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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

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.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

Gravel’s biggest pro is its cost-effectiveness. For example, a gravel road or driveway is much more affordable than its asphalt counterpart. Gravel is also much less expensive than the cost of pouring a concrete slab if you’re building a patio or similar structure.

However, regarding comfort and convenience, gravel is far less foot-friendly than smoother substances like concrete or asphalt. It’s also more of a challenge to drive on and may kick up dust, resulting in the inevitable need for extra car washes. Lastly, there’s a chance it might move with rain or snow.

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.

It can be tedious and time-consuming to install your own mulch and determine the ideal amount. A professional can help you ensure the right thickness and save you a lot of time and headaches.

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