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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

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

The right depth depends on your intended use for the area. For instance, pea gravel for walkways and patios typically only needs to be about 2 to 3 inches deep. However, driveways and other areas with heavier loads may require 4 to 6 inches for better stability.

Pea gravel is a type of gravel that is generally smaller and rounder than regular gravel. It's usually made from river rock and is available in a wide range of colors. Thanks to its soft, round shape, pea gravel is more comfortable to walk on compared to standard gravel, which can have sharp edges. A drawback of pea gravel is that it can scatter more easily than other gravel types.

As a base, you should use a fertilizer with a 5-5-5 NPK ratio (5% nitrogen, 5% phosphorus, and 5% potassium). You may need a different ratio depending on what your soil is lacking, but a soil test can help determine the perfect amount.

Yes, you can put topsoil over sand to encourage grass growth. The topsoil will help to improve water retention and promote grass roots’ development, making it a recommended step of the seeding process. Adding a layer of topsoil will provide additional nutrients to the sandy soil, helping the grass grow and remain healthy through many seasons.

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