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Custom Grading Plus

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Custom Grading Plus

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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.



C & K Lawn Care and Handyman Services

2581 Barton Ln
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C & K Lawn Care and Handyman Services

2581 Barton Ln
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14 years of experience

We are a full service lawn care and handyman service company with over 10 years of experience. We are currently able to accept cash or check payments. Services can be billed monthly or paid at the time of service rendered.

We are a full service lawn care and handyman service company with over 10 years of experience. We are currently able to accept cash or check payments. Services can be billed monthly or paid at the time of service rendered.



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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

If you like the look of mulch in your plant beds, be aware that it can attract a variety of pests, including termites. To avoid wood-to-foundation contact, leave a one-foot barrier around your house and fill it in with rocks or gravel, starting mulch past that barrier and working it outward into your plant beds. 

The best way to landscape your front yard on a budget is to invest in hiring a professional for hardscaping—things like upgrading walkways, redoing driveways, and installing partitions around garden beds. You can often do the softscaping yourself—think laying down mulch, caring for your lawn, removing weeds, and planting flowers and shrubs. It’s also almost always worthwhile to pay a professional for routine yard maintenance, as this dramatically improves curb appeal and delivers above 100% ROI in most cases.

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.

Mulching any time of year can be beneficial, so you can choose based on your preference. Most homeowners avoid the winter and summer because of the uncomfortable temperatures, so spring and fall are often best. Try not to mulch right before heavy rainfall or a big storm is expected, as wind and runoff can move newly laid mulch around and make more work for you.

There are a few factors to consider when choosing the right size river rock for a landscaping project. First, think about how you’ll use the rocks. For example, if you’re installing them as part of a water feature, medium-sized stones (ranging between 2 and 5 inches) often work best. Smaller rocks (from 1 and 3 inches) are better for walkways and pathways, while a mix of medium and large stones (between 3 and 8 inches) is ideal for garden beds.

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