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Russells Underground

4 Shannon Ct
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•Approved Pro

Russells Underground

4 Shannon Ct
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your home renovation project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today!

"Drew was amazing, fast, detailed, respectful and offered great advice and affordable pricing. He was honest and hardworking! I will definitely hire him again"

Angie H on September 2025

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your home renovation project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today!

"Drew was amazing, fast, detailed, respectful and offered great advice and affordable pricing. He was honest and hardworking! I will definitely hire him again"

Angie H on September 2025

Hunter's Lawn Care & Tree Service

PO Box 757
4.25(
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Hunter's Lawn Care & Tree Service

PO Box 757
4.25(
8
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Customers say: True professional
19 years of experience

Residential & Commercial Services Multiple crews to work on site Billing Procedures: For lawn care and maintenance - we usually bill on a monthly basis For landscaping and maintenance - we ask for half of the total contracted amount up front, and the remaining balance upon completion For tree care, service, and maintenance - we as for the total amount upon completion, depending on the extent of the services We are licensed & fully insured - We will provide copies of insurance & Workers Comp. policies upon request

"Above and beyond our expectation! The photos don't do justice!"

Ernestina A on July 2023

Residential & Commercial Services Multiple crews to work on site Billing Procedures: For lawn care and maintenance - we usually bill on a monthly basis For landscaping and maintenance - we ask for half of the total contracted amount up front, and the remaining balance upon completion For tree care, service, and maintenance - we as for the total amount upon completion, depending on the extent of the services We are licensed & fully insured - We will provide copies of insurance & Workers Comp. policies upon request

"Above and beyond our expectation! The photos don't do justice!"

Ernestina A on July 2023

Custom Grading Plus

Unknown
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Custom Grading Plus

Unknown
1.00(
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35 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated incorporation that is fully insured and we thrive on our customer satisfaction to be above any other. We like tasks that are challenging and bringing customers imagination to life. We listen and are very detail oriented and it shows on our projects. Feel free to contact us for more info.

We are a family owned and operated incorporation that is fully insured and we thrive on our customer satisfaction to be above any other. We like tasks that are challenging and bringing customers imagination to life. We listen and are very detail oriented and it shows on our projects. Feel free to contact us for more info.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

If your mulch delivery company or landscaper installs mulch around multiple spots in your yard (especially if they are more complex areas), feel free to tip up to $15 a person. However, there's no need to tip for a standard mulch drop done in your driveway or on a tarp.

The amount of soil you’ll need around your foundation depends on a variety of factors, but in general, you want a 6-inch decline over the first 10 feet extending out from your foundation. How much soil it will take to achieve that will depend on the current grade of the yard, how much foundation is exposed, and the size of your home.

The best time to lay mulch depends on the type of mulch and the reason for installing it: 

  • Summer: Adding extra mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, allowing plants to thrive. 

  • Fall: Adding mulch helps control weeds and keeps soil and roots warm during the cooler months. Aim to add a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches deep.

  • Winter: Mulch around perennial plants to help keep them insulated.

  • Spring: Wait until the ground has thawed. Depending on the thickness, add between 1 and 4 inches of mulch to provide freeze and rain protection and enrich the soil.

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.

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.

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