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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
Response rate85%
104 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dan Mayer Design
3.6(
25
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessSod - Install+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

24 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 time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wolffys Landscapes L.L.C
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliverySod - Install

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

We are two brothers that run a landscaping business who take pride in all the work that we do! From lawn maintenance, to landscape design, and Hardscapes whether that be paver patios, retaining walls, or an inviting walkway to your front door. We pride ourselves on the work we do and treat your property as if it was our own.

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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

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can hydroseed with a garden hose, but you’ll need a tank or other large vessel for mixing the slurry, then a pump to send the slurry through the hose for spraying. Making your own hydroseeding unit can work, but it’s not usually worth the effort and supplies unless you already have them.

How much 4 yards of dirt will cover depends on how deep you want the soil to be. In general, a yard of dirt will cover 324 square feet for a 1-inch depth or 100 square feet for a 3-inch depth. Therefore, you can expect 4 yards to cover between 400 and 1,296 square feet if you keep your soil depth between 1 and 3 inches.

Buying plants from a nursery is one thing, but ensuring that they are properly planted is another. While you might not need to hire a landscaper for every plant that you buy from a nursery, it’s a great idea to have their expertise and experience to plant larger items, like burlapped trees or specialty plants like rose bushes. Even better, before making a trip to a nursery to buy new plants, consult a local landscaper to test your soil for pH levels, soil texture, and phosphorus and potassium levels to help determine the best plants for your area.

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

Many ways to landscape a steep slope on a budget exist. Avoiding expensive retaining wall construction is the first step. Consider creating a rocky slope with boulders or large stones, or think about planting perennials that return every year with a single investment. Transplanting small trees from elsewhere on your property is also possible and can help to stabilize steep slopes without purchasing new ones. 

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