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Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
4.7(
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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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Geico Builders
5.0(
61
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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 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quick response through my request. Mila came over the same day I inquired and got response with in 5 min to provide me a consultation. My front yard was overgrown with foxtail weeds and it impacted my dog's ear. I was able to schedule a full removal of all weeds, Mila designed for me all project within a few hours, Crew planted trees and laid it down and install everything in 3 days . She was patient with my questions and concerns. Mila and her crew extremly profesional! They were very clean, on time, polite, and accommodating."
Composite Deck Replacement Trex
Full Backyard Remodel with Outdoor Kitchen
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Deck Replacement Composit
Composite Deck

+270

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vinny Landscaping
4.5(
58
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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

"It went very well. Vinny is very knowledgeable with landscaping. I have seen the landscape he did to a home in my neighborhood and decided to hire him as well. No regrets, my front and backyard is beautiful, the artificial grass and retaining wall was installed perfectly, it is beyond my expectations. I receive a lot of compliments from friends and neighbors. Vinny and his team are hardworking, very organize and fast workers. Highly recommended:)"
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+101

Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Amaya Handyman & Remodel, LLC
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 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Felipe did a great job assembling a kitchen cart. He was quick and efficient. Very nice and professional. After speaking to him, he does it all!!! We have a lot of work to be done in our home and he will be our to go person! Not to mention his pricing was very reasonable. I did receive a few quotes and he was the best."
Kitchen Remodel
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint

+34

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maldonado Landscaping License Not Yet Provided
4.8(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired him to do a large yard (about 1/3 acre) cleanup and removal of all debris, some trimming of bushes. Great work, started early, finished early, professional, and thorough. Will hire him in the future for other projects. Able to do more than yard work."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Solid Ground Landscaping
4.6(
10
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mauricio won the bid with a precise explanation of their intent (he looked under the house) and by a good margin, the lowest quote. His team began on a variety of items including drains, irrigation and plumbing (large scope 3 days). Excellent results. Beyond that, we're an older couple and the way they presented themselves to us left us very comfortable having them in and out. We're very happy and will favor him on future work"
Drainage and sprinkler
Drainage and sprinkler
Drainage and sprinkler
Drainage and sprinkler
Drainage and sprinkler

+53

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you’re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.

The least costly way to keep grass from growing is also the most labor-intensive: regular weeding. Pull out grass blades as you see them pop up through the soil in areas where they’re unwanted. Another cost-effective way to keep grass from growing is by spreading a thick layer of mulch on the area as this will suffocate the grass.

Basic kits exist, but professional soil engineers provide in-depth analysis and construction recommendations.

Small gravel is the better option since it creates a stable, even surface that’s easier on paws and hooves. Large gravel can be uncomfortable and may shift too much underfoot. So if you’re using gravel in pet or livestock areas, go for smooth, rounded small gravel to prevent injuries and discomfort.

If your mulch delivery company or landscaper installs mulch around multiple spots in your yard (especially if they are more complex areas), feel free to tip up to $15 a person. However, there's no need to tip for a standard mulch drop done in your driveway or on a tarp.

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