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The Lawn Coach

726 Sunset Ridge Dr
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The Lawn Coach

726 Sunset Ridge Dr
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6 years of experience

The Lawn Coach is recruiting lawns of homeowners who are looking for a healthy green lawn. Save the energy and time commitment by letting me take care of your lawn. I offer mowing services (manicured and lawn striping for every line) fertilizer and weed control services, as well as lawn aeration and over seeding services. I started The Lawn Coach in 2019, to share my passion for amazing lawns with clients. If you want a great, dark green lawn, call Coach Jeff to get your free Lawn Game Plan now. 3016168472

The Lawn Coach is recruiting lawns of homeowners who are looking for a healthy green lawn. Save the energy and time commitment by letting me take care of your lawn. I offer mowing services (manicured and lawn striping for every line) fertilizer and weed control services, as well as lawn aeration and over seeding services. I started The Lawn Coach in 2019, to share my passion for amazing lawns with clients. If you want a great, dark green lawn, call Coach Jeff to get your free Lawn Game Plan now. 3016168472

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CDI Services LLC

PO Box 92
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CDI Services LLC

PO Box 92
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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

The 5 Star Phoenix Handyman Service Inc

752 Grade Rd
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The 5 Star Phoenix Handyman Service Inc

752 Grade Rd
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12 years of experience

Bonded Licensed Insured We our a full service Handyman home repair service Light dirt moving landscaping yard repair with front end loader owner / operator We have Monthly maintenance contractable home and commercial repair plains.

Bonded Licensed Insured We our a full service Handyman home repair service Light dirt moving landscaping yard repair with front end loader owner / operator We have Monthly maintenance contractable home and commercial repair plains.

J.R Remodeling Inc

1485 Eden Drive
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J.R Remodeling Inc

1485 Eden Drive
5.00(
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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.)

B. C. Builders

29012 Rabbit Hill Rd
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B. C. Builders

29012 Rabbit Hill Rd
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16 years of experience

B.C. Builders is a full service residential contracting company with all of the right experience to meet the needs of our customers. We stay educated on new products to advance the energy efficiency in any home or project. We focus on saving our customers money.

B.C. Builders is a full service residential contracting company with all of the right experience to meet the needs of our customers. We stay educated on new products to advance the energy efficiency in any home or project. We focus on saving our customers money.

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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

Chesapeake Landscape & Design

1300 Defense Hwy
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Chesapeake Landscape & Design

1300 Defense Hwy
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.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Nonorganic mulch, like river rocks, pebbles, or lava rock, technically lasts the longest. It helps with moisture retention and weed control but doesn’t break down and release nutrients like organic mulch. Wood mulch decomposes slowly, which can help it last longer than leaf or straw mulch, but it won’t provide as many nutrients as quickly as the faster decomposing types.

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.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Yes, and in many cases, you should. Large gravel works best as a base layer because it improves drainage and keeps the surface stable. A top layer of smaller gravel fills in gaps and creates a smoother, more compacted surface. This combination is common in driveways and high-traffic areas where both stability and comfort matter.

Mulch can increase the aesthetic and curb appeal of your property, and it provides a ton of benefits for your trees, shrubs, and even your foundation. Here are some of the benefits of installing mulch:

  • Protects your trees from weed whacker strikes

  • Helps regulate moisture in the soil for better plant and tree health

  • Can improve your home’s curb appeal and, therefore, your property value

  • Reduces how much runoff soaks into the soil around your foundation, potentially reducing the risk of foundation damage and leaking

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