Should I use mulch on a topped tree?

• <div><p>A light layer of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-tree-mulch.htm">mulch can help protect a tree</a>, retain moisture, and keep the soil healthy. However, it’s important to avoid over-mulching or piling the mulch up around the trunk of a tree, a practice notoriously called “volcano mulching.” That piled mulch can increase the chances of rot and disease on the tree trunk as well as overwhelming the soil, which needs access to a certain amount of air. Topped trees have it hard enough: mulch sparingly while they heal.</p></div>

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Q: How do I measure how much compost to use?

• <div><p>Most experts recommend a quarter-inch layer of compost for best results, and you will need about .77 cubic yards of material per 1,000 square feet. To measure how much compost to use, take the square footage of your yard and multiply it by .77, then divide that number by 1,000.</p></div>

Q: Does gravel come in different sizes?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to fill in a pool with dirt?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Is colored mulch more expensive?

• <div><p>It depends. High-end colored mulch can be fairly costly. However, you'll have to replace less-expensive natural mulches, like pine needles and cedar mulch, more frequently. </p><p>The cost is balanced out somewhat, though, as although you'll have to replace colored mulch less often, you'll have to replenish nutrients in your soil more frequently to make up for the decrease in organic matter and nitrogen from the mulch.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2011
I would hire Brent and his team again in an instance. They were timely, responsive, and completed everything to my satisfaction. Brent is flexible, open to feedback, and very accessible. I really appreciated his diligence and follow up as well.
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Reviewed in March 2016
He is always prompt and polite. Eager to please, he will do what you ask. He does the work himself and is true to his estimated prices. He is courteous and easy to work with, and finishes the job quickly, cleaning up after he is done. I will definitely continue using him in the future.
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Reviewed in March 2016
Eric is a very nice young man who is committed to giving good service and building a customer base. He is strong and able to work with most any garden or landscape project. I appreciate the fact that he is also willing to learn about old plants from an "old" gardener. He works attentively and...
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Reviewed in November 2016
I have submitted a review 3 times for this company, so I hope this one goes through!!! They did a great job on cleaning up our yard since I had an accident and have been unable to keep up with the yard work. Eric was very professional and made sure that the job was done to my satisfaction. He is...
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Reviewed in June 2017
Erik and his team completed all the work in one long, very hot day. They were polite, focused on the work needed and here to stay until the work was finished. They cleared overgrown beds, dug up and replanted azaleas and a small tree and applied mulch thruout 3 beds. My yard looks so much...
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Reviewed in June 2017
Once the weather cooperated they came and have done fine work since. Great price and the crew is always nice.
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Reviewed in July 2017
Eric was prompt, professional, and his price was very reasonable. He's also very honest. I tried to pay him more than the contract, because that was what I remembered, but he wouldn't allow me. The embankment turned out beautifully. We get compliments on it every day. I can recommend this...
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Reviewed in March 2017
They did a great job with leaf clean up & mulching. Eric was very polite and professional with reasonable fees. I would recommend Time Savers to others and I will use their services again.
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Reviewed in December 2012
We saw Varsity's work at the Home Show, and asked them to come out and give us a quote. Jason worked with us closely to discover our wants and needs, and created a great plan to update our home's landscape look. Once we had approved the plan, we were scheduled for "sometime after Thanksgiving"...
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Reviewed in March 2017
Couldn't ask for better! Work was completed on time and all workers were courteous and professional.
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