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Avatar for Brothers Landscape
Brothers Landscape
4.7(
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Retaining Wall - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+14 more

Serving El Cajon, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
131
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+9 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service did a fantastic job in my backyard. They worked within my budget. My planting beds were cleaned out, weed barrier installed and new succulents planted. They worked with me on design and planting. They also re-installed stairs to allow access into my canyon lot. Finally they installed a retaining wall to support my mature sycamore tree that is on a slope and also terraced above the tree on the slope. The workmen were efficient and friendly. I would definitely recommend this business for your landscaping needs.1"
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Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Boney's Landscape
4.1(
65
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Sod - Install

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What a pleasure to work with a professional. Various conversations about types of sod, decorating, costs and time estimates. Suggested things I would have not thought of, I was going to buy a plant for the corner of the lawn, he said he would pick one up, was perfect. Color and type to do all I wanted. He was on time every morning. Was respectful and friendly with my dogs. I joked with Wes and said that when I came home I walked out front to check the address because the backyard was so BEAUTIFUL. Thank you Wes and Boney's Landscape for an incredible job. You are highly recommended."
Palapa Patio
 Terrace Hillside
 Entry and Plants
 Front yard
 Paver Driveway

+37

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Boulder Landscapes, Inc.
4.9(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - Install

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kyle at Boulder Landscapes was great from beginning to end. When he came to provide the estimate he was full of ideas providing multiple possibilities for plants and trees. He gave us a vision for the project and then executed it perfectly. We were so happy with the work that we extended our project and had he and his crew do more work. Not only was Kyle great but crew was also friendly and professional. They worked hard and efficiently. I couldn’t recommend a company more!"
Alpine Desertscape
Alpine Desertscape
Alpine Desertscape
Before
Before

+10

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 El Cajon, 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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JM Lawns
4.4(
46
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe and his team installed grass from scratch in our Carmel Valley home. They took away old dried up grass, re-leveled the area, installed a mesh under the grass to prevent more gophers from making holes, and installed new Marathon. It looks great! Joe and his team were very professional, and completed the work in the time they said they would. Joe cares a lot regarding the quality of the job and has excellent communication. He is both knowledgeable and friendly. When they came in we were still ruffled from a prior difficult experience with a hardscape company, and Joe and his team helped put us to ease. We had a great experience with them and highly recommend Joe and his team to anyone else."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

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.

It is possible to plant a tree over a ground stump if it was ground very deeply. However, it is typically best to plant elsewhere so your new tree has room to establish a strong, healthy root system. If you want to plant a tree in the same spot where you currently have a stump, you may want to consider other options, such as stump removal.

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

Moss attaches to the ground but doesn’t have roots, so it can take four to six weeks for establishment to begin. It takes between 12 and 18 months for full coverage, and maximum thickness takes about two years. Keep your moss moist and debris-free to ensure it establishes itself well.

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.

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