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Avatar for Brothers Landscape
Brothers Landscape
4.7(
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+14 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a complete landscape redo for our residence. The project included fencing and painting, repair redwood deck and paint, install pavers and fire pit, remove grass and install synthetic turf, large tree removal, hedge removal, destruction and removal of sidewalk and replacement with pavers, replacement of lawn with decorative rock and succulents/cactus, complete irrigation overhaul and installation of drip system, install landscape lighting. Luis is a stickler for detail and made sure the job was done right. He is great to work with and his crew are professional and courteous."
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+92

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Artistic Illumination
Artistic Illumination
5.0(
22
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are very happy with our new lights, and with the service we received from Carlos. He made suggestions regarding placement, and we are very pleased with the results. When he was finished, everything was cleaned up, and looking really nice. He finished in under the estimated time as well. Would definitely recommend to a friend!"
Rancho Santa Fe
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+28

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quetzal Landscapes, Inc
4.2(
57
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For BusinessLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.+5 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our project included landscaping, as well as concrete work, and it was a huge job. Owner Kris had a tall order to communicate with his skilled workers every step of the way and he was able to inform them of all that needed to be done and when to do it. On many days Quetzal was on site at 6:30 a.m., not leaving from here for nearly 12 more hours”even though we were all suffering through a month-long heat spell. Our yard and new driveway look terrific!"
Turf installed
Fence Maze and Trash can area.
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Scotts back yard
outdoor kitchen

+518

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Golden Landscape Construction & Management
5.0(
19
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+1 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Although I was meeting with several potential landscapers, I knew I would hire Steve from the beginning. He was just as enthusiastic about my project as I was. I was struggling over an exact plan and he came in with expertise, knowledge, experience and confidence. I received a beautiful, professional visual and detailed written proposal for my landscape committee. After it was approved, everything went exactly the way Steve said it would. There were no problems or issues. He and his crew were on time and efficient. When they were done, I had a beautiful addition to my yard and they left behind a clean work site. It was unbelievable, really. I was and still am very pleased."
Valley Center Project
Labyrinth
New Sod Going In....
Turf Removal Project....
Landscape

+9

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Island Landscape
4.7(
37
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pablo is very easy to communicate with and very knowledgeable about the plants and trees he cares for in our yard. Him and his team clean up after each visit and leave no trace of even a stray branch behind. Highly recommend!"
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+13

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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TROPICAL LANDSCAPE CONNECTION
4.5(
13
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.+9 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tropical Landscape's Filemon responded promptly to our request, came to access the stairs and fencing that needed repair, and presented the estimate in a timely manner. The project was completed to our satisfaction with only a slight increase in time spent and estimate. We are very pleased with the experience and would recommend Filemon to our neighbors."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
Avatar for San Diego Premier Outdoor Design and Construction
San Diego Premier Outdoor Design and Construction
5.0(
46
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Designer - LandscapeRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Emily and her team did a fantastic job creating a modern paver patio and turf landscape for our backyard. We started with nothing and had to put in drainage as well. Her team worked quick and efficiently. Emily is super responsive to all your questions and very professional!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

There are some instances when you can use extra drywall in your garden. Ideally, unused scraps of new drywall are best for amending soil without the concern of additional chemicals or mold. However, drywall with paint, mold, or potential asbestos requires specialized disposal by a professional and should be kept out of your garden.

The truth is, there really is no such thing as a 100% deer-proof plant. Deer will decimate even the prickliest flora if they’re hungry enough. However, there are plenty of beautiful plants that deer don’t necessarily enjoy. These include thistles, wisteria vines, sword ferns, and beautyberries.

Deer are herbivores, and they love vegetable gardens as much as Peter Rabbit. If you don’t want to fence in your entire property, consider creating an attractive raised-bed veggie garden with mesh fencing around it to keep out deer and other critters.

Other projects that you can do at the same time as your trellis include painting the deck , installing a pergola, or adding mulch to your garden beds.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

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