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Dakari Thomas
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Maple Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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My name is Dakari Thomas , I’m from East Lansing Michigan and attended East Lansing high school. I’m 21 years young. I own a mobile detailing business and lawn care business that plows snow in the winter for an affordable price. Many years of experience with 5+ \nA very strong work ethic competitive mindset and a strong ambition to be the best that I can be no matter the field of work. Not only do I have professional equipment I have real field experience. I can travel anywhere in Michigan, Ohio, and Canada with Michigan being my home turf and reside location. Main skills involve all types of mowing no matter the size or time limit , weed whacking , trimming , edging. Mulch removal and replacement, flower bed planting and all types of other garden work. Walkway , trash can and house power washing , gutter cleaning with excellent communication and customer service. I get the job done right always with time to spare, great time management and outsourcing skills.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

No, gravel and crushed rock are different. Crushed rock is made in a quarry and has sharp, jagged edges. It’s most commonly used for building and construction.

Gravel naturally occurs in river beds or lakes and features smooth edges, making it a better choice for landscaping or other decorative areas. Like crushed stone, gravel can also be found in quarries, but it’s typically due to rock-on-rock erosion rather than machinery.

Many ways to landscape a steep slope on a budget exist. Avoiding expensive retaining wall construction is the first step. Consider creating a rocky slope with boulders or large stones, or think about planting perennials that return every year with a single investment. Transplanting small trees from elsewhere on your property is also possible and can help to stabilize steep slopes without purchasing new ones. 

Pea gravel can retain some heat, but it generally stays cooler than materials like concrete, asphalt, or stone pavers. Lighter-colored pea gravel reflects more sunlight and tends to stay cooler, while darker-colored gravel can absorb heat and become warmer to the touch.

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

If a big freeze catches you by surprise and you don’t have any deicer to hand, you can reduce the chance of taking a tumble by laying gritty, anti-slip materials. Some natural, readily-available options that don’t melt ice but offer traction underfoot include sand, wood shavings, kitty litter, and fireplace ash.

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