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Helsel Tree and Land Services

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Helsel Tree and Land Services

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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

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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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

No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress resist termites because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.

Costs depend on waste volume, service frequency, and additional options like bulk pickups.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Generally, you want the soil for your edible plants to have good drainage, organic matter for nutrients, a loose texture (like loam soil), and a balanced pH level. However, the type of plants you're growing will dictate the exact characteristics your soil needs to thrive. For example, brussels sprout prefers more acidic soil, while broccoli prefers more alkaline soil. 

The most important part of preparing the ground for an above ground pool is leveling. Your above ground pool must rest on a completely level surface or it can collapse. Make sure you also remove grass and debris that could puncture the liner. This includes things like vegetation, rocks, twigs, and roots.

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