Author Archives: Brian Thunberg

How to figure cubic yards needed to cover an area.

One of the first questions that will arise when you are planning out your projects is, “How much of the material am I going to need?” For the average homeowner it’s not easy to visualize how much a ton of decorative rock or a yard of mulch is. Plaisted Companies has a handy volume calculator […]

Snow Hauling and Removal

Plaisted Companies has a fantastic stable of snow removal equipment to clear the way for your business and commercial property. When the piles get too high, we also utilize our amazing fleet of trucks to haul it all away! If you need our snow hauling or removal services, give us a call today at 763-441-1100. […]

Plaisted Companies Acquires C5 Stone

PLAISTED COMPANIES AQUIRES C5 STONE Elk River, MN – Plaisted Companies is proud to announce the acquisition of C5 Stone.  C5 Stone is a leader in the sourcing of boulders and will bolster the already impressive array of landscape materials that Plaisted Companies is able to provide.  C5 Stone was established in 2018, at that […]

The Jumping Worm

Jumping worms are an invasive species native to Asia, that have found their way to the Midwest. The reason they are troublesome is because they negatively impact soil structure reduce plant growth. They are more active then your average Nightcrawler and tend to wiggle and jump, which is what is so disruptive to soil, making […]

How Soil is Like Your Toolshed!

Do you remember being a young kid and wanting to help your parents fix or build something for the first time?  The world of tools was both fascinating and intimidating.  You may have heard a request like, “Grab me that crescent wrench!” only to lay eyes on a vast assortment of steel utensils that all […]

Spring Load Restrictions

Imagine for a second that it’s late April in MN and it’s a balmy 50 degrees.  The snow has almost melted, and you are thinking about that big landscaping project you planned last Fall in preparations for the big graduation party you plan on throwing in early June.  You figure if you start now, you’ve […]