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Backroads Lawn & Outdoor Services LLC
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn+1 more

Serving Oakland, MD and surrounding areas

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We offer comprehensive lawn maintenance, specializing in expert mowing and thorough property cleanups to keep your yard looking immaculate year-round. Our team is defined by its great attention to detail, ensuring every edge is perfectly trimmed and all debris is meticulously removed. We are dedicated to being always on time, providing reliable and predictable service that you can trust will fit seamlessly into your schedule. Enjoy top-tier professional lawn care without the high expense, as we are committed to offering transparent and fair pricing for all our services. Partner with us for a detail-oriented, dependable, and affordable approach to maintaining a beautiful and healthy landscape. \nM-S 8-6

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Garcias Landscaping and Lawn Care -
4.9(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Oakland, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"Alex responded immediately to an urgent situation of an overgrown yard. He did an amazing amount of work in a short amount of time. He arrived exactly when he said he would (keeping me posted in a timely manner). He was courteous and professional. Lawn looked like a million dollars when he was done. I recommend him wholeheartedly. I will continue to use him for regular maintenance and planting in the future."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Most experts recommend a quarter-inch layer of compost for best results, and you will need about .77 cubic yards of material per 1,000 square feet. To measure how much compost to use, take the square footage of your yard and multiply it by .77, then divide that number by 1,000.

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.

Environmental considerations include native plant selection, wildlife habitation, erosion prevention measures, and managing water runoff patterns to protect the lakefront ecosystem.

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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