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Top-Rated Landscapers in Elma - Updated Nov 2026

Contrino Landscaping
5.0(
9
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your lawn care and landscaping needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Contrino Landscaping a call today, we look forward to working with you! \n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Decorative Edge
5.0(
6
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Landscape Curbing - InstallLandscape Curbing - Install - For Business

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"My project was a decorative landscape edge John Reimer provided phenomenal customer service throughout the project The edge work was fabulous and exceeded all my expectations I highly recommend John Reimer and his Decorative Edge crew All were highly professional, customer oriented and delivered an outstanding product"
Borden bed n curbing
Borden beds and boarders
Borden garden bed and cur
Decorative Edge
Decorative Edge

+27

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nickel City Property Maintenance
4.9(
69
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nick and his team are consummate professionals with a courteous and gentle manner. They did an amazing job on our front lawn and go above and beyond to please their customers. Iâ d recommend them to anyone looking for quality and timely landscaping."
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+22

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sunrise Proscapes, LLC
4.6(
21
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sean and his crew removed a poorly constructed retaining wall and installed a new retaining wall in our backyard. The challenge for Sunrise was that the wall was approximately 3ft from our in-ground pool. He and his crew completed the entire project in 4 days. Several other companies told us that the wall was too close to the pool to risk completing for us. Once done, they cleaned as if they hadnâ t been there! He and his crew were prompt, courteous, reasonably priced and more importantly did great competent work. They additionally installed ambient LED lighting on the wall. I highly recommend Sunrise Proscapes for Retaining Wall construction, flagstone patios and landscaping. They were awesome!ð Jim Sabuda, Orchard Park NY"
Backyard Escape
New Front Landscape
New Front Landscape
Firepit/Fireplace
Landscape with Garden Wall

+134

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Drainage & Excavating
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would definitely use this company again and highly recommend them. They seemed very knowledgeable and were careful, courteous and a pleasure to work with. They showed up on time, explained everything and were very professional. Everything was cleaned up afterwards and looked better than we expected. GREAT JOB !"
Future 80x100 Shop Pad Install
Future 80x100 Shop Pad Install
Future 80x100 Shop Pad Install
Future 80x100 Shop Pad Install
Future 80x100 Shop Pad Install

+29

Response time3 days
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Terra Firma Services
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+2 more

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed some stump grinding done. He was professional and very reasonably priced and was able to fit me in quickly. Cleaned up after the job also which other estimates I had gotten did not include clean up. I also had him give me an estimate and will be coming back for landscaping cleanup, edging and mulching. Very hard worker, polite and professional. Would recommend!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

The most important thing to put under a rock garden is the appropriate soil. The specific soil needed will depend on the type of plants you’re growing as well as the environment you live in. You can also put non-woven or woven fabric under the rocks to add to the garden's structural stability.

Multiple rules of thumb exist when discussing tree planting. When planting a tree, the best rule of thumb is to provide it with everything it needs to survive and thrive in its new environment. That may mean learning about the type of tree you're planting and studying the best methods of taking care of it before purchasing and planting. 

The best time to plant a tree is in the spring, so the roots have time to grow into the surrounding soil before winter sets in. Some people recommend planting in the late fall. However, planting in the spring reduces the stress on the tree, as it will be emerging from dormancy, giving it the full spring and summer ahead to acclimate and put down roots into the soil.

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.

The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your specific project and needs, as different rocks are suited for different applications. For covering large areas or creating an affordable driveway, consider gravel, but note that it can wash away in flowing water. For water features, river rocks are a good option. Flagstone and cobblestone are ideal for aesthetically pleasing patios and walkways. If you are building a stone wall, fieldstone or small boulders are up to the task. Large boulders and landscape rocks work well as statement pieces, to fill empty space, or to indicate boundaries, but be mindful that they can overwhelm smaller gardens. The best approach is to first define your landscaping project and then select the rock type that best fits that purpose.

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