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Top-Rated Mulch and topsoil pros in Carmichael - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Hermanos Flores Gardening
Hermanos Flores Gardening
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My extensive project entailed new sod, irrigation, plantings and rock in the front yard. In the back yard, demo of a small patio, and pouring of a huge decorative concrete surface, plus new sod and irrigation. I plan to hire Alex next year to revamp the flower beds in the back as that piece had to wait. Alex and his team were absolutely outstanding. Attention to detail, such as the drainage system, and overall expertise resulted in a complete transformation. Pricing was competitive. Alex was very pleasant to work with. He listens and offers professional guidance. I highly recommend Hermanos Flores Gardening."
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Davis Remodel
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Colored and Stamped
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+51

Recommended by93%of homeowners
DL Landscaping
4.9(
43
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Landscaping DL was fantastic. The owner of the business, Daniel, was immediately able to schedule a time to come out to look at my system and prepare an estimate. Daniel listened to my concerns and then walked around with me surveying my irrigation system and recommending things that could be fixed and improved. Not only did he address my main concerns with the system, he also noticed a few leaks that were in need of repair. After providing me with an estimate, he was able to send someone out to complete the job within a few days. On the day of my appointment, a Landscaping DL employee named Jonathan arrived on time. Jonathan was incredibly friendly and skilled. In just a few hours, he completed a full tune-up of my sprinkler system, which included new drip lines, half a dozen new sprinkler heads, ten feet of trenching to install a new sprinkler head, and he repaired an underground leak. It was amazing. Once he was finished, Jonathan cleaned up everything. My system is now working great. Landscaping DL did an excellent job, and I plan to use them in the future for all of my landscaping needs."
Landscaping Project
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Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+59

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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BlueStar Landscape Solutions
4.9(
29
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went extremely well! Ernie and his crew were efficient, knowledgeable And paid great attention to detail. The estimate was fair and honest. I look forward to Working with Blue Star landscaping solutions again. Ernie informed me what was Happening every step of the way, and I couldn’t be happier with the results."
Becker project
Hill project
Merill Lynch job
Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior Project
Becker project

+24

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Arguello Brothers' Gardening
4.5(
40
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The lawn clean-up and initial mowing of the new sod went well. Cleared out the overgrown bushes in the backyard and freshened up the front yard. Definitely recommend them for additional work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Maranata Landscaping Inc.
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Customers say: True professional

"Jamie and his crew were outstanding. Always professional, on time, on schedule, clean and my design was followed perfectly. I am a Facility Manager and have dealt with contractors in several of the trades including concrete for many years. This was top quality work done at a fair price. Jamie listened to what we wanted and made it happen just like we envisioned. We are revamping the front yard in a couple of years and Maranata will be our contractor."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Milton Landscaping
4.7(
18
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience and would definitely recommend! He was professional, reliable, and did an amazing job with my yard. Everything looks so much cleaner and better than before, and I really appreciated the attention to detail and care he put into the work. He was easy to communicate with, showed up when he said he would, and his pricing was very reasonable. I’m really happy with how everything turned out and will definitely be reaching out again for future landscaping needs!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

If you decide to DIY your boulder removal project, you’ll want to wear work gloves and protect your eyes if you decide to break the boulder into smaller pieces. Wear a lifting harness and focus on lifting with your legs to prevent back injuries. If you’re digging around a large boulder or using heavy machinery to get underneath it, make sure there are no utility lines nearby.

The best equipment for moving large rocks from your yard depends on their size and weight. A heavy-duty wheelbarrow or a rock dolly can be effective for smaller boulders. A skid-steer loader or a mini-excavator with a grapple attachment provides the necessary power and control for larger, heavier rocks that you can’t lift manually. Professionals may use a larger excavator and ratchet hoist to remove larger boulders.

Topsoil costs from $12 to $55 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.

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.

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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