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Eco Forestry and land management

Londonderry Turnpike
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Eco Forestry and land management

Londonderry Turnpike
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10 years of experience

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

Richard Rocca Landscaping

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Richard Rocca Landscaping

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25 years of experience

Rocca Landscaping has a team of professionals for a variety of outdoors needs. We cator to everything from general cleanup, exterior design to gardens and much more. Various payment methods accepted, PayPal business certified.

Rocca Landscaping has a team of professionals for a variety of outdoors needs. We cator to everything from general cleanup, exterior design to gardens and much more. Various payment methods accepted, PayPal business certified.

M&J Construction Co.

30 Whittman St.
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M&J Construction Co.

30 Whittman St.
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18 years of experience

Serving Berkshire County and beyond for 8 years, we have remained the best and least expensive company in the business. There is no job too large or too small. We have a vast knowledge of the construction and home industry that gives us the edge over our competition. We are able to provide homeowners with many services from concrete to carpentry. We truly are unique in that aspect. We do the job right the first time, every time!! We look forward to hearing from you and starting a new journey together.

Serving Berkshire County and beyond for 8 years, we have remained the best and least expensive company in the business. There is no job too large or too small. We have a vast knowledge of the construction and home industry that gives us the edge over our competition. We are able to provide homeowners with many services from concrete to carpentry. We truly are unique in that aspect. We do the job right the first time, every time!! We look forward to hearing from you and starting a new journey together.

Jmac Tree and Landscape

204 Sumner St
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Jmac Tree and Landscape

204 Sumner St
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12 years of experience

JMac Tree and Landscape's only priority is to exceed the expectations of customers and that is why we take every suggestion very sincerely. We build, install, and design every assigned project with an extremely high level of commitment to the clients' satisfaction. In JMac Tree and Landscape we believe, proper enjoyment of your lawn begins with accurate installation.

JMac Tree and Landscape's only priority is to exceed the expectations of customers and that is why we take every suggestion very sincerely. We build, install, and design every assigned project with an extremely high level of commitment to the clients' satisfaction. In JMac Tree and Landscape we believe, proper enjoyment of your lawn begins with accurate installation.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

How tall your mulch should be around your tree depends on the type of mulch you use, but aim for 3 to 4 inches as a rule of thumb. You’ll want to avoid simply piling it up in hopes of offering additional benefits to your tree. Volcano mulching is the infamous term for piling way too much mulch against the stem of your tree. This could actually kill your tree or severely harm it, as your tree trunk needs space to breathe without too much moisture.

This will depend on the depth of the structure. For a landscape, patio, or walkway that’s around 2 inches deep, a ton of gravel will cover around 100 square feet or about 0.6 cubic yards. However, if you’re building a driveway, which should be a minimum of 12 inches deep, you’d need about 6 tons of gravel to cover the same area.

Hydroseeding is a great option for sloped yards, as sod might not root as well. Hydroseeding also traditionally creates sprouts faster than normal seeding—up to a full week faster. Additionally, you can customize your slurry mix with hydroseed, allowing you to create a mixture that will work specifically for your yard’s conditions. 

It’s important to remember that hydroseeded lawns require a lot of water during the first few weeks of installation, which can be time-consuming and costly. Additionally, the installation window tends to be shorter than that of sod and traditional grass. 

A 50-pound bag of pea gravel equals approximately one-half of a cubic foot. That amount will cover a three-square-foot area to a depth of about two inches. A three-square-foot area with equal-length sides is approximately 1.73 feet by 1.73 feet, or about 20.75 inches on each side.

The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your needs. If you want to build an affordable driveway, consider gravel. If you want an aesthetically pleasing patio, you can’t go wrong with flagstone. If you’re building a water feature, consider river rock as the base. Start by figuring out your landscaping project, then choose the best rock for that project.

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