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Avatar for MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design Inc
MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design Inc
4.6(
467
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We contracted with Ms. Lily and the MA Landscaping team to redo our back patio on Capitol Hill in DC. The original patio had a dilapidated fence, an uneven brick floor, and overgrown shed. The moment that Ms. Lily stepped into the space, she had a vision for safeguarding the historic nature of the patio while integrating a modern look. She was receptive to our ideas and offered her own, which allowed us to come to a great combined vision. She didn't try to oversell us or pressure us into taking dramatic, expensive changes that weren't important to us. Throughout the project, Ms. Lily was hands-on, responsive, and receptive. The work was completed in 2 weeks. Her workers were friendly and when unexpected developments arose, they quickly sought our input as well as hers. Ms. Lily visited the property each day to inspect the progress. The final result was a patio that exceeded our expectations! We were thrilled by not only the end result, but also the journey to it. Many thanks to Ms. Lily and her team - we would absolutely recommend them!"
Before & After - Sod Installation
Sod Installation
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Sod Installation
Sod Installation

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.7(
230
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have been very pleased with Xtra Care Landscaping. They are always keeping an eye on my property, and are there to take care of any needs as they arise -- grass cutting, weed control, mulching, trimming, etc. They are friendly and a pleasure to do business with."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Moyers Lawn Service & Landscaping
Moyers Lawn Service & Landscaping
4.6(
231
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Upon arrival, the crew spread out and started attacking the problem areas of my lawn. They cut back roses, shrubs, crepe myrtle, etc. They blew dead leaves out of the flower beds, weeded, edged, and spread mulch (black, as I had specified). Extremely thorough!"
Lawn and Yard Maintenance 1
Yard Clean Up, pruning and thinning of the lower limbs of a tree, and Sod Installation.
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+11

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Kuhlman Lawn Service
Kuhlman Lawn Service
4.7(
84
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew from Kuhlman lawn service did a great job doing the spring mulching and weeding from my front yard. They also edged everything very neatly and everything looks great. We will hire again next year."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
5.0(
22
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough how much I LOVE Jose, Kevin and the crew with JK Gardening! These guys go above and beyond. I love how Jose has eye for the littlest details and he always one step ahead of me with something that needs his attention on, he already thought it and has solution on how get it done. I originally hire Jose a while back where he did retainer wall and did beautiful job so I knew he was capable of doing great work with my next project. My front stairs were never right they little wonky. When I approach Jose and Kevin about new design idea from my front steps and walkway they were on it and together we came up with show stop walking way and stairs. It didn't stop there. My driveway was always a "hot mess" with sump pump kind in middle of driveway. Once again Jose, Kevin and I came with up an design idea for the driveway and they delivered. Now I'm envious of the neighborhood with my beautiful new stairs, walkway and driveway. Thank you guys... you are the best!!"
Delaware River Jack stone filling in bare dirt areas. Forming a stone bed.
In this project, we transformed a bare dirt area by using Blue Ice stone in the corner. Along the patio border, we added Delaware River Jack to seamlessly connect the entire stone bed around the pool.
Retaining Wall / Artificial Grass / Walk Way
After.
Tree Jobs

+240

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for R Mejia Landcare LLC
R Mejia Landcare LLC
4.9(
14
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Mejia Landcare does great work! We were in the market for a spring cleanup and reached out for an estimate. Jesus was prompt and friendly, knowledge of our plants and had a can-do attitude regarding everything we wanted done. His pricing was similar to what we paid a different provider last year, and in this time of inflation, that was appreciated! Scheduling was easy and the crew showed up first thing on the date scheduled. The crew leader was easy to talk to and shared Jesus' positive demeanor and willingness to make sure we were happy with the work. We have a fairly large property with numerous planting beds, and the crew worked diligently to pull weeds, hand edge with a shovel, trim shrubs (and pull out of couple of dead ones), and blow out leaves and other debris prior to spreading Preen (which we provided) and mulch. Everything looks great and we are very happy with the work and the experience. They will definitely be our first call in the future when we need landscaping services!"
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+12

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
134
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Baumann's Lawn & Landscape did an amazing job, in a short amount of time. I couldn't be happier. These are the guys to call! Santos brought numerous workers to execute the job. They effluent and fair I would call them again for my next haul job."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Divine Landscaping Inc
Divine Landscaping Inc
4.6(
35
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I could not be more please with Jamie and his people. They were always at my house when I expected and worked very hard while they were here. The workmen did a very nice job making a level walkway to my backyard and gazebo and installed a nice little patio out side the gazebo. My walkway leading to my front door needed to be level and they were able to make it look like new. The workmen were pleasant and eager to please and I especially appreciated how nice they cleaned up the work area at the end of each day. Jamie was here everyday to inspect the work and address any concerns that we may have had. I would enthusiastically recommend this company for any of your landscape needs. In fact they will be helping us out again once the growing season begins."
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.

+67

Response time6 days
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you’re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.

This will depend on the depth of the structure. For a landscape, patio, or walkway that’s around 2 inches deep, a ton of gravel will cover around 100 square feet or about 0.6 cubic yards. However, if you’re building a driveway, which should be a minimum of 12 inches deep, you’d need about 6 tons of gravel to cover the same area.

To reduce landscaping costs, you can implement several strategies at every stage. Consider doing the work yourself (DIY) to save on professional labor fees. You can also repurpose existing features and materials from other home projects. When purchasing new items, choose more inexpensive materials and opt for softscaping over hardscaping where possible. Another effective method is to buy young plants or plant from seed, which is more cost-effective than purchasing mature plants.

A good gravel driveway should be built in layers using different sizes of gravel. A solid base layer of larger crushed stone (around 1 to 6 inches in diameter) provides stability and helps with drainage. Some recommend a middle layer of medium-sized gravel (2 to 3 inches). For the top driving surface, smaller gravel is best. A common recommendation is to use gravel between 1/4 inch and 1 inch in diameter, as it compacts well to create an even surface that's easy to drive on. Avoid stones that are too large, flat, or round to ensure the best traction. Using different layers ensures the driveway is durable, drains properly, and doesn't shift over time.

How much 4 yards of dirt will cover depends on how deep you want the soil to be. In general, a yard of dirt will cover 324 square feet for a 1-inch depth or 100 square feet for a 3-inch depth. Therefore, you can expect 4 yards to cover between 400 and 1,296 square feet if you keep your soil depth between 1 and 3 inches.

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