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Desert Oasis Tree Service
4.5(
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Serving Las Cruces, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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Emergency services offered

"Took 1.5 days.  Overall cleaned up excellent and took care to put fence panel back in place.  Would have gone much faster had they had a backup chainsaw as this was one tough tree."
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S.A. skid steer
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Serving Las Cruces, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"I was very pleased with all the work the company has done for me. Very prompt, professional and clean work. I have hired them for several jobs and will continue to do so, as long as they are in business."
Decorative gravel,river rock and geo grid for driveway
Guadalupe Montessori School
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Drive way repair 785.6 yrds
Decorative gravel,river rock and geo grid for driveway

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Edge Construction LLC
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Serving Las Cruces, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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We at Edge Construction LLC focus on quality Earth Moving projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

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Rockstar Packing, LLC
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Serving Las Cruces, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Here at, Rockstar Packing LLC, we take great pride in our 30+ years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. No job is too big or too small, or even too far away! We look forward to working with you!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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