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Avatar for Leelanau Lawn & Snow

Leelanau Lawn & Snow

5.00(
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•Approved Pro

Leelanau Lawn & Snow

5.00(
15
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Great!"

ryan s on January 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Great!"

ryan s on January 2023

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Wholehearted Sellers LLC

5.00(
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Wholehearted Sellers LLC

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We put our whole Hearts into our work for you. We are not the fastest contractors, but we are the best. We take our time to do things right the first time. We are confident enough to offer a 30 day guarantee on all our projects.

"Kendra came out ASAP to evaluate the job - which was greatly appreciated since tree location & condition made it very dangerous…possible landing on home. David and Adam were awesome! They were professional& concerned about tree removal safely! Removed seven trees in all. Very hard workers. Had to work in tight spots using a lift- trees were 70 ft tall! Absolutely incredible team at very reasonable price. "

Anna L on October 2025

We put our whole Hearts into our work for you. We are not the fastest contractors, but we are the best. We take our time to do things right the first time. We are confident enough to offer a 30 day guarantee on all our projects.

"Kendra came out ASAP to evaluate the job - which was greatly appreciated since tree location & condition made it very dangerous…possible landing on home. David and Adam were awesome! They were professional& concerned about tree removal safely! Removed seven trees in all. Very hard workers. Had to work in tight spots using a lift- trees were 70 ft tall! Absolutely incredible team at very reasonable price. "

Anna L on October 2025

Arrowhead Construction Group, LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Arrowhead Construction Group, LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Jake and Jonny did an excellent job installing a flagstone walkway in my yard and grading up the yard. I highly recommend them!"

Karen K on September 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Jake and Jonny did an excellent job installing a flagstone walkway in my yard and grading up the yard. I highly recommend them!"

Karen K on September 2025

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Next Generation Lawn Maintenance

5.00(
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Next Generation Lawn Maintenance

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated lawn maintenance and outdoor service provider. Specializes in thorough lawn care, spring & fall clean ups, tree removal, stump grinding & trimming as well as special projects such as detailed lawn mowing, clearing lots, power washing, mulching etc. Different from large-scale lawn companies, Next Generation Lawn Maintenance provides customized lawn care services directly from the owner.

"Always completed to satisfaction"

Gregory H on April 2025

Owner operated lawn maintenance and outdoor service provider. Specializes in thorough lawn care, spring & fall clean ups, tree removal, stump grinding & trimming as well as special projects such as detailed lawn mowing, clearing lots, power washing, mulching etc. Different from large-scale lawn companies, Next Generation Lawn Maintenance provides customized lawn care services directly from the owner.

"Always completed to satisfaction"

Gregory H on April 2025

TRAVERSE OUTDOOR

4.44(
16
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TRAVERSE OUTDOOR

4.44(
16
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Customers say: Super punctual
1974 years of experience

For 35 years Northern Michigan's premier landscaping and irrigation company. Preferred by the area's best builders and designers. Quality materials. Premium plants. Sophisticated design. Superior workmanship. Personal service.

For 35 years Northern Michigan's premier landscaping and irrigation company. Preferred by the area's best builders and designers. Quality materials. Premium plants. Sophisticated design. Superior workmanship. Personal service.

Northern Michigan Hardwoods Inc

3.67(
3
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Northern Michigan Hardwoods Inc

3.67(
3
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1980 years of experience

We are Northern Michigan's leading hardwood dealer, specializing in hardwood flooring, lumber, butcher block countertops and live edge slabs. We utilize all of our fall-off, manufacturing it into premium landscape mulch.

We are Northern Michigan's leading hardwood dealer, specializing in hardwood flooring, lumber, butcher block countertops and live edge slabs. We utilize all of our fall-off, manufacturing it into premium landscape mulch.

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A+ Snow Removal & Landscaping

2.33(
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A+ Snow Removal & Landscaping

2.33(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
2011 years of experience

THIS BUSINESS IS CLOSED

"Hiring this guy Joshua was a complete waste of time and effort. He promised to come 3 times and gave excuses every time as to why he could'nt. I'm sick, flat tire, ran out of gas etc... Finally when he came and was almost done I paid him for the fall clean up and a cord of wood, he left to go get the wood and was never seen from again. Texted back and forth for about a month, nothing but excuses, never finished job I paid him for. Then said he was going to send me money back and never did. Said through text that the reason he didnt is because i didnt talk to him with respect, this is after about 20 excuses, not sure what he expected. He then proceeded to challenge me to come to his house and try to physically take my money back LOL. This guy is a real professional. I wish I would have read the other reviews before I hired him."

Joel S on November 2019

THIS BUSINESS IS CLOSED

"Hiring this guy Joshua was a complete waste of time and effort. He promised to come 3 times and gave excuses every time as to why he could'nt. I'm sick, flat tire, ran out of gas etc... Finally when he came and was almost done I paid him for the fall clean up and a cord of wood, he left to go get the wood and was never seen from again. Texted back and forth for about a month, nothing but excuses, never finished job I paid him for. Then said he was going to send me money back and never did. Said through text that the reason he didnt is because i didnt talk to him with respect, this is after about 20 excuses, not sure what he expected. He then proceeded to challenge me to come to his house and try to physically take my money back LOL. This guy is a real professional. I wish I would have read the other reviews before I hired him."

Joel S on November 2019

IMBIGR Handyman Services,LLC

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IMBIGR Handyman Services,LLC

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2009 years of experience

We are a family owned business that has been operating now for 5 years. For 2014, we offer a special off "Get $50 off when you book your new remodeling job with us. We accept all major credit cards, cash, and check for payment.

We are a family owned business that has been operating now for 5 years. For 2014, we offer a special off "Get $50 off when you book your new remodeling job with us. We accept all major credit cards, cash, and check for payment.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Hydroseeding is a great option for sloped yards, as sod might not root as well. Hydroseeding also traditionally creates sprouts faster than normal seeding—up to a full week faster. Additionally, you can customize your slurry mix with hydroseed, allowing you to create a mixture that will work specifically for your yard’s conditions. 

It’s important to remember that hydroseeded lawns require a lot of water during the first few weeks of installation, which can be time-consuming and costly. Additionally, the installation window tends to be shorter than that of sod and traditional grass. 

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

While you can put gravel directly on dirt, it won’t be very stable. It also won’t block out any weeds. Most experts recommend layering weed barrier and a layer of packed sand or other foundation material to prevent the gravel from sinking into the earth and being overtaken by weeds.

A 40-pound bag of topsoil covers 0.76 cubic feet, enough for 4.5 square feet with a 2-inch depth or 36 square feet with a .25-inch depth, such as topdressing a standard garden bed. If you want 2 inches of fresh topsoil for your 36-square-foot garden bed, you’ll need eight 40-pound bags.

In most cases, it’s better to remove rocks before adding mulch. Layering the two will restrict drainage and plant health, and can create an unpleasant texture underfoot.

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