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Rely on Rudy Gardening Service

Lawn and Yard Work, Landscaping, Lawn Irrigation,

About us

Lawn care, tilling, seeding & trimming trees.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Lawn care, tilling, seeding & trimming trees.

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Visa

Reviews

4.445 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
7%
3
4%
2
7%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.8
professionalism
4.3
responsiveness
4.3
punctuality
4.4
Showing 1-25 of 45 reviews

Steve F.
05/2024
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Rely on Rudy showed up early for the job and their skilled and energetic crew worked all day in a challenging environment to get the big job done. The team was very attentive to the special needs of my family and their cleanup activities at the conclusion were impressive.
Description of Work: Many overgrown trees needed to be trimmed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rachael S.
02/2018
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, leaf removal, mulch
  + 3 more
Excellent. I cannot say enough good things about Rudy and his team. Rudy is the nicest, the best, he is trustworthy and fair. I can go on and on. We have been through several landscapers and trust me - RUDY IS THE ONE to go with. He is knowledgeable, honest, respectful and passionate about his work. He helped us pick the perfect trees for a giant hedge we planted and we love it! Rudy is just one of the greatest guys and we feel truly blessed to have found him.
Description of Work: We hired Rudy and his team for yard maintenance (twice a month) and found them to be so wonderful we also asked them to do a huge project in our yard: Planting a giant hedge of fully grown trees, and filling in our front yard with edible plants like lavender and rosemary. We discussed options in detail, why certain trees would work better than others, he sent me pictures and info and together we decided on the perfect type of tree. We live on a steep hillside and the work was not easy. They did an amazing job and Rudy is just so easy to work with. He also makes it easy on his clients by accepting all forms of payment (cash/credit card/check/paypal).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Felicia R.
11/2017
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I left a detailed voicemail of what type of service I needed and the area that I live in and I never received a call back. This is not the type of thing I would expect from a professional and especially not from someone on Angie's List.
Description of Work: I called to inquire about bi-weekly lawn care service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


Response from Rely on Rudy Gardening Service
I don't receive a call from this person where I would have returned your call so I don't know who they are or why they gave me a nap I never spoke to him so I am very sorry you feel that way [Member Name Removed]

Stephanie S.
10/2017
5.0
lawn service, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
We hired Rudy to do our landscaping and he is excellent. Very professional, timely, goes above and beyond and he is reasonable. I highly recommend Rudy.
Description of Work: Landscaping. Our sprinkler system leaked due to the way our previous landscaper set it up and Rudy was there to correct the work that was done incorrectly. When it happened he came right over.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nancy E.
05/2017
2.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Rudy was prompt when he came to give me an estimate. He's a nice guy and his price was reasonable. He came on May 1 to give the estimate and the plan was for the work to be done on May 13. He told me he'd be at my home at 9 AM. When he still hadn't arrived by 9:45, I called him and he apologized saying he forgot to call me, that he was tired and had overslept. I had to leave for work by 10:45 AM and he still hadn't arrived but he said he'd be there that day and get the work done. When I arrived home he was gone, the yard was done but there was no mulch. He texted me about 4 hours later to say he would put the mulch in on another day, which would be either the following Tuesday or Saturday. I didn't hear from him until a few days before Saturday that he'd be coming on Saturday. I wasn't going to be home so I kept my dogs in the house and, unfortunately, left him a check under a mat. When I came home there was mulch on most of my yard except an area that is fairly large. When I hadn't heard from him by the evening I texted him and he said there wasn't enough mulch to cover the whole yard. I wish that he had been the one to contact me to let me know. He said that he'd take care of it but I haven't heard from him since that Saturday, May 20. I think I was fooled by his business name, "Rely on Rudy" and his promptness to give me the estimate. I know I shouldn't have paid him until I was satisfied with the work, that was my error. He needs a new business card that says, "Rely on Rudy but not all the time"! I didn't want to write this because Rudy really is a nice guy but he definitely isn't reliable.
Description of Work: I hired Rudy to clear my backyard of weeds and foxtails and to add mulch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$375

Response from Rely on Rudy Gardening Service
She asks me for a qoute to do her backyard we did anchor mulch her backyard we did but it did not include her plantbox so there is time that you no matter what you do for a client they are not happy I told her I'd take care of the rest for her and give her a good deal I am sorry she's unhappy

RICHARD C.
04/2017
5.0
hauling services, landscaping, lawn service, irrigation systems, mulch, tree service
  + 4 more
Excellently. Rudy and his crew did everything we asked within two days. His team is neat, clean and courteous. Rudy made sure that we were totally satisfied with his work and that our expectations were met [exceeded]. Rudy is prompt and courteous and he responds to phone calls and email messages in a timely fashion.
Description of Work: Removed overgrown brush, vines, shrubs from covering our concrete block wall. Replaced shrubs and a Japanese Maple tree that had died during the drought. Replaced several Pittosporum plants lost to gophers. Replaced a small poorly performing garden with rocks and drought-resistant agave plants.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,941

Ryan K.
12/2016
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Fantastic. Rudy was kind and courteous and was able to get the job done within 2 days of my initial request.
Description of Work: Lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weed pulling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

Ramy T.
01/2016
5.0
hauling services, landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 2 more
Rudy was able to fit me in to his busy schedule. He came over on a Sunday, trimmed trees of different sizes, some of which where hanging over my neighbors properties. His guys did a great job re-shaping trees, clearing dead branches, and cleaning up all areas (including neighbors properties) when done. He even hauled away and disposed of all tree debris. Plan to use him again for other landscaping needs. Reliable, honest and very fair pricing.
Description of Work: Cutting Trees of Various Sizes Throughout The Property

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

john S.
07/2015
2.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Rudy was very reasonable with the price of his gardening services, but consistently failed to satisfy my needs in communication, quality of work and responsiveness. He seemed very busy most of the time and was not interested in accommodating my needs as a homeowner. Frequently, it seemed as if no gardening was being done at all. Rudy quit unexpectedly and did not tell me he was quitting.
Description of Work: Gardening services

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$100

Art S.
09/2014
2.0
hauling services, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
It has been 4 weekends and i have finally decided to look elswhere. Rudy seemed like a very nice guy but he never came through on his word to come and do the job. He kept scheduling me and canceling at the last minute. If you value your time, weekends and requesting days off are golden then look elsewhere.
Description of Work: Was supposed to repair my irrigation system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Zachary K.
09/2014
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Rudy showed up on time with his guy's ready to go. He personally instructed his men to do the work. They were all very nice and introduced themselves. His son's were helping him and I like family run businesses. We discussed our needs, and the cost and we were off. No changes to the original quote, no new charges or requirements, and he brought plenty of help. These guys started right away, trimming, hedging, and cleaning. They filled a truck full of yard debris in no time. They cleaned up everywhere, including places I had not emphasized the need. They went above and beyond and were very respectfull of the property. In no time they had knocked out the job. I felt like they treated my house the way they would their own. Very thorough. I Would hire these guys again and again and plan to.
Description of Work: We needed general yard cleanup, hedge trimming, grass cutting and yard debris collection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

George B.
09/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
It's an ongoing project and things are moving along very well. Rudy always calls back, but he's not as prompt some times as you'd like, but he's a very nice guy and he is doing a fine job so far. He has got a very up personality and he's very good. You feel like he's part of the family.
Description of Work: We are using Rely on Rudy for putting down a brand new lawn.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Joshua S.
09/2014
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
Some rescheduling needed due to a vehicle break down. communication was good. Quality of work was good. Pleasure to with with.
Description of Work: Yard / brush clearance. Tree trimming.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Sean F.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Rudy replied right away when I called and scheduled a time on the weekend for him to come clear the front lot. He showed up on time as we agreed to and began work right away. He finished in a reasonable time and even did a little extra work around the front yard. He cleaned up after himself too. All in all he did a great job and for a good price. I would definitely hire him again or recommend him to a friend. Rudy was very professional on the phone and in person; and has very helpful advice for his customers.
Description of Work: Cut, cleared and cleaned the front lot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Dr. Catherine M. W.
06/2014
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Punctual, thorough, creative, fast, dependable.
Description of Work: Full service yard work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Debbie M.
03/2014
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Don't trust the guy! He manipulated me and downplayed the realtor. While I was out of town he even rented the space out to people and I believe he was collecting rent.
Description of Work: He said he did property management and gardening. He was supposed to do gardening and also said that he could do handyman services. Everything was destroyed! The refrigerator, washer/dryer, painting, everything was stolen or damaged.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Marisa Z.
12/2013
4.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Rudy did a great job but one of his guys filled my entire green can with dirt and I could not move, nor would Athens take it. So Rudy came back and dumped the dirt on the side of my property which was fine. I like Rudy's work, he just does not always respond when I text him.
Description of Work: Blowing, dirt removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Emmie H.
12/2013
5.0
hauling services, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Rudy has been fantastic, we called on him last month to begin yard maintenance twice a month - he has worked very hard to maintain our yard and it looks beautiful! Great, honest guy! He's been in the business for a long time so he was really familiar with the different types of plants, trees and grass - very knowledgeable!
Description of Work: Yard Maintenance, tree/hedge/succulent trim

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

DIANA L.
12/2013
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Well, the very first time we employed Rudy at the beginning of Oct, services performed could've warranted an A+. He was responsive, professional and arrived on the first day with roughly 2 of his workers to clean up our yard (both front and back) thoroughly in a 2 hr span of time. Rudy and I had agreed to a 2x per month servicing at $30 each. Reasonable, right? And given his initial performance, we were thrilled. Second servicing in Oct never did happen until I texted Rudy about it. But, he personally came by to do a quick cleaning himself. Not as thorough, but still very acceptable. Before going further, let me put into perspective our property's maintenance requirements--it's relatively low in the realm of what yards may demand. We need sweeping up of some leaves and debris, occasional pruning of 2 small trees, pulling up of some of the weeds that force their way through our astroturf...and that's pretty much it. I would imagine that for any gardener, this job would be a dream--easy money, minimal effort! So, why is it that things have so soured between Rudy and myself and that I finally heard back (after a month of non-response) via text from him today regarding the future (or lack thereof) of our collaboration? Well, i have no answers, though I am in disbelief at his rudeness. During the month of November, I had noticed that his workers had stopped coming. I reached out to him on several occasions to see if his workers were just coming on a different day now, delaying our schedule for good reason, reducing servicing to just 1x a month for that month, etc. Crickets chirping. No response at all. I didn't want to bother him during the Thanksgiving weekend with this, so I texted him on Wed wishing him a happy TG with his family and informed him I would be checking back in to talk business afterwards. Which brings us to today. I called and left a message in the most professionally serious tone I've ever addressed him with. I was pretty fed up, but still willing to hear a (logical) explanation from him if there was one. In a nutshell, I talked about my inability to get ahold of him throughout November and his workers seemingly dropping off the face of this planet. I also called him out on his lack of professionalism in managing it all and requested he finally call me back to let me know if I should continue to expect a working relationship with him. Within minutes, I get a curt text that saying he no longer wants to do business and would like me to never call or text him again. Well. At least I know where we stand. But...what on earth, right? So a word to those considering this man to handle your yard needs--BEWARE. He may be all smiles and nice in the beginning and even do a great job 1-2x, but as you can see from my experience, Rudy lacks the reliability and communication to be a true professional and leaves a lot to be desired.
Description of Work: When services were rendered, the regular basic gardening fare.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$30

Judi M.
10/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I can't tell you how many gardeners we have had.. We have a large property and it does take a lot of work but no matter how much money we paid, the service was bad. we would have to pay to have the new gardeners to clean up before they started to garden, really a bad scene. Well, in comes Rudy and his crew. He had to clean up after the other gardener but pointed out what was wrong as we walked around. He comes with a smile and his crew is friendly also. He had done so much more , without us even asking, than the other gardeners, it is amazing. We have gotten comments from our friends about how good our place looks. When I pull up in the car, I often just look at the grounds for a while, it is so pleasing to the eyes. All thanks to Rudy.and his crew. Yes I would truly recommend him, he is a gem. Judi and Chuck McElroy
Description of Work: cleaned up the yard and now does weekly service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Edward B.
10/2013
3.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Rudy is a very nice man to work with, however the quality of work provided by his maintenance crew definitely leaves something to be desired. When Rudy was present, which was about once a month, the crew worked diligently and we were very happy with the results. However, when the crew came without Rudy, smaller plants were often stepped on, and branches were broken from shrubs. I was very specific during the initial walk through with Rudy. As I do have allergy and respiratory problems, I insisted that no blowers could be used, which we both agreed upon. I realize that this restriction places a time burden upon the crew, so was clear that I did not mind paying a premium for the maintenance service. I also was very clear that I wanted to maintain a certain natural look to the landscaping, so only wanted hand pruning, no unnatural shaping of trees or shrubs with power tools. Everything did proceed according to our agreement for the first few weeks, but Rudy stopped showing up after a while, and his crew became more lax to the point where I began to see a lot of damaged plants. I called Rudy three times, left voice messages, and have not heard from him in the past three weeks. His crew has also been a no show for that same amount of time. I am not angry, just very disappointed. I truly expected more from Rudy as he appeared to be a conscientous provider. I repeatedly told Rudy I was willng to pay more for his services, so long as the work was completed in the manner I wanted.
Description of Work: General lawn and garden maintenance, paid monthly

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$60

Paul O.
09/2013
5.0
hauling services, lawn service
  + 0 more
I was sent on a 3-month long overseas business trip just before the annual LA City brush clearance inspections were due, so I didn't have time to do the work like I planned. The previous year, it took me two exhausting weekends to cover the whole yard. I had my house sitter (a good trusted friend) contact three landscapers. Based on interviews, he said Rudy was clearly the best of the three. Following the work, my house sitter said, and quot;Rudy's crew kicked a__. I'm pleased as punch, and it isn't even my property.and quot; When I came back from my trip, the yard looked great. Now, I have Rudy's crew coming by twice a month to keep the yard nice and tidy.
Description of Work: Rudy's crew performed brush clearance for my overgrown sloping double lot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Alice J B.
09/2013
3.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
It took 2 weeks for Rudy to get to me, we discussed what I wanted done - ivy trimmed on a lattice wall, leak in faucet repaired, sprinkler timer repaired with leaks around pvc fixed, clean up weeds by street, weeds in cracks, etc. I have natives and told him to leave the fallen leaves - he was not happy with the bark mulch but we agreed that he would start work and his price seemed fair. I have no lawn. I have no idea when he first did the work but I think it was 2 weeks later and was never certain when he or his crew would show up. The ivy was trimmed, driveway and parkway weeded and cleaned. Unfortunately much of my mulch was gone as well as some natives which looked dead but weren't. I haven't received a bill, have had to communicate by text and am generally frustrated with the lack of communication. I texted about the leaks but they are not yet fixed. I texted asking for a bill but it still hasn't come. He might be great for mow and blow and general cleanup but if you have anything other than grass, shrubs, trees and general cleanup I don't think you will be happy.
Description of Work: trimmed ivy, cleaned by the parkway, general cleanup

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$100

Richard T.
08/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Rudy showed up on time for the intial meeting 5 wks ago and changed his Monday schedule in order to fit us in for service on that day every other week. I only walked the yard with him on the first visit, and never had to repeat what we would like to see maintained and I have to tell you, the yards never looked better! I would recommend him to anyone needing a gardener.
Description of Work: Gave me an estimate for maintaining the yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Beth H.
07/2013
5.0
lawn service, hauling services, irrigation systems, leaf removal
  + 2 more
Rudy answered my inquiry quickly and came by to check out the property. Gave me a quote and time that were very reasonable. But when I asked him to schedule an earlier date he rearranged things to help out. When I came home on the day of the appointment , he had made great progress. All debris was gone and as I walked around I realized he had done many of the things my wife and I had discussed but were never spoken of with him. Next step is to fix our ailing Sprinkler system and start planting. After years of poor service from other gardeners I am very happy to say that Rudy is my guy.
Description of Work: I needed weeding and yard clean up on a double wide terraced back yard. Rudy went above and beyond... tackling areas we had barely mentioned during our walk through. its rare to find anyone eith that kind of integrity and passion anymore. Rudy has it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
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Contact information

unknown, Los Angeles, CA 90042


Service hours

Monday:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping,
Lawn Irrigation,
Hauling,
Tree Service,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Leaf Removal,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Rototilling

FAQ

Rely on Rudy Gardening Service is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Rely on Rudy Gardening Service accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Rely on Rudy Gardening Service offers free project estimates.
Yes, Rely on Rudy Gardening Service offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rely on Rudy Gardening Service does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Rely on Rudy Gardening Service offers emergency services.
Yes, Rely on Rudy Gardening Service offers warranties.
Rely on Rudy Gardening Service offers the following services: Lawn care, tilling, seeding & trimming trees.
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Contact information

unknown, Los Angeles, CA 90042


Service hours

Monday:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM