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Q: How do I maintain a gravel driveway?

• <div><p>Regular maintenance involves raking or leveling out any displaced gravel, filling in low spots, and adding fresh gravel as needed to help prevent potholes and ruts. If you live in an area with heavy rain, checking the drainage and reinforcing the edges periodically can help prevent erosion.</p></div>

Q: Is colored mulch bad for plants?

• <div><p>Colored mulch can be bad for plants in that it robs them of nitrogen as it depletes the soil to break itself down. With this in mind, it&rsquo;s a good idea to test your soil to check the nitrogen levels. If the nitrogen levels are low, use fertilizer with extra nitrogen or switch to regular mulch.</p><p>Another downside of colored mulch is if it&rsquo;s heavily contaminated, it can contaminate the soil and damage your plants. To avoid this, look for the MSC certification logo on the mulch bag before purchasing.</p></div>

Q: What is gravel made of?

• <div><p>Pea gravel is the most common <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/crushed-stone-vs-gravel.htm">type of gravel</a>, and it can be made of limestone, granite, basalt, sandstone, and many other types of rock. The strength in gravel comes from the distribution across the stones, so while one rock type may not be particularly strong (like sandstone), the matrix of small rocks that is gravel can become incredibly strong when installed correctly. </p><p> </p></div>

Q: What goes down first, topsoil or mulch?

• <div><p>Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don&rsquo;t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you&rsquo;re trying to create a certain <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-you-improve-plant-growth-start-improving-your-soil.htm">soil composition to improve plant growth</a>, you&rsquo;ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil. </p></div>

Q: Will mulching in the fall attract termites?

• <div><p>Mulching any time of year can attract termites, so there&rsquo;s no added risk in the fall. The important thing to remember is that termites are attracted to rotting wood, so you need to lay a thin enough layer that won&rsquo;t trap too much moisture and lead to rotting. A layer between 1 and 4 inches thick should provide all the benefits you&rsquo;re looking for without attracting termites.</p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
Got a quote for clearing trees and mulching property and the next day came out and got everything done in just a few days ! As for pricing, can't compare! Quality work for a great price. The owner was profensional and very knowledgeable! 10/10 will use them in the future !!
Backwoods Land Management
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Reviewed in March 2020
They did a great job. Hauled in topsoil and installed several pallets of St. Augustine. I will definitely hire them again!! Awesome people!!
Blue Rain Landscape & Irrigation
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Reviewed in April 2019
I got home from an out-of-town trip, and this old tree (that had been leaning a bit) had apparently shifted due to wind and rainy conditions. Limbs were brushing my roof, and, had it shifted any further, would have fallen through half my house. I called Lone Start Tree & Roofing; they set an...
Lone Star Tree & Roofing Services, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Found some bugs that I thought were termites. Requested a Termite Inspection via Angie's List. Marshall came out the next day and determined that they were ants and not termites. YAY! Never thought I'd be excited about having ants, but hey, at least it's NOT termites. Marshall educated me on the...
Safe Pro Pest Termite and Rodent Control
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Reviewed in May 2018
Saw the job they did at a neighbor's house that I helped get set up. They were very meticulous in the job that they did grinding a sweet gum stump and all the root runners. They ground some of the runners that I didn't think needed grounded, but Casey is a perfectionist. Had them give me an...
Tyler Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in July 2014
The initial job in the fall was done to expectations though scheduling and communication were difficult. We asked them to come back in the spring to do mulch maintenance and replace dead plants. The non-communication has been the biggest issue where we have been going back in forth for now three...
FALLAS LANDSCAPE INC
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Reviewed in June 2014
The price was competitive for what they did. However, the person that came out and talked to us about what we wanted done obviously did not listen and he did not write it down. They did send me a document outlining what they were going to do and since I don't know anything about landscaping, I...
TEXAS YARD PRO
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