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3rd Generation Lawn Care
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

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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R.D.A Home And Business Repair
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I got lucky finding these guys. You cannot beat the quality or the price. They are honest , hard working, army veterans. They also have a sense of humor. When they were done the Ross said, "I'm sorry we couldn't put the wobble back in your porch.""
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Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Scott's Hardscape & Excavation
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Customers say: True professional

"Scottâ s Hardscape and Excavation is a top tier company. Iâ m very satisfied with their services and Iâ ll be using them again."
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Caesar retaining wall block
Response time4 days
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Alex Hart
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Dependable, detail-oriented mechanical and repair services tailored to your needs. I bring years of hands-on technical experience in equipment maintenance, small engine repair, general mechanical troubleshooting, and property repairs. I pride myself on safety, honest communication, and delivering quality workmanship that lasts. Reach out today to discuss your project!

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Dan's Well Done, LLC
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Daniel has done several excavation jobs for our home inspection company and has done a great job. Would highly recommend anybody."
Response time2 days
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Clover's Lawn and Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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"
START RETAINNING WALL
FINISHED DRIVEWAY
6 inches of leaves
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STARTING AFTER DIGGING

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Grit & Grow Landscaping, LLC
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had old interlocking pavers that looked like they were just all rising in the middle and were a bit of a hazard. One thing I liked about Kolsen and his guys is they didn?t leave crap all over my yard and cleaned up after themselves, it was a big job for them and going on 18 months it still looks great. Highly recommend."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Poole's handyman services
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a great job on several different projects. Very dependable and I would have no issues in hiring again."
Sand and paint steps
Sanded the steps down to bare wood and I filled all holes and cracks up with putty. I then stained the steps to a yellow pine look. That's what the customer wanted. They were very happy with the outcome.
I sanded the greenhouse down to bare wood and then I checked for cracks or holes that needed to be filled in. I then painted the greenhouse a 2 tone color. A tan color for the walls and a green color for the frame of the greenhouse. The project came out great. The customer was very pleased with the outcome.
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Sand steps down and stain them.

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That Guy Home Services
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Very well, guy on time, polite, went above and beyond with clean up. Very friendly and courteous. Would highly recommend him to anyone. All projects done on time or before."
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

No, gravel and crushed rock are different. Crushed rock is made in a quarry and has sharp, jagged edges. It’s most commonly used for building and construction.

Gravel naturally occurs in river beds or lakes and features smooth edges, making it a better choice for landscaping or other decorative areas. Like crushed stone, gravel can also be found in quarries, but it’s typically due to rock-on-rock erosion rather than machinery.

As a base, you should use a fertilizer with a 5-5-5 NPK ratio (5% nitrogen, 5% phosphorus, and 5% potassium). You may need a different ratio depending on what your soil is lacking, but a soil test can help determine the perfect amount.

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

If you’re using crushed stone or gravel as a base material, then yes, you should compact it to prevent movement of the top layers. For instance, if you don’t compact crushed stone or gravel and you lay pavers on top of them, the pavers will shift over time. However, if you’re using gravel or crushed stone as a top layer for aesthetic purposes, you might not want to compact the materials.

How tall your mulch should be around your tree depends on the type of mulch you use, but aim for 3 to 4 inches as a rule of thumb. You’ll want to avoid simply piling it up in hopes of offering additional benefits to your tree. Volcano mulching is the infamous term for piling way too much mulch against the stem of your tree. This could actually kill your tree or severely harm it, as your tree trunk needs space to breathe without too much moisture.

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