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Advanced Concrete Construction, LLC
4.6(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Madison, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pedro and his crew did a great job. They seemed to be very particular about all the details. Left me with a nice slab of concrete and no mess. Landscaping mulch all put back in place. Their price was reasonable. I would definitely hire them again!"
Patio
Patio
Concrete work
Footing ad walls
Houling

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Kj construction llc
4.7(
42
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Madison, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired KJ Drywall to frame, insulate, and sheetrock/texture a basement bedroom. Kevin did a great job. He was very knowledgeable about what needed to be done. He worked very hard and completed the job in a good time. He seems pretty efficient. We had a plumbing issue during his work, and he had someone out to fix it within about 45 minutes. The repair was made in Avery professional manner. Long story short, this fellow and his help were very good to work with, very fair with the price, And Kevin seems like just a really good guy. Glad to have worked with him."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Gorilla Lawnservices Inc
4.6(
22
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Madison, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

"Work was done very well. Was especially please with the care not to damage other property and yard structures. Very pleasant and easy to work with. Reasonable price with no hidden add-ons. Cleaned up after work was completed."
Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.

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.

Most bamboo can send roots down two to three feet into the ground. However, when stopping bamboo from spreading, the focus is on the runner roots or rhizomes. These roots are much shallower, staying 12 inches or less from the surface, so they’re easier to find and remove. But if you want to remove the bamboo entirely, you’ll have to dig out the full root system.

The most important thing to put under a rock garden is the appropriate soil. The specific soil needed will depend on the type of plants you’re growing as well as the environment you live in. You can also put non-woven or woven fabric under the rocks to add to the garden's structural stability.

The primary disadvantages of xeriscaping are the high upfront cost and the significant labor required to establish it. A xeriscaping project can cost between $3,000 and $24,000 on average. Additionally, the resulting landscape will have less of a traditional green appearance, which may not appeal to everyone's personal taste and could potentially narrow your pool of buyers if you decide to sell your home. However, despite these initial drawbacks, the long-term benefits include saving water, time, and money on lawn maintenance.

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