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Avatar for Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC
Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC
4.6(
52
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eldi has now completed two different projects at my home. A large, stone paver project around a pool and a landscape stone wall across my front yard. They were very responsive to our messages and arrived at the agreed time. Pricing was fair as well. Work looks great. I will definitely hire again"
Blocks wall
Blocks wall
Blocks wall
Blocks wall
Blocks wall

+136

Response time12 hrs
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Dan Mayer Design
3.6(
25
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+1 more

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan Mayer’s design firm exceeded my expectations on all levels. Most importantly, Mr. Mayer was able to streamline my hodgepodge of ideas into a truly beautiful landscape that I am able to enjoy year round. I am looking forward to having him return once the construction on my guest house and pool has been completed."
Patio Build
bluestone walkway
land clearing
bluestone retread
Retaining wall

+48

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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All Elements llc
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Mike to remove a 150 ft row of overgrown brush that had an old fence running in the middle. The day of the job Mike arrived on time and had all the proper equipment for the job. He was able to complete this job in a day. After the removal he added top soil and graded my lawn so now the water runs to the road and doesn’t pool in my yard. He listen to what I wanted and gave his advice and I am thrilled with the result. I would highly recommend Mike."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+7

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SHAE Land Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"I wanted to excavate an unwanted asphalt driveway. Leon was fantastic! He’s patient, responsive, immediately likable, and professional. He got the job done quickly and efficiently. I was extremely pleased!"
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
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Northeast Woodland Restoration LLC
4.7(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Exactly as I expected, based on what I requested and what was completed. No run around, no issues with the price and a very pleasant experience."
Pine Tree top removal
Pine Tree top removal
Pine Tree top removal
Pine Tree top removal
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MJI Outdoor Services
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessDesigner - Landscape+7 more

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Lawn care services and landscape services for a reason price. Owned and operated.

Brush clean out
Brush clean out
Brush clean out
Brush clean out
Brush clean out

+15

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cardinal Property Improvements LLC
4.3(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a wonderful experience with Cardinal Property Improvements. Would highly recommend for further projects."
Response time1 day
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Oneonta Home & Garden
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessDesigner - Landscape

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mike was incredibly kind and helpful getting things done to code on our budget. He did our porch, firewall and kitchen floor without a big crew or making a huge mess. Highly recommend for anyone who needs a fix up or a bigger projects and needs to work on a budget! Will happily call him for any other repairs needed going forward."
Lake Front Cottage
Dry laid terrace retaining walls, work in progress
Lake front cottage
Dry laid bluestone retaining wall, work in progress
Dry laid bluestone retaining wall

+12

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

If you’re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it’s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.

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.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

If you live in an area with heavy rain or you like the idea of an extra layer of cushion under your feet, you may want to consider adding additional layers under your grass. There are pads that are purely for comfort and ones that can help accelerate drainage for those heavy rains.

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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