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Avatar for Grass365 of New England
Grass365 of New England
5.0(
150
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For Business

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had artificial turf installed in my back yard by Intelliturf. It looks amazing!! Because of very large trees and very little sun I could never have grass in my back yard. The turf is perfect, very easy to maintain. Jeff and his crew were professional, hardworking and always pleasant."
Backyard with golf green
Winthrop, MA Back yard with golf green
Backyard
Medford, MA Backyard
Marston Mills, Cape Cod

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Valley Excavating
Valley Excavating
5.0(
86
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had great experience with Valley Excavating. They delivered sand for a landscaping project They were prompt, efficient, and delivered the sand exactly where I needed it. The quality of the sand was excellent as well. And their pricing was very fair. Overall, I'm very satisfied with their service and would recommend them to others."
Cutting Complete
Stamped Patio and Fire Pit
Replacement Electric Service
Cutting Complete Trash Pickup about to Begin
Metal Carport Pad

+38

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services
4.8(
38
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Marc went above and beyond when installing a yard drainage system in our side yard. He was quick to give us a competitive quote, easy to work with, and got a complicated job done fast. I would highly recommend him for homeowners looking to modify the slope and or drainage plan for their plot."
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Lot Clearing/De-Stumping
Yard Drainage/Discharge system
Southbridge,MA

+12

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Republic Masonry
5.0(
23
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry from Republic Masonry was excellent we hired him for the remainder of the winter season He was very respectful and even cleared the slush off the front walkway at no charge so we could safely get our mail 5 stars"
10x14 Concrete Patio
10x14 Pour Day
The Next Day
10x14 Concrete Patio
Clients Review

+2

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Evergreen Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Corp.
5.0(
3
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessSod - Install+1 more

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We are a locally owned and operated company with 30+ years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Sod Installation
Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation

+16

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smith Tree & Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew and company didnâ t do a good job. They did s Great job. Cut 3 trees, cut and stacked wood and bundled the brush just as I wanted. Will use Smith Tree & Landscape again and recommend them to anyone and everyone without hesitation."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

A window flower box should be deep enough that there’s room for a wide selection of plants and the required amount of soil and gravel. Standard flower boxes are 8 inches deep and 8 inches from front to back. Larger is better to increase the variety of plants in the box, but you could run into stability issues as it increases in weight.

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

There are two main times of year to apply mulch: mid to late spring and late fall. Spreading mulch in mid to late spring helps protect new seedlings as the soil warms up. It's best to wait until temperatures are steady, as mulching too early in the spring can slow down the soil's warming process and hinder plant growth. Fall mulching is also beneficial, as it insulates the soil and helps regulate its temperature when the first frosts arrive.

The landscaping elements that add the most value are often the basics. A well-maintained, attractive lawn can have a return on investment (ROI) of up to 217%. Routine lawn maintenance, such as edging and mulching, can provide an ROI of over 100%. Other high-value projects include upgrading your front walkway, which can offer a 100% ROI, and planting trees. Projects like adding decks, patios, outdoor lighting, irrigation systems, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens also add value and enjoyment, though their direct financial ROI may be less than 100% in some cases.

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

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