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JBHS

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JBHS

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10 years of experience

JBHS is basically a handyman service. I usually operate as one person, but hire contract labor or sub-contractors as needed. JBHS also works as a sub-contractor on residential and commercial jobs. Invoicing is usually emailed to the customer, but can also be mailed as needed. Invoices are due upon reciept unless other arrangements have been made prior to the start of the job. JBHS accepts most major credit cards.

JBHS is basically a handyman service. I usually operate as one person, but hire contract labor or sub-contractors as needed. JBHS also works as a sub-contractor on residential and commercial jobs. Invoicing is usually emailed to the customer, but can also be mailed as needed. Invoices are due upon reciept unless other arrangements have been made prior to the start of the job. JBHS accepts most major credit cards.

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G&H WorX

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44 years of experience

G&H WorX specializes in "service"....one name, many services...nearly everything that is hard work that many do not want to do and/or the many things you have no time for; we do it!!!

G&H WorX specializes in "service"....one name, many services...nearly everything that is hard work that many do not want to do and/or the many things you have no time for; we do it!!!

DOWNEY LAWN & LANDSCAPE

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DOWNEY LAWN & LANDSCAPE

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31 years of experience

In business over 20 years. Areas number 1 volume sod installation company. Sod, sprinkler systems, water features, fire features, patios, decks, pergolas, athletic fields, and much more!

In business over 20 years. Areas number 1 volume sod installation company. Sod, sprinkler systems, water features, fire features, patios, decks, pergolas, athletic fields, and much more!

TLC Garden Center

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TLC Garden Center

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25 years of experience

The heart and soul of our company is our year round garden center, conveniently located on Highway 54 in La Harpe, KS. Inside our doors, you will find everything you need for a successful gardening season. Garden seed, onions, and potatoes start filling the bins in early spring, ready to be taken home by the next eager gardener. TLC carries a fine selection of chemicals and amendments to help your garden along. Also inside is our gift shop full of garden accessories, fountains, and pottery of all shapes, sizes, and colors, ready to be filled with the perfect plants from our greenhouses. Outside you will find a wide array of shade trees, fruit trees, and shrubs. Once in the greenhouse, you will be welcomed with a rainbow of colorful annuals, hanging baskets and perennials. The majority of our vegetables are started by us from seed and we are proud to have the best plants around. Our concrete pathways and carts make shopping a breeze and our helpful staff will assist you if any questions or needs arise. TLC also has bulk landscape materials such as topsoil, mulch, and river rock. These items can either be loaded into your truck or delivered directly to your project for a small fee. One of our favorite times of the year is autumn, with the cooler weather and beautiful fall foliage. TLC has fall garden mums in variety of colors and sizes, along with pansies, flowering kale, spring bulbs, and garden vegetable seed. In the winter, TLC becomes a Christmas wonderland, full of fresh cut Christmas trees, wreaths and dazzling Christmas decorations and gifts throughout our gift shop.

The heart and soul of our company is our year round garden center, conveniently located on Highway 54 in La Harpe, KS. Inside our doors, you will find everything you need for a successful gardening season. Garden seed, onions, and potatoes start filling the bins in early spring, ready to be taken home by the next eager gardener. TLC carries a fine selection of chemicals and amendments to help your garden along. Also inside is our gift shop full of garden accessories, fountains, and pottery of all shapes, sizes, and colors, ready to be filled with the perfect plants from our greenhouses. Outside you will find a wide array of shade trees, fruit trees, and shrubs. Once in the greenhouse, you will be welcomed with a rainbow of colorful annuals, hanging baskets and perennials. The majority of our vegetables are started by us from seed and we are proud to have the best plants around. Our concrete pathways and carts make shopping a breeze and our helpful staff will assist you if any questions or needs arise. TLC also has bulk landscape materials such as topsoil, mulch, and river rock. These items can either be loaded into your truck or delivered directly to your project for a small fee. One of our favorite times of the year is autumn, with the cooler weather and beautiful fall foliage. TLC has fall garden mums in variety of colors and sizes, along with pansies, flowering kale, spring bulbs, and garden vegetable seed. In the winter, TLC becomes a Christmas wonderland, full of fresh cut Christmas trees, wreaths and dazzling Christmas decorations and gifts throughout our gift shop.

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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

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21 years of experience

JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock, stands poised and proud by providing rubber mulch products that utilizes NON-TIRE recycled rubber in the production process. JJV Rubber Mulch continues to offer a safe and clean alternative.

JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock, stands poised and proud by providing rubber mulch products that utilizes NON-TIRE recycled rubber in the production process. JJV Rubber Mulch continues to offer a safe and clean alternative.

Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Before you put down grass seed, you should cultivate your soil or add two inches of topsoil. You should also put down fertilizer at the same time as your seed to prompt healthy growth. Be sure to water after you put down grass seed, especially for the first two weeks.

To prepare your yard for river rocks, smaller rocks may require laying landscape fabric to keep the stones from sinking into the ground while encouraging proper water drainage. You should also clear the land of weeds and larger boulders and, in some cases, test the density of the soil to ensure it can handle the weight.

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

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.

The best time to lay mulch depends on the type of mulch and the reason for installing it: 

  • Summer: Adding extra mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, allowing plants to thrive. 

  • Fall: Adding mulch helps control weeds and keeps soil and roots warm during the cooler months. Aim to add a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches deep.

  • Winter: Mulch around perennial plants to help keep them insulated.

  • Spring: Wait until the ground has thawed. Depending on the thickness, add between 1 and 4 inches of mulch to provide freeze and rain protection and enrich the soil.

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