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Top-Rated Lawn care providers in Atherton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Olive Branch Garden Services & Landscaping
Olive Branch Garden Services & Landscaping
5.0(
24
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair

Serving Atherton, 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!"
Avatar for Landscaping Bay Area
Landscaping Bay Area
4.6(
117
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn - For Business+6 more

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great! We moved into a house and needed help understanding why our landscaping quickly started dying. Landscaping Bay Area carefully diagnosed and quickly fixed the issues, thoughtfully taught us about our system, and added lines to automate our yard care. Would absolutely recommend and use them again!"
Ground cover
Ground cover
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Additional Photos

+15

Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for All Seasons Landscaping & Irrigation Pros License Not Yet Provided
All Seasons Landscaping & Irrigation Pros License Not Yet Provided
4.8(
34
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Miguel has done an excellent job in the maintenance of our lawn and back yard. He removed the weeds, trimmed down some bushes, cleared out the branches and leaves that fell off the trees, and offered suggestions on a couple of over crowded plants. He is courteous and shows professionalism."
Nonfunctional sprinkler Valves
sprinkler Valves
sprinkler Valves
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Commercial irrigation Valve

+15

Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Landscape Solutions
Landscape Solutions
4.4(
109
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For Business

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so happy with the results. They cleaned up, trimmed trees, put down bark & rock. My yards look amazing. These guys really went above and beyond. They cleaned off the roof of my shed. In fact, they even fixed my mailbox!"
landscaping
landscaping
landscaping
landscaping
landscaping

+69

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cisneros Landscaping LLC
Cisneros Landscaping LLC
5.0(
31
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn - For Business+7 more

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Luis was able to locate my hidden sprinkler valves. Some of which were more than 18” deep. I had many other contractors tell me they couldn’t guarantee finding those valves. After finding those valves I requested he replace them above ground. I appreciated the fact that he worked with all my requests. Before replacing the valves he made sure the sprinklers for that valve were working correctly—very conscientious. He eliminated two valves after we discussed the situation and came to an agreement. He completely cleaned up the yard and put everything back in perfect order. I would definitely have Luis work on your irrigation."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for M&J Prime Builders
M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
21
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Javier and his brother helped us fully replace sprinkler valves, our sprinkler controller and a bunch of leaks in hoses around the yard. I had a great experience from first contact to final inspection. Javier was very thorough, worked quickly and went above and beyond the scope of work to make sure everything works well. I'll definitely will be working with him on future projects!"
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for 2Green Landscaping & Maintenance
2Green Landscaping & Maintenance
4.4(
8
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For BusinessLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+3 more

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. His quotes was reasonable. Everardo was professional. He and his support dug the holes i requested. He also suggested angling them a different so as to look nicer, which I very much appreciated. They also broke down cement & hauled it away quickly. They cleaned after themselves. Our yard needs a lot of work that will need to be done spaced out. 100% I would hire them again for all our future projects."
Lighting and landscaping
Fire pit
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+141

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Mario Landscaping
Mario Landscaping
4.5(
70
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mario was very professional. He charged a fair price and started and finished the job in the same day I called. He replaced 12 valves in our garden irrigation system. He does good work and backs up his work with a guarantee that he will follow up any problem that might arise. I plan on hiring Mario for other yard and garden jobs I might need doing."
flower planter " rock border"
flower planter " rock border"
yard cleanup
lawn removal
lawn removal, replace with new lawn

+7

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawns FAQs, answered by experts

If composting feels too complicated, mulching is an effective alternative. While composting focuses on breaking down yard waste to feed the soil, mulching uses that same organic material as a protective top layer. It's a quick way to get value from leaves, grass clippings, and other yard debris without the time or effort composting requires.

The growth of tall fescue grass often causes clumps of grass in your lawn. Avoid pulling up the clumps, as it won’t effectively remove them. Instead, dig out clumps and their roots when you notice them early in the growing season. Herbicides can also treat grass clumps, but they can also affect other plants you might not want to kill, so use them sparingly and always follow manufacturer instructions.

To reduce landscaping costs, you can implement several strategies at every stage. Consider doing the work yourself (DIY) to save on professional labor fees. You can also repurpose existing features and materials from other home projects. When purchasing new items, choose more inexpensive materials and opt for softscaping over hardscaping where possible. Another effective method is to buy young plants or plant from seed, which is more cost-effective than purchasing mature plants.

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.

There are several ways to dispose of excess sod, including building a compost pile, taking it to a green waste disposal facility, donating the sod, or reusing it in another part of your yard. It’s a good idea to check with your local municipality to see how to get rid of yard waste, as some areas have local regulations on what can go in the green waste bin. For example, your recycling services may reject too much soil added to green waste.

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