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Avatar for Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.7(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery+8 more

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony and his crew did an incredible job taking down a huge and dangerous dead tree on our property. The entire experience working with their team was first class. Everything was done very professionally from start to finish. Invoicing, scheduling and execution of the project was flawless. They offer a wide variety of services at fair prices. I would highly recommend them for any tree service or lawn/landscaping needs. I worked in the home services industry for nearly 10 years and Anthony's business is doing things the right way! Great job guys!"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+1

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SC Custom Lighting
5.0(
6
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys are great! I had a birthday party coming up at the end up the month and really wanted my lights done by then. Jake and Ronnie were so understanding of my timeline and were in constant communication throughout the whole process. Will definitely be using them for my lighting going forward!"
Front of Home 1
Accent Lighting
Sideview 2
Front of Home
Path Illumination

+1

Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KCS Foundation And Waterproofing Specialists
4.6(
18
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They over charged me. Was done wrong the first time, had to redo but put another customer on front of me before they finished me. (2 day wait) . Left fruit peeling in the yard first day. I picked them up. Second team was very professional. Did everything in half the time. Very polite."
Basement waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Aprilaire Dehu
Perimeter Drain

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LandCore LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job on my driveway! Showed up when they said they would and explained everything they planned to do. Work that was done was completed in a timely manner. Very definitely recommend others to use this company."
Culvert replacement
Culvert replacement
Driveway restoration
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bruce Ferguson masonry
5.0(
3
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Bruce called instantly and arraned to come the next morning to review the project. He arrived promptly at 9 am reviewed the work and gave a very reasonable quote...at least it was what I had in mind. He was very polite, personable and professional and he did a great job. I highly recommend Bruce for any masonry work you may have. In this case he cleaned off old mortar from about 20 bricks that had been knocked loose from a brick wall and reset them. They look grest."
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

The average cost for landscaping is around $3,500, but prices can range from as low as $200 for simple DIY projects to $14,000 or more for extensive work. Several factors influence the final price, including your geographic location, yard size, project scope, chosen materials, site preparation, and the type of landscaping involved. Professional landscaper labor costs typically range from $50 to $100 per hour.

For a smaller budget, you can focus on softscaping projects like adding mulch, flowers, and shrubs, which might only cost a few hundred dollars if you do the work yourself. A budget of around $5,000 could cover projects like a simple patio, new plants and tree trimming, or a water feature. More extensive hardscaping projects, such as pergolas, patios, and walkways, can push the budget to $14,000 or more. For example, a flower bed installation averages between $800 and $3,000, while landscape lighting installation can cost from $2,000 to $6,000.

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.

If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home. 

That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.

Yes, if you are using rocks to form a pathway or driveway, it’s a good idea to first install landscape fabric before layering in your rocks. Landscape fabric is your first line of defense against unwanted grass and weeds on your rocky surface.

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