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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.

Smoke 'N Green Lawn and Landscape

122 S. Rock Creek Rd.
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Smoke 'N Green Lawn and Landscape

122 S. Rock Creek Rd.
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20 years of experience

Boulder Creek Lawn and Landscape was started in 2005 with the vision of providing the highest quality materials and customer service possible. Owner Sarah Spurgeon has a degree in Horticulture and Aronomy with many years of prior experience to give the customers the answers to any question they might have. Her husband and business partner Will Spurgeon has the technical skills to bring your project to life.

Boulder Creek Lawn and Landscape was started in 2005 with the vision of providing the highest quality materials and customer service possible. Owner Sarah Spurgeon has a degree in Horticulture and Aronomy with many years of prior experience to give the customers the answers to any question they might have. Her husband and business partner Will Spurgeon has the technical skills to bring your project to life.

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Lyness Landscaping Llc

28464 E Katy Track Rd
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Lyness Landscaping Llc

28464 E Katy Track Rd
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25 years of experience

Small company 2 FT employees, 1-2 seasonal PT, While capable of basic residential landscaping (seeding, sod, fence), our focuse is rural or agriculture type of landscaping such as prairie restorations, wildlife habitats, and forestry improvement projects.

Small company 2 FT employees, 1-2 seasonal PT, While capable of basic residential landscaping (seeding, sod, fence), our focuse is rural or agriculture type of landscaping such as prairie restorations, wildlife habitats, and forestry improvement projects.

Ruhl and Son Construction & Excavation

110 Alan Drive
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Ruhl and Son Construction & Excavation

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We are a full service Construction Company, We have been doing business in the St. Louis Area for over 100 years. We are small, but we like being small that way we can give a better service to our customers.

We are a full service Construction Company, We have been doing business in the St. Louis Area for over 100 years. We are small, but we like being small that way we can give a better service to our customers.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

The best soil to put around a house foundation is fill dirt, which is soil that’s specifically designed for covering large areas and filling in holes. Don’t waste money regrading around your foundation with expensive topsoil. Use topsoil only for the last layer of soil, about 5 to 10 inches, so that when you do your foundation planting, your grass and plants will have the nutrients they need to grow.

Rocks are less likely to attract snakes and other critters because their prey (termites, ticks, and other insects) don’t usually inhabit this environment. However, if you have placed together rocks with large spaces in between or near a source of water, you may find a snake or an occasional chipmunk seeking shelter.

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.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

The best way to keep dirt around your foundation is to ensure your drainage is working properly and redirecting water well away from the foundation. Soil erosion is one of the most common causes of basement flooding, so it’s important to make sure you’re retaining the soil you replaced after learning how to regrade around the foundation. In addition, your foundation planting can also help prevent erosion. For example, plant roots to help keep soil in place.

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