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Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Joe and his workers did an amazing job creating a new tree bed and planting trees on our property. He is thorough and works with an attention to detail. I absolutely would hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone."
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Dualstar Exterior Solutions LLC
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Family owned business with over 20 years of experience. The Dualstar family believes maintaining your lawn and yard is one of the keys to improving your property?s curb appeal. However, sticking to a landscape maintenance schedule can be challenging (particularly if you?re busy with work and other responsibilities), which is why it?s best to hire experts like Dualstar Landscaping and Design. We offer front yard and backyard landscaping services to property owners in Great Neck, NY, and we can help you create the beautiful outdoor space that you deserve. Book an appointment with us now!

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TrueTrim Lawn Care
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Bryce did excellent and honest work on my lawn. With the rain storms we have been experiencing recently, there have been a lot of sticks and dead leaves in my yard. bryce thoroughly made sure everything was picked up as if it was his own lawn. He was also very personably and pleasant to do business with!"
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ST Landscaping and Excavating
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

ST Landscaping and Excavating, proudly serves its customers with pride and integrity. We are locally owned and operated and pay attention to the details that matter most to you. These are only some of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! We do not accept credit cards, we take business checks, or cash only.

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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

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Double M Industries LLC
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Double M did a fabulous job with the work we needed including excavation , site work,and a concrete pad. They were professional , knowledgable and had excellent customer service . We would highly recommend them and were very happy with the completed work ."
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

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.

Buying plants from a nursery is one thing, but ensuring that they are properly planted is another. While you might not need to hire a landscaper for every plant that you buy from a nursery, it’s a great idea to have their expertise and experience to plant larger items, like burlapped trees or specialty plants like rose bushes. Even better, before making a trip to a nursery to buy new plants, consult a local landscaper to test your soil for pH levels, soil texture, and phosphorus and potassium levels to help determine the best plants for your area.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

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.

Pavers are one of the most affordable methods of creating an elevated outdoor space. Gravel is an equally affordable alternative. If your budget permits, you can look into building a permeable driveway to ensure proper drainage. Grid pavers, pervious concrete, brick, and brick pavement are all effective materials. Permeable driveways are great options, especially if you live in an area with heavy rainstorms.

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