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Chesapeake Landscape & Design

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Chesapeake Landscape & Design

4.60(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our comprehensive integrated approach ensures that the proper plants, hardscaping, irrigation and lighting are chosen for your specific site. Whether you want to install an irrigation system, build a patio, add outdoor lighting, add pavers, or create a whole new landscape, Chesapeake Landscape & Design has the knowledge and expertise to take your landscape dreams from concept to reality.

Our comprehensive integrated approach ensures that the proper plants, hardscaping, irrigation and lighting are chosen for your specific site. Whether you want to install an irrigation system, build a patio, add outdoor lighting, add pavers, or create a whole new landscape, Chesapeake Landscape & Design has the knowledge and expertise to take your landscape dreams from concept to reality.

Lerch Brothers Landscape Contractors

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Lerch Brothers Landscape Contractors

4.56(
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Customers say: Quality work
30 years of experience

Lerch Brothers Landscape Contractors specialize in landscape design and installation. We work with clients to turn their backyards and front lawns into beautiful and functional spaces that can be used for relaxation, entertainment or simply to increase the curb appeal. We service most areas in Maryland - feel free to contact us with any questions. Additional address - 203 Cockeysville Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030. Additional DBA - Lerch Brothers Landscape Also servicing other portions of Maryland, Please ask for details.

"There aren’t words to describe how awful of an experience it was working with them. It took them forever to do anything and the work was so awful we had to bring on someone else to fix all the mistakes after giving them numerous chances. The final excuse from the owner after 8 months on a job that should have taken 4 months was, it was probably too hot outside for his crew which is why the work was done so poorly. Stay far away."

Robby S on August 2024

Lerch Brothers Landscape Contractors specialize in landscape design and installation. We work with clients to turn their backyards and front lawns into beautiful and functional spaces that can be used for relaxation, entertainment or simply to increase the curb appeal. We service most areas in Maryland - feel free to contact us with any questions. Additional address - 203 Cockeysville Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030. Additional DBA - Lerch Brothers Landscape Also servicing other portions of Maryland, Please ask for details.

"There aren’t words to describe how awful of an experience it was working with them. It took them forever to do anything and the work was so awful we had to bring on someone else to fix all the mistakes after giving them numerous chances. The final excuse from the owner after 8 months on a job that should have taken 4 months was, it was probably too hot outside for his crew which is why the work was done so poorly. Stay far away."

Robby S on August 2024

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CDI Services LLC

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CDI Services LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Nature is all around us, craft your landscapes with Us today. We take pride in everything we do. Our service areas include; Queen Anne's county, Talbot county, Anne Arundel county, and Howard county

"It was awesome. Very experienced and knowledgeable staff. Chase took care of us."

Michael B on March 2019

Nature is all around us, craft your landscapes with Us today. We take pride in everything we do. Our service areas include; Queen Anne's county, Talbot county, Anne Arundel county, and Howard county

"It was awesome. Very experienced and knowledgeable staff. Chase took care of us."

Michael B on March 2019

J.R Remodeling Inc

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J.R Remodeling Inc

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I have two employees that work for me. I am open to any billing procedure whatever is convinient for the client. It could be cash, check or even direct deposit. SPECIAL PROMOTION: 2 people to work for you for eight hours a day for only $500.00. (This is the pay for both workers.)

I have two employees that work for me. I am open to any billing procedure whatever is convinient for the client. It could be cash, check or even direct deposit. SPECIAL PROMOTION: 2 people to work for you for eight hours a day for only $500.00. (This is the pay for both workers.)

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Gardners Tree Service LLC

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Gardners Tree Service LLC

3.00(
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25 years of experience

Gardners Tree Service I located in Central MD Maryland Licensed Tree Expert #001609 Offering Emergency Storm Tree Removal off of Structures and work with most insurance companies Over 20 years experience in the Professional Tree Care Industry

Gardners Tree Service I located in Central MD Maryland Licensed Tree Expert #001609 Offering Emergency Storm Tree Removal off of Structures and work with most insurance companies Over 20 years experience in the Professional Tree Care Industry

Mean Green Hydroseeding

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Mean Green Hydroseeding

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12 years of experience

serving the tristate area for quality Hydroseeding, sod, lawn installation, top soil sales and installation, lawn renovations, landscaping, mulch installation, excavation, aeration, over seeding, brush mowing. From commercial and residential.

serving the tristate area for quality Hydroseeding, sod, lawn installation, top soil sales and installation, lawn renovations, landscaping, mulch installation, excavation, aeration, over seeding, brush mowing. From commercial and residential.

BRINSON & SON ENTERPRISE

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BRINSON & SON ENTERPRISE

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21 years of experience

Brinson & Son Enterprise, serving NJ,MD,DE,PA. We are a family owned and operated office that can provide high-quality services. Our company is dedicated professionals that knows what it takes to get the job done effectively and efficiently with quality. All services are offered for both Residential and Commercial customers.Licensed & Insured. FREE ESTIMATES! We our the solution to your regular interior and exterior maintenance. Always accepting new accounts for weekly, monthly, and/or annual service. We Service: * Office Buildings * Schools * Restaurants * Car Dealerships * Malls * Apartment Complexes * Grocery Stores * Bars * Banks * Warehouses * Condominiums * Churches * Parking Lots * Industrial / Outdoor Facilities

Brinson & Son Enterprise, serving NJ,MD,DE,PA. We are a family owned and operated office that can provide high-quality services. Our company is dedicated professionals that knows what it takes to get the job done effectively and efficiently with quality. All services are offered for both Residential and Commercial customers.Licensed & Insured. FREE ESTIMATES! We our the solution to your regular interior and exterior maintenance. Always accepting new accounts for weekly, monthly, and/or annual service. We Service: * Office Buildings * Schools * Restaurants * Car Dealerships * Malls * Apartment Complexes * Grocery Stores * Bars * Banks * Warehouses * Condominiums * Churches * Parking Lots * Industrial / Outdoor Facilities

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

A light layer of mulch can help protect a tree, retain moisture, and keep the soil healthy. However, it’s important to avoid over-mulching or piling the mulch up around the trunk of a tree, a practice notoriously called “volcano mulching.” That piled mulch can increase the chances of rot and disease on the tree trunk as well as overwhelming the soil, which needs access to a certain amount of air. Topped trees have it hard enough: mulch sparingly while they heal.

Pea gravel is a type of gravel that is generally smaller and rounder than regular gravel. It's usually made from river rock and is available in a wide range of colors. Thanks to its soft, round shape, pea gravel is more comfortable to walk on compared to standard gravel, which can have sharp edges. A drawback of pea gravel is that it can scatter more easily than other gravel types.

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

The best time to lay mulch depends on the type of mulch and the reason for installing it: 

  • Summer: Adding extra mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, allowing plants to thrive. 

  • Fall: Adding mulch helps control weeds and keeps soil and roots warm during the cooler months. Aim to add a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches deep.

  • Winter: Mulch around perennial plants to help keep them insulated.

  • Spring: Wait until the ground has thawed. Depending on the thickness, add between 1 and 4 inches of mulch to provide freeze and rain protection and enrich the soil.

When laying gravel, it's often a good idea to apply a base layer, such as sand or crushed concrete. You may also want to layer a weed-blocking membrane on top of the base layer to prevent weeds and grass from sprouting up in your gravel driveway. Without the appropriate base layer, the gravel you lay may sink into the soil.

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