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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
175
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Serving La Mesa, 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 rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GRAND OAKS LANDSCAPING Inc.
5.0(
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Victor was the most professional company that came to give me a bid. He was the only one who gave me a detailed written estimate. He took the time to completely ck my sprinklers made sure of what exactly needed to be repaired or replaced. Planted new flowers, plants & transplanted for me. All new soil where needed. The price was good. I would have been disappointed with any other company. He's charged me a good price for my monthly service. I will only hire him to do the back 1/2 acre. I highly recommend his service."
Putting green with artificial turf & country manor wall
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Quetzal Landscapes, Inc
4.2(
57
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It took us almost a year to be able to get our retaining wall done. Kristian and Quetzal Landscaping did a fantastic job including dealing with our neighbor and his concerns. We are moving out of the area, however, if we stayed and needed another wall built Kristian would be our go-to guy. Thank you so much Kristian."
Turf installed
Fence Maze and Trash can area.
Back Yard After
Scotts back yard
outdoor kitchen

+518

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.4(
129
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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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"
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Del Mar Landscaping Company
4.0(
67
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"As our project nears completion, I wanted to express how impressed we have been with the quality of service through Del Mar Landscape. After 30 years, we completely reconfigured our front yard with a low maintenance/ water usage design. New lighting, porch tiles, and walkways were incorporated. Our backyard has new lighting, a fire pit, new pergolas, and a new walkway. The transformation has been amazing, and we continually receive compliments from our neighbors. This success is due to the dedication and talent from Doug and his team. No matter how busy Doug may be, he continually contacts us by phone or with in-person visits to review the project and to provide updates. Any call to him is immediately answered. Doug is very relaxed and supportive in addressing changes/requests identified as the project moves forward. Most importantly, he has an excellent team of workers doing the job. They arrive early each day and diligently work to advance each stage of the project. They are highly personable and communicative as they work throughout each day. They ask for input to assure they are meeting our needs and will suggest ways to address design changes. In addition, they assure the area is clean and accessible before leaving for the day. As a result, I would highly recommend Del Mar Landscape for any future landscaping needs."
 This started as just dirt w/o a design or yard.
 I did this out of wood.  Yet, I can do aluminum t
 My detail and extra mile.  Every inch counts!
 Pavers
 I do all kinds of Flag-stone (small or big jobs)

+51

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Omega Turf Artificial Grass
4.9(
28
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My new front yard looks great! The four-man team was accommodating, thorough, well trained and hard working. They cleaned up each day and left no trace behind upon completion. The job was completed in three days. Chris, the owner, kicked off the job and came to inspect the end product."
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+4

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Boney's Landscape
4.1(
65
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dan Boney did an amazing job on my landscaping project! Not only was the job done exactly how I wanted, he was on time, wrote up a comprehensive quote and contract and then did everything he said he would, and gave me added value too. This is absolutely the guy to go to if you want any landscaping done!"
Palapa Patio
 Terrace Hillside
 Entry and Plants
 Front yard
 Paver Driveway

+37

Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Boulder Landscapes, Inc.
4.9(
12
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Serving La Mesa, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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San Diego Premier Outdoor Design and Construction
5.0(
46
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our back yard came out beautifully! We enjoy it every day and it fits our needs perfectly Emily was terrific to work with and helped design a beautiful backyard with us. The workmanship and quality shows. Lots attention to detail and a highly finished look. We had SD premier outdoor replace our driveway and walkway with pavers last year. It was good experience and the final product is so nicely done we contacted her this year for the back yard. We are glad we found SD Premier and love the entire landscape they created."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for landscaping projects in La Mesa, CA

Landscapers typically charge $25 to $50 per person per hour, which equals around $50 to $100 per hour for a two-person crew. These rates can vary depending on your location, the size of staff needed for the job, and overall job type. For example, a larger crew will be needed for structural additions and hardscaping versus planting flowers. 

When it comes to landscapers, licensing laws vary. Landscaping architects are required to be licensed in all 50 states, whereas traditional landscaping contractors are not typically required to hold a certification. You’ll likely be working with a landscaping contractor for most residential projects. If you are redesigning your whole yard or adding in hardscape features, you will work with a landscaping architect at some point during the project. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local landscaper guidelines.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: 

  • The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check

  • Required to have applicable state and local licenses

  • Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review

  • Paying to advertise their services

  • Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

If you want landscaping done but want to save some money on the overall fees, you can do a few things at every stage. Some ways to save money on your landscaping include:

  • Repurpose existing features and materials

  • Softscape instead of hardscape

  • Choose the more inexpensive materials

  • DIY when you can

  • Buy young plants instead of mature ones

If you are an avid DIYer and have plenty of time to dedicate to your yard, doing your own landscaping (or at least some of it) can be an affordable option. Projects like planting a tree, planting grass, laying sod, or building a firepit can realistically be done without the need for a landscaping professional. However, these projects can take considerable time and some landscaping knowledge, so having a pro might save you in the long run.

Projects that are dangerous, like digging with heavy machinery or removing a tree, should always be done by a professional. 

Landscaping costs around $3,500 but varies widely from $200 to $14,000. Factors that play a part in your final landscaping price tag include:

  • Location

  • Yard size

  • Project size

  • Materials

  • Land preparation

  • Type of landscaping

Considering so many factors, it’s not surprising that the overall costs can differ. A typical landscaping project is flower bed installation, which averages between $800 and $3,000. However, landscape lighting installation is a higher-end project, with a price tag of $2,000 to $6,000

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