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Avatar for Del Mar Landscaping
Del Mar Landscaping
4.6(
324
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Retaining Wall - InstallLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+6 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was a small landscaping job for placing ribbon/ synthetic grass between concrete that was already poured. The team was fast, friendly professional, and gave a great price. They did an amazing job! I highly recommend for any of your landscaping needs."
Fire pit patio
BBQ
Pavers, BBQ
Modpool, artificial turf, concrete, outdoor patio
BBQ island

+106

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EcOrganic Landscape Services
5.0(
15
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+2 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario is a professional in irrigation systems and I learned a lot just from listening to him. He has quite and extensive knowledge about sprinkler systems, water flow rates, etc. What I thought was a leak at one of my sprinkler heads turned out to be much more. There was no leak at that head, however, Mario knew enough to shut off the rest of the heads. Sure enough the lead was back by the patio, coming from one of the old cheap pvc pipes that break and crack easy. If he didn't know how to find and properly repair that leak, I probably would have spent back breaking hours look for it and never finding it. I will be inviting him back in the future to assess the whole yard. I can highly recommend Eco-organic Landscape Services."
Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Oasis Turf & Hardscape
4.9(
99
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Oasis Turf and landscape were amazing and did such a great job on my installation of turf in my backyard. The whole crew from Michael to the gentleman who installed the turf were very professional and did quality work. I would highly recommend them for your Turf or landscape projects."
Artificial Turf & Concrete Installation
Front yard  Artificial Turf Installation
Backyard Artificial Turf & Rock Installation
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Backyard Artificial Turf Installation

+85

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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CRI Landscapes, Inc.
4.7(
105
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Sod - InstallLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For Business+1 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Abel at CRI Landscapes has been great to work with. He is super flexible and easy to work with. Provides you with some great ideas or solutions when planning your landscaping projects. Took care of our front yard od our new home and now we are working on projects in our backyard."
Landscape And Irrigation
Garden
Landscape and irrigation
Brick work
Brick work

+43

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Eliu Vivar Landscaping
4.2(
39
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+5 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eliu and his brother Victor have done a few projects for us now and also our neighbor. It's nice to find a landscaper who cares, are professional, and also do a great job! Our yard looks great, we get complements all the time. Victor did an amazing job on the design in our pavers and the pergola. They work well with budgets and are very reliable and easy. to work with. I would recommend to anyone."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Green Planet Landscape Pro, Inc.
4.8(
13
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessSod - Install+1 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Luis, his brother and their team recommended perfect plants for our situation. They stripped out the 25 year old bushes and grasshoppers in less than a day and cleared a clogged drain to the street. By the end of the second day, an extension to the drain was completed, all new sod was over it, and new plants covered all of the gardens. It was a huge transformation and still looks great a month later."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Francisco's Landscape Maintenance
4.7(
21
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnDesigner - Landscape

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At Francisco's Landscape Design & Maintenance, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Monkey grass isn’t too picky when it comes to light conditions: It needs sun but prefers partial shade. While it can tolerate full sun, it thrives in environments with partial shade (around four to six hours of sunlight per day). The black mondo grass variety is the most tolerant of heat from direct sunlight.

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.

Yes, you can landscape in the rain, but you should take some precautions to keep yourself and your tools safe. Avoid using electric landscaping tools during rainfall, and don’t mow, thatch, aerate, or rake in the rain, as your tools can more easily tear out roots in the loose soil. Be careful when working on wet grass, and take your time to avoid slipping. Avoid putting in new plants before a particularly bad storm, as heavy rain and strong winds can damage or uproot plants that aren’t yet established.

The duration of a lakefront landscaping project is determined by its scope, environmental conditions, and weather impacts. It often takes several weeks to a few months to complete.

It is possible to DIY complete hardscaping projects, but in most cases, hiring a professional is best to get the job done correctly. Hardscaping—including installing patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, and water features—is challenging and time-consuming, so the money you spend on a professional is typically worth it. Not only will the quality be better, but you could avoid problems that come along with a lack of hardscaping experience, like drainage issues that can lead to costly foundation damage and leaks in your home.

The Lake Forest, CA homeowners’ guide to landscaping services

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