How deep should you dig to remove old grass?

• <div><p>To remove old grass effectively, you typically need to dig to <b>one to two inches</b>. This depth typically allows you to reach the root system of the grass, ensuring thorough removal. However, if the grass is a particularly dense or deep-rooted variety (such as <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-bermuda-grass.htm">Bermuda grass</a>), or if you're planning to replace it with a different landscaping feature, you may need to dig deeper to loosen the soil and remove any underlying roots.</p></div>

How do I dispose of excess wood?

• <div><p>Wood is a very versatile material, so you can either compost it, use it for firewood, turn it into wood chips, or save it for future projects. If you don’t want excess wood cluttering your garage or workspace, you can call local community centers or schools to see if they have a need for it.</p></div>

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Last update on July 03, 2024

Reviewed in July 2024
Jesse did an awesome job on my project. He shows up on time and won’t quit until it’s done. No matter how hot it is or how dirty the work gets. There has been zero cracking or chipping. Top notch job at a fair price.
Stevens Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Excellent work in the midst of a significant material shortage. Beautiful fence built on site and took away a significant amount of brush that I created while they were here. Great group of guys, very happy with the result.
Michigan Custom Fence
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Reviewed in March 2020
Awesome crew. They made my yard look amazing. Very timely and removed all brush.
Arbor Tech Tree Specialist
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Reviewed in September 2017
It was some trimming up work. They removed another couple of trees and trimmed down some other away from the road. They are great. They come in and they do their thing and they leave. The second time I had a bunch of brush I had out for the city to pick up and they just threw in their stuff....
GREG WEINERT'S TREE SVC
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Reviewed in October 2016
Tim and his crew were very professional, showed up when they said they would. They cleaned up a huge brush pile in a short amount of time. I was very happy with their work and would highly recommend them.
Playground Professionals
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Reviewed in November 2015
Phenomenal! We could not have asked for a better transformation of our home. Since 2003 when it was first purchased, there was a gaudy purple and blue color that my wife and I desperately wanted to change. Once the resources ($) were available we finally kicked off the project after having...
CertaPro Painters® of Novi
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Reviewed in May 2014
I called to get an estimate to either chip or haul away a large amount of brush that I had removed myself. I also needed several large bushes removed from the front yard. David Stephenson came out less than 24 hrs later. He gave me a great price and we also discussed some potential issues...
STEPHENSON TREE SURGEON & CO
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Reviewed in May 2012
Mark did several small jobs for me in my bathroom; The most difficult one being removing a built into the tile ceramic cup and toothbrush holder. This was painstaking and delicate work as it had to be carefully chipped out so as not to harm the surrounding tiles. He then cleaned out the area and...
Hemby's Carpentry & Home Maintenance
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Reviewed in May 2009
From estimate to completion - excellent. It was incredible to watch them remove these huge half-dead trees. They needed to take down the fence and use the neighbor's yard to access my backyard in order to get in the chipper and other equipment. It took two days - scheduled apart - to do all...
Gray's Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2009
Merry Maids does a surface job. They do not do anything outside of the ordinary unless you pay lots more. They have a system of deep cleaning each room per visit but the deep clean is what I would call regular cleaning. The other rooms were simply brushed over. I thought they charged too...
Merry Maids (607)
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To eliminate waste without polluting, consider whether it can be recycled, reused, or donated. However, hazardous waste, such as chemicals or electronics, requires special handling and disposal to prevent it from polluting landfills. Organic waste can be composted or converted into fuel at a biogas generation facility.

To remove old grass effectively, you typically need to dig to one to two inches. This depth typically allows you to reach the root system of the grass, ensuring thorough removal. However, if the grass is a particularly dense or deep-rooted variety (such as Bermuda grass), or if you're planning to replace it with a different landscaping feature, you may need to dig deeper to loosen the soil and remove any underlying roots.

Wood is a very versatile material, so you can either compost it, use it for firewood, turn it into wood chips, or save it for future projects. If you don’t want excess wood cluttering your garage or workspace, you can call local community centers or schools to see if they have a need for it.

Some things you can do to prepare for yard work services are aerate the soil, fertilize your grass, keep weeds under control, regularly mow your lawn, and water your grass.

Services include regular garbage pickup, recycling, and bulk waste disposal options.

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