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Avatar for Brothers Landscape
Brothers Landscape
4.7(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business+1 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went great! Sebastian was amazing. He and his guys transformed our yard to something beautiful. They cleaned up the whole hill side (removing all the weeds) , added compost, and planted new plants over the entire area. They also replaced our irrigation valves and repaired all of the sprinklers that needed it. They cleaned up other parts of the yard and mulched everything. It looks amazing!! So lucky I found them!!"
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+92

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wulfscape Inc.
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job replacing planter boxes mulch with rocks to mitigate fire danger. Reliable, efficient, and cost effective. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the work done and would hire them without question for future projects."
Golf Course Project
Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Ocean View Landscaping
4.8(
27
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently hired this lawn service, and we couldn’t be happier! The owner was super nice and friendly, making the whole experience a breeze. His team worked quickly and efficiently, transforming our yard in no time. As young women living in a house, we definitely couldn’t have done this on our own, so having such a reliable and skilled crew was a huge relief. Our yard looks absolutely incredible now — fresh, neat, and beautifully maintained. Highly recommend this service to anyone looking for quality work and great customer care!"
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Replace red mulch with a more natural color..

+7

Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
134
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent! We extended 2 areas on each side of our pool to make it more usable for lounge chairs on one side and a table with 6 chairs on the other. I can highly recommend Kent Horner and his company for many reasons. They started the work quickly, showed up daily and on time until it was completed, had a large crew and fixed any issues that we had due to moving sprinklers and lights. Kent used a large excavator to level the areas himself over 3 days. When this part was done, the crew took away the grass and dirt and disposed it, prepped the areas and put in the retaining walls, pavers and drains. I really appreciated that Kent showed up every day to check on the progress and address any concerns. He said the job was priced a bit low because there was so much compacted hard soil. He didn’t try to up the price, he did the work for the price he quoted. Thank you so much Kent and CH Gardens for the wonderful job! It’s awesome!"
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
SD's Finest Landscaping
4.7(
27
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CJ's Landscaping 937-205-5178. Chad and Jon are really hard workers. They cleaned up and spiffed up our front and backyards. They don't charge us for every little thing and go out of their way to do things well. They point things out that need trimming and/or replacement, go above and beyond what's asked of them, and don't overcharge us... We got four quotes and they were very reasonable. Highly recommend them. This is the task list we asked of them. Front - Plant palm tree - Trim trees and bushes - Add mulch Back - Trim trees - Remove dead trees - Plant a couple trees - Add mulch - Aerate/reseed grass - Cleanup vines - Plant succulents - Power wash patio and retaining wall and re-stucco/repaint wall - Install solar lighting"
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TROPICAL LANDSCAPE CONNECTION
4.6(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tropical Landscape's Filemon responded promptly to our request, came to access the stairs and fencing that needed repair, and presented the estimate in a timely manner. The project was completed to our satisfaction with only a slight increase in time spent and estimate. We are very pleased with the experience and would recommend Filemon to our neighbors."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Green Land Co.
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Credit card accepted

"Jay and his team at Greenland did a great job for me! I would highly recommend them! They installed a paver walkway and patio in the backyard, including a border around my grass area. New sprinklers, new plants, weed barrier & pebble ground cover. We also did a dry riverbed in the front yard with plantings and sprinkler system. I’m very pleased. Thank you!"
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

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.

Mulch is widely available and affordable. You can find it online or at most local home improvement stores.

You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you’re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.

A 40-pound bag of topsoil covers 0.76 cubic feet, enough for 4.5 square feet with a 2-inch depth or 36 square feet with a .25-inch depth, such as topdressing a standard garden bed. If you want 2 inches of fresh topsoil for your 36-square-foot garden bed, you’ll need eight 40-pound bags.

The amount of soil you’ll need around your foundation depends on a variety of factors, but in general, you want a 6-inch decline over the first 10 feet extending out from your foundation. How much soil it will take to achieve that will depend on the current grade of the yard, how much foundation is exposed, and the size of your home.

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