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Ground and Pot

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Ground and Pot

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2 years of experience

Ground and Pot is a plant care and garden coaching service. Whether consulting on what to do with your plants and garden spaces, to the needs of maintaining or building them, I'm here for you.

Ground and Pot is a plant care and garden coaching service. Whether consulting on what to do with your plants and garden spaces, to the needs of maintaining or building them, I'm here for you.



North End Lawn Care

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North End Lawn Care

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Free onsite estimate

Family owned and operated; guaranteed satisfaction of work performed. Every job we accept, we will always complete even if it goes over our hours of operation. We pride ourselves on the quality and performance of the work we do, while also delivering outstanding customer service. Please call us to schedule your free estimate TODAY!!!!

Family owned and operated; guaranteed satisfaction of work performed. Every job we accept, we will always complete even if it goes over our hours of operation. We pride ourselves on the quality and performance of the work we do, while also delivering outstanding customer service. Please call us to schedule your free estimate TODAY!!!!


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R Cox Enterprises

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R Cox Enterprises

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40 years of experience

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025




S. S. Skowyra Inc

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S. S. Skowyra Inc

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37 years of experience

S. S. Skowyra Inc understands choosing the right builder to handle the design and construction of your dream home is an important, vital step down the path to a positive and successful experience. S. S. Skowyra Inc. has helped homebuyers fulfill their American Dream since 1988. Quality construction, innovative designs and dynamic customer service are part of the package for customers. Call us today to discover why we're the best!

S. S. Skowyra Inc understands choosing the right builder to handle the design and construction of your dream home is an important, vital step down the path to a positive and successful experience. S. S. Skowyra Inc. has helped homebuyers fulfill their American Dream since 1988. Quality construction, innovative designs and dynamic customer service are part of the package for customers. Call us today to discover why we're the best!


"We hired Matt after he evaluated our property and gave us a fair proposal. He and his team of two qualified workers arrived and efficiently cleaned up our property and Matt performed the de-thatching. Very pleased and we will hire again."

Linda D on April 2020

"We hired Matt after he evaluated our property and gave us a fair proposal. He and his team of two qualified workers arrived and efficiently cleaned up our property and Matt performed the de-thatching. Very pleased and we will hire again."

Linda D on April 2020


Grizzly Tree & Landscaping

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Grizzly Tree & Landscaping

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16 years of experience

Local landscaping business with a crew of reliable hardworking and knowledgable personalities. We accept cash and check. We are always running specials for all of our services. We offer professional quality work without the extreme price.

Local landscaping business with a crew of reliable hardworking and knowledgable personalities. We accept cash and check. We are always running specials for all of our services. We offer professional quality work without the extreme price.


Pioneer Landscapes Inc

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Pioneer Landscapes Inc

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Customers say: Super punctual
36 years of experience

Pioneer Landscapes, Inc. has been in the property maintenance and landscaping business since 1989. Pioneer Landscapes services both large and small residential and commercial sites in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. We offer a full range of maintenance and installation services that are tailored to meet your specific needs and exceed your expectations at an affordable price. We are also proud to be able to help the local economy by providing 30-35 jobs to area residents. Our motto is, “Constant and never-ending improvement” and we always strive to achieve this. Our full time staff of skilled employees provides a dependable workforce — raising the bar for quality year after year. With our diversified and knowledgeable staff, we provide a wide range of landscape maintenance services, including; landscaping, lawn care, mowing, irrigation, tree and shrub care, hard-scape and aqua-scape design and installation, decks and landscape lighting, and snow plowing and removal. In the past several years Pioneer Landscapes has been on the leading edge helping homeowners enjoy their homes more by designing and creating a unique personal outdoor entertainment space. By adding a custom built pool house or cabana with bar, bath and grill, or adding an outdoor kitchen with pergola or stone fire pit amongst a carefully crafted water feature and outdoor lighting design to create the complete outdoor living space you deserve,and will enjoy for years to come. Contact us today to have a knowledgeable technician assess your property and begin a long and rewarding relationship with Western Massachusetts’ premier full-service landscape company. Mission Statement: Achieving excellence through Quality Service, Products and Professionalism while continuously striving to surpass our clients expectations utilizing a TEAM spirit, while always putting safety, quality of life and family first.

"Had Pioneer Landscapes out of Easthampton, Ma trim my shrubs for 375.00, work was sloppy, shrubs were lopsided, arborvitaes tops were lopped off, just a mess. We immediately contacted them and sent pictures. They didn't come back to fix their mess, took 100.00 off my 375.00 bill, we didn't find that acceptable and they didn't care. They said that there's been a lot of changes in their company and they need to look into their management ... well that doesn't help me at al as I am out hundreds of dollars and my Landscaping looks worse than when they started it's a terrible job by what appeared to be teenagers with little to not training. They don't care about their customers, just the almighty dollar. Buyers Beware And whats worse, we had been customers of theres for over 5 years!!!!!"

Nicole F on October 2021

Pioneer Landscapes, Inc. has been in the property maintenance and landscaping business since 1989. Pioneer Landscapes services both large and small residential and commercial sites in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. We offer a full range of maintenance and installation services that are tailored to meet your specific needs and exceed your expectations at an affordable price. We are also proud to be able to help the local economy by providing 30-35 jobs to area residents. Our motto is, “Constant and never-ending improvement” and we always strive to achieve this. Our full time staff of skilled employees provides a dependable workforce — raising the bar for quality year after year. With our diversified and knowledgeable staff, we provide a wide range of landscape maintenance services, including; landscaping, lawn care, mowing, irrigation, tree and shrub care, hard-scape and aqua-scape design and installation, decks and landscape lighting, and snow plowing and removal. In the past several years Pioneer Landscapes has been on the leading edge helping homeowners enjoy their homes more by designing and creating a unique personal outdoor entertainment space. By adding a custom built pool house or cabana with bar, bath and grill, or adding an outdoor kitchen with pergola or stone fire pit amongst a carefully crafted water feature and outdoor lighting design to create the complete outdoor living space you deserve,and will enjoy for years to come. Contact us today to have a knowledgeable technician assess your property and begin a long and rewarding relationship with Western Massachusetts’ premier full-service landscape company. Mission Statement: Achieving excellence through Quality Service, Products and Professionalism while continuously striving to surpass our clients expectations utilizing a TEAM spirit, while always putting safety, quality of life and family first.

"Had Pioneer Landscapes out of Easthampton, Ma trim my shrubs for 375.00, work was sloppy, shrubs were lopsided, arborvitaes tops were lopped off, just a mess. We immediately contacted them and sent pictures. They didn't come back to fix their mess, took 100.00 off my 375.00 bill, we didn't find that acceptable and they didn't care. They said that there's been a lot of changes in their company and they need to look into their management ... well that doesn't help me at al as I am out hundreds of dollars and my Landscaping looks worse than when they started it's a terrible job by what appeared to be teenagers with little to not training. They don't care about their customers, just the almighty dollar. Buyers Beware And whats worse, we had been customers of theres for over 5 years!!!!!"

Nicole F on October 2021

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

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 hydroseed mix—known as a slurry—helps grass seed take root in many ways. Water combines with the mulch, allowing the grass seed to stay moist while grounded in the soil. The extra fertilizer then provides the boost the seed needs to flourish. In just a few weeks, you'll be ready to break out the lawnmower again.

A gravel driveway costs from $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, including materials and installation. Cost factors for this project include the type of gravel, its thickness, and the amount of site preparation required.

Consider these cost estimates for a 20-foot-long driveway:

  • 1-car (240 square feet): $300–$432

  • 2-car (480 square feet): $600–$864

  • 4-car (960 square feet): $1,200–$1,728

Here are gravel driveways costs for a 50-foot-long driveway:

  • 1-car (600 square feet): $750–$1,080

  • 2-car (1,200 square feet): $1,500–$2,160

  • 4-car (2,400 square feet): $3,000–$4,320

Many ways to landscape a steep slope on a budget exist. Avoiding expensive retaining wall construction is the first step. Consider creating a rocky slope with boulders or large stones, or think about planting perennials that return every year with a single investment. Transplanting small trees from elsewhere on your property is also possible and can help to stabilize steep slopes without purchasing new ones. 

Yes, most providers offer pickup and delivery as part of the service. Confirm with your contractor.

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