One of the first things that impressed us is responsive Byron's is. In both cases, Ricardo was able to come out the next day to give us an estimate (including coming out on a Saturday). Then, he was willing to have a crew to come out that day, or the next day to get started. Both times, the work was completed in a couple of days. The second thing that impressed us was that both times, we got much more than we expected. The first time, all beds were mulched thoroughly, and everything was cleaned up beyond our expectations. And in both cases when they have done planting, they have provided many more plants, and in a great variety, than we were expecting for the money. Each time, they left our property neat and clean, delivering a definite wow factor. Finally, we really appreciate that while different crews may do different things (irrigation versus planting, for example), Ricardo always starts and finishes the process, making sure everything is satisfactory. 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They did a fantastic job and finished in <2 hours. Cleaned up all the mess and they mulched the trimmings, so there was no waste of the material. They came back later the next week to grind the stumps, which they also did a great job. 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I noticed that one part of the gutter would drip after a rain. I called and Theresa made arrangements for the guys to come out when they were in our neighborhood. Always nice as usual, they came and put up a big ladder to give a look. That part of the gutter is directly under a tree and there were a lot of leaves up there that had been there for so long that they were basically mulch. They swept it all out, even the stuff on the roof around it, and didn't even charge us! They're awesome! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/rain-mizer-reviews-419155.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Houston Foundation Analysis & Repair","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"DEBY M."},"reviewBody":"Ok.. It was just mulch. 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Mulch And Topsoil Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Highlands, TX
The results far exceed our expectations. Jonathan is an outstanding landscape designer with many creative ideas. He listens carefully to our wants and needs and is a pleasure to work with. He is always accommodating to changes and adjustments as the work is proceeding. The job included a...
Steve B.
5.0
08/2014
I can't say enough good things about Byron's Landscaping. We have used them a couple of times. The first time, we had them do some planting in a small bed in the front of our townhouse, as well as spreading mulch and doing some trimming and clean up including removing a large shrub. The...
Sandra B.
5.0
04/2014
I need sod and mulch for my yard. I called and they were all booked up However he referred me to another company which I thought was very nice.
Luke L.
5.0
03/2014
They came in on Friday and removed the 3 old trees and trimmed the 4 Crepe Myrtles. They did a fantastic job and finished in <2 hours. Cleaned up all the mess and they mulched the trimmings, so there was no waste of the material. They came back later the next week to grind the stumps,...
Rain Mizer put in gutters for us a little under a year ago. I noticed that one part of the gutter would drip after a rain. I called and Theresa made arrangements for the guys to come out when they were in our neighborhood. Always nice as usual, they came and put up a big ladder to give a...
Deby M.
5.0
02/2013
Ok.. It was just mulch.
Paul M.
5.0
05/2012
Super fast and responsive service during a busy holiday week. They were very accomodating by dumping the load in two spots. One very small gripe, remind them to clean out the truck if they were hauling stone before they pick up your topsoil.
With over 40 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from sod installs to yard maintenance. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give RDZ Landscape Solutions a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"company do great yard service"
John P on June 2021
With over 40 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from sod installs to yard maintenance. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give RDZ Landscape Solutions a call today, we look forward to working with you!
Transforming outdoor spaces into stunning natural havens. We specialize in creating beautiful gardens, maintaining lawns, and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of your property. Let us bring your landscaping dreams to life!!
Transforming outdoor spaces into stunning natural havens. We specialize in creating beautiful gardens, maintaining lawns, and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of your property. Let us bring your landscaping dreams to life!!
We have a 15 cubic yrd dump trailer. Can haul furniture, mulch anything yard related. Can remove any big debris, construction trash. We love to take care of our returning customers they will be always first and they will save! Been doing trash removal for 2 years now just starting out with our dump trailer we are owner operator
We have a 15 cubic yrd dump trailer. Can haul furniture, mulch anything yard related. Can remove any big debris, construction trash. We love to take care of our returning customers they will be always first and they will save! Been doing trash removal for 2 years now just starting out with our dump trailer we are owner operator
Family owned businesses since 2008 We love to keep our customers happy ! Contact us for free estimates Español-(832) 655-5476 English- (669) 253-3750 Reasonable prices !
Family owned businesses since 2008 We love to keep our customers happy ! Contact us for free estimates Español-(832) 655-5476 English- (669) 253-3750 Reasonable prices !
We are very professional, we have 15 years of experience in tree service . I am the owner/operator of my business. We are very well mannered people and we always make sure we don't leave any trash in your property or your neighbor's property
We are very professional, we have 15 years of experience in tree service . I am the owner/operator of my business. We are very well mannered people and we always make sure we don't leave any trash in your property or your neighbor's property
We have 20 years of experience in restoration of floors, marble countertops, granite, limestone, terrazzo, travertine, concrete stained and polishing, power wash on stone and concrete, why pay so much? we make you very good quality for less than others guaranteed
We have 20 years of experience in restoration of floors, marble countertops, granite, limestone, terrazzo, travertine, concrete stained and polishing, power wash on stone and concrete, why pay so much? we make you very good quality for less than others guaranteed
We are a small American owned company specializing in excavation work and lot clearing. All workers have cleared a background check. We are licensed and bonded. This is an owner operated business, operated by a USMC veteran.
"Needed to find someone to complete some huge tasks in short period of time; and without breaking my budget. Word of mouth, I'd gotten some great reviews from some neighbors and friends of mine regarding this local company. I explained my situation, and how I needed this work completed pretty quickly since I was getting ready to travel. They sent a very friendly representative that same day whom provided me with some great ideas on how to save some money, was will to work within my budget, and provided a free quote. I quickly scheduled them for that week, and they came through for me in a big way. Their team was very professional, they cleaned-up after themselves, and I was left with peace of mind before I needed to leave. Great crew; will definitely call them back if I should get more work for them."
Dennis B on September 2018
We are a small American owned company specializing in excavation work and lot clearing. All workers have cleared a background check. We are licensed and bonded. This is an owner operated business, operated by a USMC veteran.
"Needed to find someone to complete some huge tasks in short period of time; and without breaking my budget. Word of mouth, I'd gotten some great reviews from some neighbors and friends of mine regarding this local company. I explained my situation, and how I needed this work completed pretty quickly since I was getting ready to travel. They sent a very friendly representative that same day whom provided me with some great ideas on how to save some money, was will to work within my budget, and provided a free quote. I quickly scheduled them for that week, and they came through for me in a big way. Their team was very professional, they cleaned-up after themselves, and I was left with peace of mind before I needed to leave. Great crew; will definitely call them back if I should get more work for them."
Always Ready Lawn Care (ARLC LLC) is a Veteran Owned and Operated company with a diverse portfolio of services offered to residential and commercial customers in Houston and surrounding areas.
"ARLC LLC - Chris, the owner of ARLC LLC (Always Ready Lawn Care) is wonderful to work with. He presented himself in a very professional fashion when he came to quote on Spring clean-up and weekly lawn care. When the crew who came out for the Spring clean-up and first mowing did not meet the standards Chris and I agreed to, he was out within a couple of days to tend to the yard himself. We could not be happier with the work that has been done."
Beverley M on June 2019
Always Ready Lawn Care (ARLC LLC) is a Veteran Owned and Operated company with a diverse portfolio of services offered to residential and commercial customers in Houston and surrounding areas.
"ARLC LLC - Chris, the owner of ARLC LLC (Always Ready Lawn Care) is wonderful to work with. He presented himself in a very professional fashion when he came to quote on Spring clean-up and weekly lawn care. When the crew who came out for the Spring clean-up and first mowing did not meet the standards Chris and I agreed to, he was out within a couple of days to tend to the yard himself. We could not be happier with the work that has been done."
Beverley M on June 2019
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts
If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.
There are two main times of the year to spread mulch—mid-spring and late fall. Spring mulching protects new seedlings as the soil warms up and the rainy season begins. Fall mulching insulates the soil and regulates its temperature as the first frosts arrive.
Pea gravel comes in a variety of colors, including cream, white, black, gray, and brown being some of the most popular choices for homeowners. You can also find red, yellow, green, and even multicolor options for your landscaping needs. The price of pea gravel is about $350 for the typical home improvement project.
While organic mulch offers many benefits, it can also attract bugs looking for shelter, food, and water. Insects, rodents, snails, and slugs are often attracted to its decomposing material.
If you’re mulching in the fall, aim to lay down the material right after the first frost, which will vary by climate. Late October and early November are good time ranges to aim for. Try to lay down your mulch after a light rainfall to lock in moisture for root growth through the winter.
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