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Best Lawncare Service

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Best Lawncare Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Specializing in lawn care! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They were quick and efficient. I would hire them again without a doubt."

Charles R on February 2021

Specializing in lawn care! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They were quick and efficient. I would hire them again without a doubt."

Charles R on February 2021

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Cameron Transportation LLC

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Cameron Transportation LLC

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Cameron Transportation is a hauling and excavating business located in Wilson NC. We do small excavating job. Also, we haul rock, topsoil, and fill dirt. I have over 20 year in construction.

"Great. Courteous. Timely great Job. Would use again"

Martha Jo S on September 2024

Cameron Transportation is a hauling and excavating business located in Wilson NC. We do small excavating job. Also, we haul rock, topsoil, and fill dirt. I have over 20 year in construction.

"Great. Courteous. Timely great Job. Would use again"

Martha Jo S on September 2024

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Lopez Yard Service

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Lopez Yard Service

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Lopez Yard Service provides landscaping, gravel spread, pine straw spread, general yard clean up and upkeep, planting/transferring, yard design, tree trimming, gutter cleaning and debris removal for homes & businesses. Reliable, friendly service with competitive pricing. Free estimates.

Lopez Yard Service provides landscaping, gravel spread, pine straw spread, general yard clean up and upkeep, planting/transferring, yard design, tree trimming, gutter cleaning and debris removal for homes & businesses. Reliable, friendly service with competitive pricing. Free estimates.

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Stone Image Works

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Stone Image Works

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Stone Image Works is dedicated to providing top quality materials and installation for our customer’s projects. We are proud of our reputation and have grown to become a premier designer and installer of natural stone, brick pavers, and retaining wall systems for the residential and commercial market. Our staff has been trained to pay attention to all details, which reflects on the craftsmanship of every project completed. We take great pride in our work... AND IT SHOWS! We feel this attitude is one of the most important contributors to our success and to the satisfaction of the customers we serve. We are also proud of the fact that our continued success has not diminished our commitment to individual details, and customer satisfaction. We believe that all installations should be permanent and relatively maintenance free. We are family-owned and operated with over 15 years combined experience. We proudly service central North Carolina. At Stone Image Works we use our own crews for all installations. Therefore, we warrant all workmanship of the interlocking paving stone installation as long as the original purchaser lives in the home. Our projects receive direct supervision from the Owner/Operator and with the combination of top quality materials and direct supervision we are confident our customers are 100% satisfied. We will be happy to provide you a list of references so you may personally see our true professionalism and quality. *Advantages of Paving Stone Driveways, Patios, Pool Decks and Walkways Paving stones define beauty, elegance and durability for driveways, pool decks, walkways and patios. A properly installed paving stone driveway won't crack, sag, shift or separate. It will look fantastic for generations, and if it ever becomes stained or marred by paint or oil it can be repaired quickly, easily and invisibly. Individual stones can be replaced with matching ones so that the surface looks exactly as it did before the accident occurred. This is impossible with any other type of pavement. The huge range of colors and patterns available makes customized design possible for any type of courtyard, patio, deck, or driveway. We will work with you to create the perfect match for your project, whether it is patio pavers for your deck or a complete landscape design to complement your new paving stone driveway and walkways.

Stone Image Works is dedicated to providing top quality materials and installation for our customer’s projects. We are proud of our reputation and have grown to become a premier designer and installer of natural stone, brick pavers, and retaining wall systems for the residential and commercial market. Our staff has been trained to pay attention to all details, which reflects on the craftsmanship of every project completed. We take great pride in our work... AND IT SHOWS! We feel this attitude is one of the most important contributors to our success and to the satisfaction of the customers we serve. We are also proud of the fact that our continued success has not diminished our commitment to individual details, and customer satisfaction. We believe that all installations should be permanent and relatively maintenance free. We are family-owned and operated with over 15 years combined experience. We proudly service central North Carolina. At Stone Image Works we use our own crews for all installations. Therefore, we warrant all workmanship of the interlocking paving stone installation as long as the original purchaser lives in the home. Our projects receive direct supervision from the Owner/Operator and with the combination of top quality materials and direct supervision we are confident our customers are 100% satisfied. We will be happy to provide you a list of references so you may personally see our true professionalism and quality. *Advantages of Paving Stone Driveways, Patios, Pool Decks and Walkways Paving stones define beauty, elegance and durability for driveways, pool decks, walkways and patios. A properly installed paving stone driveway won't crack, sag, shift or separate. It will look fantastic for generations, and if it ever becomes stained or marred by paint or oil it can be repaired quickly, easily and invisibly. Individual stones can be replaced with matching ones so that the surface looks exactly as it did before the accident occurred. This is impossible with any other type of pavement. The huge range of colors and patterns available makes customized design possible for any type of courtyard, patio, deck, or driveway. We will work with you to create the perfect match for your project, whether it is patio pavers for your deck or a complete landscape design to complement your new paving stone driveway and walkways.

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Prolawn & Maintenance

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Prolawn & Maintenance

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ProLawn & Maintenance Lawn Care, Landscaping, Presure Washing We do all kinds of Lawn & Landscaping as well as Pressure Washing. Lawn Mowing (Mow, blow, trim, & edge services) Spring & Fall Clean-ups Bush Trimming and Remove Tree Trimming Mulching beds Clean out flower beds Bed Edging Pressure Washing ( House, Sidewalks, Driveways and Fencing etc.)

ProLawn & Maintenance Lawn Care, Landscaping, Presure Washing We do all kinds of Lawn & Landscaping as well as Pressure Washing. Lawn Mowing (Mow, blow, trim, & edge services) Spring & Fall Clean-ups Bush Trimming and Remove Tree Trimming Mulching beds Clean out flower beds Bed Edging Pressure Washing ( House, Sidewalks, Driveways and Fencing etc.)

MG LAWN CARE SERVICES

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MG LAWN CARE SERVICES

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to offer you quality lawn care specializing in hardscape designs through hard work, good customer relations, and exceptional work ethic. With over 17 years of experience, MG Lawn Care Services delivers landscaping services throughout The Triangle area including Landscape Design and Installation, Patios and Walkways, Retaining Walls, River Rocks Installation, Landscaping Lighting, Lawn Care, French Draining, Seeding, Aerating, and Fertilizing, and much more. Our fully-insured fast growing company specializes in bringing our customer's dreams into a unique, functional, and high-quality reality. Call us today for your free estimate!

"Due to a serious lawn issue with water runoff we had several firms provide estimates to ***** the issues and recommend a solution including but not limited to french drains. After reviewing the proposals we were very impressed with Mario Garcia from MG Lawn Care Services LLC. We hired them to start work ON January 2021. They estimated the work to be done in 4 days weather complying. They finished their job on time, and were careful in minimizing any collateral damage to the lawn and patio. I was extremely satisfied and will use them again without hesitation. Attached are photos of their work and also the finish product as they re-sodded."

Sergio R on March 2021

Our mission is to offer you quality lawn care specializing in hardscape designs through hard work, good customer relations, and exceptional work ethic. With over 17 years of experience, MG Lawn Care Services delivers landscaping services throughout The Triangle area including Landscape Design and Installation, Patios and Walkways, Retaining Walls, River Rocks Installation, Landscaping Lighting, Lawn Care, French Draining, Seeding, Aerating, and Fertilizing, and much more. Our fully-insured fast growing company specializes in bringing our customer's dreams into a unique, functional, and high-quality reality. Call us today for your free estimate!

"Due to a serious lawn issue with water runoff we had several firms provide estimates to ***** the issues and recommend a solution including but not limited to french drains. After reviewing the proposals we were very impressed with Mario Garcia from MG Lawn Care Services LLC. We hired them to start work ON January 2021. They estimated the work to be done in 4 days weather complying. They finished their job on time, and were careful in minimizing any collateral damage to the lawn and patio. I was extremely satisfied and will use them again without hesitation. Attached are photos of their work and also the finish product as they re-sodded."

Sergio R on March 2021

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The Turf Surgeon

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The Turf Surgeon

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With years of experience in the industry, The Turf Surgeon has become the Premier East Coast’s Principal Purveyor of Sparkling White Bulk Washed Crushed Clam Shells . With ( 9 ) locations and Delivery Services from Maine to Florida, The Turf Surgeon is able to Fill Your Capacity Needs No Matter Your Project Model.

With years of experience in the industry, The Turf Surgeon has become the Premier East Coast’s Principal Purveyor of Sparkling White Bulk Washed Crushed Clam Shells . With ( 9 ) locations and Delivery Services from Maine to Florida, The Turf Surgeon is able to Fill Your Capacity Needs No Matter Your Project Model.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

If you’re mulching in the fall, aim to lay down the material right after the first frost, which will vary by climate. Late October and early November are good time ranges to aim for. Try to lay down your mulch after a light rainfall to lock in moisture for root growth through the winter.

Yes, you can lay pea gravel directly on the dirt. First, dig a trench 2 to 6 inches deep the length and width of the area you want to cover. Plants and weeds will eventually grow through the pea gravel if you don’t lay down landscaping cloth.

The best time to lay mulch depends on the type of mulch and the reason for installing it: 

  • Summer: Adding extra mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, allowing plants to thrive. 

  • Fall: Adding mulch helps control weeds and keeps soil and roots warm during the cooler months. Aim to add a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches deep.

  • Winter: Mulch around perennial plants to help keep them insulated.

  • Spring: Wait until the ground has thawed. Depending on the thickness, add between 1 and 4 inches of mulch to provide freeze and rain protection and enrich the soil.

The right depth depends on your intended use for the area. For instance, pea gravel for walkways and patios typically only needs to be about 2 to 3 inches deep. However, driveways and other areas with heavier loads may require 4 to 6 inches for better stability.

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.

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