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Avatar for Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
4.9(
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+5 more

Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have worked with John Starkie twice. Once he did our landscaping in our front yard, and the second time we hired him to do a huge masonry job in our backyard and driveway. He responds the same day, always- within an hour. John is brilliant. Genius designer. He was present on our job multiple times a day for the duration. He is meticulous. His men are meticulous and worked 10 hours a day to get the job done in time for a party. Our yard is beyond gorgeous- cars stop often to look in and see the work . Bravo to John and his team. Would hire again and again for everything."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Personal Touch Landscaping & Contracting Corp.
Personal Touch Landscaping & Contracting Corp.
4.7(
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Designer - LandscapeSod - InstallSod - Install - For Business

Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Professional efficient definite value. The area these guys planned and landscaped looks amazing . We did not know what to do with the areas in front of our house. Steve and Steve gave us their best and what a great look. I say thanks a million times over. Deirdre McCormick"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JG Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Extremely well l I contacted JG Landscaping to cut my overgrown property in lieu of a summons from the town, given the time crunch Jose from JG Landscaping made it a priority to get on site quickly and remedy the situation quickly and professionally. Jose and his crew went above and beyond and left my property manicured and beautiful. If you need any work do not hesitate to contact JG Landscaping."
Masonry Project
Masonry Project
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Polanco Bros Landscaping, LLC
4.1(
38
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up+2 more

Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Customers say: Quality work

"Our experience with Polanco Bros Landscaping was amazing. The owner Hugo and his workers were all very professional, kindhearted and the final results far exceeded our vision for our front yard. We've had neighbors stop us and talk to us for the first time since we moved to Queens. This is how breathtaking the landscaping results turned out to be, that people who never spoke to us, found a way to tell us how amazing the work was. Thank you to Polanco Bros Landscaping for making this an unforgettable experience that will last for a lifetime! The flowers are already blooming nicely. It was money well spent, an investment into the beauty of our home."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Argueta's Construction
5.0(
38
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All I can say is excellent!! Sal was a pleasure to work with and very responsive and on time! His crew is awesome!! I called for a price and he was here within 3 hours and everything from there went very smooth! Sal was helpful all the way through. His crew and himself worked very hard and my job was done in 3 days and it looks beautiful!! In less than a week I have 2 new patio areas after my initial call. I am very happy with the work that they performed they went above and beyond! Everything is clean and it doesn’t even look like I just had work done! I would highly recommend anyone needing his services…. Hire him!! Thank you Sal and your crew!"
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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
East Coast Created Landscaping Co.
4.3(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was able to get in touch with Manuel and he was quite understanding. He came to my church at the time promised and was quite pleasant to deal with. He went to work and did a fantastic job on clearing up our parking lot. I would recommend him to anyone."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can landscape in the rain, but you should take some precautions to keep yourself and your tools safe. Avoid using electric landscaping tools during rainfall, and don’t mow, thatch, aerate, or rake in the rain, as your tools can more easily tear out roots in the loose soil. Be careful when working on wet grass, and take your time to avoid slipping. Avoid putting in new plants before a particularly bad storm, as heavy rain and strong winds can damage or uproot plants that aren’t yet established.

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.

While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.

Hedge plants are available in almost every size, from seedlings to fully mature, six-foot-tall shrubs. Planting smaller plants is much easier and more cost-effective. However, it can take years for the plants to reach maturity and create a full hedge. Garden centers and specialty retailers sometimes offer three to four-foot wide plants that you can simply plant next to each other for an instant full hedge.

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