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"Did a fantastic job (this review is late in coming as the work was done a while ago). We originally wanted a privacy fence but changed our minds and went with a 4 rail ranch fence. They were fantastic in accommodating the change. Install went perfectly. They came on the agreed install day, put up the fence and it is gorgeous! The new fence is super durable. We recently had an entire half of a tree fall on it, and the fence doesn't even have a scratch. Definitely high quality professionals that I highly recommend!"

Sasha V on September 2024

attention to detail, high quality service

"Did a fantastic job (this review is late in coming as the work was done a while ago). We originally wanted a privacy fence but changed our minds and went with a 4 rail ranch fence. They were fantastic in accommodating the change. Install went perfectly. They came on the agreed install day, put up the fence and it is gorgeous! The new fence is super durable. We recently had an entire half of a tree fall on it, and the fence doesn't even have a scratch. Definitely high quality professionals that I highly recommend!"

Sasha V on September 2024


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Doc's Recycling Management

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Doc's Recycling Management

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

Doc's Recycling Management proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. We offer clean-ups, clean-outs, junk removal, and demolition for residential and commercial properties, among many other services. We pride ourselves on doing good quality work for an affordable price so the customer can get there unwanted messes out of there lives. Give us a call today!

"Arrived at time that was set up. Went to work."

Daniel G on October 2023

Doc's Recycling Management proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. We offer clean-ups, clean-outs, junk removal, and demolition for residential and commercial properties, among many other services. We pride ourselves on doing good quality work for an affordable price so the customer can get there unwanted messes out of there lives. Give us a call today!

"Arrived at time that was set up. Went to work."

Daniel G on October 2023


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Better Yards Landscaping

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Better Yards Landscaping

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Customers say: Quality work
23 years of experience

At Better Yards Landscaping, we have provided premiere landscape and hardscape services for the Northern Michigan area since 2003. We've been voted the #1 landscape company in Roscommon County by Reader's Choice Awards! Our services include commercial landscaping, irrigation, snow removal and more! We're retaining wall experts and are National Concrete Masonry Association certified for Segmental Retaining wall installation. We carry boulder or segmented brands, including Uni-lock, Rockwood, Allan Block, Belgard, Versa-lock and Push Rockwood Walls. We believe in offering the best materials at affordable prices! Get in touch with our professionals at 989-366-4669 to get started on your custom wall or walkway!

At Better Yards Landscaping, we have provided premiere landscape and hardscape services for the Northern Michigan area since 2003. We've been voted the #1 landscape company in Roscommon County by Reader's Choice Awards! Our services include commercial landscaping, irrigation, snow removal and more! We're retaining wall experts and are National Concrete Masonry Association certified for Segmental Retaining wall installation. We carry boulder or segmented brands, including Uni-lock, Rockwood, Allan Block, Belgard, Versa-lock and Push Rockwood Walls. We believe in offering the best materials at affordable prices! Get in touch with our professionals at 989-366-4669 to get started on your custom wall or walkway!


Wilcox Lawn & Landscaping

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Wilcox Lawn & Landscaping

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Wilcox Inc. is a family owned business that has been proudly servicing South Central Lower Michigan since 1986. Because we are locally owned and operated, our customers receive the individual attention they deserve. Contact us today for your free lawn care, and tree & shrub spraying estimate. We are fully licensed and insured. We provide high quality service from trained professionals.

Wilcox Inc. is a family owned business that has been proudly servicing South Central Lower Michigan since 1986. Because we are locally owned and operated, our customers receive the individual attention they deserve. Contact us today for your free lawn care, and tree & shrub spraying estimate. We are fully licensed and insured. We provide high quality service from trained professionals.



Duneland Home & Hardware, Inc

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Duneland Home & Hardware, Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Duneland Home & Hardware, Inc. Duneland Home Design Center & Showroom, Duneland Home Remodeling... We are different than any other Independent Home Services Company in many ways our business model will save you money from the starting line all the way to the finish line. We start with the materials to do most of your home Improvement or commercial project. Duneland Home is Home Improvement Retailer we own the Showroom, Design Center and The Hardware Store... Most Contractors purchase products from a local retailer, Lumber Yard etc. they purchase the materials and some put an adder on top of the materials cost and pass that on to you. Depending on the project. Duneland Home & Hardware we make our profit on the materials and put a small project management fee on top of the labor cost to help us cover our costs to manage your project, and make sure all the subcontractors are paid on time and make sure your project runs smoothly and is finished in a professional manner and on time. (we call it total transparency) We only use licensed sub-contractors, plumbers, electricians etc. These are the same professionals that we use on every project so we are comfortable working together and they know that we are extremely picky about paying attention to detail. We will provide you with a competitive total cost with no surprises and we do great work.

Duneland Home & Hardware, Inc. Duneland Home Design Center & Showroom, Duneland Home Remodeling... We are different than any other Independent Home Services Company in many ways our business model will save you money from the starting line all the way to the finish line. We start with the materials to do most of your home Improvement or commercial project. Duneland Home is Home Improvement Retailer we own the Showroom, Design Center and The Hardware Store... Most Contractors purchase products from a local retailer, Lumber Yard etc. they purchase the materials and some put an adder on top of the materials cost and pass that on to you. Depending on the project. Duneland Home & Hardware we make our profit on the materials and put a small project management fee on top of the labor cost to help us cover our costs to manage your project, and make sure all the subcontractors are paid on time and make sure your project runs smoothly and is finished in a professional manner and on time. (we call it total transparency) We only use licensed sub-contractors, plumbers, electricians etc. These are the same professionals that we use on every project so we are comfortable working together and they know that we are extremely picky about paying attention to detail. We will provide you with a competitive total cost with no surprises and we do great work.



Donley Excavating

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Donley Excavating

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50 years of experience

We are a family owned business that includes my self Keith Donley,and my two sons Scott and Brent Donley. We have been in the construction and excavating business for approximately 30 years.

We are a family owned business that includes my self Keith Donley,and my two sons Scott and Brent Donley. We have been in the construction and excavating business for approximately 30 years.


Tanner Tracking Landscaping

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Tanner Tracking Landscaping

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25 years of experience

uniformed employees doing quality work for a reasonable price. Tanner Tracking is a member of the Chamber of Comerce and he Home Builders Association. Tanner Tracking is centrally located in Mid Michian so we can provide services state wide. Tanner Trackng specializies in quality work,hardscapes like patios and retaining walls and our online nursery. please check us out and contact us for a free estimate.

uniformed employees doing quality work for a reasonable price. Tanner Tracking is a member of the Chamber of Comerce and he Home Builders Association. Tanner Tracking is centrally located in Mid Michian so we can provide services state wide. Tanner Trackng specializies in quality work,hardscapes like patios and retaining walls and our online nursery. please check us out and contact us for a free estimate.


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Sherman Nursery Farms

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Sherman Nursery Farms

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57 years of experience

Sherman Nursery Farms in Columbus, MI is your one stop for all your landscape maintenance, design and brick patio needs. We take the same pride in our work as you take in your home. We have been offering professional landscape design services since 1969! We only hire trained professionals to take care or all your landscaping needs. No job is ever too big or small! Whether you need lawn care services, irrigation system installation or a retaining wall, we are on it!

Sherman Nursery Farms in Columbus, MI is your one stop for all your landscape maintenance, design and brick patio needs. We take the same pride in our work as you take in your home. We have been offering professional landscape design services since 1969! We only hire trained professionals to take care or all your landscaping needs. No job is ever too big or small! Whether you need lawn care services, irrigation system installation or a retaining wall, we are on it!

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

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.

Basic kits exist, but professional soil engineers provide in-depth analysis and construction recommendations.

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

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.

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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