How much mulch do I need?

• <div><p>When you purchase mulch for delivery, it’s usually by the cubic yard, so you’ll want to convert your space to cubic yards to get the right amount. First, determine the square footage of the area you want to cover, and then determine how deep the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/preparing-your-landscape-garden-mulch.htm">bed of mulch</a> will be—a good rule of thumb is around three inches. Multiply your square footage in feet by the depth in inches and divide by 324. You may want to add a ½ to one additional cubic yard to ensure you have enough.</p></div>

Will mulching in the fall attract termites?

• <div><p>Mulching any time of year can attract termites, so there’s no added risk in the fall. The important thing to remember is that termites are attracted to rotting wood, so you need to lay a thin enough layer that won’t trap too much moisture and lead to rotting. A layer between 1 and 4 inches thick should provide all the benefits you’re looking for without attracting termites.</p></div>

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Q: How much mulch do I need?

• <div><p>When you purchase mulch for delivery, it&rsquo;s usually by the cubic yard, so you&rsquo;ll want to convert your space to cubic yards to get the right amount. First, determine the square footage of the area you want to cover, and then determine how deep the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/preparing-your-landscape-garden-mulch.htm">bed of mulch</a> will be&mdash;a good rule of thumb is around three inches. Multiply your square footage in feet by the depth in inches and divide by 324. You may want to add a &frac12; to one additional cubic yard to ensure you have enough.</p></div>

Q: Will mulching in the fall attract termites?

• <div><p>Mulching any time of year can attract termites, so there&rsquo;s no added risk in the fall. The important thing to remember is that termites are attracted to rotting wood, so you need to lay a thin enough layer that won&rsquo;t trap too much moisture and lead to rotting. A layer between 1 and 4 inches thick should provide all the benefits you&rsquo;re looking for without attracting termites.</p></div>

Q: Can landscape boulders crack or break?

• <div><p>Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding. </p></div>

Q: Does organic mulch prevent weeds?

• <div><p>Yes. One of the main benefits of organic mulch is weed prevention. Organic mulch forms a physical barrier that blocks light and stops weeds from germinating. It can reduce your need to weed and improve the physical appearance of your garden.</p></div>

Q: Does gravel come in different sizes?

• <div><p>Yes, gravel comes in different sizes, from fine powder to pea-, coin-, and even golf ball-size. Pea gravel is about 3/8 inch, while crushed stone gravel is about 3/8 to 4 inches. Most companies use a numerical system to assign a size, with the smallest being #10 and the biggest being #1. </p></div>

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Brian and his workers were so professional and did a great job. His costs were very reasonable for the amount of work done.Old house needed new box to replace old type with round fuses and rewiring in house. . He got all permits and upgraded the service . We are in rural northern dona ana...
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Bo did a great job! This dryer was complicated.
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They were very nice, but at one point they kept changing the schedule w/o letting me know. At one point it seemed like they did not want to do the job anymore.
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The estimated quote was too high. Did not contact further. No other information.
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This company came to the job site and quoted me a price . They came over after a few days and completed the job. Honest and professional. Happy with their job performance.
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Great job getting rid of weeds that would have caused misery to our two dogs. I intend to emply their services again this spring to beautify our property. Well done!
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I was in need of someone to come and do some clean up around my farm and home. It is almost impossible to find anyone in our area who is willing to do 'hard manual labor' but I saw the ad in the local paper. I called and he drove the 40 miles to see what I needed done. In two days he brought...
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They were very professional and efficient and were able to remove several difficult stains. All the furniture was handled carefully and put plastic protection squares on all the furniture bottoms to prevent bleeding onto the wet carpet. The house is 10 years old and the light colored carpets...
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Green Leaf Landscaping

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Serving Salem, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"George has taken excellent care of all my landscaping needs for about 12 years now. He is a hard working, dependable, honest, pleasant man!! He takes pride in his work & it shows...I do not hesitate to recommend his services to neighbors & friends."

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"Very pleased with the quality of service. Thomass opinion of what needs to be done for the pine trees,tree stump work and trimming was helpful and honest. I will be using Dont Fret service in the future."

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"Very professional, it turned out to be quite a job but he stayed positive throughout and got it done."

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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."

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"They were on time. Quality work, fast paced. Very happy with them and will probably use again."

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Cloud Cover Landscape Maintenance

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In business since 2018

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Cloud Cover Landscape Maintenance is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Paradise View Landscaping

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Paradise Landscapes prides itself in providing quality landscapes and service since 1996. Paradise specializes in specialty type of landscapes and sceneries, from outside kitchens, kivas, waterfalls and decorative concrete just to name a few. From design to completion, if you can think it we can create it. Call Paradise Landscapes & Rock Walls, LLC for your next landscape project.

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Ground Workx is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Sand Rock Delivery questions, answered by experts

When you purchase mulch for delivery, it’s usually by the cubic yard, so you’ll want to convert your space to cubic yards to get the right amount. First, determine the square footage of the area you want to cover, and then determine how deep the bed of mulch will be—a good rule of thumb is around three inches. Multiply your square footage in feet by the depth in inches and divide by 324. You may want to add a ½ to one additional cubic yard to ensure you have enough.

Mulching any time of year can attract termites, so there’s no added risk in the fall. The important thing to remember is that termites are attracted to rotting wood, so you need to lay a thin enough layer that won’t trap too much moisture and lead to rotting. A layer between 1 and 4 inches thick should provide all the benefits you’re looking for without attracting termites.

Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding.

Yes. One of the main benefits of organic mulch is weed prevention. Organic mulch forms a physical barrier that blocks light and stops weeds from germinating. It can reduce your need to weed and improve the physical appearance of your garden.

Yes, gravel comes in different sizes, from fine powder to pea-, coin-, and even golf ball-size. Pea gravel is about 3/8 inch, while crushed stone gravel is about 3/8 to 4 inches. Most companies use a numerical system to assign a size, with the smallest being #10 and the biggest being #1.

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