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Geico Builders
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hire Geico Builders for our kitchen remodeling project, and I'm happy to share my experience: working with Zaya and Geico Builders team was a great decision. They were professional, friendly, and easy to work with. Form the start, the process was smooth and efficient. The craftmanship of my remodel kitchen and attention to detail were exceptional, and the end result far exceeded my expectations. From the design phase top completion, their communication was excellent, and I felt completely at ease with them working in my home. The design solutions completely transformed my kitchen, making it both functional and beautiful. I highly recommend Geico Builders for anyone looking for a stress-free and satisfying remodeling experience."
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Full Backyard Remodel with Outdoor Kitchen
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Deck Replacement Composit
Composite Deck

+270

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kev N Cal Home Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Incredible service from start to finish! I needed a garage clean-out/pickup, and Kev N Cal Home Services made the whole process so easy. They were professional, responsive, and did an amazing job. Everything was handled efficiently, and I really appreciated how reliable and friendly they were. I highly recommend them to anyone needing junk removal, hauling, cleaning, or other home services. Great service and great people! Definitely a company I would use again."
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Deep Cleaned Shower
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Vinny Landscaping
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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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 by71%of homeowners
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David's Landscaping
4.8(
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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

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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
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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New Earth Landscaping
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a pleasure working with Pablo and the New Earth Landscaping team. Our project included installation of artificial grass, as well as pavers. Pablo was very helpful in walking us through our options. I would highly recommend New Earth Landscaping!"
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Fences & Gates
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Fences & Gates

+80

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

While you can put gravel directly on dirt, it won’t be very stable. It also won’t block out any weeds. Most experts recommend layering weed barrier and a layer of packed sand or other foundation material to prevent the gravel from sinking into the earth and being overtaken by weeds.

There are several reasons your grass may be dying that could be in or out of your control. The most common issues include poor drainage, under/overwatering, poor soil pH, low soil nutrients, low sunlight, or too much foot traffic.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

To prepare your yard for river rocks, smaller rocks may require laying landscape fabric to keep the stones from sinking into the ground while encouraging proper water drainage. You should also clear the land of weeds and larger boulders and, in some cases, test the density of the soil to ensure it can handle the weight.

Stump grindings are usually safe to use in soil, but in some cases, it’s not recommended. Wood chips in particular can bind nitrogen in the soil, which will make it difficult for grass to grow. That’s why it’s important to remove most wood chips and use healthy garden soil if you want to cover the stump spot with grass. Large wood chips may attract beetles and could encourage the growth of fungi when they decay, so you may want to remove them when using the grindings.

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