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J. Escalera Landscaping, Inc.
4.3(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Was supposed to do bi-weekly mowing after clean up. Spring Clean up was good But they came back before 2 weeks to do a mowing. They said they would contact me before coming no call no text. The grass had not even started to grow yet. No advanced warning. I had it in writing that it was to be Bi-weekly and start when I gave go-ahead. I felt ignored and complete lack of communication after the spring cleanup. They basically took the money and ran in my book."
Response time12 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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My Favorite Yard LLC
4.6(
19
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"I am very happy with the work Marvin and his assistant did on my property. My lawn mower broke down and my property was looking miserable. He had surveyed the work and I also sent him pictures prior to working and the work was completed beautifully. Marvin really aims to please and works well with his assistant. Since then I have hired his landscaping company to mow my lawn weekly. Marvin and his assistant are very kind and patient. I would definitely hire Marvin Landscaping to make your yard your favorite yard because mine has become my favorite yard. I wish I could post the then and now pics but it only takes a max file of 5MB. I wanted to show how Marvin turned 2 creepy large and tall bushes and shaped them beautifully. And his assistant did a wonderful job lawn mowing and blowing the .5 acres clean. And I must add its not easy due to uneven land and some hills."
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Harmony Hill Landscaping, Inc.
4.7(
30
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with the work. The walkway in front of my house was in need of repair. This work was done more than a year ago, and iit has held up very well. I highly recommend this contractor."
Natural and Precast Patio
water feature with lights
 patio with seatwalls
 fire pit
multi level composite

+27

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Seasons Edge Landscaping, Inc.
4.3(
35
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike did an amazing job excavating out a major grading issue we had from our addition we had done on our house last year. The job included excavating out dirt, installed a boulder retaining wall, regraded our lawn, applying fresh topsoil, and re-seeded our lawn. The entire project was completed within three days and the price was reasonable and fair. We are extremely satisfied with the work that was done, and the professionalism of Mike and The Seasons Edge crew. We would highly recommend The Seasons Edge Landscaping for any landscaping project you have. They will do a great job at a fair and reasonable price."
 The Cutting Edge
Deck Rebuild/Repair
landscape and mowing
Deck Repair/Rebuild
 complete lawn care

+43

Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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JV Masonry Corp.
4.0(
16
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wilson and team repointed my patio, taking the time to power-wash under the bricks and get everything perfectly level. Wilson explained every step and the guys were in and out in two days. I asked for a quirky repair on one missing face brick and they gave me just what I wanted. Would hire again."
JV Masonary Projects
JV Masonary Projects
JV Masonary Projects
JV Masonary Projects
JV Masonary Corp Projects

+32

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Colored mulch can be bad for plants in that it robs them of nitrogen as it depletes the soil to break itself down. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to test your soil to check the nitrogen levels. If the nitrogen levels are low, use fertilizer with extra nitrogen or switch to regular mulch.

Another downside of colored mulch is if it’s heavily contaminated, it can contaminate the soil and damage your plants. To avoid this, look for the MSC certification logo on the mulch bag before purchasing.

As a base, you should use a fertilizer with a 5-5-5 NPK ratio (5% nitrogen, 5% phosphorus, and 5% potassium). You may need a different ratio depending on what your soil is lacking, but a soil test can help determine the perfect amount.

You should use mulch because it protects garden soil in a few key ways. This extra layer between the ground and the elements protects against erosion, helps your soil maintain moisture, regulates changes in temperature, adds nutrients as it decomposes, and keeps weeds at bay.

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

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