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AJM LAND PROS LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryRetaining Wall - InstallLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"This business is built on customer service and getting the job done right, very pleased with the work that was done which included a few stumps removed and brush clearing and grading for a driveway. I would recommend this business to anyone who wants the job done right in a timely manner. 10/10 experience."
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
JMP Contracting
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, showed up when he said he would and fixed the problem quickly. He even changed his boots when coming up from the basement then walking through the house. I would highly recommend."
Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mohawk Valley Lawn and Tree Service
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Rome, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He was very professional and excellent at communication. He did a superb job on a backyard that was overgrown and needed an emergency cut while my mower was in the shop. He did the work quickly and to the specifications requested. I would gladly do business with him again in the future."
Response time2 hrs
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

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.

The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.

The average cost for landscaping is around $3,500, but prices can range from as low as $200 for simple DIY projects to $14,000 or more for extensive work. Several factors influence the final price, including your geographic location, yard size, project scope, chosen materials, site preparation, and the type of landscaping involved. Professional landscaper labor costs typically range from $50 to $100 per hour.

For a smaller budget, you can focus on softscaping projects like adding mulch, flowers, and shrubs, which might only cost a few hundred dollars if you do the work yourself. A budget of around $5,000 could cover projects like a simple patio, new plants and tree trimming, or a water feature. More extensive hardscaping projects, such as pergolas, patios, and walkways, can push the budget to $14,000 or more. For example, a flower bed installation averages between $800 and $3,000, while landscape lighting installation can cost from $2,000 to $6,000.

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

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.

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