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Avatar for Olive Branch Garden Services & Landscaping
Olive Branch Garden Services & Landscaping
5.0(
19
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesus arrived for free estimate, and after seeing the scope of work was available to being the project the same day. This was a general spring cleaning (leaf removal, hedge shrub trimming, weeding of bark covered yard areas, and the 3 workers were able to get through this in just over 1.5 hours. The work was fast, efficient, and exactly what we needed!"
Rodriguez Landscape Service
4.5(
32
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have found Rodriguez Landscape Service to be reliable and knowledgeable with excellent customer service. Gardeners have conscientiously worked at turning a somewhat overgrown yard into a neat, tidy, enjoyable garden again. The irrigation crew kept working on a faulty system until it finally seems to be working efficiently and effectively. In addition Raul and his crew are helpful, friendly and listen attentively when I share garden needs. I am very pleased and will continue to have Rodriguez Landscape Service maintain my yard monthly."
Response time1 day
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Falcon Landscape and Construction
4.9(
61
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Falcon Landscape for roof cleaning and weed removal. To their credit, the actual work was done carefully and the results looked good. The roof cleaning was thorough, and the yard was cleared effectively. The estimate for the work itself also seemed fair and reasonable. However, the experience was impacted by how cleanup and disposal were handled. After removing a large volume of weeds, they did not take the debris with them and instead asked me to dispose of it in my own trash bins. This resulted in over 15 bags of yard waste, which did not fully fit, and when they ran out of bags, they left the remaining weeds piled in the middle of my backyard. When I questioned this, I was told disposal was not included in the contract and would cost an additional $200. While I understand contract terms, weed removal in my experience includes disposal. This lack of upfront clarity felt misleading.Overall, decent work quality, but disappointing handling of cleanup and communication"
Sod Installation
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Central Cal Landscaping
4.9(
12
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is very honest, and does excellent work, I use him all the time, highly recommend him. I am also a contractor and highly recommend him."
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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MND Landscaping
4.9(
21
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MND Landscaping did a wonderful job washing my moss-covered brick wall, the stained side walkways, the cement work in the back. and the driveway. There were a few spots that I was not satisfied with and he willingly redid them. I am very happy that everything looks so clean. Emmanuel is very conscientious and does excellent work. Very nice working with him."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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On Spot Landscaping
4.9(
9
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Luis responded to my request right away and gave me a fair price for clearing my yard. Communication was great and they did a great job! I would highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Leo's Green Gardener
3.5(
52
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Leo did a great job on our yard clean-up project at a good price. Excellent communication skills which was helpful as this was all done remotely on a second home where I was not present at all for the whole job. This involves a certain amount of trust that the job was done right and Leo sent good pictures of a job well done and there was no hesitation on my part to send the agreed upon payment. He was also very prompt and got the job done quickly within a short window of opportunity. I will looking to set up regular long term yard service with Leo."
Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Lawns questions, answered by experts

No, it’s not necessary to remove all the leaves from your lawn—in fact, leaving some behind can be beneficial. While it's important to clear thick layers of leaves that can smother your grass, leaving a light scattering of leaves can help feed your soil while also providing safe winter habitat for pollinators like bumble bees. Leftover leaves will eventually break down, enriching the soil and promoting healthy lawn growth.

Several tools exist that can help remove unwanted grass. The one you choose depends greatly on how much you need to remove and how hard you'd like to work. A sod or turf cutter is the fastest method while using a shovel is labor-intensive and much slower. You may also need a garden rake, tiller, and wheelbarrow. 

This depends on how many leaves there are. Mowing over dry and crisp leaves with a bagging attachment saves most homeowners a lot of time. If you have a smaller lawn and few leaves to mulch, you can put the leaves into a stand-alone mulcher resembling a wood chipper and collect the mulch from a hopper. This prevents having to do multiple passes with a mower.

Generally, it is not necessary to remove old mulch before applying a new layer. As organic mulch breaks down, it enriches the soil with nutrients. However, you should remove the old layer if it shows signs of fungus or disease, which can be common in moist areas, or if the total depth is already too thick. Avoid letting the total mulch depth exceed 3 inches, as this can harm plant roots. If you do remove old, disease-free mulch, it can be added to a compost pile.

Excavators work in tandem with dump trucks to haul away excess dirt and soil. The excavator will dig into the ground and move the excess dirt into a pile. Using a backhoe, the specialist can fill a truck with excavated soil from that pile. They will then drive the truck to a different location where they can dump the material.

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