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"they did an excellent job. "

Viviane M on December 2025

20 years of experience in Landscaping, fencing, design, cement, gravel, irrigation systems, solar panels maintenance, garden beds and painting.

"they did an excellent job. "

Viviane M on December 2025


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Lend A Hand

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Lend A Hand

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Lend A Hand is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business Preferred Cash & Check

"Amazing!"

Taryn C on October 2024

Lend A Hand is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business Preferred Cash & Check

"Amazing!"

Taryn C on October 2024


Coreas Painting

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Coreas Painting

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Joel was on time, thorough, and courteous. I have a 1200 sq ft yard that had become pretty overgrown. He got it cleaned up and basically made it into a clean slate in one day. Definitely would recommend hiring him!"

Scott D on September 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Joel was on time, thorough, and courteous. I have a 1200 sq ft yard that had become pretty overgrown. He got it cleaned up and basically made it into a clean slate in one day. Definitely would recommend hiring him!"

Scott D on September 2023


Oro's Landscaping and Tree Services - Unlicensed Contractor

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Oro's Landscaping and Tree Services - Unlicensed Contractor

4.63(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Oro's Landscaping and Tree Service is your number one landscaping and lawn care expert in Richmond! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

"Omar and his crew did so much and worked so hard. They cut down the brush on the huge hill behind the house, trimmed trees and shrubs, dug up the back yard, and more. I will call them again for future work."

Beth R on June 2020

Oro's Landscaping and Tree Service is your number one landscaping and lawn care expert in Richmond! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

"Omar and his crew did so much and worked so hard. They cut down the brush on the huge hill behind the house, trimmed trees and shrubs, dug up the back yard, and more. I will call them again for future work."

Beth R on June 2020


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Wayne Kwan

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Wayne Kwan

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Up to 1000lbs delivery available

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Up to 1000lbs delivery available


Angelworkers

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Angelworkers

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Maintaining and revitalizing outdoor spaces is our passion. We thrive in basic lawn care, gardening, hauling, and more essential property maintenance work. Here to resolve any outdoor needs. Ready to serve you with our applied handyman services.

Maintaining and revitalizing outdoor spaces is our passion. We thrive in basic lawn care, gardening, hauling, and more essential property maintenance work. Here to resolve any outdoor needs. Ready to serve you with our applied handyman services.


J&J Landscaping

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J&J Landscaping

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We been in the landscape industry for more than 5 years working for landscaping companys brightview TLC The Landscape Company cleary bros planet horticulture We started our own side jobs business about a year ago We now lawn weed eat hills bed for fire hazards trim hedges do tree work from cutting down trees to pruning them we also lay down mulch and plant plants

We been in the landscape industry for more than 5 years working for landscaping companys brightview TLC The Landscape Company cleary bros planet horticulture We started our own side jobs business about a year ago We now lawn weed eat hills bed for fire hazards trim hedges do tree work from cutting down trees to pruning them we also lay down mulch and plant plants


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Rafael Ramos Gardening Service

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Rafael Ramos Gardening Service

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job!"

Shayne A on May 2023

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job!"

Shayne A on May 2023


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Homescape Now

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Homescape Now

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Customers say: Quick response
18 years of experience

Arborist Now – San Francisco Bay Area's Local Tree Experts Since 2010, Arborist Now has provided premium tree care services throughout the Bay Area with safety, science, and sustainability at the core of everything we do. We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured with a team of ISA-certified arborists offering expert tree trimming, removal, pruning, stump grinding, and emergency response. Our services go beyond trees. We also offer professional irrigation solutions to keep your landscape healthy and water-efficient. Plus, through our in-house wood milling service, we transform tree waste into functional beauty—creating custom slabs, furniture, and unique pieces from reclaimed urban lumber. Locally owned and operated, we understand the challenges of urban forestry and bring personalized care to every job—whether for homeowners, commercial properties, or municipalities. Our team uses top-tier equipment and environmentally responsible practices to ensure high-quality results and a respectful experience every time. Looking for expert care, clear communication, and craftsmanship that lasts? Visit www.arboristnow.com or call today for a free consultation.

"They were excellent, on time and professional."

John Z on January 2019

Arborist Now – San Francisco Bay Area's Local Tree Experts Since 2010, Arborist Now has provided premium tree care services throughout the Bay Area with safety, science, and sustainability at the core of everything we do. We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured with a team of ISA-certified arborists offering expert tree trimming, removal, pruning, stump grinding, and emergency response. Our services go beyond trees. We also offer professional irrigation solutions to keep your landscape healthy and water-efficient. Plus, through our in-house wood milling service, we transform tree waste into functional beauty—creating custom slabs, furniture, and unique pieces from reclaimed urban lumber. Locally owned and operated, we understand the challenges of urban forestry and bring personalized care to every job—whether for homeowners, commercial properties, or municipalities. Our team uses top-tier equipment and environmentally responsible practices to ensure high-quality results and a respectful experience every time. Looking for expert care, clear communication, and craftsmanship that lasts? Visit www.arboristnow.com or call today for a free consultation.

"They were excellent, on time and professional."

John Z on January 2019


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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.

Beyond landscaping, limestone has multiple uses. For example, there are multiple pros and cons to limestone countertops, such as a lower cost compared to other types of stone and heat resistance. Limestone is also a key ingredient in limewash, a type of paint with a chalky texture. Other uses for limestone include siding, retaining walls, and mixed into cement.

Yes, a cubic yard of dirt will fit in most standard-size pickup trucks. However, consider the truck’s payload as well as the truck bed dimensions before loading it up with dirt. Soil can be quite heavy, and if the total weight of a yard of dirt exceeds your truck’s payload capacity, you risk damaging the chassis and suspension.

Gravel’s biggest pro is its cost-effectiveness. For example, a gravel road or driveway is much more affordable than its asphalt counterpart. Gravel is also much less expensive than the cost of pouring a concrete slab if you’re building a patio or similar structure.

However, regarding comfort and convenience, gravel is far less foot-friendly than smoother substances like concrete or asphalt. It’s also more of a challenge to drive on and may kick up dust, resulting in the inevitable need for extra car washes. Lastly, there’s a chance it might move with rain or snow.

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

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