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Avatar for STREAMING VISIONS LLC Landscaping and sales
STREAMING VISIONS LLC Landscaping and sales
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Marius and his crew Jean and Rolando are best. They installed our landscaping precisely to our draw up design. They took their time and paid attention to very small details to ensure quality work. The water rock fountain exceeded expectations and we appreciated them getting to the job on time considering how many clients they have and their work schedule. They even put in a brick pad for our trash bins after the fact when we realized we needed it. Great craftsmanship fellows. Thank you."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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AZR LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience working with Dmitri and his team. Dmitri was incredibly helpful, responsive, and very understanding of our budget from start to finish. We hired them to level our backyard and remove several inches of dirt and rocks, and they did an excellent job. The crew was friendly, fast, and efficient, and everything was completed exactly as discussed. We really appreciated the clear communication and professionalism throughout the process. Highly recommend!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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I Do Care Landscaping
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Offers commercial services

"Carlos and his crew are great. Communication and transparency are top notch. They were able to knockout my front and backyard in under a hour. They offer a variety of services and I’m looking forward to working with in the near future. I found my landscaping crew I have been searching for."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
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United Brother Landscape
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Walter and his crew did an excellent job completely relandscaping my yard from the ground up. They ground a stump, did the grading, installed retaining walls and underground drainage, installed sod, planted all kinds plants, and laid boulders, gravel and pavers. They also built two giant brick walls that collectively stretched about half an acre. They were professional, respectful, responsive, kind and they showed up when they said they would. A couple times mistakes were made because of me and they corrected it and didn’t charge me. Overall, we received a great value for the price we paid and we highly recommend their services."
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Response time1 day
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Desert Sky Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kevin and Miguel did exactly what I wanted them to do. Their price was reasonable, they did the work the day after I spoke with them, and they did an excellent job communicating with me. I recommend K AND M highly."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress resist termites because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.

Topsoil costs from $12 to $55 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.

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.

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.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

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