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Top-Rated Landscapers in Castro Valley - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
4.6(
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+6 more

Serving Castro Valley, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Basave LANDSCAPING
Basave LANDSCAPING
5.0(
9
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Basave landscaping did an incredible job with the Astro turf install in my backyard. The initial consultation was a great experience. He listened to exactly what I was looking for and sourced affordable materials to keep my budget met. His team got it done in one day and worked very ho*** ** all the details. We love hanging out in our backyard now! I would recommend his team to anyone who needs landscaping/turf install services."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by44%of homeowners
Sac Landscaping
4.9(
13
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Jose was very professional and I enjoyed doing business with his team! I’m just out of college and Jose was able to work out a plan in my price range So it was affordable for me and I wouldn’t have to deal with another muddy season where everything floods. I will be going back to SAC landscapes for future work in my yard and home."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for HD Landscaping
HD Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Retaining Wall - InstallSod - Install

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"HD Landscaping did an amazing job on our front and backyard project. What started as new sprinklers and sod evolved into a beautifully executed hardscape transformation. Mr. Hoang was incredibly flexible and patient with our last-minute changes. Mid-project, we decided to extend our planter boxes and add lighting for a warmer, more welcoming feel. Even when we changed the planter box height and requested a different type of sod after the initial batch was delivered, Mr. Hoang remained calm and professional throughout. Their top-tier craftsmanship really shined on the planter boxes—their attention to detail on the complex curve was fantastic. HD Landscaping completely transformed our home. I cannot recommend Mr. Hoang and his team enough!"
Response time5 hrs
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M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
21
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.+2 more

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Javier arrived promptly. My husband showed him the problem with our backyard low voltage landscape lighting. Javier conducted an inspection, and found that the electrical outlet that the lights were plugged into was no longer functional. He plugged the cord into another outlet, and everything now functions just fine! Thank you Javier and M&J Prime Builders!"
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+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Apex Landscape Lighting & Audio
Apex Landscape Lighting & Audio
5.0(
11
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a low voltage lighting company that specializes in custom design, installation, and maintenance of architectural grade landscape lighting and outdoor audio. We work work closely with our clients to create lighting and audio solutions that perfectly fit their needs, preferences, and budget. With over 15 different types of lighting applications we will make sure your design is as unique as the space it illuminates. Our audio packages are suitable for small patios up to huge estates and everything in between. Our designers will create depth in your yards, highlight safety concerns such as elevation changes, and bring interest to the textured surfaces of your architecture, all while setting the mood with the smooth stylings of your favorite artists with our immersive outdoor audio systems. It’s our goal to make sure your property is the highlight of the neighborhood!

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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

If you’re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it’s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.

A window flower box should be deep enough that there’s room for a wide selection of plants and the required amount of soil and gravel. Standard flower boxes are 8 inches deep and 8 inches from front to back. Larger is better to increase the variety of plants in the box, but you could run into stability issues as it increases in weight.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

The landscaping elements that add the most value are often the basics. A well-maintained, attractive lawn can have a return on investment (ROI) of up to 217%. Routine lawn maintenance, such as edging and mulching, can provide an ROI of over 100%. Other high-value projects include upgrading your front walkway, which can offer a 100% ROI, and planting trees. Projects like adding decks, patios, outdoor lighting, irrigation systems, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens also add value and enjoyment, though their direct financial ROI may be less than 100% in some cases.

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