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Avatar for NRE Excavating
NRE Excavating
4.9(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For BusinessRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Had a huge maple stump in the front yard, from the time I got the estimate till the job was done was about 4 days. They came out and got started on it right away, worked straight through until it was finished. Leveled it out and cleaned the yard and driveway that my wife didn’t even notice the stump was gone. I’m going to pick up some seeds tomorrow to fill in the grass, I’m not including a finished photo because it’s absolutely pouring outside right now. But the job that was done above my expectations. Thank you very much and it was nice to meet you guys."
Home Demolition
Home Demolition
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Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Keystone Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Designer - Landscape

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Zeke with keystone did the Ship lap and also designed and built the service counter for my office. He came with all the tools and expertise needed. Weâ ve all seen the guy that claims to be an expert struggle to complete a job with a set of tools bought on sale at Walmart! Then thereâ s Keystone. Pulls in with a clean looking truck and trailer. I had the opportunity to see the inside of their trailer and boy is it incredible! Like all the fasteners and tools needed for my office fully organized and ready for use! All this combined with Zekeâ s communication skills to fine tune my design to be pleasing to look at and still super functional. My experience with keystone every step of the way was incredible. Call them and ask for Zeke."
New Deck
New deck
New deck
Old deck
New Deck

+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
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Wholehearted Sellers LLC
4.3(
6
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pour our hearts into every project, ensuring that our clients receive the best care for their trees & landscapes. As a woman, veteran, & Christian-owned company, we bring unique values & perspectives to our work. \n\n1. Professional & Trustworthy We prioritize transparency & integrity in all our dealings. \n\n2. Superior Safety Measures. Tree care is inherently risky, involving heights & powerful equipment. We adhere to strict guidelines.\n\n3. Peace of Mind. We ensure that all work is done legally, safely, and correctly, safeguarding both your trees & property. \n\n4. Heartfelt & Care-Focused. At the core of our business is a genuine care for our clients and their properties. We approach every project with empathy and a strong desire to meet your specific needs. Our heartfelt approach ensures that we not only care for your trees but also for your satisfaction and peace of mind. Choose Wholehearted Tree and Landscaping Services for a reliable, safe, and caring approach to tree care.

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

A half inch above ground level is ideal for metal edging. This provides enough depth for the edging to hold in place and enough height to keep in most landscaping materials (like mulch or gravel). If you install edging too high off the ground, it will stand out from your landscaping and pose a tripping risk. If you install it too low, your ground cover won’t stay in place.

Buying plants from a nursery is one thing, but ensuring that they are properly planted is another. While you might not need to hire a landscaper for every plant that you buy from a nursery, it’s a great idea to have their expertise and experience to plant larger items, like burlapped trees or specialty plants like rose bushes. Even better, before making a trip to a nursery to buy new plants, consult a local landscaper to test your soil for pH levels, soil texture, and phosphorus and potassium levels to help determine the best plants for your area.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

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.

There are many factors to consider when building an in-ground concrete pool. This includes the pool’s primary purpose (relaxation or exercise) if you live in a warm or cold climate (how often it’ll be used), and if you have the budget for chemical treatments and pool maintenance. In-ground pools are often more costly than aboveground pools, but they’re considered more luxurious and hold more value.

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