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Avatar for Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and Dan were easy to work with and provided tremendous value for the money. We were preparing to see our house and needed the entire yard sodded and mulched. They worked with us on timing, gave us a great price, and the work was fantastic. We highly recommend."
Patio Installation
Stairs and Patio Installation
Flagstone Installation
Nice Lawn
Another Nice Lawn

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jesryn Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The entire experience from 1st consultation, until the job was completed was seamless and very professional. Julio walked through the project with me as I explained what I wanted/needed and he communicated what could and couldn't be done while detailing the why behind his conclusions/suggestions. My landscaping had been neglected for the past few years and it was a heavy lift with hugely overgrown shrubs, out of control vines and super sized weeds that looked like bushes. From consultation, to proposal, scheduling and job completion all done in a 2 week time frame. I will be using Julio and his team for all my future landscape needs."
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio

+91

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
4.8(
121
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is a second time I hired Lazaro because he did a superb job on pavement. This time, a bit hesitating to call him because it's landscaping work rather than hardscaping. However they did a great job removing weeds, adding top soil and planting sod and bushes with mulch on front yard. On side yard, they removed weeds, added top soil and planted seeds. I like his prompt response, reliability and commitment. They have a solid work habit. Strongly recommend."
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+98

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality Landscape Services
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Lemus has an excellent crew that gets right to work. We had 10 yards of mulch and three yards of Leafgrow delivered that morning and by the end of the day our flower beds were all edged and mulched, the lawn was aerated and has a top "dressing" of three yards of Leafgrow and the place looks fantastic. This was a long day for these guys -- finished up at about 6PM but wow I was super impressed. Mr. Lemus is friendly and very accommodating. His crew is polite and very respectful -- always yes, sir or yes ma'am. Really, I'd recommend them to anyone. The name says it all -- quality work at reasonable prices. Love these guys!"
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+46

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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John Krause Construction
4.4(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Troy and his team were on point! They leveled a 38x18 foot rectangle for a swimming pool on a 15 degree grade hill! They also did not leave a huge pile of dirt for us to deal with and planting grass. They were punctual and pleasant to have at the house working."
Pool House Exterior with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows & Doors, Two Pergolas, & Cupola with Windows
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Luxury Bathroom Renovation with Free-Standing Clawfoot Tub & Chandelier
Pool House - Side Entrance
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink, Pull-Down Faucet, Stainless Steel Range, Range Hood, Double Wall Oven, and Dishwasher

+113

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put topsoil over sand to encourage grass growth. The topsoil will help to improve water retention and promote grass roots’ development, making it a recommended step of the seeding process. Adding a layer of topsoil will provide additional nutrients to the sandy soil, helping the grass grow and remain healthy through many seasons.

While you don’t need to put anything down before mulch, you can apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent weed growth. As long as you remove weeds before you spread mulch, you should be in the clear. But a herbicide is something that you can put down before mulch as an extra layer of protection.

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.

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

To reduce landscaping costs, you can implement several strategies at every stage. Consider doing the work yourself (DIY) to save on professional labor fees. You can also repurpose existing features and materials from other home projects. When purchasing new items, choose more inexpensive materials and opt for softscaping over hardscaping where possible. Another effective method is to buy young plants or plant from seed, which is more cost-effective than purchasing mature plants.

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