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Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
4.6(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are very happy that we found Welcome Home Landscaping. Ken and Emily helped us design our new backyard landscaping, suggested some new design ideas we hadn't thought about, were flexible and responsive to our needs, and did great work to complete our beautiful yard. Their subcontractors were also of high quality and did excellent and timely work. We will not hesitate to hire them again the next time we are looking for landscaping and design."
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+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
21
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work laying out a residential landscape using pine bark with river stone walkways lined by larger rocks creating decorative paths for low maintenance, water conserving and weed free garden access. Also pleased with light carpentry to repair fence gates, reinforce some wobbly fence posts, and also hauling away fallen branches and leaves. Always show up on time, review what is to be done and a walk-through afterwards to be sure I'm satisfied with everything. A polite and professional team. Have employed them several times this year, on the recommendation of a friend."
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Retaining wall and pavers driveway
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Retaining wall and pavers driveway

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kev N Cal Home Services
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had new tenants moving into my rental property and hired them to clean the place before they moved in. They did a great job and left everything looking clean and ready for the new tenants. They were professional, showed up on time, and made the whole process easy. Really happy with the work they did and I?ll definitely be using them again!"
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+14

26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vinny Landscaping
4.6(
60
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am so pleased with the work completed. I love my new backyard! Although I wanted work done similar to that of a neighbor, Danny is extremely creative and built a special and unique backyard that far exceeded my expectations. He is an expert and very knowledgeable about all aspects of landscaping and gardening."
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+101

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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David's Landscaping
4.8(
39
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his associate were very responsive and very accommodating. They gave me a very fair price and did the power washing and sealing of my backyard patio right away- quickly, efficiently and beautifully. They were very kind and respectful. I highly recommend them."
Response time2 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
Coreas Painting
5.0(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Heâ s great at what he does, my lawn was a mess. The grass wasnâ t growing and on one part of the lawn I didnâ t want grass and the other side I did he planted grass and treated it over time it grew the other rest I didnâ t want grass on he made sure it looked clean and that no grass grew. Now heâ s in charge of keeping my yard maintained."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Mulch is widely available and affordable. You can find it online or at most local home improvement stores.

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.

Timing is key when determining the best time to hydroseed your lawn. It’s best to hydroseed in the spring or fall due to the already wet conditions of your lawn and the more mild temperatures. 

Your local pro will also offer watering and fertilizer instructions for the months after your application. Make sure you will be available to water it consistently, especially in the first two to three weeks for best results.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Gravel driveways require regular maintenance because the material can shift over time. Routine tasks include raking the gravel to ensure an even layer, filling in ruts or low spots, and removing debris, especially after storms. You should also add fresh gravel as needed to prevent potholes, remove weeds by hand or with an herbicide, and occasionally spray the driveway with water to reduce dust.

Periodically, you may need to grade and level the entire driveway, which is often done every few years. Any refilled potholes should be compacted; for excessive dust, you can use a mechanical compactor. To minimize future maintenance, ensure the land is properly graded before installation and consider laying down landscaping fabric to help keep the gravel in place. In areas with heavy rain, reinforcing the edges can help prevent erosion. Additionally, it's best to avoid using a snowplow on a gravel driveway during the winter.

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