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Top-Rated Lawn care providers in Goleta - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Shofar Landscape Contracting
Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For BusinessLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install+3 more

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shofar was wonderful to work with; they repaired our patio slab. Removed /tore up damaged concrete, tore out the tree roots which had caused the problem. and then laid a new slab. They were so professional, timely, efficient, and communicative! I highly recommend this company!!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
J W's Weed Whacking, Brush Clearing Service and Gardening Services
3.4(
54
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+7 more

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with the owner, John. He was very willing to work with me on everything. I will continue to use him for maintenance on my yard."
Response time4 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Ranch Hands Construction LLC
5.0(
41
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daryl and Joe were amazing! They were extremely polite and respectful and patiently waited when I needed to strategize my packing plan. They moved all the items efficiently and safely, and when they made quick work of getting the items loaded up they were willing to offer additional assistance. THANK YOU BOTH - I would hire them again and inquired about additional yard work, after being so impressed by their work ethic."
Bathroom Remodel Ranch Hands Construction “We Do It All” 24 Hour Handyman Construction Company
Deck Sand and Refinish Ranch Hands Construction “We Do It All” 24 Hour Handyman Construction Company
Gazebo Installation
Horizontal Fence Build
Replace Rotted Siding, Hung Two Doors, Painted House Exterior

+1411

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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805 Tree Care Co
5.0(
25
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired 805 Tree Care to remove a 50 year old tree from my backyard, I was impressed the way they worked as a team in removing this huge tree, they also trimmed two trees front yard cleaned backyard and front yard, They are a professional tree care company !!"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawns FAQs, answered by experts

While you don’t need to put anything down before mulch, you can apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent weed growth. As long as you remove weeds before you spread mulch, you should be in the clear. But a herbicide is something that you can put down before mulch as an extra layer of protection.

Using specialized equipment, they aerate thoroughly, alleviating compaction and enhancing root health.

Depending on the method you choose to remove grass, it may or may not matter whether the grass is wet or dry when you perform the task. A dryer lawn will be easier to negotiate with a sod cutter, especially if you're not planning to reuse the turf. However, using a shovel by hand might be a little easier if the ground is slightly damp but not so much that it sticks to the tool.  

If composting feels too complicated, mulching is an effective alternative. While composting focuses on breaking down yard waste to feed the soil, mulching uses that same organic material as a protective top layer. It's a quick way to get value from leaves, grass clippings, and other yard debris without the time or effort composting requires.

Don’t pick up dirt after aerating. Even though it's tempting because soil cores are incredibly unsightly, these cores and the dirt they leave behind are ecologically important. This is what keeps your grass looking beautiful and growing healthily. The soil cores need two to three weeks to decompose, but you can swat them with a rake if their natural shape bothers you.

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