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Impressions Landscaping & Excavation

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Impressions Landscaping & Excavation

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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
11 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Impressions Landscaping & Excavation proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Very professional. He looked over the landscape and we discussed the property landmarks. We discuss the price and agreed and he started his work and did a great job. Glad I found him on Angi."

Bruce W on August 2025

Impressions Landscaping & Excavation proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Very professional. He looked over the landscape and we discussed the property landmarks. We discuss the price and agreed and he started his work and did a great job. Glad I found him on Angi."

Bruce W on August 2025

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Yard Dr.s All You're Yard Needs Is Us

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Yard Dr.s All You're Yard Needs Is Us

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16 years of experience

The Yard Doctor's will be more than happy to take care any and all of your yard needs, not only with extreme detail and professionalism but with 15+ years you can watch as your yard Transforms into One of the Most beautiful and Amired Ones on The Block with Drive By Admires who look and Awe and Consistent Compliments Guaranteed. We do it All From Beautiful Mulch Bed Installations(Color Of Mulch Optional) also (Landscaping Stone or Stones) We Plant Flowers, Small Trees and Small Bush's. We Also Do Removal as Well, Offer Sechuduled Trimming and Weedings and any Other Services You May Have In Mind. Attention To Detail and Perfection Is What We Strive For, Our Work Speak For It's Self Done Right, Done Once and Done By The Yard Dr's

The Yard Doctor's will be more than happy to take care any and all of your yard needs, not only with extreme detail and professionalism but with 15+ years you can watch as your yard Transforms into One of the Most beautiful and Amired Ones on The Block with Drive By Admires who look and Awe and Consistent Compliments Guaranteed. We do it All From Beautiful Mulch Bed Installations(Color Of Mulch Optional) also (Landscaping Stone or Stones) We Plant Flowers, Small Trees and Small Bush's. We Also Do Removal as Well, Offer Sechuduled Trimming and Weedings and any Other Services You May Have In Mind. Attention To Detail and Perfection Is What We Strive For, Our Work Speak For It's Self Done Right, Done Once and Done By The Yard Dr's

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Custom edge landscaping

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Custom edge landscaping

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39 years of experience

Hello, we provide quality landscaping services at affordable prices rated 5 stars on google! Free estimates and fully insured! Give us a call today to schedule your landscape dreams!

Hello, we provide quality landscaping services at affordable prices rated 5 stars on google! Free estimates and fully insured! Give us a call today to schedule your landscape dreams!

Whatley Property Management

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Whatley Property Management

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6 years of experience

Whatley Property Management is a small locally owned and operated business based in western, PA and serving the greater Pittsburgh area. At Whatley Property management we specialize in all exterior property services. landscape services-Lawn care, mulch & stone, French drains, land grading, tree and shrub installs-removals, fall clean up & more! Hardscape services-Concrete finishing, paver patios and walkways, retaining walls, fireplaces & more! Remodeling services- Fencing, Decking, Siding, Gutters & more!

Whatley Property Management is a small locally owned and operated business based in western, PA and serving the greater Pittsburgh area. At Whatley Property management we specialize in all exterior property services. landscape services-Lawn care, mulch & stone, French drains, land grading, tree and shrub installs-removals, fall clean up & more! Hardscape services-Concrete finishing, paver patios and walkways, retaining walls, fireplaces & more! Remodeling services- Fencing, Decking, Siding, Gutters & more!

A+ Construction

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A+ Construction

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Here at A+ Construction we can provide quality residential home improvement at a fair price. We are capable of a variety of home repairs and services, specializing in: kitchen and bath remodeling, flooring, painting, including your plumbing and electrical needs. Exterior work such as roofing, decks, french drains, and landscaping. No job is too small, we also do handyman work, we can do it all.

Here at A+ Construction we can provide quality residential home improvement at a fair price. We are capable of a variety of home repairs and services, specializing in: kitchen and bath remodeling, flooring, painting, including your plumbing and electrical needs. Exterior work such as roofing, decks, french drains, and landscaping. No job is too small, we also do handyman work, we can do it all.

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Fronius Construction

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Fronius Construction

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10 years of experience

We do carpentry, roofing, excavation, plumbing, and landscaping. We are a 1 stop shop for all of your home renovation needs.

We do carpentry, roofing, excavation, plumbing, and landscaping. We are a 1 stop shop for all of your home renovation needs.

Jay's landscaping services

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Jay's landscaping services

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9 years of experience

Mowing and basic maintenance of lawns. We also do landscaping such as flower beds old or new, Bush removal, Bush shaping leveling and trimming, complete Landscaping demolition, landscaping design, rebuild, basic tree work, yard debris brush removal, power washing of decks & siding driveways and sidewalks

Mowing and basic maintenance of lawns. We also do landscaping such as flower beds old or new, Bush removal, Bush shaping leveling and trimming, complete Landscaping demolition, landscaping design, rebuild, basic tree work, yard debris brush removal, power washing of decks & siding driveways and sidewalks

A & L Tree Service and landscaping

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A & L Tree Service and landscaping

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Services provided Tree trimming, tree removal and stump grinding. Grass cutting, trimming, mulching. Local family owned business.

"They met twice with us at our home to share ideas and understand the scope of work we wanted (prior to this we had older shrubs removed). They cultivated the areas, sloped the earth, performed edging and set the plants in potential locations to see if we agreed. A total of 20 shrubs & flowering perentials were then planted with heavy duty barrier cloth utilized. Then Maryland small stones covered the barrier cloth and many outlining areas had topsoil and grass planted. The entire front of our ranch home was done plus one side and all of this was accomplished in one day! The next morning A & L arrived and installed a stone step entrance to our porchs french doorway (a very nice touch). They gave us recommendations for plant care and were very nice people to hire. I recommend them if you are looking for good honest people."

Oscar S on June 2020

Services provided Tree trimming, tree removal and stump grinding. Grass cutting, trimming, mulching. Local family owned business.

"They met twice with us at our home to share ideas and understand the scope of work we wanted (prior to this we had older shrubs removed). They cultivated the areas, sloped the earth, performed edging and set the plants in potential locations to see if we agreed. A total of 20 shrubs & flowering perentials were then planted with heavy duty barrier cloth utilized. Then Maryland small stones covered the barrier cloth and many outlining areas had topsoil and grass planted. The entire front of our ranch home was done plus one side and all of this was accomplished in one day! The next morning A & L arrived and installed a stone step entrance to our porchs french doorway (a very nice touch). They gave us recommendations for plant care and were very nice people to hire. I recommend them if you are looking for good honest people."

Oscar S on June 2020

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Small gravel is the better option since it creates a stable, even surface that’s easier on paws and hooves. Large gravel can be uncomfortable and may shift too much underfoot. So if you’re using gravel in pet or livestock areas, go for smooth, rounded small gravel to prevent injuries and discomfort.

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

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.

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.

Ensure clear delivery pathways, remove obstacles, and prepare to cover surfaces to protect landscaping areas. Coordinating with the provider for an estimated arrival prepares punctuality.

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