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Avatar for Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Designer-Landscape was the closest to choose from but Arturo and his guys have done so much more around our house. From removing grass and adding drought friendly landscaping, helping me decide which plants I want (not an easy task), the removal of trees and shrubs and biweekly maintenance of it all. I appreciate all of their kindness, professionalism and knowledge and that it is all done with decent pricing. We have trusted Trejo’s Landscaping with all of our landscape needs going on 4 years now."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
4.8(
39
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Silverio came out and helped design a landscape for several plants I had and installed a drip irrigation system at a very reasonable price. He even searched for a specific plant and color off season at several places in the county! I have hired him and his crew to do ongoing maintenance. They are professional, reliable, and reasonably priced, and I have recommended them to several of my friends. I often have requests for specific yard maintenance or upgrades and they are able to accomodate them without an issue. I am glad I have their help working on my yard!"
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Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Velasco Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Velasco Landscaping did an amazing job installing pavement at my property! From start to finish, the team was professional, efficient, and detail-oriented. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and the finished pavement looks fantastic—clean lines, solid craftsmanship, and it’s built to last. They were respectful of the space, cleaned up thoroughly after the job, and completed everything on time. I highly recommend Velasco Landscaping for anyone looking for top-notch paving work and reliable service. Definitely a 5-star experience!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
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MC Landscapes
4.8(
14
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was on time for the walk-through estimate and the day of. His guys did exactly what he said they would do. He followed my instructions to a T. This was a one-time clean-up of a large backyard, front yard, and concrete side of the house. I would definitely recommend and use MC Landscapes again!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maplewood Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Maplewood Landscaping as a subcontractor for a recent community beautification project and were thoroughly impressed. From their initial bid to the final punchlist, everything was handled on time and with great attention to detail. The quality of their craftsmanship really stood out. Would gladly work with them again on future projects."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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On Spot Landscaping
4.9(
9
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They cleaned my front yard and then put mulch,gravel and plants. always had good communication , they were really helpful on new ideas for my project and the price was fair."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
5.0(
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Issac and his team did a fantastic job with grading our front yard. The team pay attention to details. I highly recommend this company to anyone needing grading/paver services."
Nice broom finish driveway with lights in stairs
Back yard excavating for house addition
Client had serious water problems water getting under the house we put french drain under concrete with sealant.problem solved?
Built play area for kids,had to flatten area and install 2 retaining walls
Installed pavers and retaining wall

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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for GREEN EARTH LANDSCAPING
GREEN EARTH LANDSCAPING
5.0(
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cruz is XLT. Brought his crew, trucks a hauling trailer to take care of our much needed yard clean up on short notice and did a very thorough job. Came back next day and did gutters. Cruz will be doing our regular yard care and we could not be happier. I have used many other landscaping services over the years and GreenEarth Landscaping stands out as the best of them. Very pleased. Note, he goes by his last name, Cruz."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

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.

There are two main times of year to apply mulch: mid to late spring and late fall. Spreading mulch in mid to late spring helps protect new seedlings as the soil warms up. It's best to wait until temperatures are steady, as mulching too early in the spring can slow down the soil's warming process and hinder plant growth. Fall mulching is also beneficial, as it insulates the soil and helps regulate its temperature when the first frosts arrive.

The primary disadvantages of xeriscaping are the high upfront cost and the significant labor required to establish it. A xeriscaping project can cost between $3,000 and $24,000 on average. Additionally, the resulting landscape will have less of a traditional green appearance, which may not appeal to everyone's personal taste and could potentially narrow your pool of buyers if you decide to sell your home. However, despite these initial drawbacks, the long-term benefits include saving water, time, and money on lawn maintenance.

The duration of a lakefront landscaping project is determined by its scope, environmental conditions, and weather impacts. It often takes several weeks to a few months to complete.

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