What are the problems with xeriscaping?

• <div><p>The largest issue with xeriscaping is the up front cost and the amount of work required to amend your old lawn. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/xeriscaping-cost.htm">Xeriscaping costs</a> <b>$3,000 to $24,000</b> on average, but the long-term payoff, both financially and environmentally, includes saving water, time, and money on lawn maintenance.</p></div>

Can I do rototilling myself?

• <div><p>Yes, you can rent a rototiller for around <b>$60</b> per day and do the work yourself, but it’s not recommended. Tilling is more of an art than a science, as tilling too deep can be detrimental to your soil structure and the organic matter that is beneficial to plants and shrubs, and tilling too shallow won’t properly introduce fertilizer or break up the soil for rooting plants. Additionally, tillers are powerful machines with sharp blades to cut through small roots and soil, so they are inherently dangerous to use. It’s usually worth it to hire a professional rototiller.</p></div>

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Q: How much does rototilling cost?

• <div><p>The average cost to have rototilling done on your property is around <b>$250</b>, and most homeowners pay between <b>$100 and $350</b>. The total for your rototilling project will depend on the area you need tilled, the quality of the soil, how many roots and shrubs are in the area, and the accessibility of the area. Anything that increases the time to till your soil&mdash;like hard clay soil, small entrances to the area that require the use of smaller tools, and roots running through the ground&mdash;will all increase your costs.</p></div>

Q: Can you flatten a bumpy lawn?

• <div><p>If you notice small bumps on your lawn, you can flatten them by gently treading them down when the ground is wet. A lawn with larger lumps may need to be regraded by a professional to flatten it out and improve the overall drainage of the yard to prevent future lumps from forming.</p></div>

Q: How deep do you dig for plastic edging?

• <div><p>You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it&mdash;2 inches is usually sufficient. </p></div>

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New Horizons Construction LLC in Albuquerque comes highly recommended for our expertise in outdoor living spaces, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and water features. We are a family-owned Construction Business that offers a range of services including roofing, home building, home remodeling, concrete, masonry, and more. We also have a full woodshop and a metal fabrication shop, providing custom security doors, window security, custom gates, and metal fabrication. Customers appreciate our ability to deliver high-quality work at reasonable prices, particularly for landscaping and retaining wall construction. Whether you're looking to lay sod, fix a zone control valve, or build a patio, New Horizons Construction LLC is a reliable choice. David Robertson started the company after getting layed off in 2010 due to the recession. David holds a GB-98 Contractor License (#398623) which allows us to provide all commercial and residential services. We also carry the MM1-MM2 and JPG plumbing licenses and provide full service plumbing and sewer services.

"Outstanding job. Great work excellent results"

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"Outstanding job. Great work excellent results"

David W on November 2024

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Advance Concept Construction

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Advance Concept Group is your one stop shop for contractor services. We will get your project done on time and on budget. We have designers, engineers, and craftsmen and we are self-performing – no subcontractors and no hassles. We pass the savings on to you. We do projects of all sizes, from changing light bulbs and fixing cabinet drawers to complete building demolition and new construction! We are licensed in construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical – we do it all. And we are bonded and insured and offer a warranty on most services provided. And we always provide a free estimate. Call us first, and it will be your last phone call! For just some of our services or all, we come to you. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Call us for a free estimate! 877-425-1254 or (505) 715-5481

Rototilling questions, answered by experts

The average cost to have rototilling done on your property is around $250, and most homeowners pay between $100 and $350. The total for your rototilling project will depend on the area you need tilled, the quality of the soil, how many roots and shrubs are in the area, and the accessibility of the area. Anything that increases the time to till your soil—like hard clay soil, small entrances to the area that require the use of smaller tools, and roots running through the ground—will all increase your costs.

If you notice small bumps on your lawn, you can flatten them by gently treading them down when the ground is wet. A lawn with larger lumps may need to be regraded by a professional to flatten it out and improve the overall drainage of the yard to prevent future lumps from forming.

The largest issue with xeriscaping is the up front cost and the amount of work required to amend your old lawn. Xeriscaping costs $3,000 to $24,000 on average, but the long-term payoff, both financially and environmentally, includes saving water, time, and money on lawn maintenance.

Yes, you can rent a rototiller for around $60 per day and do the work yourself, but it’s not recommended. Tilling is more of an art than a science, as tilling too deep can be detrimental to your soil structure and the organic matter that is beneficial to plants and shrubs, and tilling too shallow won’t properly introduce fertilizer or break up the soil for rooting plants. Additionally, tillers are powerful machines with sharp blades to cut through small roots and soil, so they are inherently dangerous to use. It’s usually worth it to hire a professional rototiller.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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