Are stump grindings safe to use in the soil or as fillers?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Q: Are Rotting Leaves Good for Soil?

• <div><p>Yes, rotting leaves can be good for your soil. The decaying leaves release nutrients into the soil that can boost the health of your plants, and the organic matter also helps improve airflow and water drainage.</p></div>

Q: What are the different types of mulch?

• <div><p>You can choose from various kinds of organic mulch and inorganic mulch. Organic mulch may be in the form of wood chips, pine needles, and compost and eventually decompose. Inorganic mulch, such as gravel, rocks, and landscape fabric, is more durable but doesn&rsquo;t help the soil.</p></div>

Q: Can you use too little mulch?

• <div><p>Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.</p></div>

Q: Which additional tasks can I undertake concurrently with my current project?

• <div><p>Determine whether you have any other heavy, bulky, or oddly-shaped items you&rsquo;d like to relocate, such as a washing machine or other appliance. Since many professional moving companies may charge minimum fees for their services, you could end up paying the same cost to move a refrigerator as you would to move the fridge and a second or third item.</p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2025

Reviewed in April 2020
They were on time and removed our enormous tree in a timely manner. Very friendly. My only problem was that they left a mess in my neighbors yard and left a large amount of mulch. They said the mulch will sink down but that s way too much. They also used our garbage can and broke it.
All Island Tree Service Corp
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Reviewed in September 2019
Jose and his team are absolute professionals! They are reliable, courteous and, do an excellent job taking care of the landscaping around my home. Whatever needs to be done from pruning the trees to aerating the topsoil they will do it to keep the yard looking beautiful. I am very pleased...
Nahuat Rock Gardens
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Reviewed in April 2019
We purchased our home partly because of the large back yard for our children to play in. Low and behold, we can never keep the grass green, there are constant weeds, our water bill is always in at least the mid $300 every two months. So we decided to re-do everything and just get pavers. We had...
Innovation Construction NY Inc
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Reviewed in July 2017
I can't say enough good things about this company! I recently bought a house and there was a dilapidated shed in the backyard I wanted removed. I sent out several emails to get estimates for the project and while several companies responded, Demo Brothers were were the most responsive by far....
Demo Bros Corp
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Reviewed in May 2014
They arrived late but we're very apologetic. The workers that arrived first did not speak English so I had to call Carlos to get details about the removal. They were willing to remove some extra trees that weren't in the initial work order for a decent price. However, at the end of a long day,...
J C Tree Care NY Corporation
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Reviewed in September 2011
I had a new driveway, walkway,sidewalk, and patio pavers installed.The job was completed in three and a half days. They even left extra white sand for the pavers. The work was done in a timely manner. The crew was punctual and skilled. They measured everything. They filled in areas around the...
JB General Contracting
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Reviewed in April 2011
Another company I called refused to come saying I live far fro them to come. They were only 20 minutes away. I called Navarro, and he was here in a couple of days. He is easily half an hour to 45 minutes away from me. He did a pretty good job. I have a very small thing out front, so it only...
Landscaping and Design By Michael Navarro
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Reviewed in July 2010
Cesar came to my house and sat with me for over an hour to talk about his company and services. Hie brought his scrapbook with all the work he has done around town. He was expecially proud of his work. I was impressed. I told him a competitor was also going to mulch for the same price and...
Cesars Landscaping
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Celtic Property Maintenance

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We specialize in general maintenance such as pressure washing, window cleaning and painting as well as exterior work such as concrete, block work, paving, landscape, drainage and fence erection. We also complete interior work such as timber flooring ,tiling, drywall, cabinet installation, carpet installation and general carpentry. We are a small irish owned and operated company that take great pride in our work and our biggest goal is customer satisfaction.

"My husband and I were so impressed with Sam, Ryan, and Team. First, they responded so quickly to my inquiry and gave us a quote within 2 days post submission. They were clear about what they were going to do to transform our backyard space from an overgrown jungle to a cityscape oasis. They committed to the project immediately and were here each consecutive day that weather allowed until the project was finished, in an unbelievable four days of grueling heat! We will absolutely reach out to them again for future projects."

Doug L on August 2025

"My husband and I were so impressed with Sam, Ryan, and Team. First, they responded so quickly to my inquiry and gave us a quote within 2 days post submission. They were clear about what they were going to do to transform our backyard space from an overgrown jungle to a cityscape oasis. They committed to the project immediately and were here each consecutive day that weather allowed until the project was finished, in an unbelievable four days of grueling heat! We will absolutely reach out to them again for future projects."

Doug L on August 2025

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Welcome to Thomas Handy Services LLC. We are a family owned and operated business with over 8 years of experience in handyman work, lawn and yard work, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, leaf removal, snow removal, and window cleaning. We take pride in our work and look forward to working with you! Please contact us for a quote!

"Mr. Thomas and his team did a fantastic job removing the weeds and trimming our hedges. Highly recommended."

Peter S on July 2025

"Mr. Thomas and his team did a fantastic job removing the weeds and trimming our hedges. Highly recommended."

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