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Garcia Gardening
5.0(
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josue and his team have been maintaining my yard for a couple of years now. I highly recommend him! He does my regular lawn maintenance but troubleshoots issues as they come up (over the years there have been a few - repairing a very old sprinkler system, cleaning up and removing fallen branches, treating diseased tree). What I love about him is he just takes the initiative to handle whatever needs to be done. My yard is something I never have to worry about. I truly enjoy working with Josue, it brightens my day when I pull up to my house and see him. He is trustworthy and for me, that is the most important factor when hiring someone who has access to my home."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Life Landscape Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose Munoz with Green Life Landscape did a FANTASTIC job. I would highly recommend for any yard maintenance service. Thanks Jose."
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shofar was wonderful to work with; they repaired our patio slab. Removed /tore up damaged concrete, tore out the tree roots which had caused the problem. and then laid a new slab. They were so professional, timely, efficient, and communicative! I highly recommend this company!!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Viveros landscaping
4.4(
29
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our yard looks absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend them again..."
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+131

Response time1 day
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Recommended by62%of homeowners
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SoCal Irrigation Systems
5.0(
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Tyler is very knowledgeable about irrigation systems. He went above and beyond what was required and fixed the issue quickly and completely. I highly recommend!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
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Aurelio's Landscaping & Gardening
5.0(
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had a last-minute need for pretty substantial yard trimming and clearance. It felt as though it would need a team of people to do it, but Aurelio worked really hard and got so much done I was amazed! The yard looks so much better."
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+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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805 Tree Care Co
5.0(
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"805 Tree Care were on time, friendly and they did a great job!! Will be hiring again."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawns questions, answered by experts

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

For minor unevenness, you don't necessarily need to remove grass before leveling. You can apply a topdressing mixture to fill in low areas and even out the surface. However, for more significant unevenness or deep depressions, it might be necessary to temporarily remove the grass to ensure proper leveling and soil compaction. After filling and leveling, you can replace the grass or consider reseeding the area.

In the fall, you should aerate the soil, overseed the bare spots, kill weeds, mow the lawn low, and rake your leaves. By boosting your lawn’s health in the fall, your grass will be stronger throughout the winter and come back healthier in the spring. You should also trim your perennials so that they withstand the winter and are ready for new growth in the spring. 

A land-clearing project begins with assessing and preparing the property and pulling any necessary permits with your municipal building department. Clearing can begin after the project details are ironed out between you and your pro and a written contract is signed. Pros will bring out the necessary equipment and crew to first remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. Your pro will then load up and haul away the project debris, and depending on the project, they may finish by grading the cleared land. 

According to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, there are over 10,000 kinds of mushrooms, and some are harmful to both humans and animals. However, not all mushrooms are harmful—some feed on thatch and wood, which provides nutrients for grass and plants. 

But unless you’re a mushroom expert (mycologist), it can be hard to tell poisonous mushrooms from non-poisonous. So if you have kids or pets (or both), removing them is the safest route to take.

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