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Digger Dan Excavation and Landscaping, LLC
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Boulder, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dan is probably the best equipment operator I have seen. When a project is described to him, he knows what he needs to do. Grader, excavator, dozer.....He can do them all with skill and confidence. Absolutely recommend!"
Response time9 hrs
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Mining City Snow Removal
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For BusinessLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Boulder, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mining City Services 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 ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Response time1 day
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Zepeda Farm
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Boulder, MT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Roy was fantastic. He did amazing work on my property and got me on the schedule pretty quick. He was very honest and charged a fair rate. I will definitely hire him to do work in the future and I would strongly recommend. My best experience with any handyman yet."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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High Plains Handyman LLC
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Boulder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend High Plains Handyman! I had them come in to perform an array of work; from finishing up small tasks like hanging pictures and hardware to repairing my garage door. They were able to quickly add me to their schedule and completed the task timely and professionally."
Response time1 day
All Purposes Services
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Boulder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

All Purposes Services 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 ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

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.

Generally, it is not necessary to remove old mulch before applying a new layer. As organic mulch breaks down, it enriches the soil with nutrients. However, you should remove the old layer if it shows signs of fungus or disease, which can be common in moist areas, or if the total depth is already too thick. Avoid letting the total mulch depth exceed 3 inches, as this can harm plant roots. If you do remove old, disease-free mulch, it can be added to a compost pile.

Wood from black walnut, magnolia, eucalyptus, red maple, and invasive species like tree of heaven are not recommended for mulching. These trees release allelochemicals that can suppress plant growth. Some homeowners, however, use wood from these trees for mulching if it is less potent due to age or concentration, or if the plants are not as sensitive to them.

Many suppliers offer installation services, either directly or through reliable subcontractors. Discuss these needs when ordering, as they may require additional scheduling or payment.

Gravel driveways require regular maintenance because the material can shift over time. Routine tasks include raking the gravel to ensure an even layer, filling in ruts or low spots, and removing debris, especially after storms. You should also add fresh gravel as needed to prevent potholes, remove weeds by hand or with an herbicide, and occasionally spray the driveway with water to reduce dust.

Periodically, you may need to grade and level the entire driveway, which is often done every few years. Any refilled potholes should be compacted; for excessive dust, you can use a mechanical compactor. To minimize future maintenance, ensure the land is properly graded before installation and consider laying down landscaping fabric to help keep the gravel in place. In areas with heavy rain, reinforcing the edges can help prevent erosion. Additionally, it's best to avoid using a snowplow on a gravel driveway during the winter.

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