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Scofield Mowing

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Scofield Mowing

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Just a small business owner looking for lawn care. Services I provide is Mowing, Aerate, Racking, Detach, Seed, Fertilizing, and more!

Just a small business owner looking for lawn care. Services I provide is Mowing, Aerate, Racking, Detach, Seed, Fertilizing, and more!


"Roland Tree Service did an excellent job. They arrived on time, were very professional, knowledgeable, and personable. Clean up was top notch. They took down 7 trees total and one was about 95 feet tall. I would definitely use this service again. I highly recommend them!!"

Gay J on March 2024

We offer Friendly, Professional Tree Care to all of the Lakes Area.

"Roland Tree Service did an excellent job. They arrived on time, were very professional, knowledgeable, and personable. Clean up was top notch. They took down 7 trees total and one was about 95 feet tall. I would definitely use this service again. I highly recommend them!!"

Gay J on March 2024



DB Property Maintenance L.L.C

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DB Property Maintenance L.L.C

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19 years of experience

Tried of high prices and Bad services Call DB property Maintenance at (612)916-8566. Were the customers always right! Serving All of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Irrigation, Landscaping,Lawn needs.

Tried of high prices and Bad services Call DB property Maintenance at (612)916-8566. Were the customers always right! Serving All of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Irrigation, Landscaping,Lawn needs.


The Finished Look

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The Finished Look

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24 years of experience

Here at The Finished Look we perform all areas that pertain to building and remodeling. We also have a cabin care taking branch as well that services lake homes in northern Minnesota. We are very close with our employees and boast safety and cleanliness. Winter work in many instances be eligible for a 10% discount.

Here at The Finished Look we perform all areas that pertain to building and remodeling. We also have a cabin care taking branch as well that services lake homes in northern Minnesota. We are very close with our employees and boast safety and cleanliness. Winter work in many instances be eligible for a 10% discount.


Richards Forestry

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Richards Forestry

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18 years of experience

TREE SREVICE -PESTICIDE APPLICATOR-EXCAVATING-BOBCAT WORK-PONDS-AND WATER FALLS-YARD SERVICE DOCK SERVICE SHORELINE RESTORATION-RIP-RAP RETAINING WALLS BOULDER WALLS TRUCKING

TREE SREVICE -PESTICIDE APPLICATOR-EXCAVATING-BOBCAT WORK-PONDS-AND WATER FALLS-YARD SERVICE DOCK SERVICE SHORELINE RESTORATION-RIP-RAP RETAINING WALLS BOULDER WALLS TRUCKING


Athmann's Tree Service

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Athmann's Tree Service

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17 years of experience

We are a family owned business working to provide our customers with knowledgeable information and exceptional Arboriculture and Landscape Horticulture services. Providing a variety of outdoor services for your individual needs. We strive in building a friendly relationship with our customers. The satisfaction of our customers is our number one goal. Call for a FREE a consultation from one of our experienced tree care specialists. We also provide a 24 hour emergency service for your convenience. Call anytime!

We are a family owned business working to provide our customers with knowledgeable information and exceptional Arboriculture and Landscape Horticulture services. Providing a variety of outdoor services for your individual needs. We strive in building a friendly relationship with our customers. The satisfaction of our customers is our number one goal. Call for a FREE a consultation from one of our experienced tree care specialists. We also provide a 24 hour emergency service for your convenience. Call anytime!


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JAKE WIESER CONSTRUCTION INC

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JAKE WIESER CONSTRUCTION INC

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Customers say: Quality work
36 years of experience

Jake Wieser Construction, Inc. is a family owned firm owned with Jake Wieser as principal owner. Raised around his dad's plumbing and excavating business and his grandparent's dairy farm, Jake learned about hard work and honesty at a very early age. He began his construction career as an apprentice carpenter with a local commercial contractor. Learning the trade through hands-on experience, Jake became a journeyman carpenter and quickly progressed to a job foreman. Captured by entrepreneurial spirit, Jake formed Jake Wieser Construction, Inc. in 1989 with the desire to provide quality construction services at competitive prices. Since inception, the company has grown into large and small residential projects, commercial projects, major and small renovations, sewer and water line work, and excavating. Hands-on management has been crucial to the company's success. Jake oversees field operations, working on job sites on a regular basis guaranteeing quality control and safe operations. He also manages sales and is directly involved in the bidding process and oversees construction projects until they are complete. Jake Wieser Construction, Inc. mission is to provide a positive design/build experience from a foundation of partnering. We partner with you, our customer, from inception to completion, listening closely while guiding you through the construction process. Anything is achievable when working toward a common goal.

Jake Wieser Construction, Inc. is a family owned firm owned with Jake Wieser as principal owner. Raised around his dad's plumbing and excavating business and his grandparent's dairy farm, Jake learned about hard work and honesty at a very early age. He began his construction career as an apprentice carpenter with a local commercial contractor. Learning the trade through hands-on experience, Jake became a journeyman carpenter and quickly progressed to a job foreman. Captured by entrepreneurial spirit, Jake formed Jake Wieser Construction, Inc. in 1989 with the desire to provide quality construction services at competitive prices. Since inception, the company has grown into large and small residential projects, commercial projects, major and small renovations, sewer and water line work, and excavating. Hands-on management has been crucial to the company's success. Jake oversees field operations, working on job sites on a regular basis guaranteeing quality control and safe operations. He also manages sales and is directly involved in the bidding process and oversees construction projects until they are complete. Jake Wieser Construction, Inc. mission is to provide a positive design/build experience from a foundation of partnering. We partner with you, our customer, from inception to completion, listening closely while guiding you through the construction process. Anything is achievable when working toward a common goal.


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Nick's Tree & Landscape

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Nick's Tree & Landscape

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Customers say: Terrific value
19 years of experience

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.


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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

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21 years of experience

JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock, stands poised and proud by providing rubber mulch products that utilizes NON-TIRE recycled rubber in the production process. JJV Rubber Mulch continues to offer a safe and clean alternative.

JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock, stands poised and proud by providing rubber mulch products that utilizes NON-TIRE recycled rubber in the production process. JJV Rubber Mulch continues to offer a safe and clean alternative.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

You shouldn’t put topsoil over new grass seed. Even though it may seem like this would increase soil contact and help the seeds grow, adding more soil overtop of planted grass seed will only make it harder for water and oxygen to reach the grass seeds. If you want to protect the grass seeds, consider adding a thin layer of organic matter, such as straw or hay.

Pea gravel is the most common type of gravel, and it can be made of limestone, granite, basalt, sandstone, and many other types of rock. The strength in gravel comes from the distribution across the stones, so while one rock type may not be particularly strong (like sandstone), the matrix of small rocks that is gravel can become incredibly strong when installed correctly. 

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.

When laying gravel, it's often a good idea to apply a base layer, such as sand or crushed concrete. You may also want to layer a weed-blocking membrane on top of the base layer to prevent weeds and grass from sprouting up in your gravel driveway. Without the appropriate base layer, the gravel you lay may sink into the soil.

The hydroseed mix—known as a slurry—helps grass seed take root in many ways. Water combines with the mulch, allowing the grass seed to stay moist while grounded in the soil. The extra fertilizer then provides the boost the seed needs to flourish. In just a few weeks, you'll be ready to break out the lawnmower again.

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