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Avatar for A & Y Landscaping & Tree Services LLC
A & Y Landscaping & Tree Services LLC
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Jenny's Flowers, LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Jenny’s for complete new landscaping in the Spring of 2025 and then again for Spring clean up 2026. They are wonderful and their work is very professional. I would highly recommend this company."
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18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Pana Landscaping LLC
4.6(
51
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan at Pana Landscaping was a pleasure to work with. He listened to what we wanted. Ten dying bushes were removed and were replaced with beautiful new ones . The bordering Belgian blocks finished the work perfectly. We highly recommend Pana Landscaping."
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94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Cultural Landscapes, Inc.
4.8(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Overall they did a good job with a spring cleanup and mulch. I had specifically asked for edging to be done and some overflowing mulch to be removed along a walkway so mulch does not spill out onto the sidewalk. This was not done. The workers also cut down 5 hydrangea bushes that had buds on them. I emailed about this and never heard back."
Composite Deck
Composite Deck
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Landing
Composite Deck Summer '22

+29

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jimpikit Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his crew did a great job constructing a new flower bed and bringing in rich dirt for my yard. They also did a great Spring cleanup of all my beds. They were efficient and cleaned up whe they were done."
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Hardscaping Installation
Tree Removal
Landscaping Installation
Hardscaping Installation

+27

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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