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Avatar for Evergreen Landscape Service
Evergreen Landscape Service
4.5(
21
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For Business

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quick response to phone and emails - estimate for work that needs to be performed is laid out quickly and clearly - expectations for work performance is highly satisfactory - even before the service date, Bob assisted with the sprinkler timing system - more importantly - listening to your needs and having a caring attitude toward the customer - very easy to talk to and no hidden agenda!!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Rough Terrain Landscapes
Rough Terrain Landscapes
5.0(
10
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Sod - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For Business+5 more

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Recently bought a beautiful old house with a neglected yard. It might once have been okay, but time had taken its toll. Jesse and his team helped me re-sculpt the lawn terrace, add and level the soil, and lay sod. Despite the scale of the work, we were watering the new law that evening."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Robbins Landscaping and Handyman Services
Robbins Landscaping and Handyman Services
4.7(
149
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I want to personally let everyone know who might be looking for a repair or troubleshooting expert, Michael is the perfect fit for the job. We received estimates from three total companies, he was the most professional and straight to the point expert. His estimate was exactly the amount we paid and we were very pleased with that price. The level of professionalism from Michael and his crew (Roger/Mike/Chase) was amazing. They came at the requested time of our choice, no back and forth, straight to the point kind of business. Iâ m letting everyone on here know that they will be requesting the Robbins Landscaping company with confidence! Their work is exceptional, our grass is already showing signs of new life after they repaired the entire system for us. Please, I urge you to at the very least get an estimate from them. You and your family will NOT be disappointed. Amazing work, hard working crew, great attitude, exceptional pricing! Thank you for saving our lawn again, Michael!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
144 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Amaya Handyman & Remodel, LLC
Amaya Handyman & Remodel, LLC
5.0(
25
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Felipe was a great collaborator! I had a vision of what I wanted and he made experienced suggestions to enhance my ideas. His crew was flexible with their time and friendly. I didn’t feel uncomfortable having them around or leaving my residence to run errands. Trustworthy. We will definitely call him for future projects! Steve and Yolanda Maciorski"
Kitchen Remodel
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint

+34

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Silver landscaping
5.0(
5
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpSod - InstallLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn+8 more

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired this company to install new sod on my property they were really nice and professional and explained all the questions I had for the after care, I also contacted them a couple days after installation due to some corners on the patches turning dark or drying out and explain that since it?s real grass I had to give it a couple days or weeks to allow it to root well and new grass will grow. It?s been almost a month and my lawn looks great"
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Raul's Garden Service License Not Yet Provided
5.0(
2
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Lawn Seeding+1 more

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

Mowing at least once a week during the growing season is a good general rule. However, every lawn is different, and factors like frequent rain and fertilizer use can cause grass to grow faster, potentially requiring mowing as often as every four days. When you mow, always follow the 'one-third rule': never cut more than one-third of the grass blade's height at once, as this can weaken it and prevent it from taking in proper nutrients. For most grass types, the ideal height is around 2 to 3 inches, though some warm-weather grasses do better when kept shorter at about 1.5 to 2 inches.

Many gardeners charge an hourly rate for their services, and your total cost will depend on the amount of services and the experience of the gardener. Gardeners with basic experience charge between $20 and $30 per hour, while a more experienced gardener can charge as much as $60 to $88 per hour.

The cost of lawn mowing is about $125, which you might need on a weekly or biweekly basis. However, the cost of soil testing averages about $1,450, which should only be done every three to five years. 

The growth of tall fescue grass often causes clumps of grass in your lawn. Avoid pulling up the clumps, as it won’t effectively remove them. Instead, dig out clumps and their roots when you notice them early in the growing season. Herbicides can also treat grass clumps, but they can also affect other plants you might not want to kill, so use them sparingly and always follow manufacturer instructions.

The time you should wait before walking on new grass depends on whether you used seed or sod. If you laid new grass seed, it's best to wait about eight weeks before stepping on it, as new grass is fragile. For sod, it typically establishes itself in the ground in about two weeks. For heavy traffic, like driving a car across a new grass driveway, you might need to wait an entire season.

Lawn care is tough work—even when you hire pros, there’s no guarantee your grass won’t die (unless, of course, your company offers a guarantee). But lawn care companies don’t control the rain or watering restrictions. Your type of grass also impacts the type of care required to keep a lush lawn—and how much that care costs. Talk to a lawn care pro to determine the best times to treat your lawn based on type of grass and your climate.

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