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Avatar for J. Ramirez Landscaping
J. Ramirez Landscaping
4.9(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Saint James, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"My yard was a mess and Jose gave me a quote on a Friday work started on Tuesday. He and his worker tamed my garden, weeded, cleaned & mulched. Trimmed (way back) my over grown bushes and hauled all the waste away. He will be my forever landscaper. Already have more in the further. On time worked till the work was done. Jose and Martin were very polite and pricing was reasonable."
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+12

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Backyard Acres Lawncare, LLC
Backyard Acres Lawncare, LLC
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpDesigner - Landscape+5 more

Serving Saint James, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"We need a LOT of mulch every year and Nick has been great to get us set up early in the spring, every year. He's reliable, responsive and does a great job! Highly recommended for lawncare (he also mows for us) or general landscaping."
Flower bed creation
Flower bed creation
Flower bed creation
Flower bed creation
Lawn mowing

+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leon Lawn and Garden Care, LLC
4.9(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Saint James, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hard working, extremely reliable, flexible scheduling, polite, courteous, and shows on time. Cleared my backyard of weeds including roots, used pick axe instead of a tiller which would have blended weed roots back into the soil. Disposed of all the weed root waste. Planted zoysia sod as requested, even offered to use his trailer to pick up final load at sod farm in Poolesville, MD about 1 hr and 10 minutes from my home in Shepherdstown, WV saving me time and travel. Timely in completing the work and reasonably priced."
Spring Yard Cleanup
Spring Yard Cleanup
Spring Yard Cleanup
Spring Yard Cleanup
Spring Yard Cleanup

+2

Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
H B landscaping company
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up+1 more

Serving Saint James, MD and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"My backyard was so overgrown with all kinds of plants shrubs, small little garden spots throughout the yard. There was a raised Gordon bed. They cleaned everything up for me and hold it all way I now have one solid backyard. They even trimmed my hedges. They were so easy to deal with. They’re very reasonable in price. I am actually having them come back and move stone out of my front yard and make a little patio for me for my swing. I will recommend them to everyone."
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Spring house
Spring house

+12

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Landscaping questions, 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.

While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.

Grass is the most popular and safest option for planting over a septic drain field, but you can also plant small flowering plants and other lightweight plants that don’t have woody or deep roots. Avoid trees and bushes within 10 feet of the field, as the woody roots can crack the perforated pipes. You should also avoid planting vegetable or fruit gardens over your drain field, as a leak from the pipes could contaminate the soil and put anyone who eats the produce at risk.

The best landscape edging tool depends on you and your needs. For homeowners who are looking for a budget-friendly edging material, plastic might be the best option for them. However, homeowners who want a low-maintenance option might opt for concrete or brick. Since there are loads of gardening edging ideas, decide what factors (maintenance, style, or budget) are most important to you to help you narrow your choices.

If you’re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it’s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.

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