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3rd Generation Lawn Care
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Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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3rd Generation Lawn Care offers lawn mowing & groundskeeping services, weedwacking pond banks & drainage ditches, string-trimming around obstacles, landscaping, pruning, flowerbeds, mulch delivery, leaf clean-ups, brushhogging, field mowing, rototilling, powerwashing & junk removal in the greater Ava & Mountain Grove areas. We also service portions of Wright, Webster, Howell, & Ozark Counties. An affordable choice with 20 years experiencen we're insured, reliable, and will work to custom tailor a plan for professionally maintaining the lawn around your home or business within budget & without cutting any corners.

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Clover's Lawn and Landscaping
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Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"Very dependable, showed up when He said He would and was very good to work with. I am very happy with the end results. I would highly recommend Clover's Landscape.If I ever have another project I will call Johnny. Gib H"
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Sara's Landscape Service
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Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Over 15 years of experience as a landscaper/groundskeeper. I love seeing the smiles and appreciation on my client's faces. We handle everything from landscape design, delivery, installation, and maintenance and health of your garden. Make your outdoors the space of your dreams with hardscape and plants. My passion is to create beauty for clients to enjoy for years to come.\n\nNana's Nursery; 10% of all sales go to Dementia research in honor of Shirley Farel \nhttps://saras-landscape-service.business.site/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/SLSNanaNursery

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Lawns questions, answered by experts

The time it takes for leaves to decompose can range from six months to three years. Key factors influencing the decomposition rate include water, sunlight, and heat, so local weather conditions play a significant role. Decomposition will take longer for thick, matted layers of leaves. To speed up the process, you can mulch the leaves, as smaller pieces break down faster. Spreading large piles into thinner layers to increase exposure to sunlight and water also helps accelerate decomposition.

It may sound icky, but yes, urine encourages microbial activity that breaks down organic matter faster. It’s rich in nitrogen, which helps balance carbon-heavy materials like dry leaves or straw. Use sparingly and apply it to a well-balanced pile, not one already high in nitrogen. 

The cost of yard work depends on the type of work you need done. The average cost of lawn care is $300, but you could pay as little as $100 or up to $500.

You can choose between weekly leaf removal services throughout the fall or a single cleanup at the end of the season. If you want to maintain a pristine lawn, weekly service is a good idea to keep up with falling leaves. Alternatively, if you prioritize saving money, you can wait until all or most of the trees on your property are bare and pay for a one-time service. In most areas, this is typically in early to mid-November. While a single service is more budget-friendly, your yard will not remain leaf-free for the entire season.

There are several ways to decompose yard waste quickly. The first step is to move all debris into a compost bin or pile. From there, microorganisms, bacteria, and insects will break down the yard waste into compost. To speed things up, shred the waste into smaller pieces, add live worms to the pile, or introduce nitrogen-rich compost accelerators like grass clippings, coffee grounds, and manure. Turn the compost over every few days. This process, called aerating, allows oxygen to get in and accelerate decomposition.

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