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Last update on December 16, 2025

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Scotts Landscape And Excavation
4.7(
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Serving Carthage, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott's Landscaping called in the first 24 hours of our signing up with Angie. They showed up to meet us and our yard at the appointed time. They listened to what we wished to have accomplished, gave excellent advise as to the best way to do that. They showed up to do the job when they said they would be here and did everything that the contract stated. T"
Response time1 day
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Taylor Chapman Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
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Serving Carthage, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Taylor Chapman Lawn & Landscaping has been the best choice for my lawn care. Taylor is professional, dependable and easy to work with. He offers great communication about appointment times and any changes he is considering making to my lawn before he does them. I would definitely recommend."
Response time2 days
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Kingdom Lawn Services
5.0(
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Serving Carthage, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Isiah was very helpful with what I needed. Was ther with in a few hours and took care if the job cleanly and effectively. Would hire him again."
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R&D Lawn Care and Landscape
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Serving Carthage, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would not hesitate to hire R&D lawn care & landscape for any project we needed that they could provide !!"
Response time1 day
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Wilson Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Carthage, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First time hiring Wilson excavation, overall it was the best experience I’ve had with a sub contractor. He did way more than he needed to and left the job looking a lot better than before even in a big piece of equipment."
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Joplin Garden and Lawn
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Serving Carthage, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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Joplin Garden and Lawn is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with the ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Grass is the most popular and safest option for planting over a septic drain field, but you can also plant small flowering plants and other lightweight plants that don’t have woody or deep roots. Avoid trees and bushes within 10 feet of the field, as the woody roots can crack the perforated pipes. You should also avoid planting vegetable or fruit gardens over your drain field, as a leak from the pipes could contaminate the soil and put anyone who eats the produce at risk.

You can fill the holes weeds leave behind with soil or sand to avoid unsightly spots or tripping hazards. If you remove weeds from a grassy area, fill the hole with soil and grass seed, and water regularly to promote grass growth.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

A scattering of leaves won’t pose a problem through the winter, but a thicker layer of leaves may not decompose before the first frost and can instead weigh down your grass and harbor mold or fungi. A thick layer of leaves also cuts off light and air that grass needs to grow. That’s why we suggest removing thick leaf layers within several days if possible. If your lawn goes dormant over the winter and snow has already caught up with you, then remove the leaves in early spring before your grass-growing season starts so your lawn can thrive.

DIY landscaping is possible, but professional services offer expertise in selecting appropriate plants and designing functional spaces that complement the natural environment and adhere to local regulations.

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