaping -Mowing -Gutter Cleaning -Junk removal For a free onsite quote, text or call (317) 491-0457 Or email [email protected]. Thank you

"The service was good, and they did a really good job."

Rebecca S on January 2023


Emily's Personal Assisting Company

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My name is Emily. I am available for any daily help that your family may require. Ranging, but not limited to house care needs, lawn and garage care, pet and child care, errand runs, and more help available. I have been working in others homes for various help requirements since I was 14; making it a total of 15 years of experience. I have worked in industrial and multi-unit residential properties as well over the last 8 years. I have gained knowledge of many different skills and talents with my wide range of career fields. I enjoy being able to help people and hopefully make one less task, or maybe many tasks; for their daily routine lists. I also have 15 years of babysitting, housesitting, petsitting, elderly care and plant care expereience. I have also gained experience in minor maintainance, house painting, drywall , and other home improvements in that time. I have multiple resources for tasks that I may need to contract out for assitance on larger projects or automobile care related needs. I am a big animal person. My family has been very active with a variety of animals of the years and generations. The last three generations; including myself, gained a passion for dog breeding. From yorkies to golden retrievers, and then labs as well as labradoodles. I took agriculture courses in high school including volunteering on local farms. It may seems a bit crazy to offer such a wide range of services. The variety is my motivation; it helps change up my routine and it is what drives my passion to help others. I know my job my been hectic but at the end I was able to make that persons life a bit less stressful. I learned these skills knowing that I may just need to know how to do that one day when I have nobody to help. Little did I know I would enjoy putting that knowledge to use helping others instead. I would love to hear from you and see if I am able to assist you and your family in daily tasks that may need some extra hands.

My name is Emily. I am available for any daily help that your family may require. Ranging, but not limited to house care needs, lawn and garage care, pet and child care, errand runs, and more help available. I have been working in others homes for various help requirements since I was 14; making it a total of 15 years of experience. I have worked in industrial and multi-unit residential properties as well over the last 8 years. I have gained knowledge of many different skills and talents with my wide range of career fields. I enjoy being able to help people and hopefully make one less task, or maybe many tasks; for their daily routine lists. I also have 15 years of babysitting, housesitting, petsitting, elderly care and plant care expereience. I have also gained experience in minor maintainance, house painting, drywall , and other home improvements in that time. I have multiple resources for tasks that I may need to contract out for assitance on larger projects or automobile care related needs. I am a big animal person. My family has been very active with a variety of animals of the years and generations. The last three generations; including myself, gained a passion for dog breeding. From yorkies to golden retrievers, and then labs as well as labradoodles. I took agriculture courses in high school including volunteering on local farms. It may seems a bit crazy to offer such a wide range of services. The variety is my motivation; it helps change up my routine and it is what drives my passion to help others. I know my job my been hectic but at the end I was able to make that persons life a bit less stressful. I learned these skills knowing that I may just need to know how to do that one day when I have nobody to help. Little did I know I would enjoy putting that knowledge to use helping others instead. I would love to hear from you and see if I am able to assist you and your family in daily tasks that may need some extra hands.


Hoosier Pride Lawn Care

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Hoosier Pride Lawn Care

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Local owned family business specializing in yard maintenance and landscaping. We strive to complete work in a timely manner without cutting corners. We offer full mowing services as well as weed control and landscaping.

Local owned family business specializing in yard maintenance and landscaping. We strive to complete work in a timely manner without cutting corners. We offer full mowing services as well as weed control and landscaping.


ZLC landscaping

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ZLC landscaping

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9 years of experience

ZLC landscaping is your go to for your lawncare needs! Need your house mulched? No problem! Need your driveway power washed? No problem! Need a full landscape cleanup/remodel? We do it!! We’ll beat any and every price saving you hundreds a year. We’ll deliver the professional results you expect, at a price you won’t believe! We’ve been happily serving Hoosiers since 2016. We’re privately owned so we’ll give you the attention you deserve! We’ll work with you till you’re 100% satisfied with our result. The days of worrying about your lawn are done!

ZLC landscaping is your go to for your lawncare needs! Need your house mulched? No problem! Need your driveway power washed? No problem! Need a full landscape cleanup/remodel? We do it!! We’ll beat any and every price saving you hundreds a year. We’ll deliver the professional results you expect, at a price you won’t believe! We’ve been happily serving Hoosiers since 2016. We’re privately owned so we’ll give you the attention you deserve! We’ll work with you till you’re 100% satisfied with our result. The days of worrying about your lawn are done!

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Generally, you want the soil for your edible plants to have good drainage, organic matter for nutrients, a loose texture (like loam soil), and a balanced pH level. However, the type of plants you're growing will dictate the exact characteristics your soil needs to thrive. For example, brussels sprout prefers more acidic soil, while broccoli prefers more alkaline soil. 

Artificial turf usually requires some sort of base. If you’re installing the grass over soil, you’ll want to add a weed barrier (weeds can damage your fake grass) and an artificial grass sub-base . Typically, this is a mixture of gravel and sand, like crushed miscellaneous base (CMB) or decomposed granite. If you're placing turf over concrete, you can skip the sub base and use a padded underlayment.

How much 4 yards of dirt will cover depends on how deep you want the soil to be. In general, a yard of dirt will cover 324 square feet for a 1-inch depth or 100 square feet for a 3-inch depth. Therefore, you can expect 4 yards to cover between 400 and 1,296 square feet if you keep your soil depth between 1 and 3 inches.

Pea gravel is hands down a top pick for managing landscape drainage.  These small stones allow water to flow through easily by creating natural gaps that promote runoff. Beyond functionality, pea gravel also offers visual versatility. Homeowners will find a range of earthy tones like gray, brown, blue, and even red, making it easy to match with different outdoor styles and plantings.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

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