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D & J Pro Services

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D & J Pro Services

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle landscaping work in Springfield and the surrounding areas - Call today!

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle landscaping work in Springfield and the surrounding areas - Call today!


A Pix Services

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A Pix Services

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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

A Pix Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

A Pix Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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Carranza Landcaping

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Carranza Landcaping

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Super Service Award
34 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Carranza Landscaping strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Alex and his crew transformed my landscape into something beautiful. Top notch work with Everything from plant removal, planting beautiful bushes, trimming trees and power washing my patio! They are professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Great customer service all around! Hire them! They will not disappoint!"

Karen C on June 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Carranza Landscaping strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Alex and his crew transformed my landscape into something beautiful. Top notch work with Everything from plant removal, planting beautiful bushes, trimming trees and power washing my patio! They are professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Great customer service all around! Hire them! They will not disappoint!"

Karen C on June 2025


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Second Glance Lawn & Landscape LLC

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Second Glance Lawn & Landscape LLC

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Super Service Award
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40 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"everything was done was professionally I am very pleased"

Mary M on October 2025

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"everything was done was professionally I am very pleased"

Mary M on October 2025


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E&M LLC

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E&M LLC

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330 local quotes requested
Emergency services offered

E&M is your one and only stop for all your landscaping needs. We offer mowing, mulching, weed eating, edging, bush trimming and much more. We are family operated and always happy to help every client with the ultimate customer service.

"Work was done as requested."

Thomas S on December 2025

E&M is your one and only stop for all your landscaping needs. We offer mowing, mulching, weed eating, edging, bush trimming and much more. We are family operated and always happy to help every client with the ultimate customer service.

"Work was done as requested."

Thomas S on December 2025


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Escobar's Lawn Services, LLC

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Escobar's Lawn Services, LLC

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138 local quotes requested

A small, family owned business,operated by a father and his two sons with over 20 years of experience in the field. Ensuring that the customers are our number one priority and providing the best quality service possible. No longer offering Landscaping - Hardscaping and Paving

"They did a great job. Quote was reasonable and they got started the same week."

Crystal C on February 2025

A small, family owned business,operated by a father and his two sons with over 20 years of experience in the field. Ensuring that the customers are our number one priority and providing the best quality service possible. No longer offering Landscaping - Hardscaping and Paving

"They did a great job. Quote was reasonable and they got started the same week."

Crystal C on February 2025


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Shulton

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Shulton

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6 years of experience

Shulton is dedicated on providing a great costumer service in every single service, one of our priority is to ensure the satisfaction on our customers making the process simple and easy. We are a company specialists in Landscaping in general, as Trimming, Pruning, Mowing, lawn care, Mulching etc.

Shulton is dedicated on providing a great costumer service in every single service, one of our priority is to ensure the satisfaction on our customers making the process simple and easy. We are a company specialists in Landscaping in general, as Trimming, Pruning, Mowing, lawn care, Mulching etc.


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Scott Services

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Scott Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Hauling and Junk Removal services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Up to 5000 thousand pounds dump service -mulch, gravel etc

"Warren is a great contractor. Kept me informed of the appointment and showed up on time. Loaded up the trash on the trailer very quickly. Will be using this company again."

Imogene R on February 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Hauling and Junk Removal services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Up to 5000 thousand pounds dump service -mulch, gravel etc

"Warren is a great contractor. Kept me informed of the appointment and showed up on time. Loaded up the trash on the trailer very quickly. Will be using this company again."

Imogene R on February 2024


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C&F Outdoor Solutions

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C&F Outdoor Solutions

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

C&F Outdoor Solutions LLC is a company that gives a variety of services. Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance, Earth Work, Sod and Seed Installs and Exterior Power-Washing. We want to solve any problem a customer might have, as well as give them professional advice. Satisfactory is what we want and we are determined to make that happen. Over a decade of experience and knowledge. Let's turn your outside dream into a reality!

"They were quick and efficient and did a great job"

Barbara S on September 2023

C&F Outdoor Solutions LLC is a company that gives a variety of services. Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance, Earth Work, Sod and Seed Installs and Exterior Power-Washing. We want to solve any problem a customer might have, as well as give them professional advice. Satisfactory is what we want and we are determined to make that happen. Over a decade of experience and knowledge. Let's turn your outside dream into a reality!

"They were quick and efficient and did a great job"

Barbara S on September 2023


I specialize in landscaping and power washing. From simple grass cutting to all our design I do work for some of biggest retailers so I stand behind quality

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Nonorganic mulch, like river rocks, pebbles, or lava rock, technically lasts the longest. It helps with moisture retention and weed control but doesn’t break down and release nutrients like organic mulch. Wood mulch decomposes slowly, which can help it last longer than leaf or straw mulch, but it won’t provide as many nutrients as quickly as the faster decomposing types.

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.

The time that it takes to fill in a pool with dirt varies based on the size of the pool and the equipment you have available. Using heavy equipment, like an excavator rather than a shovel, will significantly cut down on the time it takes to complete the project. With the right equipment, it may only take a day or two. However, after the initial filling, the dirt will continue to settle over the following weeks and months. You may need to add more dirt to make the empty area level with the rest of the yard.

You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you’re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.

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’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.

Another downside of colored mulch is if it’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.

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