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Lend A Hand

2930 Domingo Ave #1545
4.93(
7
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Lend A Hand

2930 Domingo Ave #1545
4.93(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Lend A Hand is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business Preferred Cash & Check

"Amazing!"

Taryn C on October 2024

Lend A Hand is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business Preferred Cash & Check

"Amazing!"

Taryn C on October 2024


Oro's Landscaping and Tree Services - Unlicensed Contractor

1526 24th Street
4.63(
12
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Approved Pro

Oro's Landscaping and Tree Services - Unlicensed Contractor

1526 24th Street
4.63(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Oro's Landscaping and Tree Service is your number one landscaping and lawn care expert in Richmond! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

"Omar and his crew did so much and worked so hard. They cut down the brush on the huge hill behind the house, trimmed trees and shrubs, dug up the back yard, and more. I will call them again for future work."

Beth R on June 2020

Oro's Landscaping and Tree Service is your number one landscaping and lawn care expert in Richmond! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

"Omar and his crew did so much and worked so hard. They cut down the brush on the huge hill behind the house, trimmed trees and shrubs, dug up the back yard, and more. I will call them again for future work."

Beth R on June 2020


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Wayne Kwan

53 Tamalpais Terr
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Wayne Kwan

53 Tamalpais Terr
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Up to 1000lbs delivery available

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Up to 1000lbs delivery available


P Squared

5320 El Camile Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
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P Squared

5320 El Camile Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
20 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated Lawn Care contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated Lawn Care contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Solid Ground Landscaping

1630 36th Avenue
5.00(
9
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Solid Ground Landscaping

1630 36th Avenue
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
28 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Solid Ground Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We specialize in Garden Maintenance, sprinkler system, Drainage system, Concrete and pavers. Call now at 510-688-3569.

"Mauricio from Solid Ground Landscaping LLC is an incredible gardener, handyman, landscaper, etc. and there is pretty much nothing that he cannot do with amazing talent! He came very highly recommended and got to work the same day with a very hard working crew, punctual and ready to work and did above and beyond what I asked him to do. He knows how to do everything (handyman, electrician, plumbing, pavers, sprinklers, junk removal, cement and patio work, and so much more!) He is truly your Go To Guy! I truly value and respect our working relationship and his overall work ethic. He will not let you down! I can usually call him and he is often times available to work that same day! His prices are also very reasonable for the high quality of work he provides. No job. Is too small or too large for his company to take on! He is truly the best! "

Petra R on June 2025

Solid Ground Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We specialize in Garden Maintenance, sprinkler system, Drainage system, Concrete and pavers. Call now at 510-688-3569.

"Mauricio from Solid Ground Landscaping LLC is an incredible gardener, handyman, landscaper, etc. and there is pretty much nothing that he cannot do with amazing talent! He came very highly recommended and got to work the same day with a very hard working crew, punctual and ready to work and did above and beyond what I asked him to do. He knows how to do everything (handyman, electrician, plumbing, pavers, sprinklers, junk removal, cement and patio work, and so much more!) He is truly your Go To Guy! I truly value and respect our working relationship and his overall work ethic. He will not let you down! I can usually call him and he is often times available to work that same day! His prices are also very reasonable for the high quality of work he provides. No job. Is too small or too large for his company to take on! He is truly the best! "

Petra R on June 2025


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David's Landscaping

2000 90th Ave
4.93(
30
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David's Landscaping

2000 90th Ave
4.93(
30
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
115 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our 7 years experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. M-S 6-6

"Job done efficiently at a fair price"

Mary M on August 2025

We take great pride in our 7 years experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. M-S 6-6

"Job done efficiently at a fair price"

Mary M on August 2025


Angelworkers

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Angelworkers

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Maintaining and revitalizing outdoor spaces is our passion. We thrive in basic lawn care, gardening, hauling, and more essential property maintenance work. Here to resolve any outdoor needs. Ready to serve you with our applied handyman services.

Maintaining and revitalizing outdoor spaces is our passion. We thrive in basic lawn care, gardening, hauling, and more essential property maintenance work. Here to resolve any outdoor needs. Ready to serve you with our applied handyman services.


J&J Landscaping

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J&J Landscaping

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We been in the landscape industry for more than 5 years working for landscaping companys brightview TLC The Landscape Company cleary bros planet horticulture We started our own side jobs business about a year ago We now lawn weed eat hills bed for fire hazards trim hedges do tree work from cutting down trees to pruning them we also lay down mulch and plant plants

We been in the landscape industry for more than 5 years working for landscaping companys brightview TLC The Landscape Company cleary bros planet horticulture We started our own side jobs business about a year ago We now lawn weed eat hills bed for fire hazards trim hedges do tree work from cutting down trees to pruning them we also lay down mulch and plant plants


Elias Lawn Cleaning Services

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Elias Lawn Cleaning Services

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At Elias Lawn Cleaning Services we offer mulching, leaf cleanups, gutter cleanings, anything having to do with your lawn needs. What makes us stand out is our low prices while also getting the job done to your satisfaction. Rates start as low as $90! We serve all of Alameda!

At Elias Lawn Cleaning Services we offer mulching, leaf cleanups, gutter cleanings, anything having to do with your lawn needs. What makes us stand out is our low prices while also getting the job done to your satisfaction. Rates start as low as $90! We serve all of Alameda!


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Rafael Ramos Gardening Service

2248 84th Ave
5.00(
2
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Rafael Ramos Gardening Service

2248 84th Ave
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
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. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job!"

Shayne A on May 2023

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. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job!"

Shayne A on May 2023

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Generally, you want the soil for your edible plants to have good drainage, organic matter for nutrients, a loose texture (like loam soil), and a balanced pH level. However, the type of plants you're growing will dictate the exact characteristics your soil needs to thrive. For example, brussels sprout prefers more acidic soil, while broccoli prefers more alkaline soil. 

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

No one likes running out of materials during a project, so calculating the right amount of gravel needed for your driveway is an absolute must. Multiply your driveway’s length by width by the depth of the gravel (in feet). For gravel depth, convert to a decimal (i.e., 4 inches is 0.33 feet). This will give you the cubic feet of material that you need. 

If you’re looking for cubic yards, divide that above number by 27.

Weeds can grow through rubber mulch, but it depends on if you removed all the weeds in your garden beforehand. Weeds already in the soil can grow even when using rubber mulch. However, that doesn’t mean that your garden will be littered with rubber and weeds, but it does mean that the occasional weed might still pop up. Another way you can increase your weed suppression is by using landscape fabric as a second layer. 

Among the most common types of gravel are pea gravel, crushed stone, marble chips, jersey shore gravel, and base gravel. Gravel has different densities depending on whether it’s wet or dry or mixed with sand.

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