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Top-Rated Lawn care pros in Mill Valley - Updated Nov 2026

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5.0(
12
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fredy and his guys are very conscientious and do a very thorough job no matter if it's weed whacking, clean up, bush removal etc. We consider them our go to people now. Fredy's wife is on top of scheduling and is very professional too."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Neftali Alfaro Gardening Service
4.7(
39
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn - For Business

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After having gone through a couple of gardeners who either did the very minimal or ones that just didn't show up I was hopeful after reading the reviews here. I scheduled a visit and waited that morning wondering which it would be. I received a text shortly before the scheduled time indicating that he was going to need to reschedule to a few hours later. A text! Jackpot! This guy actually uses technology! So of course, a couple hours was perfectly fine. He arrived, we went through my expectations; explaining that we had a dog and he knew right off about the foxtails and said that he would take them off site and would clear everything out. We scheduled for the next week and while they arrived a bit late (<30m), again, he sent me a text telling me he was running a little behind. They got to work and started plowing through the roughage. He and his team were 'all up in those weeds'. I was seriously impressed as they were pulling out the foxtails on the incline and properly corralling them onto a cloth for disposal. His team put in some hard work clearing this area out. Afterwards, they redistributed the existing mulch and I could not be happier with the quality of work he and his team performed. I've already got him scheduled for regular lawn maintenance monthly."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Rodriguez Landscaping & Gardening Service
4.5(
37
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They also do tree trimming as well, still waiting on a quote though. He was very respectful and his advice was very informative. Got everything completed rather quickly."
Response time10 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Sampson's Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Sod - Install

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sampsonâ s Landscaping is the best around. Aaron came out and gave us some great ideas. He has a wealth of knowledge and has a great eye for what to do to make your place look amazing. He turned my backyard into a tropical paradise. The work was done ahead of schedule and on budget. I highly recommend Sampsonâ s Landscaping."
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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SH Grading & Excavating
5.0(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am incredibly pleased with this company. The entire crew were 100% professional. The owner of the company took time to answer my homeowner questions as they came up. He was very patient and thorough. All the men on the job worked incredibly hard and stayed on task throughout the project. They installed the French drain, installed a washout and removed an old deck all in a weekend. I would most certainly recommend them."
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Dirt pile

+25

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ortega Landscape
4.7(
15
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very efficient and knew what they were doing. The job was to dig up bamboo rhizomes and they accomplished it in less than a day. They hauled away the offending rhizomes. (Marin Master Gardeners suggest I water the area to see if any small piece will send up a shoot.) I'd certainly use Ortega Landscape again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Lawn Care FAQs, answered by experts

If the grass is dead, you cannot bring it back to life. However, you can grow new grass in its place or try the methods mentioned above to revive the grass if it isn’t entirely dead. You can expect St. Augustine grass to come back after moderate droughts, but it will suffer significant nutrient loss after an extended period of drought.

You can mow the grass when it’s dry to the touch, usually between 2 and 5 hours if it was a light rainfall or morning dew. If the rainfall was significant, you may need to wait up to 2 days until the grass is dry. Touch the grass and soil to determine if it’s dry. Be sure to check in shady areas too, as those can take longer to dry out.

Hiring a professional lawn care service is generally worth the cost, especially if you have limited free time. Lawn care professionals can ensure your lawn receives the vital nutrients it needs to grow and thrive, guaranteeing a healthy, beautiful, and well-maintained yard with professional-looking results. While some homeowners enjoy doing the work themselves, hiring a company frees up your schedule. The decision also depends on your budget and whether you already own the necessary lawn equipment, as doing the maintenance yourself can reduce monthly costs. Additionally, many lawn care companies offer other services like snow and leaf removal to keep your property in top shape year-round.

The average cost to mow a lawn is about $125 per visit, with prices typically ranging from $50 to $205. The final cost depends on several factors, including your location, yard size, lawn shape, accessibility, grass type and length, and the frequency of service. Lawns with obstacles, steep slopes, or hard-to-reach areas may cost more. If a company charges by size, you can expect to pay between $0.01 and $0.06 per square foot, or $150 to $200 per acre.

A general breakdown of costs by lawn size is as follows:

• 3,500 square feet: $35–$210

• 5,000 square feet: $50–$300

• 10,000 square feet: $100–$600

• 1 Acre: $150–$200

• 2 Acres: $300–$400

• 3 Acres: $450–$600

• 4 Acres: $600–$800

• 5 Acres: $750–$1,000

• 10 Acres: $1,500–$2,000

• 15 Acres: $2,250–$3,000

Keep in mind that these prices generally cover routine maintenance like mowing and edging. Additional services such as raking leaves, weeding, trimming, or applying pesticides can add $400 or more to your total cost.

Carpetgrass is distinguishable by its pale green to yellowish color and coarse appearance that grows well under shady conditions in poor and compact soils. If it grows uncontrolled, it tends to develop a hairy seedhead, giving patches of grass a messy appearance. If carpetgrass is regularly cut, it looks very similar to centipedegrass and St. Augustine grass, and people may confuse them. Carpetgrass blades are flat and rounded at the tip. Note that the grass only typically grows as a weed in Southern states.

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