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Valley View Landscape Maintenance
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We also want to highlight how professional and detail-oriented Andres and his team were throughout the entire project. From site preparation to the final finish, everything was done thoughtfully and with care. Andres kept the worksite organized, communicated clearly about timing and next steps, and followed through on everything discussed. Even small details like clean edges, consistent finishes, and overall layout were handled extremely well. It’s clear that Andres takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about delivering quality results. We appreciate his transparency, reliability, and strong work ethic, and we would not hesitate to hire A&A Lawn Care again for future projects."
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Rough Terrain Landscapes
5.0(
11
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I highly recommend Jesse of Rough Terrain Services. He is a very personable and responsible individual who possesses high integrity and skills. He was very responsive to my needs. He did an outstanding job in the Weedeating, brushing and tree work. He mad a number of burn piles which he then burned and monitored. Jesse was very reliable, arriving on time and providing professional service. I have highly recommended him to friends and neighbors in the North Fork and Oakhurst areas. I look forward to his working on our property in the future."
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Silver landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We recently hired Alvaro Diaz to handle our property maintenance, and we have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of work. On the first day, they have been punctual, reliable, and exceptionally detailed in every task, from precision lawn mowing and edge trimming.. They operate all equipment safely, maintain a tidy workspace, and communicate proactively. Overall, their strong work ethic and expertise have transformed the appearance of our grounds, and we highly recommend their services"
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Flores Landscaping
4.7(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn+1 more

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

"Well he came by the property and gave an estimate with in a couple of hours of contacting him. Then they got straight to work and did a fantastic job. What I thought would take all day. They did it like 3hrs "Amazing" Great work with a fare estimate."
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Mountain Ridge Landscaping
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For BusinessLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with Mountain Ridge and the work they got done on our property. Not only is it a blessing to interact with Jeremaia, but he brings a good and positive attitude along with very hard work. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of tree work/ brushing Mountain ridge was able to get done in a short period of time. I will certainly use them again. If you want to hire someone who is hard working, respectful and trustworthy, I would recommend Mountain ridge."
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Camel Lawn Care
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Ive spent most of life working grocery and retail jobs and always enjoyed building friendships. baught my first home in Ceres in 2019 then proceeded to attend trade school to do hvac but ended up filling the house with a family of 5 kids so now im making my way into the lawn care buisness to spend more time with my family and help maintain a healthy looking yard!!

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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

If you hire a professional landscaper, you could expect to pay between $90 and $660 to install three cubic yards of river rock. (That’s based on the average river rock installation cost of $30 to $220 per cubic yard.) However, the exact price depends on the kind of river rock you choose. Crushed limestone and riprap are some of the more affordable options, while boulders and Arizona river rock are pricier.

The best size river rock for your landscaping project depends on how you plan to use the stones. Generally, most river rocks used in landscaping are between 1/2 and 8 inches in diameter. For walkways and pathways, smaller rocks between 1 and 3 inches are suitable. For water features, medium-sized stones from 2 to 5 inches often work best. Garden beds can benefit from a mix of medium and large stones, ranging from 3 to 8 inches. These sizes can cover applications like decorative flower beds and drainage areas around foundations or retaining walls. For added visual interest, landscapers sometimes intersperse smaller river rocks with large boulders.

If your mulch delivery company or landscaper installs mulch around multiple spots in your yard (especially if they are more complex areas), feel free to tip up to $15 a person. However, there's no need to tip for a standard mulch drop done in your driveway or on a tarp.

Pea gravel consists of many small, rounded stones that, unsurprisingly, kind of resemble peas. They range in size from 1/8 to 3/8 of an inch. Higher-end products might be a little more uniform and have fewer jagged rocks in the mix.

Yes, you can put topsoil over sand to encourage grass growth. The topsoil will help to improve water retention and promote grass roots’ development, making it a recommended step of the seeding process. Adding a layer of topsoil will provide additional nutrients to the sandy soil, helping the grass grow and remain healthy through many seasons.

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