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River View Construction Co.

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River View Construction Co.

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Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.

Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.


Stithens Outdoor Services

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Stithens Outdoor Services

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We offer mowing, weed eating, raking, leaf blowing. removing and installing plants for gardens. We also offer our fall cleanup service whether it be raking or blowing. We are hard working individuals who offer nothing but the best service year round. We'll will do what it takes to exceed your expectations and satisfaction.

We offer mowing, weed eating, raking, leaf blowing. removing and installing plants for gardens. We also offer our fall cleanup service whether it be raking or blowing. We are hard working individuals who offer nothing but the best service year round. We'll will do what it takes to exceed your expectations and satisfaction.


Eco Forestry and land management

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Eco Forestry and land management

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10 years of experience

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.


Precision Property Maintenance LLC

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Precision Property Maintenance LLC

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Emergency services offered

Young and ambitious small business owner. Years of experience. Licensed and insured! Basically a handyman and a landscaper in one! Interior and exterior installations and maintenance! Call and ask whatever questions you might have. You will never know until you ask or try.

Young and ambitious small business owner. Years of experience. Licensed and insured! Basically a handyman and a landscaper in one! Interior and exterior installations and maintenance! Call and ask whatever questions you might have. You will never know until you ask or try.



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Garden Life

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14 years of experience

We provide Landscape and Garden design from estate master planning to speciality gardens such as rock gardens, woodland gardens and courtyard spaces. We also provide installation services as well as annual care contracts.

We provide Landscape and Garden design from estate master planning to speciality gardens such as rock gardens, woodland gardens and courtyard spaces. We also provide installation services as well as annual care contracts.


K&C Landscaping

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K&C Landscaping

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At K&C Landscaping, our goal is to not only help you design and build your dream landscape, but to make the process easy and enjoyable for you. We are a full-service company with a wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of property maintenance or remodeling: finding/procuring suitable products, designing, and building your property and landscaping. Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Just ask for our client reference list. Let's discuss your ideas! Your free consultation is just a phone call away.

At K&C Landscaping, our goal is to not only help you design and build your dream landscape, but to make the process easy and enjoyable for you. We are a full-service company with a wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of property maintenance or remodeling: finding/procuring suitable products, designing, and building your property and landscaping. Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Just ask for our client reference list. Let's discuss your ideas! Your free consultation is just a phone call away.


Granite State Lawncare

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Granite State Lawncare

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29 years of experience

We are a general contracting property service company specializing in all aspects of construction to weekly lawn maintenance programs. We are a fully staffed company who never subcontracts work to assure 100% client satisfaction. We accept all major credit cards and offer payment via our website granitestatelawns.com

We are a general contracting property service company specializing in all aspects of construction to weekly lawn maintenance programs. We are a fully staffed company who never subcontracts work to assure 100% client satisfaction. We accept all major credit cards and offer payment via our website granitestatelawns.com


Mountain Man Services

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Mountain Man Services

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13 years of experience

We are a family run business based in East Thetford Vermont. We offer the highest quality handyman services. No job is too big or too small. We have doubled in size in the last year and continue to grow and expand our services.

We are a family run business based in East Thetford Vermont. We offer the highest quality handyman services. No job is too big or too small. We have doubled in size in the last year and continue to grow and expand our services.


Landscape Solutions

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Landscape Solutions

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19 years of experience

Landscape Solutions Is A Small Family Owned Landscaping & Property Management Company. We Work Hand & Hand With Each Customer On A Personal Level To Ensure Quality Of The Service. We Work With A Number Of Local Nurseries And Landscape Suppliers To Provide The Best Possible Product For New England's Unique Climate.

Landscape Solutions Is A Small Family Owned Landscaping & Property Management Company. We Work Hand & Hand With Each Customer On A Personal Level To Ensure Quality Of The Service. We Work With A Number Of Local Nurseries And Landscape Suppliers To Provide The Best Possible Product For New England's Unique Climate.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, 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.

As a base, you should use a fertilizer with a 5-5-5 NPK ratio (5% nitrogen, 5% phosphorus, and 5% potassium). You may need a different ratio depending on what your soil is lacking, but a soil test can help determine the perfect amount.

You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you’re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.

Mulch is made from natural materials, which will break down and add nutrients to your soil for better plant and soil health, so removing old mulch is unnecessary before putting down new mulch. However, if you live in a particularly moist area, it’s possible that the old mulch will harbor fungus or mold, which can hurt plant health. If you notice these issues, you might want to consider removing the old mulch first. Otherwise, save time and money by placing new mulch right over the old mulch.

Depending on the size of the river rock and the density of your soil, add woven landscape fabric or sand under river rock. The extra layer will ensure your river rock sits evenly and doesn't create puddles or uneven areas throughout the design. In some cases, nothing is necessary beneath river rock, but be sure to speak with a landscaper to keep your landscaping looking sharp.

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