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Avatar for Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
4.9(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn - For BusinessLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

As experts in residential lawn care and ground maintenance, Elmer's Landscaping and Construction, will exceed your expectations. With years of experience manicuring lawns and power washing exterior surfaces, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you.

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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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AML Landscaping
4.8(
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Handyman for Multiple Small ProjectsLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn+4 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Aurelio and his team made quick work of our project. They arrived on time and completed the project in just two days. We had them install 3 retaining walls, set a stone pathway and spread 3 yards of pea stone. They yard looks great now. I would highly recommend him."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Elmer's Lawn Maintenance
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn - For Business+4 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Elmer and his crew to rehabilitate my landscaping after I purchased a new home. (I discovered that the developer filled a lot of the yard with stone dust, so the sod died. Also, the developer dumped a lot of dyed woodchips in the yard.) Elmer was very honest about the strengths and weaknesses about the existing landscaping. He and his crew removed the stone dust and replaced it with rich soil. They reseeded the yard and provided me with instructions about how to maintain the seeds so they would germinate. They replaced the bad dyed woodchips with more natural mulch, and they replaced dead plantings with live plantings that were more suited to the site. Overall, they did a great job. I would definitely hire them again for any future landscaping."
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Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
189
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bob and his team are terrific. Bob has done my yard and lawn care for several years now, and he is consistently wonderful. Always responsive and very flexible, putting up with my occasionally idiosyncratic requests, and always willing to work creatively as my husband and I are trying to reclaim a rather unruly back yard as we shift from a lawn to shade plants. Bob is awesome!"
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Response time11 hrs
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Thunder Landscaping Corporation
4.6(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn+3 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Anthony came and we talked about the project I wanted done. He was very professional and knowledgeable about what I wanted. He arrived with his crew on time and ready to get started. Anthony told the crew of four what to do and they all got started. They worked very hard and well with each other getting the job done. What a job they did my front yard and back yard are looking great with no leaves or papers that were blown in. I have hired Anthony to mow my lawns every other week thatâ s what an impression he and his crew made on me. Thank you â Thunderâ"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&L Landscaping & Construction
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business+1 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M&L quickly responded to my request for a full yard and garden bed clean-up the same day and were ready to work the next. Our yard has never looked better! I would highly recommend them for the work they did for us and will be using them for future projects."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawns questions, answered by experts

Burning yard waste can be an efficient method for large amounts. However, burning has health and environmental risks. Smoke can aggravate respiratory conditions, expose you to carbon monoxide, and cause irritation. Fire produces greenhouse gases and may start wildfires. Minimize risks by burning clean, dry, natural materials. Stay upwind and monitor the fire closely.

It’s unlikely your leaves are a hazard, especially if you get to them while they’re dry. However, a couple of rare risks exist. University studies suggest that decaying leaves can produce organochlorines, toxic pollutants similar to man-made PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), so avoid keeping them in an enclosed area.

Also, leaves and compost may cause the growth of fungi that can cause diseases like histoplasmosis and aspergillosis, as well as mold spores that are unhealthy for human lungs. Again, severe issues are rare, but those with compromised immune systems or allergies to mold should wear face masks when directly handling leaves.

Some states have bans on disposing of yard waste in plastic bags in landfills. Yard waste takes up space in landfills and releases methane gas when disposed of improperly. It's best to repurpose it naturally to benefit your garden and the environment.

Unless you plan to use a dump trailer for business purposes, it will be hard to justify the cost of buying one. Even a small, used 6-by-10-foot model could set you back as much as $5,000, and larger, high-quality models can cost up to $15,000 to buy brand-new.

If you want to take the decomposition process into your hands to speed it up, water and sunlight are key. Of course, you can’t control sunlight yourself, but you can rake leaves into piles in sunny spots in your yard. In terms of using water, you can also moisten the decomposing leaves with water, whether by pouring some from a watering can from time to time or using a hose to moisten them.

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