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Alo Landscaping & More
544 S 23rd St
4.33(
6
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Alo Landscaping & More
544 S 23rd St
4.33(
6
)
Customers say: Quality work

Alo Landscaping & more is a landscaping company that provides a wide variety of services. We specialize in mulching, edging, weed eating, yard cleanup, and lawn maintenance. We also provide power washing services. If you need any help with your lawn give us a call.

"I don’t normally post reviews but this one I HAVE TO! The sad part is before this encounter I referred 3 different people who needed flooring or painting to him & immediately had to reach out to them & warn them of this final interaction. First off he broke multiple items in my home, never replaced the outlets they removed to paint, & left areas unpainted or needing touch ups which I did myself & I had an item go missing which I was willing to let go of (but now after the threat made I'm not sure if my items were broken, missing or simply stolen)……in addition he had no real schedule, they showed up whatever day/time they wanted, if they showed up at all! Then things took a turn for the worse when I asked him to come back and fix my railings that were in great condition when I purchased the home 12-21-23 & it PASSED inspection (because it would be a safety hazard it would not have passed inspection if they were not in good & stable condition) that his guys took out while doing the flooring. Mind you, I expressed to him the reason I am requesting that he comes back and fix it is because I had a child bump into it and almost fall through the railing on the second floor down the steps. When I text to ask if he can come back to fix it, first I was told they were already like that, then he said they were falling out as they walked up the steps, THEN I was called a b**** & he said “I’d be lucky if he doesn’t come back to rob me after all the work he did for me (imagine how uneasy that would make any female knowing this group of grown men had access to my home for over a month!) then he said that I wouldn’t even be able to prove he did any work for me since I paid him cash & we didn’t have a contract”. All the while I have direct messages including discussions of payment, he text me pictures & vice versa, & he posted the job on his FB! When I say I was FUMING!!! The lack of professionalism, lack of accountability and to make threats?! Thank God for pictures, text messages, FB & witnesses! I waited to post this in hopes that once I calmed down from my initial reaction I’d have a different perspective on how to approach this. The saddest part is that this could have VERY easily & respectfully been resolved ??‍♀️. Unless you have the time/ability to micromanage any & every thing he does, DO NOT HIRE!!!! He "might come back & rob you"! (Disgusting to say even out of anger!) Take a look at the before & after below. P.S Also the same closet he posted on his page had to be redone by a different contractor because he didnt actually screw anything onto the studs but instead used anchors & made pointless holes in my wall."

Veronne D on February 2024

Alo Landscaping & more is a landscaping company that provides a wide variety of services. We specialize in mulching, edging, weed eating, yard cleanup, and lawn maintenance. We also provide power washing services. If you need any help with your lawn give us a call.

"I don’t normally post reviews but this one I HAVE TO! The sad part is before this encounter I referred 3 different people who needed flooring or painting to him & immediately had to reach out to them & warn them of this final interaction. First off he broke multiple items in my home, never replaced the outlets they removed to paint, & left areas unpainted or needing touch ups which I did myself & I had an item go missing which I was willing to let go of (but now after the threat made I'm not sure if my items were broken, missing or simply stolen)……in addition he had no real schedule, they showed up whatever day/time they wanted, if they showed up at all! Then things took a turn for the worse when I asked him to come back and fix my railings that were in great condition when I purchased the home 12-21-23 & it PASSED inspection (because it would be a safety hazard it would not have passed inspection if they were not in good & stable condition) that his guys took out while doing the flooring. Mind you, I expressed to him the reason I am requesting that he comes back and fix it is because I had a child bump into it and almost fall through the railing on the second floor down the steps. When I text to ask if he can come back to fix it, first I was told they were already like that, then he said they were falling out as they walked up the steps, THEN I was called a b**** & he said “I’d be lucky if he doesn’t come back to rob me after all the work he did for me (imagine how uneasy that would make any female knowing this group of grown men had access to my home for over a month!) then he said that I wouldn’t even be able to prove he did any work for me since I paid him cash & we didn’t have a contract”. All the while I have direct messages including discussions of payment, he text me pictures & vice versa, & he posted the job on his FB! When I say I was FUMING!!! The lack of professionalism, lack of accountability and to make threats?! Thank God for pictures, text messages, FB & witnesses! I waited to post this in hopes that once I calmed down from my initial reaction I’d have a different perspective on how to approach this. The saddest part is that this could have VERY easily & respectfully been resolved ??‍♀️. Unless you have the time/ability to micromanage any & every thing he does, DO NOT HIRE!!!! He "might come back & rob you"! (Disgusting to say even out of anger!) Take a look at the before & after below. P.S Also the same closet he posted on his page had to be redone by a different contractor because he didnt actually screw anything onto the studs but instead used anchors & made pointless holes in my wall."

Veronne D on February 2024


Vernon-s Landscaping
225 Red School Ln
5.00(
2
)
Vernon-s Landscaping
225 Red School Ln
5.00(
2
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"He was reliable, accommodating, and very helpful."

Ari F on September 2021

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"He was reliable, accommodating, and very helpful."

Ari F on September 2021


High Cause Construction LLC
4134 Sky Pine Way
5.00(
5
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High Cause Construction LLC
4134 Sky Pine Way
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

High Cause Construction is a company that is based off of all excavation an grading needs for your residential home . Serving expertise in French drains , Gutter run offs systems , Soil an fill spreading , Driveway Spreading , Retaining walls , Paver Installs , Stone, Fill Dirt an soil delivery along with other High Cause Construction needs.

"Sean was very responsive and professional all along from the first time I called. He waited patiently while I vetted other companies and was ready with the culvert when the other companies weren't. I didn't expect him to be able to get to me so soon due to a big job he was on ahead of me but he came and got it done quickly and neatly. It turned out that the old culvert had been crushed with blacktop pieces so they had to leave and bring in a claw truck to get it out but they got it done. Very nice people that I would definitely hire again."

Rosalind T on August 2022

High Cause Construction is a company that is based off of all excavation an grading needs for your residential home . Serving expertise in French drains , Gutter run offs systems , Soil an fill spreading , Driveway Spreading , Retaining walls , Paver Installs , Stone, Fill Dirt an soil delivery along with other High Cause Construction needs.

"Sean was very responsive and professional all along from the first time I called. He waited patiently while I vetted other companies and was ready with the culvert when the other companies weren't. I didn't expect him to be able to get to me so soon due to a big job he was on ahead of me but he came and got it done quickly and neatly. It turned out that the old culvert had been crushed with blacktop pieces so they had to leave and bring in a claw truck to get it out but they got it done. Very nice people that I would definitely hire again."

Rosalind T on August 2022


Juan C Rivera LLC
108 Forest Line Rd
4.08(
13
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Juan C Rivera LLC
108 Forest Line Rd
4.08(
13
)
13 years of experience

Juan C Rivera LLC provides exceptional landscaping services, specializing in design, maintenance, and outdoor improvements to enhance the beauty and functionality of residential and commercial properties!

"Such a shame that a local business would end up being a scam. This is why people turn away from local companies. Juan Rivera provided us a scope of work to clean up our landscaping and add more stone where needed. Also was to reset the plastic edging that divides the grass from the stone. We agreed to estimate and he did not finished the project but definitely took all the money. Agreed to come out to finish the items he admitted in text were missed. Set a day and time and then never showed up. Has ghosted us since. Filed complaints with agencies. Considering next steps since I do not take kindly to taking money and not completing what was agreed upon. Scam artist for side."

Andrea R on September 2024

Juan C Rivera LLC provides exceptional landscaping services, specializing in design, maintenance, and outdoor improvements to enhance the beauty and functionality of residential and commercial properties!

"Such a shame that a local business would end up being a scam. This is why people turn away from local companies. Juan Rivera provided us a scope of work to clean up our landscaping and add more stone where needed. Also was to reset the plastic edging that divides the grass from the stone. We agreed to estimate and he did not finished the project but definitely took all the money. Agreed to come out to finish the items he admitted in text were missed. Set a day and time and then never showed up. Has ghosted us since. Filed complaints with agencies. Considering next steps since I do not take kindly to taking money and not completing what was agreed upon. Scam artist for side."

Andrea R on September 2024


Express Lawn Care LLC
5732 Pfeiffer Cir
No reviews
Express Lawn Care LLC
5732 Pfeiffer Cir
No reviews

We are a locally owned and operated Full Service Lawn Care company. We service residential and commercial properties.

We are a locally owned and operated Full Service Lawn Care company. We service residential and commercial properties.


CT Lawn & Property Maintenance
2779 PA Route 309
4.33(
6
)
CT Lawn & Property Maintenance
2779 PA Route 309
4.33(
6
)
Customers say: Super punctual
12 years of experience

CT Lawn & Property Maintenance is owned by two life long friends that focus on the Quality of their work. We are fully insured and prove FREE Estimates for all our services we offer. We have been in the business for 4 years and continue to grow year after year, which is a big thanks to our current customers referring their friends and family members.

CT Lawn & Property Maintenance is owned by two life long friends that focus on the Quality of their work. We are fully insured and prove FREE Estimates for all our services we offer. We have been in the business for 4 years and continue to grow year after year, which is a big thanks to our current customers referring their friends and family members.


I'm a sub contractor. Will send out invoices for everyday


Prima Home Services
25 Halina Way
No reviews
Prima Home Services
25 Halina Way
No reviews
21 years of experience

Prima Home Services provides top notch home remodeling, home repair and recurring maintenance services exclusively for homeowners and residential property owners. Our unique project management executive support for every aspect of the project and services lifecycle. We accept all forms of payment including credit cards, checks, money orders, cash and insurance claims.ch provides executive support for every aspect of the project and services lifecycle.

Prima Home Services provides top notch home remodeling, home repair and recurring maintenance services exclusively for homeowners and residential property owners. Our unique project management executive support for every aspect of the project and services lifecycle. We accept all forms of payment including credit cards, checks, money orders, cash and insurance claims.ch provides executive support for every aspect of the project and services lifecycle.


Janks Outdoors LLC
619 Dorchester Ave
5.00(
1
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Janks Outdoors LLC
619 Dorchester Ave
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Janks Outdoors LLC is a landscape and property maintenance company that provides quality and reliable landscape, hardscape, and maintenance services. We pride ourselves on 100 percent customer satisfaction.

Janks Outdoors LLC is a landscape and property maintenance company that provides quality and reliable landscape, hardscape, and maintenance services. We pride ourselves on 100 percent customer satisfaction.


All J's Landscaping & Lawn Care
1125 Riverview Dr.
No reviews
All J's Landscaping & Lawn Care
1125 Riverview Dr.
No reviews
19 years of experience

All J's has 6 full time and several part-time employees. Owner, Jay Balliet, is always on the job and oversees all projects. We perform a large variety of outdoor services year-round for the home owner and commercial properties. Anything from lawn care, paver patios, snow removal etc. to major excavation for septic systems, additions and site work. Our company is fully insured. We have also worked closely with other companies on large projects throughout the Lehigh Valley. All J's Landscaping & Lawn Care is celebrating 10 years and we continue to grow !

All J's has 6 full time and several part-time employees. Owner, Jay Balliet, is always on the job and oversees all projects. We perform a large variety of outdoor services year-round for the home owner and commercial properties. Anything from lawn care, paver patios, snow removal etc. to major excavation for septic systems, additions and site work. Our company is fully insured. We have also worked closely with other companies on large projects throughout the Lehigh Valley. All J's Landscaping & Lawn Care is celebrating 10 years and we continue to grow !

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Mulch and topsoil services FAQs

Mulch costs anywhere from $30 to $150 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. On the inexpensive end, red and black mulch are about $35 to $40 per cubic yard, and are typically made from recycled waste wood like shredded old pallets or deck material. Cedar, cypress, and rubber mulch cost anywhere from $100 to $120 per cubic yard. A pro can help you determine the type of mulch most suitable for your landscaping needs.

Topsoil costs from $12 to $55 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.

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’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress resist termites because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.

Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and lay mulch on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.

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