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New Earth Landscaping
4.5(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work including the in-person estimate was completed within a 10 day period. Originally, I hired New Earth to change out the backyard control box for sprinkler. At the time I received a quote for setting up a drip sprinkler system for the front yard, which I pursued. All was completed within 10 days period. Experienced fast communication and good work. Would definitely recommend New Earth for sprinkler installation."
Fences & Gates
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Fences & Gates
Fences & Gates

+80

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ruiz Gardening Corp.
4.7(
40
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Adolfo to work on my mother's yard. He did an amazing job taking my design and adding his own touches to create what she calls her "oasis"! He went over and beyond to get everything detail right. The final design was much better than I dreamed. He is so patient and hard working. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for someone who can take their yard to another level."
Flagstone
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Pavers

+49

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Soto Garden Tree Landscaping
4.8(
102
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Daniel Soto to thatch, aerate and fertilize our front and back yards (approximately 3,250 square feet). Soto and his crew arrived in the early morning and went to work and stayed until sun down in order to complete the job. It was a pleasure to work with Daniel and I highly recommend him for any lawn projects."
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Back of house #1

+17

Response time6 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Lawns questions, answered by experts

According to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, there are over 10,000 kinds of mushrooms, and some are harmful to both humans and animals. However, not all mushrooms are harmful—some feed on thatch and wood, which provides nutrients for grass and plants. 

But unless you’re a mushroom expert (mycologist), it can be hard to tell poisonous mushrooms from non-poisonous. So if you have kids or pets (or both), removing them is the safest route to take.

For minor unevenness, you don't necessarily need to remove grass before leveling. You can apply a topdressing mixture to fill in low areas and even out the surface. However, for more significant unevenness or deep depressions, it might be necessary to temporarily remove the grass to ensure proper leveling and soil compaction. After filling and leveling, you can replace the grass or consider reseeding the area.

Weeds may grow back when pulled out if the root is not completely removed. Invasive weeds can regrow from just a small portion of remaining root, so using a weed-pulling tool can help ensure you remove the entire root. Weeds may grow back faster if roots aren’t fully removed, and incomplete removal could cause them to spread as well.

The legality of blowing leaves into the street depends on your city or county laws. Many cities have codes that restrict blowing leaves into the street because it can obstruct the view of nearby drivers and make cars dirty, not to mention angering neighbors. Violations can result in a fine or other problems. You can check the codes on your municipal government website to learn more local guidelines, but avoid spraying leaves into streets for now.

Depending on the method you choose to remove grass, it may or may not matter whether the grass is wet or dry when you perform the task. A dryer lawn will be easier to negotiate with a sod cutter, especially if you're not planning to reuse the turf. However, using a shovel by hand might be a little easier if the ground is slightly damp but not so much that it sticks to the tool.  

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