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Helsel Tree and Land Services

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Helsel Tree and Land Services

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"We first hired Ian to trim a few trees for us. He did such a great job, we had him come back out several other times last year for tree removal and additional tree trimming. We already have him booked to come back this spring. In addition to doing a great job, Ian and his crew are so pleasurable to work with and you can’t beat his prices. Highly recommend!!"

Michele A on January 2024

Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"We first hired Ian to trim a few trees for us. He did such a great job, we had him come back out several other times last year for tree removal and additional tree trimming. We already have him booked to come back this spring. In addition to doing a great job, Ian and his crew are so pleasurable to work with and you can’t beat his prices. Highly recommend!!"

Michele A on January 2024

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Rolling Hillz Contracting

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Rolling Hillz Contracting

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Background in concrete and all landscaping needs. If you need something done outside give me a call and I can make it happen. Owner-operated small business.

Background in concrete and all landscaping needs. If you need something done outside give me a call and I can make it happen. Owner-operated small business.

Fagan Property Services

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Fagan Property Services

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8 years of experience

Fagan Property Services provides exceptional home repair and property maintenance services throughout central Pennsylvania. From handyman services, landscaping and maintenance, to remodels and repairs, we provide quality service for jobs of any size.

Fagan Property Services provides exceptional home repair and property maintenance services throughout central Pennsylvania. From handyman services, landscaping and maintenance, to remodels and repairs, we provide quality service for jobs of any size.

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Briggs Outdoor Care

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Briggs Outdoor Care

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Briggs Outdoor Care LLC offers many yard care and landscaping services such as mowing, edging, weed removal, hedge and shrub trimming, brush removal, small tree removal, Spring and Fall clean ups, planting, mulching, and stonework. Fully insured. Offering free estimates and Military and Senior Citizen discounts. Professional, reliable, and affordable!

Briggs Outdoor Care LLC offers many yard care and landscaping services such as mowing, edging, weed removal, hedge and shrub trimming, brush removal, small tree removal, Spring and Fall clean ups, planting, mulching, and stonework. Fully insured. Offering free estimates and Military and Senior Citizen discounts. Professional, reliable, and affordable!

Flood City Handyman

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Flood City Handyman

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9 years of experience

Flood City Handyman is here for all of your home improvement and repair needs. If you are a homeowner and you are interested in getting some repairs taken care of or looking to do some remodeling, you need to call Flood City Handyman today!

Flood City Handyman is here for all of your home improvement and repair needs. If you are a homeowner and you are interested in getting some repairs taken care of or looking to do some remodeling, you need to call Flood City Handyman today!

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

There are a few ways you can reduce the cost of mulch delivery, including the following:

  • Place your order in the winter months for spring delivery

  • Choose a more affordable mulch color

  • Opt for a more affordable type of mulch

  • Place larger orders to get a lower cost per cubic foot

  • Opt to lay your own mulch to save on installation costs

  • Add on other delivery or landscaping services to save on travel costs

  • Prepare a single delivery site in the front of your property, and use a wheelbarrow to move smaller quantities 

How tall your mulch should be around your tree depends on the type of mulch you use, but aim for 3 to 4 inches as a rule of thumb. You’ll want to avoid simply piling it up in hopes of offering additional benefits to your tree. Volcano mulching is the infamous term for piling way too much mulch against the stem of your tree. This could actually kill your tree or severely harm it, as your tree trunk needs space to breathe without too much moisture.

If your mulch delivery company or landscaper installs mulch around multiple spots in your yard (especially if they are more complex areas), feel free to tip up to $15 a person. However, there's no need to tip for a standard mulch drop done in your driveway or on a tarp.

Wood from black walnut, magnolia, eucalyptus, red maple, and invasive species like tree of heaven are not recommended for mulching. These trees release allelochemicals that can suppress plant growth. Some homeowners, however, use wood from these trees for mulching if it is less potent due to age or concentration, or if the plants are not as sensitive to them.

While you can put gravel directly on dirt, it won’t be very stable. It also won’t block out any weeds. Most experts recommend layering weed barrier and a layer of packed sand or other foundation material to prevent the gravel from sinking into the earth and being overtaken by weeds.

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