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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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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 size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

Yes, many providers offer organic or eco-friendly treatments. Confirm availability with your contractor.

Yes, you can hydroseed with a garden hose, but you’ll need a tank or other large vessel for mixing the slurry, then a pump to send the slurry through the hose for spraying. Making your own hydroseeding unit can work, but it’s not usually worth the effort and supplies unless you already have them.

There are two main times of year to apply mulch: mid to late spring and late fall. Spreading mulch in mid to late spring helps protect new seedlings as the soil warms up. It's best to wait until temperatures are steady, as mulching too early in the spring can slow down the soil's warming process and hinder plant growth. Fall mulching is also beneficial, as it insulates the soil and helps regulate its temperature when the first frosts arrive.

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