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J&R Chavez Landscaping LLC
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Retaining Wall - InstallSod - InstallDesigner - Landscape+10 more

Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"Mr. Chavez and his crew transformed our back yard into a beautiful gathering spot for our family and friends. They are hardworking professionals that take pride in doing their work."
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Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Small jobs welcome

"Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions have consistently provided me top-notch professional services over the years. This is the best company I've worked with by far. Every project they have done for me, from extending my gutter downspouts to building and expanding my paver patio have been carried out flawlessly and with extreme attention to detail. Every aspect from planning and execution to customer service and pricing is excellent. I highly recommend this company for any drainage, landscaping and patio solutions."
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Landscape Lighting Designers Plus
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Craig Collins of Landscape Lighting Designers Plus clearly has a lot of expertise and listened carefully to what we wanted. I was afraid of too much light but our project turned out perfectly. Though our project was small, he gave it prompt and diligent attention, even in sweltering summer weather."
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Response time1 day
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your specific project and needs, as different rocks are suited for different applications. For covering large areas or creating an affordable driveway, consider gravel, but note that it can wash away in flowing water. For water features, river rocks are a good option. Flagstone and cobblestone are ideal for aesthetically pleasing patios and walkways. If you are building a stone wall, fieldstone or small boulders are up to the task. Large boulders and landscape rocks work well as statement pieces, to fill empty space, or to indicate boundaries, but be mindful that they can overwhelm smaller gardens. The best approach is to first define your landscaping project and then select the rock type that best fits that purpose.

Yes, if you are using rocks to form a pathway or driveway, it’s a good idea to first install landscape fabric before layering in your rocks. Landscape fabric is your first line of defense against unwanted grass and weeds on your rocky surface.

Plant privet hedges at least 1 foot apart in a trench about 2 feet wide and 2 feet deep. It’s important to space privet hedges relatively far apart due to how quickly they grow to significant sizes and heights. You don’t want to crowd privet plants, or they could overcrowd each other, causing unwanted damage.

Yes, rock gardens do need water. That said, they typically require less regular watering and, instead, more occasional, deep watering since the rocks trap moisture for longer than mulch. Make sure you don’t water your rock garden too much during the winter.

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