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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."
65 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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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."
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+32

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

A light layer of mulch can help protect a tree, retain moisture, and keep the soil healthy. However, it’s important to avoid over-mulching or piling the mulch up around the trunk of a tree, a practice notoriously called “volcano mulching.” That piled mulch can increase the chances of rot and disease on the tree trunk as well as overwhelming the soil, which needs access to a certain amount of air. Topped trees have it hard enough: mulch sparingly while they heal.

Small gravel is the better option since it creates a stable, even surface that’s easier on paws and hooves. Large gravel can be uncomfortable and may shift too much underfoot. So if you’re using gravel in pet or livestock areas, go for smooth, rounded small gravel to prevent injuries and discomfort.

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

There should be a 1-inch thick layer of sand underneath your pavers in order to provide a proper base.

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