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Sugarloaf Landscaping

602 Whately Road
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Sugarloaf Landscaping

602 Whately Road
5.00(
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Approved Pro
32 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Sugarloaf Landscaping offers landscaping services for the Pioneer Valley and surrounding! We offer FREE Quotes for all of our service offerings. Our services include: Lawncare/Mowing, Weed-Whacking, Spring & Fall Cleanups, Power Washing, and more! Visit our website and get your FREE Quote Today! Spring Clean Up, Lawn Care, Landscaping, Mulch, Top Soil

Sugarloaf Landscaping offers landscaping services for the Pioneer Valley and surrounding! We offer FREE Quotes for all of our service offerings. Our services include: Lawncare/Mowing, Weed-Whacking, Spring & Fall Cleanups, Power Washing, and more! Visit our website and get your FREE Quote Today! Spring Clean Up, Lawn Care, Landscaping, Mulch, Top Soil


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.


Averys Landscaping

40 Fargo Dr
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Averys Landscaping

40 Fargo Dr
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We are a local fully insured lawn care and landscaping business based out of Greenfield, MA servicing Franklin County and surrounding towns! We offer a range of services so give us a call for a free estimate on any of your landscaping needs!

We are a local fully insured lawn care and landscaping business based out of Greenfield, MA servicing Franklin County and surrounding towns! We offer a range of services so give us a call for a free estimate on any of your landscaping needs!


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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
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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


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Smith Tree & Landscaping

808 Shelburne Falls Rd
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Smith Tree & Landscaping

808 Shelburne Falls Rd
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9 years of experience

Smith Tree and Landscaping has been in business since 2016. We take care of all landscaping needs such as residential and commercial mowing and snow plowing, spring and fall cleanups, driveway regrading, brush clearing, excavation, tree removal, brush hogging, mulching, hardscapes, plantings and design. We have a lot of experience in the landscaping trade and put pride and quality in our work. When we leave we want to be just as happy as the customers we work for. The job at hand is our number one concern and to please our customers and have a great relationship. Give us a call and set up an appointment so we can help you in your next landscaping project

Smith Tree and Landscaping has been in business since 2016. We take care of all landscaping needs such as residential and commercial mowing and snow plowing, spring and fall cleanups, driveway regrading, brush clearing, excavation, tree removal, brush hogging, mulching, hardscapes, plantings and design. We have a lot of experience in the landscaping trade and put pride and quality in our work. When we leave we want to be just as happy as the customers we work for. The job at hand is our number one concern and to please our customers and have a great relationship. Give us a call and set up an appointment so we can help you in your next landscaping project


"The guys were very reliable and did excellent work. They are very customer-service oriented, which we appreciated. They were knowledgeable, friendly, professional. They cleaned up everything. We were very happy with their work."

Margaret K on January 2018

"The guys were very reliable and did excellent work. They are very customer-service oriented, which we appreciated. They were knowledgeable, friendly, professional. They cleaned up everything. We were very happy with their work."

Margaret K on January 2018


Green By Malone LLC

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Green By Malone LLC

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Free onsite estimate

Green By Malone LLC is a small landscaping company operating locally. Get your first mow and trim free if you sign up for weekly or biweekly mowing for this season before June 1st. We offer a variety of billing options: per job, monthly, seasonal contracts.

Green By Malone LLC is a small landscaping company operating locally. Get your first mow and trim free if you sign up for weekly or biweekly mowing for this season before June 1st. We offer a variety of billing options: per job, monthly, seasonal contracts.



Riverside Contracting

77 Mill Street, Unit015
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Riverside Contracting

77 Mill Street, Unit015
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11 years of experience

Riverside Contracting ! We do every job like it's our own home. We reach more than you're expectations and provide everything you need all in one. Something that we can't do? Don't worry! We work together with many great companies to get the job done right!

Riverside Contracting ! We do every job like it's our own home. We reach more than you're expectations and provide everything you need all in one. Something that we can't do? Don't worry! We work together with many great companies to get the job done right!


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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Permits depend on local regulations concerning street use and public spaces. Check requirements with community authorities to avoid fines or logistical issues.

You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you’re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.

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.

Since the nature of the landscaping project can heavily influence the overall cost, it helps to understand what different types of landscaping projects cost on average. For example:

  • Plant a tree: $100–$2,000

  • Build a retaining wall: $3,250–$9,200

  • Reseed a lawn: $450–$1,700

  • Install a water fountain: $950–$4,800

  • Install a paver patio: $2,400–$7,000

  • Install a concrete walkway: $1,200–$2,400

  • Install a flower bed: $800–$3,000

  • Landscape lighting: $2,000–$6,000

Regular maintenance involves raking or leveling out any displaced gravel, filling in low spots, and adding fresh gravel as needed to help prevent potholes and ruts. If you live in an area with heavy rain, checking the drainage and reinforcing the edges periodically can help prevent erosion.

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