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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

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In business since 2022

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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
J W's Weed Whacking, Brush Clearing Service and Gardening Services
3.4(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+7 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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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
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Aurelio's Landscaping & Gardening
5.0(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Lawn SeedingLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn+2 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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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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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Lawns questions, answered by experts

Ultimately, pulling weeds vs. spraying them depends on what’s happening in your yard and your personal preferences. Manual weed removal doesn’t introduce any chemicals into your landscape, targets specific problematic plants, produces immediate results, can be free if you go the DIY route, and is inexpensive with a weed service if you only have a handful of weeds. On the other hand, spraying is often preferable for severe weed infestations and situations involving difficult-to-pull weeds because it treats multiple weeds at once, is usually more effective long-term, is less time-consuming, and costs less when done by a pro.

If you want to take the decomposition process into your hands to speed it up, water and sunlight are key. Of course, you can’t control sunlight yourself, but you can rake leaves into piles in sunny spots in your yard. In terms of using water, you can also moisten the decomposing leaves with water, whether by pouring some from a watering can from time to time or using a hose to moisten them.

Pulling weeds once per month is typically often enough to keep most weeds at bay. But in general, it's best to pull weeds as soon as you spot them to prevent deep root growth and slow their spread. To make it easier, plan your weed pulling after rain or after the sprinklers run so the soil will be nice and wet and the weeds will be easier to pull. If you notice moss accompanying weeds, make a plan to remove the moss immediately to prevent damage.

Leaf removal, aeration, dethatching, mowing, pruning, and fertilizing are activities that prepare lawns for the next season.

It’s unlikely your leaves are a hazard, especially if you get to them while they’re dry. However, a couple of rare risks exist. University studies suggest that decaying leaves can produce organochlorines, toxic pollutants similar to man-made PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), so avoid keeping them in an enclosed area.

Also, leaves and compost may cause the growth of fungi that can cause diseases like histoplasmosis and aspergillosis, as well as mold spores that are unhealthy for human lungs. Again, severe issues are rare, but those with compromised immune systems or allergies to mold should wear face masks when directly handling leaves.

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