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Brad Sayre Landscape Services
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brad listened carefully to our ideas to re-landscape our backyard. He offered sound advice, based on his experience and our vision, and created a design that was perfect for our yard. He and his team were very efficient and professional. I highly recommend Brad Sayer."
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Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Kev N Cal Home Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Sola de Vega Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a sprinkler leakage problem that Saul and his team solved during his visit. They came on time, did a thorough walkthrough of the property pointing issues and solutions. After a couple of days after their visit, I can say the problem is solved. I will definitely recommend Sola de Vega Landscaping for their professionalism and honesty doing their job."
Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mindful Landscapes
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Brian and his crew were hardworking and knowledgeable. They listened to what we needed and provided it with friendly efficiency. We needed to tweak a couple of things, but there was no problem, and we are thrilled with the final results. We now have beautiful stable flagstones and a lush new lawn with a path. Brian followed up by coming by later to check on the new sprinkler system, and made the necessary adjustments. I would definitely recommend him, and have already done so."
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+20

Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Sampson's Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Aaron and his crew are great! Our project involved reshaping a hill and pasture into a pool with concrete decks, stone retaining walls, boulders, landscaping with drought resistant plantings, a drip irrigation system and lighting, Itâ s a complete transformation! They are responsive, adaptable, very efficient and great at problem solving, all at a fair price with detailed billing information. Iâ ll definitely use them for my next projects!!"
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Black Forest Enterprise
5.0(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Black Forest was great. Not only did they do an incredible job with the things I asked for, they were responsive, reasonably priced, and quick to get me scheduled. I have already asked for them to do another job for me!"
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35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Juan Contreras Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"I hired Juan to redo my front yard. He removed the old lawn, updated the irrigation, and designed the new landscape. He did an amazing job and I am extremely happy with the finished project. He was on time and always communicated any changes. Juan and his team where friendly and professional throughout the entire project."
Response time3 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

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.

A base layer is typically required when installing artificial grass, and the specific materials depend on the surface where the turf is being placed.

If you are installing artificial grass over soil, you should lay down a sub-base and a weed barrier.

  • Weed Barrier: A fabric weed barrier, weed membrane, or geo-textile paper is essential to prevent weeds from growing through and damaging the turf.

  • Sub-base: This layer provides drainage, support, and prevents the turf from sinking. Common materials include a mixture of gravel and sand, such as crushed miscellaneous base (CMB), decomposed granite, decomposed limestone, or a specifically mixed road base. Other options include silica sand and granite sand.

If you are placing turf over a hard surface like concrete, you can often skip the sub-base and use a padded underlayment or shock-absorbent material like astro-cushion for comfort and safety.

If you are unsure which materials are best for your specific project, it's a good idea to consult with an artificial turf installer.

It depends. High-end colored mulch can be fairly costly. However, you'll have to replace less-expensive natural mulches, like pine needles and cedar mulch, more frequently. 

The cost is balanced out somewhat, though, as although you'll have to replace colored mulch less often, you'll have to replenish nutrients in your soil more frequently to make up for the decrease in organic matter and nitrogen from the mulch.

The depth of your decomposed granite depends on its intended use, but around 3 to 4 inches is the most common depth. Driveways that need to support a lot of weight should be at a depth of no less than 6 inches. Walkways that won’t see a lot of weight but lots of foot traffic should be built at a depth of 3 to 4 inches, and patios should also be between 3 and 4 inches deep.

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