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Avatar for Garcia Gardening
Garcia Gardening
5.0(
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn - For Business+2 more

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%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Life Landscape Inc.
5.0(
10
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Lawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn - For BusinessLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn+4 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Green Life Landscaping for four years and are completely happy with their work. Jose and his staff are professional, reliable and do a great job. They provide quality service and are quick. Our yard always looks great and they let us know anytime anything needs more attention. I highly recommend this company. The employees are respectable and trustworthy. I feel confident and safe with them working when we are not home."
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
J W's Weed Whacking, Brush Clearing Service and Gardening Services
3.4(
54
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn+7 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with the owner, John. He was very willing to work with me on everything. I will continue to use him for maintenance on my yard."
Response time4 hrs
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Ranch Hands Construction LLC
5.0(
41
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daryl and Joe were amazing! They were extremely polite and respectful and patiently waited when I needed to strategize my packing plan. They moved all the items efficiently and safely, and when they made quick work of getting the items loaded up they were willing to offer additional assistance. THANK YOU BOTH - I would hire them again and inquired about additional yard work, after being so impressed by their work ethic."
Bathroom Remodel Ranch Hands Construction “We Do It All” 24 Hour Handyman Construction Company
Deck Sand and Refinish Ranch Hands Construction “We Do It All” 24 Hour Handyman Construction Company
Gazebo Installation
Horizontal Fence Build
Replace Rotted Siding, Hung Two Doors, Painted House Exterior

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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805 Tree Care Co
5.0(
24
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a tree that was dying and needed to be taken out. Omar came out and assessed the situation and gave us a very competitive quote for the work. They came out to do the work when they said they would, did a great job, and left the place clean and tidy. I'm very pleased with their service."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawns questions, answered by experts

In most cases, it’s better to remove rocks before adding mulch. Layering the two will restrict drainage and plant health, and can create an unpleasant texture underfoot.

If composting feels too complicated, mulching is an effective alternative. While composting focuses on breaking down yard waste to feed the soil, mulching uses that same organic material as a protective top layer. It's a quick way to get value from leaves, grass clippings, and other yard debris without the time or effort composting requires.

You cannot put anything you want into a rented dumpster, as there are significant restrictions on certain items.

Generally allowed items include:

  • Household Junk: Furniture, old linens, carpets, toys, small appliances, and excess trash.

  • Construction & Yard Debris: Wood, yard debris, roofing materials, old finishes, and other construction waste.

Commonly prohibited items include:

  • Hazardous Materials: Toxic waste, medical waste, dangerous chemicals, items with lead paint, and asbestos.

  • Flammables: Gasoline, oil, and fuel.

  • Specific Banned Items: Paint cans, electronics, batteries, tires, refrigerators, and hot water tanks.

Because rules can vary, you should always check with your specific dumpster rental company for their guidelines if you are unsure about an item.

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 general, you can prune up to one third of the height of most shrubs without damaging them. There are a few exceptions to this rule: Pine shrubs, for example, can’t be trimmed below the point of new growth without damaging them.

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