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Rolands Tree Service

322 King St
5.00(
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Rolands Tree Service

322 King St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

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

181 1st St Nw
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DB Property Maintenance L.L.C

181 1st St Nw
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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

1235 Birch St N
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The Finished Look

1235 Birch St N
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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.

Athmann's Tree Service

11523 Scepaniak Dr.
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Athmann's Tree Service

11523 Scepaniak Dr.
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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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Nick's Tree & Landscape

12390 Sherburne Ave
4.20(
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Nick's Tree & Landscape

12390 Sherburne Ave
4.20(
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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

98 W Arion Street
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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

98 W Arion Street
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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.

Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Replace organic mulch every one to two years, depending on the variety. Wood chips and straw, for example, will last a couple of years, while grass clippings and pine needles need replacing every several months. Inorganic mulch—such as rock and rubber chips—can stay in place for up to four years, depending on erosion and general garden upkeep. 

Colored mulch can be bad for plants in that it robs them of nitrogen as it depletes the soil to break itself down. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to test your soil to check the nitrogen levels. If the nitrogen levels are low, use fertilizer with extra nitrogen or switch to regular mulch.

Another downside of colored mulch is if it’s heavily contaminated, it can contaminate the soil and damage your plants. To avoid this, look for the MSC certification logo on the mulch bag before purchasing.

While you can put gravel directly on dirt, it won’t be very stable. It also won’t block out any weeds. Most experts recommend layering weed barrier and a layer of packed sand or other foundation material to prevent the gravel from sinking into the earth and being overtaken by weeds.

Yes, pea gravel is good for driveways as long as your driveway isn’t built on a hill or any type of slope where it can slide. It’ll settle on a flat surface and create a suitable driveway over time, though some spreading initially will take place. If you're wondering how to make a gravel driveway in a high-rainfall area, using pea gravel could help you to cut down on costs needed for extra drainage solutions.

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.

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