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Morgan Outdoor

PO Box 374
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Morgan Outdoor

PO Box 374
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Discover the beauty of Northern Michigan with Morgan Outdoor, your premier lawn & landscaping experts. We offer Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance, as well as Landscaping Services to transform your outdoor spaces and proudly service Traverse City, Williamsburg, Peninsula Township, Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, Alden, & Bellaire, MI.

"They do a very good job and get the work done right and fast"

Christian H on June 2024

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Discover the beauty of Northern Michigan with Morgan Outdoor, your premier lawn & landscaping experts. We offer Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance, as well as Landscaping Services to transform your outdoor spaces and proudly service Traverse City, Williamsburg, Peninsula Township, Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, Alden, & Bellaire, MI.

"They do a very good job and get the work done right and fast"

Christian H on June 2024


Arrowhead Construction Group, LLC

8192 Blohm Rd
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Arrowhead Construction Group, LLC

8192 Blohm Rd
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17 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

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



Cadillac area's go to for lawn care, landscaping, Power Washing and plowing. Family owned, licensed and insured!


Tjs lawn care

2415 N Garfield Rd
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Tjs lawn care

2415 N Garfield Rd
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12 years of experience

Welcome! We will Meet all your Lawn Care Needs! Lawn Care services we offer: Lawn Mowing  Weed Whacking  Leaf Blowing  Edging  Landscaping Landscaping services we offer: Mulch Tree trimming Bush trimming Rock/stone Sod Fertilizer Fertilizer services we offer: Weed &feed Bed spraying Fertilizing TJS LAWN CARE of Traverse city is your ever reliable lawn service company We offer a wide range of residential and commercial lawn service with 10 years of experience we provide outstanding service to please every customer by providing quality workmanship and friendly customer service and consistency every time. Contact us today for a better and beautiful green lawn

Welcome! We will Meet all your Lawn Care Needs! Lawn Care services we offer: Lawn Mowing  Weed Whacking  Leaf Blowing  Edging  Landscaping Landscaping services we offer: Mulch Tree trimming Bush trimming Rock/stone Sod Fertilizer Fertilizer services we offer: Weed &feed Bed spraying Fertilizing TJS LAWN CARE of Traverse city is your ever reliable lawn service company We offer a wide range of residential and commercial lawn service with 10 years of experience we provide outstanding service to please every customer by providing quality workmanship and friendly customer service and consistency every time. Contact us today for a better and beautiful green lawn


Caveman Design

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Caveman Design

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Mural artist that can do indoor/outdoor murals. From small jobs to large jobs (over 500 Sq ft). Professional businessman with the ability to communicate effectively and work to complete the job within a reasonable time frame. Typical cost of Sq. Ft. is between $20-50, however special pricing available for bigger jobs and repeat business.

Mural artist that can do indoor/outdoor murals. From small jobs to large jobs (over 500 Sq ft). Professional businessman with the ability to communicate effectively and work to complete the job within a reasonable time frame. Typical cost of Sq. Ft. is between $20-50, however special pricing available for bigger jobs and repeat business.


Avery Excavating

4019 Williamsburg Rd
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Avery Excavating

4019 Williamsburg Rd
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10 years of experience

Top Rated Excavation Company Serving Northern MI including all standard excavation services, land clearing, road building and more. Avery Excavating opened its doors in 2015 in Traverse City, MI. Kyle Avery Riegle, owner of Avery Excavating, has well over 15 years of leading excavation experience from small residential projects, to multi-million dollar underground utilities renovations. Working as an equipment operator, supervisor and job foreman overseeing many projects over the last decade, Avery Excavating has the experience you demand. The highest quality standards and special attention to your customer service experience make us hands down the best excavating company in Northern Michigan and Grand Traverse County. At Avery Excavating, we offer the full scope of excavation services from underground utility installation to road building to boulder retaining wall construction. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary on-site consultation. We’ll personally visit the site, assess the project, and send you a proposal. We are serious about meeting construction deadlines and will schedule the equipment and manpower necessary to deliver a finished product, on-time, and with great attention to detail.

Top Rated Excavation Company Serving Northern MI including all standard excavation services, land clearing, road building and more. Avery Excavating opened its doors in 2015 in Traverse City, MI. Kyle Avery Riegle, owner of Avery Excavating, has well over 15 years of leading excavation experience from small residential projects, to multi-million dollar underground utilities renovations. Working as an equipment operator, supervisor and job foreman overseeing many projects over the last decade, Avery Excavating has the experience you demand. The highest quality standards and special attention to your customer service experience make us hands down the best excavating company in Northern Michigan and Grand Traverse County. At Avery Excavating, we offer the full scope of excavation services from underground utility installation to road building to boulder retaining wall construction. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary on-site consultation. We’ll personally visit the site, assess the project, and send you a proposal. We are serious about meeting construction deadlines and will schedule the equipment and manpower necessary to deliver a finished product, on-time, and with great attention to detail.



Sustainable Landscape Design LLC

5451 Lone Beech Dr
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Sustainable Landscape Design LLC

5451 Lone Beech Dr
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12 years of experience

Our landscape firm is founded on the belief that we all have a shared responsibility in protecting our environment for future generations. Inherent in our design philosophy is an underlying humility which recognizes natures’ design as the model to be emulated. Our primary consideration when designing your outdoor space will be the immediate and longterm impact on the environment while providing eco-friendly solutions.

Our landscape firm is founded on the belief that we all have a shared responsibility in protecting our environment for future generations. Inherent in our design philosophy is an underlying humility which recognizes natures’ design as the model to be emulated. Our primary consideration when designing your outdoor space will be the immediate and longterm impact on the environment while providing eco-friendly solutions.


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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you’re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.

The cost of 200 square feet of pea gravel depends on how deep your installation will be. The pea gravel material alone costs between $15 and $75 per cubic yard. You'll need just under two yards to cover 200 square feet to a depth of three inches, for a total cost of between $30 and $150.

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.

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

Topsoil provides plants with essential nutrients, water, and air for healthy root growth. It offers a rich ecosystem of microorganisms that improve soil quality and structure. For existing lawns, ¼ inch of topdressing can enhance root growth and support new seed. For gardens, two inches of topsoil can promote strong growth and crops.

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