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Capri Precision Landscaping

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Capri Precision Landscaping

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Capri Precision Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs, and different schedules. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality, but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Very professional"

Tate O on December 2020

Capri Precision Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs, and different schedules. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality, but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Very professional"

Tate O on December 2020


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Vito's Lawn Care

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Vito's Lawn Care

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Vito's Lawn Care is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our company has over 32 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Jaymes arrived early in the morning and went right to work clearing the leaves under my Beech tree that were left over from the Fall, hauling away several large tree branches that fell during recent high winds, and dethatching my lawn. He made sure that everything was cleaned up after the job was completed."

Patti D on April 2021

Vito's Lawn Care is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our company has over 32 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Jaymes arrived early in the morning and went right to work clearing the leaves under my Beech tree that were left over from the Fall, hauling away several large tree branches that fell during recent high winds, and dethatching my lawn. He made sure that everything was cleaned up after the job was completed."

Patti D on April 2021


"Fair prices"

Amanda H on March 2025

Chameleon Property Services specializes in lawn care for both Residential and Commercial customers. We understand a lawn isn't just grass, it's dreams and memories.

"Fair prices"

Amanda H on March 2025


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Barringer's Property Services

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Barringer's Property Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

With over 3 years of experience in the property maintenance industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from yard clean ups to dumpster rentals. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Barringer's Property Services a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very responsive after a message was left. Courteous, patient and caring. I will hire them again!"

Darlene B on March 2024

With over 3 years of experience in the property maintenance industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from yard clean ups to dumpster rentals. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Barringer's Property Services a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very responsive after a message was left. Courteous, patient and caring. I will hire them again!"

Darlene B on March 2024


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Midline Landscaping

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Midline Landscaping

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I have (well had) a ton of front, back and side yard gardens that had been neglected over the past few years and had gotten far out of control. Paul responded quickly and worked with me to find an affordable option that has brought the property back to life. Additionally, he was 100% accurate with his estimate. I couldn't be happier with the experience and have hired him for additional services around my property. 100% recommend!"

Michael G on September 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I have (well had) a ton of front, back and side yard gardens that had been neglected over the past few years and had gotten far out of control. Paul responded quickly and worked with me to find an affordable option that has brought the property back to life. Additionally, he was 100% accurate with his estimate. I couldn't be happier with the experience and have hired him for additional services around my property. 100% recommend!"

Michael G on September 2024


Falzo Landscaping

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Falzo Landscaping

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
389 local quotes requested

Local landscaping company here too tackle all your outdoor needs too make your house stand out more than others. All year round services we do anything from lawn mowing, plant design and installation, retaining walls, grading, snow plowing and removal.

"Mike Falzo was fantastic!! Super responsive, very professional and offered keen insight into our landscaping project. He and his crew were hard working and delivered on time and within budget. Mike has very good attention to detail and is a conscientious worker who cares deeply about the quality of the project delivered. I highly recommend him for any project."

Michael S on May 2025

Local landscaping company here too tackle all your outdoor needs too make your house stand out more than others. All year round services we do anything from lawn mowing, plant design and installation, retaining walls, grading, snow plowing and removal.

"Mike Falzo was fantastic!! Super responsive, very professional and offered keen insight into our landscaping project. He and his crew were hard working and delivered on time and within budget. Mike has very good attention to detail and is a conscientious worker who cares deeply about the quality of the project delivered. I highly recommend him for any project."

Michael S on May 2025


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Valor Custom Landscapes LLC

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Valor Custom Landscapes LLC

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I specialize in custom landscape layouts and designs. Custom patios, walkways, fire areas and general out door oasis. I will take your dreams and ideas and turn them into a reality.

I specialize in custom landscape layouts and designs. Custom patios, walkways, fire areas and general out door oasis. I will take your dreams and ideas and turn them into a reality.


Hydro Solutions Property Management

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Hydro Solutions Property Management

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We are an owner operated business with 5+ years in pressure washing houses and concrete. With our unbeatable package deals we are dedicated to making your home look brand new again at an affordable cost!

We are an owner operated business with 5+ years in pressure washing houses and concrete. With our unbeatable package deals we are dedicated to making your home look brand new again at an affordable cost!


Good Fella's

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Good Fella's

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We will provide a warm family style and professional experience from first contact to job completion. Currently specializing in snow removal, landscaping, interior and exterior projects and newly gutters. Free estimates and consultations give us a call today.

We will provide a warm family style and professional experience from first contact to job completion. Currently specializing in snow removal, landscaping, interior and exterior projects and newly gutters. Free estimates and consultations give us a call today.


JB Professional landscaping

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JB Professional landscaping

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3 years of experience

Lawn mowing , Weed whacking, Leaf blowing sidewalks and driveways,fall/spring clean ups , planting and mulching, bush trimmings, weeding, seeding & fertilizing, hardscaping I have 10+ years experience landscaping and I put my all into every job I do

Lawn mowing , Weed whacking, Leaf blowing sidewalks and driveways,fall/spring clean ups , planting and mulching, bush trimmings, weeding, seeding & fertilizing, hardscaping I have 10+ years experience landscaping and I put my all into every job I do

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Yes, a cubic yard of dirt will fit in most standard-size pickup trucks. However, consider the truck’s payload as well as the truck bed dimensions before loading it up with dirt. Soil can be quite heavy, and if the total weight of a yard of dirt exceeds your truck’s payload capacity, you risk damaging the chassis and suspension.

This will depend on the depth of the structure. For a landscape, patio, or walkway that’s around 2 inches deep, a ton of gravel will cover around 100 square feet or about 0.6 cubic yards. However, if you’re building a driveway, which should be a minimum of 12 inches deep, you’d need about 6 tons of gravel to cover the same area.

A light layer of mulch can help protect a tree, retain moisture, and keep the soil healthy. However, it’s important to avoid over-mulching or piling the mulch up around the trunk of a tree, a practice notoriously called “volcano mulching.” That piled mulch can increase the chances of rot and disease on the tree trunk as well as overwhelming the soil, which needs access to a certain amount of air. Topped trees have it hard enough: mulch sparingly while they heal.

You shouldn’t put topsoil over new grass seed. Even though it may seem like this would increase soil contact and help the seeds grow, adding more soil overtop of planted grass seed will only make it harder for water and oxygen to reach the grass seeds. If you want to protect the grass seeds, consider adding a thin layer of organic matter, such as straw or hay.

It depends on the model of your pool. You’ll always have to level the topsoil, but most vinyl-lined pools require an additional 1- to 2-inch layer of sand to protect the liner. This way, when a foot kicks down to the bottom of your pool, it’s not scraping the liner against the hard ground. If your pool isn’t vinyl-lined, you can skip this step or add a layer of another base material, like decomposed granite. Always check your manufacturer’s instructions before you begin.

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