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kgentile1010 09-04-2014 02:39 PM
Who can Replace Pine Straw with River Rock?
 
I'd like to have someone come out and replace my pine straw with River Rocks. I started to do the back myself, but I just don't want to. :)

I don't want any landscaping or design, just bring the stone, put down a weed barrier and fill it up with river rocks.

Such a small job, not sure if a landscaper would call me back.

CFrance 09-04-2014 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kgentile1010 (Post 933211)
I'd like to have someone come out and replace my pine straw with River Rocks. I started to do the back myself, but I just don't want to. :)

I don't want any landscaping or design, just bring the stone, put down a weed barrier and fill it up with river rocks.

Such a small job, not sure if a landscaper would call me back.
My neighbor had this done without doing any landscaping. She googled river rock companies. If you want to know who she used, let me know and I'll PM her.

kgentile1010 09-04-2014 03:50 PM
Yes, please find out who she used and if they did a good job. Thank you so much!!!

CFrance 09-04-2014 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by kgentile1010 (Post 933256)
Yes, please find out who she used and if they did a good job. Thank you so much!!!
Will do and get back to you. I think they did a good job. I get to see it every day!

OpusX1 09-04-2014 04:04 PM
Douglas Landscape and Lawn Service removed our mulch and replaced it with stone, did a great job.
352-603-0147
3782 C.R. 513
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 603-0147
http://www.douglaslawnservice.simplesite.com

Ruthtomnorma3 09-04-2014 04:11 PM
See every day ..
 
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 933263)
Will do and get back to you. I think they did a good job. I get to see it every day!
Yes , I agree ....we neighbors can can give an honest opinion...
I got a little chuckle ...thank you:wave:

kgentile1010 09-04-2014 04:25 PM
Nice
 
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Originally Posted by Ruthtomnorma3 (Post 933273)
Yes , I agree ....we neighbors can can give an honest opinion...
I got a little chuckle ...thank you:wave:
It's nice when our neighbors keep their yards and homes so beautiful. I just love to drive around in the golf cart and look at all the gorgeous homes.

CFrance 09-04-2014 08:49 PM
My neighbor says she used KGL Landscaper Belleview. She thinks! She'll be back in TV in a week and will check her receipts. Let me know if you haven't found someone by then.

Bonanza 09-05-2014 12:49 AM
Wood Mulch is Better Than Rocks
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kgentile1010 (Post 933211)
I'd like to have someone come out and replace my pine straw with River Rocks. I started to do the back myself, but I just don't want to. :)

I don't want any landscaping or design, just bring the stone, put down a weed barrier and fill it up with river rocks.

Such a small job, not sure if a landscaper would call me back.
Please rethink your decision to replace your pine straw with river rocks.

Why not think about some type of wood mulch?
Mulch comes in many types, shapes, colors and sizes and as it slowly breaks down,
adds nutrients to and amends the soil.
The rocks add nothing to the soil and could even be detrimental.
In the hot sun, they bake many plants and shrubs and do not keep the soil from drying out.

Just something to think about . . .

OldManTime 09-05-2014 07:40 AM
Make sure your deed restrictions allow you to install rock...

kgentile1010 09-05-2014 07:51 AM
Low maintenance
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bonanza (Post 933461)
Please rethink your decision to replace your pine straw with river rocks.

Why not think about some type of wood mulch?
Mulch comes in many types, shapes, colors and sizes and as it slowly breaks down,
adds nutrients to and amends the soil.
The rocks add nothing to the soil and could even be detrimental.
In the hot sun, they bake many plants and shrubs and do not keep the soil from drying out.

Just something to think about . . .
Honestly, I'd be pretty happy if all my plants died. I'm a minimalist in terms of upkeep. I like the No maintenance rule.

drconrad 09-05-2014 10:16 AM
I used Sunstate Lawn and Land and they did a great job. I live in Santiago on Fortaleza Dr. if you want to take a look.

Bonanza 09-05-2014 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kgentile1010 (Post 933517)
Honestly, I'd be pretty happy if all my plants died. I'm a minimalist in terms of upkeep. I like the No maintenance rule.
Mulch doesn't require any more maintenance than stones or rocks.

I don't think your neighbors would be very happy with you if all your plants died, however.

:(

kgentile1010 09-05-2014 03:32 PM
had both mulch and rock
 
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Originally Posted by Bonanza (Post 933719)
Mulch doesn't require any more maintenance than stones or rocks.

I don't think your neighbors would be very happy with you if all your plants died, however.

:(
I've had both mulch and stone. Mulch needs to be replaced every so often, stone never does. I agree about the plants though. Probably get in trouble with a bunch of dead plants. :)


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