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Zehr's Flowers and Landscaping

8484 Van Amber Road
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Zehr's Flowers and Landscaping

8484 Van Amber Road
4.30(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Zehr's Flowers and Landscaping we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. 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.

"The crew did an excellent job. They responded to my emails promptly and relayed my messages that I left by phone. They arrived on time as they said they would."

Steve D on May 2025

Zehr's Flowers and Landscaping we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. 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.

"The crew did an excellent job. They responded to my emails promptly and relayed my messages that I left by phone. They arrived on time as they said they would."

Steve D on May 2025


MR LawnCare & Landscaping

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MR LawnCare & Landscaping

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Lawn care & Landscaping services, Mowing, trimming, hedge and brush clearing. New and existing landscapes. Stone and material hauling. New sod lawns, fertilizing

Lawn care & Landscaping services, Mowing, trimming, hedge and brush clearing. New and existing landscapes. Stone and material hauling. New sod lawns, fertilizing


Gagnon Construction

832 Emmett St
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Gagnon Construction

832 Emmett St
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9 years of experience

Gagnon Construction is a private and locally owned company expanding in the North Country. Offering almost all residential construction services, and offering other services such as; landscaping, gardening, snow removal, stone & mulch delivery.

Gagnon Construction is a private and locally owned company expanding in the North Country. Offering almost all residential construction services, and offering other services such as; landscaping, gardening, snow removal, stone & mulch delivery.





Barneys Lawn Care LLC

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Barneys Lawn Care LLC

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15 years of experience

Count on Barneys Lawn Care to provide you with fantastic lawn care and services. Contacting our business for your lawn care needs means that you will receive a free estimate for our services, as well as incredible care services. Call us at (283) 283-8335 to ask about our past services. Once we have installed your lawn or landscape, we also maintain it. Our talented staff does mowing, trimming, mulching, edging, and seasonal cleanings for your lawns. We provide weekly ,monthly ,seasonal and one time services. We bill monthly. We accept checks, debit, and most major credit cards.

Count on Barneys Lawn Care to provide you with fantastic lawn care and services. Contacting our business for your lawn care needs means that you will receive a free estimate for our services, as well as incredible care services. Call us at (283) 283-8335 to ask about our past services. Once we have installed your lawn or landscape, we also maintain it. Our talented staff does mowing, trimming, mulching, edging, and seasonal cleanings for your lawns. We provide weekly ,monthly ,seasonal and one time services. We bill monthly. We accept checks, debit, and most major credit cards.



Jaer Baer Enterprises

359 Michaels Rd
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Jaer Baer Enterprises

359 Michaels Rd
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13 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business , That have the right skilled professionals to get all you your contractor needs accomplished !! We have teams in multiple areas and we do use some subcontractors .. We do offer some payment options , we to offer promotions and discounts !!

We are a family owned and operated business , That have the right skilled professionals to get all you your contractor needs accomplished !! We have teams in multiple areas and we do use some subcontractors .. We do offer some payment options , we to offer promotions and discounts !!


CountryMax

4099 Lakeville Road
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CountryMax

4099 Lakeville Road
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CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!

CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

The best time to lay mulch depends on the type of mulch and the reason for installing it: 

  • Summer: Adding extra mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, allowing plants to thrive. 

  • Fall: Adding mulch helps control weeds and keeps soil and roots warm during the cooler months. Aim to add a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches deep.

  • Winter: Mulch around perennial plants to help keep them insulated.

  • Spring: Wait until the ground has thawed. Depending on the thickness, add between 1 and 4 inches of mulch to provide freeze and rain protection and enrich the soil.

Nonorganic mulch, like river rocks, pebbles, or lava rock, technically lasts the longest. It helps with moisture retention and weed control but doesn’t break down and release nutrients like organic mulch. Wood mulch decomposes slowly, which can help it last longer than leaf or straw mulch, but it won’t provide as many nutrients as quickly as the faster decomposing types.

Stump grindings are usually safe to use in soil, but in some cases, it’s not recommended. Wood chips in particular can bind nitrogen in the soil, which will make it difficult for grass to grow. That’s why it’s important to remove most wood chips and use healthy garden soil if you want to cover the stump spot with grass. Large wood chips may attract beetles and could encourage the growth of fungi when they decay, so you may want to remove them when using the grindings.

Regular maintenance involves raking or leveling out any displaced gravel, filling in low spots, and adding fresh gravel as needed to help prevent potholes and ruts. If you live in an area with heavy rain, checking the drainage and reinforcing the edges periodically can help prevent erosion.

When it comes to which stone is better, crushed or natural gravel, it all depends on the project. Crushed stone is a great base and filler material for projects like retention walls, concrete slabs, driveways, pipes, and drains. Gravel is a common choice for visually attractive landscaping projects like walkways, above-ground drainage systems, patios, and garden borders.

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