Brandon and his crew arrived in the afternoon on 3/7/2016 as planned and they prepared the area for resodding. They placed fresh topsoil and tilled the area and laid the sod and then rolled as described and cleaned everything up great. Looked like no one had been there except we now had grass where before we had dirt. I am extremely happy and would highly recommend them to anyone. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/lewisville/br-green-organic-lawn-care-reviews-6521899.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Aquamax Sprinkler Systems","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Eric S."},"reviewBody":"I originally purchased the Tune Up deal for $69.99. They scheduled me about three weeks out since apparently they are very busy. Once the day came, the people showed up exactly when they said they'd be there and quickly got to work. They wasted no time and worked very hard and efficiently. The "tune up" took about 5 minutes of time. They ran the different zones, marked where the broken heads were, and adjusted the spray of each head that was working. I asked for them to fix the heads, since I had quite a few that had problems, and they graciously obliged. Unfortunately, fixing the heads, a pipe issue, and relocating a sprinkler a bit further away, all of which took about an hour, bumped my price from $69 to about $400. That's fine. I thought it was fair if my sprinkler system was working appropriately. They ran the system one last time and left. Well, the next time I ran the system, one of the heads that was "fixed" cracked at the riser and washed away a bunch of mulch. I contacted the company and was told that I needed a pressure regulator and that it would be an extra $200. This seemed unreasonable since I had already spent so much money to get my system working. I replaced the riser myself with a dollar part from Home Depot, one that is higher quality than what they were using, and the issue is fine now. After talking to another sprinkler system company they said that the "cut off" risers that they use are notoriously known to have problems and to avoid them if at all possible. When an alternate dollar part fixed my issue, I can't trust the company when their solution was a $200 fix. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/dallas/aquamax-sprinkler-systems-reviews-119894.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Vic's Homemade Landscapes","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Glenn J."},"reviewBody":"Vic is a very humble person, and does not like to brag on himself. He actually called me to say, he would pick me up and go with me to Home Depot so he could make sure I picked out the right color mulch for my flower beds. If you like the help of an expert to guide you to make the right decision, then Vic is the man. It is nice to have a man of talent walk with you and help make some of the decisions, or he will suggest a few different ways and you can decide. Pick A, B or C...Multiple Choice. Can having a nice yard be any easier??? I cannot say enough about Vic. If you call me, you will hear the passion in my voice of what this man has done and how he can help you. I have told Vic, that I will pay him to drive from Texas to New Jersey to help me landscape my 2nd home. He asked me to take photos of my 2nd home, send them to him, and he will send computerized pictures back to me with ideas on ways to enhance my home without him being there. How many people do you know that will do that for you? This man was a diamond that I found in the rough. I feel, that I will be able to charge more for my home when I put it on the market because of the drive up appeal it in my neighborhood. HIRE Vic,...or just Call and Talk to Vic..... and you will not be sorry. Glenn "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/addison/vic%27s-homemade-landscapes-reviews-8157427.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Terra Turf Landscape","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Dennis B."},"reviewBody":"Excellent service from this provider - we have contracted with them for weekly mowing service, as well as shrub trimming and beds weeded every 4-6 weeks. Their prices are good, their staff are quick and efficient. The owner is responsive to every e-mailed comment or request, and I really like the fact that they have an online payment service. We also had them do our semi-annual mulching of beds, their charge was reasonable ($400), and the results were beautiful. We have a quote from them to replace our lawn with another more appropriate type of grass, and will likely do that next year. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/plano/terra-turf-landscape-reviews-3440987.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"All Pro Foundation Repairs Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Cheryl S."},"reviewBody":"Our biggest complaint was the loss of several bushes around the foundation due to the way they were removed, cutting off most of the roots. The installation of the piers and the leveling of the house appears to have been performed adequately, although we were told that they could not raise the low part enough to close all the cracks that had occurred. If we had been told that there would be no effort to remove the shrubs so that they would survive, we would have had someone else transplant the plants before the foundation work started. Our complaints were met with a "That's not in our contract" attitude, which is literally correct, but contradicted what we were told by the salesperson. Be aware that they make no effort to save plants in the way or put dirt back into the holes they dig in the manner it was removed. The good topsoil was put in the bottoms of the holes, and the gummy clay went in last. We just hope the foundation repair turns out to be more effective than the survival of the plants they stuck back in the ground after they were done. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/irving/all-pro-foundation-repairs-inc-reviews-235607.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Chippers Tree Service","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kay T."},"reviewBody":"We purchased a tree to replace one that died from the recent drought conditions. We asked the tree farm company to recommend a stump griding company. We had used another company and were satisfied with their work, but we have never taken multiple bids. We called the company that the tree farm recommended, Chippers Tree Service, and based upon our measurements they gave an immediate quote over the phone that was significantly less expensive than the company we used last year, so we asked to book an appointment and were pleasantly surprised that they were able to come in just a few days. They called Texas811 and made all of the arrangements for the utilities to be marked. They arrived promptly (early in the time frame) on the appointed day and the work was done quickly and efficiently. The crewman asked us to come inspect the hole before he filled it up and he honored our request to loosely fill in the hole (with the dirt, but not the mulch) for safety until the tree company arrives to plant the tree in a couple of weeks since it is near a sidewalk where kids walk to school. I was very comfortable with the crewman and the work was done very well at a great price. We hope we won't lose anymore trees, but if it happens we will definitely use Chippers again. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/dallas/chippers-tree-service-reviews-6301402.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Backyard Creations LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"F M."},"reviewBody":"I am thrilled with the completed work of Backyard Creations! After consulting with owner Rich Collins, he drew up a landscape design for my approval. I had requested an easy to care for landscape and that is what the design provided. After approval, Rich scheduled his stone mason to begin work on the retaining wall. The wall is beautiful and the quality is excellent. The next stage of the project was the construction of the arbor over my patio. Once the wooden structure of the arbor was completed, the stone masons returned and built stone boots around the 4 posts. These boots add the wow-factor to the arbor! Fill dirt and topsoil was brought it to level the yard up to the top of retaining wall and then a 4' wrought iron fence was installed on top of the stone wall. The final phase involved the plantings and construction of stone walkways. The plants include knockout roses, kaleidoscope abelia, dwarf yaupon, Indian hawthorn, cleyera, crape myrtles, and drawf pink muhly grass. Care was taken to level the stepping stones and a concrete fountain. Rich is very knowledgeable and works with customerst o fulfill their vision of the project. All of his workers are friendly and respectful and would answer any questions. At the end of each day, they cleaned the area so the space was never an eyesore. The finished yard is beautiful and will mature into a show place. So many of my neighbors have stopped by to compliment the yard and it makes me so proud. I enthusiastically recommend Rich and his company. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/frisco/backyard-creations-llc-reviews-2332225.htm"},"position":10}]}
Mulch And Topsoil Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Waxahachie, TX
I completed their online contact form in early February and received a call from Brandon that same day. He came out a couple of days later to give us an estimate on resodding our very small backyard. I received a quote from him by email that afternoon and was very happy with the price so we...
Eric S.
2.0
09/2015
I originally purchased the Tune Up deal for $69.99. They scheduled me about three weeks out since apparently they are very busy. Once the day came, the people showed up exactly when they said they'd be there and quickly got to work. They wasted no time and worked very hard and efficiently....
Glenn J.
5.0
06/2014
Vic is a very humble person, and does not like to brag on himself. He actually called me to say, he would pick me up and go with me to Home Depot so he could make sure I picked out the right color mulch for my flower beds. If you like the help of an expert to guide you to make the right...
Dennis B.
5.0
06/2014
Excellent service from this provider - we have contracted with them for weekly mowing service, as well as shrub trimming and beds weeded every 4-6 weeks. Their prices are good, their staff are quick and efficient. The owner is responsive to every e-mailed comment or request, and I really...
Cheryl S.
4.0
05/2013
Our biggest complaint was the loss of several bushes around the foundation due to the way they were removed, cutting off most of the roots. The installation of the piers and the leveling of the house appears to have been performed adequately, although we were told that they could not raise...
Kay T.
5.0
03/2013
We purchased a tree to replace one that died from the recent drought conditions. We asked the tree farm company to recommend a stump griding company. We had used another company and were satisfied with their work, but we have never taken multiple bids. We called the company that the tree...
F M.
5.0
09/2012
I am thrilled with the completed work of Backyard Creations! After consulting with owner Rich Collins, he drew up a landscape design for my approval. I had requested an easy to care for landscape and that is what the design provided. After approval, Rich scheduled his stone mason to begin...
Organic Lawn Top Dressing & Organic Lawn Fertilization. I started this company to offer an organic, safe lawn application that really gets results. Using our specialized spreaders we spread wonderful rich compost to build your soil in your lawn and landscape. Compost improves the structure and texture of the soil enabling it to better retain nutrients, moisture, and air for the stronger, healthier plants. This organic matter feeds the soil microbes that are vital for good diverse soil environment. Compost helps to control diseases and insects that might otherwise overrun a more sterile soil lacking natural checks against their spread. Compost can save lots of money too - reducing costs of replacing sod and plants, use less water, reduce cost of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers. Results may vary due to turf and soil conditions. Most people see their turf thicken & bare spots fill in. It usually take a few weeks to begin to see results. Gradually compaction lessens and the soil may even feel softer. Watering needs should go down 30%. When we seed at the same time as top dressing we usually have a good stand of grass in 3 weeks. See our videos on Youtube as well. Website: https://www.earthkindservices.com
"Delivery happened very quickly with a phone call to give us a "heads up". They had to back a large trailer up my driveway, which is pretty narrow, and they did an excellent job of it. Well done and very courteous."
Bill S on November 2020
Organic Lawn Top Dressing & Organic Lawn Fertilization. I started this company to offer an organic, safe lawn application that really gets results. Using our specialized spreaders we spread wonderful rich compost to build your soil in your lawn and landscape. Compost improves the structure and texture of the soil enabling it to better retain nutrients, moisture, and air for the stronger, healthier plants. This organic matter feeds the soil microbes that are vital for good diverse soil environment. Compost helps to control diseases and insects that might otherwise overrun a more sterile soil lacking natural checks against their spread. Compost can save lots of money too - reducing costs of replacing sod and plants, use less water, reduce cost of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers. Results may vary due to turf and soil conditions. Most people see their turf thicken & bare spots fill in. It usually take a few weeks to begin to see results. Gradually compaction lessens and the soil may even feel softer. Watering needs should go down 30%. When we seed at the same time as top dressing we usually have a good stand of grass in 3 weeks. See our videos on Youtube as well. Website: https://www.earthkindservices.com
"Delivery happened very quickly with a phone call to give us a "heads up". They had to back a large trailer up my driveway, which is pretty narrow, and they did an excellent job of it. Well done and very courteous."
Professional lawn/landscape company. Providing dependable, professional lawn/landscape services to hundreds of satisfied weekly customers. Competent and dependable crews. Servicing the Tarrant Co. and northern Johnson Co. area since 1987. TRY US....YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!
"I am very pleased with Pounds lawn service. The team mowed, weeded, edged, and trimmed our hedges. I was very impressed that they went above and beyond my expectations! I highly recommend them. We haven’t had a lawn company complete our yard with this beautiful results in years!!! 10 out of 10!!! The owner was very professional and nice."
Cindy S on April 2025
Professional lawn/landscape company. Providing dependable, professional lawn/landscape services to hundreds of satisfied weekly customers. Competent and dependable crews. Servicing the Tarrant Co. and northern Johnson Co. area since 1987. TRY US....YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!
"I am very pleased with Pounds lawn service. The team mowed, weeded, edged, and trimmed our hedges. I was very impressed that they went above and beyond my expectations! I highly recommend them. We haven’t had a lawn company complete our yard with this beautiful results in years!!! 10 out of 10!!! The owner was very professional and nice."
My business specializes in commercial & oversized residential properties. We offer lawn maintenance, landscape, tree trimming & removal, sod & mulch installation, irrigation repair and excavation & haul off services. I have 34 years experience in all of these areas and have always enjoyed and taken great pride in a job well done. I keep a low overhead by properly maintaining my equipment and doing as much work as possible myself so that I can keep my rates very affordable.
My business specializes in commercial & oversized residential properties. We offer lawn maintenance, landscape, tree trimming & removal, sod & mulch installation, irrigation repair and excavation & haul off services. I have 34 years experience in all of these areas and have always enjoyed and taken great pride in a job well done. I keep a low overhead by properly maintaining my equipment and doing as much work as possible myself so that I can keep my rates very affordable.
We are a veteran owned, full service landscaping & sod Installation company in Plano Texas. We serve almost all of DFW. At Plano Landscaping, we believe that delivering top-notch service will not only improve the look of your lawn but will ensure your overall satisfaction and trust in the work we do. Our commitment to that belief is part of the reason why we now proudly provide landscaping, sod installation, hardscaping, fence building, pergola building, concrete work, tree services and much more to residents of Plano and surrounding areas of North Texas. www.planolandscaping.com to learn more about us.
We are a veteran owned, full service landscaping & sod Installation company in Plano Texas. We serve almost all of DFW. At Plano Landscaping, we believe that delivering top-notch service will not only improve the look of your lawn but will ensure your overall satisfaction and trust in the work we do. Our commitment to that belief is part of the reason why we now proudly provide landscaping, sod installation, hardscaping, fence building, pergola building, concrete work, tree services and much more to residents of Plano and surrounding areas of North Texas. www.planolandscaping.com to learn more about us.
Commercial and Residential construction services available. Contact us for all your remodeling , lawn maintenance needs. Call, txt or email. 5% Discount offered to Military and First Responders.
"Everything was great. I love having my yard look pristine!!"
Christy S on April 2022
Commercial and Residential construction services available. Contact us for all your remodeling , lawn maintenance needs. Call, txt or email. 5% Discount offered to Military and First Responders.
"Everything was great. I love having my yard look pristine!!"
Hey my name is D Ray and i can do all kind of work i been doing this kind of work for 4 years now and each year i get better every year i also can help with work inside your home as well. NO JOB IS TO BIG OR HARD FOR ME. Give me a call or text anytime y all need service.
Hey my name is D Ray and i can do all kind of work i been doing this kind of work for 4 years now and each year i get better every year i also can help with work inside your home as well. NO JOB IS TO BIG OR HARD FOR ME. Give me a call or text anytime y all need service.
Land Management Services is a company formed in 2015 with a focus on home services both commercial and residential. Owner has over 22 years of experience in home and building maintenance. Our goal is providing curb appeal and interior maintenance at a fair price. HOA compliance, city code violations or general interior maintenance and service. LMS strives on professional results and quality customer experience.
Land Management Services is a company formed in 2015 with a focus on home services both commercial and residential. Owner has over 22 years of experience in home and building maintenance. Our goal is providing curb appeal and interior maintenance at a fair price. HOA compliance, city code violations or general interior maintenance and service. LMS strives on professional results and quality customer experience.
Martin Sand & Gravel, LLC We specialize in providing sand and gravel delivered to your Home, Ranch, or Jobsite. We offer many types of sand and gravel, Crushed Asphalt, and fill materials. As well as Excavation services, including site preparation, House pads, Commercial Building pads, Roads, Driveways, Ponds, Land clearing, and stump removal. At Martin Sand & Gravel we offer a friendly reliable service, dedicated to helping you get your project completed right and on time. Our name means everything to us, the quality of our work, and pleasing our customers is our number one priority. Martin Sand & Gravel is a family owned business, with a combined 40 years of experience. We offer free competitive estimates, and would love to talk to you about your project.
"Well we started a year ago just about talking about the project. Matt was very helpful by first listening to our opinions and and making good suggestions at several points during the process. He thought about what we ask and tried very hard to make available samples of materials and adapted to our asks as the process progressed. We had a number of bad weather interruptions (think NOAH) but Matt and crew got back to work when things improved. We are delighted with the arena, and it stood up to the test of heavy rain by draining well so Martin sand and Gravel did the job right. No job is without its challenges, but even months after the job was completed Matt kept his promises and fixed several minor details that I had deferred but he kept reminding me he needed to make right. That means a lot to me. Pictures are from November- through great Freeze! Now all greened up and dry. Thanks MR. Martin."
Steve E on September 2021
Martin Sand & Gravel, LLC We specialize in providing sand and gravel delivered to your Home, Ranch, or Jobsite. We offer many types of sand and gravel, Crushed Asphalt, and fill materials. As well as Excavation services, including site preparation, House pads, Commercial Building pads, Roads, Driveways, Ponds, Land clearing, and stump removal. At Martin Sand & Gravel we offer a friendly reliable service, dedicated to helping you get your project completed right and on time. Our name means everything to us, the quality of our work, and pleasing our customers is our number one priority. Martin Sand & Gravel is a family owned business, with a combined 40 years of experience. We offer free competitive estimates, and would love to talk to you about your project.
"Well we started a year ago just about talking about the project. Matt was very helpful by first listening to our opinions and and making good suggestions at several points during the process. He thought about what we ask and tried very hard to make available samples of materials and adapted to our asks as the process progressed. We had a number of bad weather interruptions (think NOAH) but Matt and crew got back to work when things improved. We are delighted with the arena, and it stood up to the test of heavy rain by draining well so Martin sand and Gravel did the job right. No job is without its challenges, but even months after the job was completed Matt kept his promises and fixed several minor details that I had deferred but he kept reminding me he needed to make right. That means a lot to me. Pictures are from November- through great Freeze! Now all greened up and dry. Thanks MR. Martin."
Steve E on September 2021
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts
Stump grindings are usually safe to use in soil, but in some cases, it’s not recommended. Wood chips in particular can bind nitrogen in the soil, which will make it difficult for grass to grow. That’s why it’s important to remove most wood chips and use healthy garden soil if you want to cover the stump spot with grass. Large wood chips may attract beetles and could encourage the growth of fungi when they decay, so you may want to remove them when using the grindings.
You need to put shock-absorbent material under artificial grass. While it will depend on where exactly you’re placing artificial grass, there are a few different options you could use such as silica sand, granite sand, astro-cushion, weed membrane, and geo-textile paper.
The amount of soil you’ll need around your foundation depends on a variety of factors, but in general, you want a 6-inch decline over the first 10 feet extending out from your foundation. How much soil it will take to achieve that will depend on the current grade of the yard, how much foundation is exposed, and the size of your home.
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.
Yes, gravel comes in different sizes, from fine powder to pea-, coin-, and even golf ball-size. Pea gravel is about 3/8 inch, while crushed stone gravel is about 3/8 to 4 inches. Most companies use a numerical system to assign a size, with the smallest being #10 and the biggest being #1.
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