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EJD LAWNS
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Flowood, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"More prompt than others when I made an inquiry about locating lawn care businesses. Very courteous and professional, and not pushy on the needs or the request and reasonably priced.."
Lawncare
Lawncare
Lawncare
Lawncare
Lawncare

+64

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by6%of homeowners
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Groundcare Landscape, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Flowood, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mr Cheatham was very Customer friendly and Professional .After the walk through and given his opinions which were precise and exactly what we were looking for, we hired him on the spot.The project commenced within days and we are very happy with the results.The clean up was excellent. Thank you ANGI."
Sod Installation by Pool Area
Sod Intallation by Pool Area
Fresh Pine straw for flower beds
Fresh Pine straw for flower beds
Fresh Pine straw for flower beds

+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wynn and Weeks outdoor services LLC
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Flowood, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wynn and Weeks did a phenomenal job, clearing a new road, grading, and laying gravel as well as clearing multiple trees around our property. They were professional, efficient and cleaned up the property after the job well. My folks were impressed at how polite and helpful they were when they assisted them on their property in Canton, MS."
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
    Hazard Tree Removal
Landscape Design
Landscape Design

+2

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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A good gravel driveway should be built in layers using different sizes of gravel. A solid base layer of larger crushed stone (around 1 to 6 inches in diameter) provides stability and helps with drainage. Some recommend a middle layer of medium-sized gravel (2 to 3 inches). For the top driving surface, smaller gravel is best. A common recommendation is to use gravel between 1/4 inch and 1 inch in diameter, as it compacts well to create an even surface that's easy to drive on. Avoid stones that are too large, flat, or round to ensure the best traction. Using different layers ensures the driveway is durable, drains properly, and doesn't shift over time.

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.

While you can put gravel directly on dirt, it won’t be very stable. It also won’t block out any weeds. Most experts recommend layering weed barrier and a layer of packed sand or other foundation material to prevent the gravel from sinking into the earth and being overtaken by weeds.

Key considerations include dust control, soil erosion prevention, and protecting local wildlife habitats through sustainable clearing practices.

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