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Avatar for Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First off Trejos landscaping is a awesome company to do business with. They are super professional and very accommodating. They like to get in and get the job done, they totally revamped my back yard with turf and a flowerbed out of pavers. They were also able to help with getting concrete added to my yard. Now they do my regular maintenance for the front yard."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
4.8(
39
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Silverio came out and helped design a landscape for several plants I had and installed a drip irrigation system at a very reasonable price. He even searched for a specific plant and color off season at several places in the county! I have hired him and his crew to do ongoing maintenance. They are professional, reliable, and reasonably priced, and I have recommended them to several of my friends. I often have requests for specific yard maintenance or upgrades and they are able to accomodate them without an issue. I am glad I have their help working on my yard!"
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Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Velasco Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Velasco Landscaping did an amazing job installing pavement at my property! From start to finish, the team was professional, efficient, and detail-oriented. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and the finished pavement looks fantastic—clean lines, solid craftsmanship, and it’s built to last. They were respectful of the space, cleaned up thoroughly after the job, and completed everything on time. I highly recommend Velasco Landscaping for anyone looking for top-notch paving work and reliable service. Definitely a 5-star experience!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
Avatar for MC Landscapes
MC Landscapes
4.8(
15
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was on time for the walk-through estimate and the day of. His guys did exactly what he said they would do. He followed my instructions to a T. This was a one-time clean-up of a large backyard, front yard, and concrete side of the house. I would definitely recommend and use MC Landscapes again!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for On Spot Landscaping
On Spot Landscaping
4.9(
9
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They cleaned my front yard and then put mulch,gravel and plants. always had good communication , they were really helpful on new ideas for my project and the price was fair."
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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GREEN EARTH LANDSCAPING
5.0(
3
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cruz is XLT. Brought his crew, trucks a hauling trailer to take care of our much needed yard clean up on short notice and did a very thorough job. Came back next day and did gutters. Cruz will be doing our regular yard care and we could not be happier. I have used many other landscaping services over the years and GreenEarth Landscaping stands out as the best of them. Very pleased. Note, he goes by his last name, Cruz."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Handy Dan Construction & Greenwise Landscapes
3.6(
10
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Customers say: Quick response

"Couldn't be happier with Dan Finklea and the raised bed project he created for me! He transformed my ratty old lawn into an amazing vegetable garden, including retrofitting the wasteful sprinkler system to drip irrigation (my water bills went down substantially). His response to my initial online inquiry was almost immediate, the quote was very reasonable and his workmanship is high quality. A pleasant experience... highly recommended."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Greenscape California, Inc.
4.1(
10
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This is not a reasonable price for the work that they were requested to do. They wanted to charge me $40.00 for 30 min of yard work per person. So if 2 people worked on the yard the price would be $80.00 for 30 minutes of yard work. They were only suppose to pull the weeds and cut of the dead flowers."
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

The average cost for landscaping is around $3,500, but prices can range from as low as $200 for simple DIY projects to $14,000 or more for extensive work. Several factors influence the final price, including your geographic location, yard size, project scope, chosen materials, site preparation, and the type of landscaping involved. Professional landscaper labor costs typically range from $50 to $100 per hour.

For a smaller budget, you can focus on softscaping projects like adding mulch, flowers, and shrubs, which might only cost a few hundred dollars if you do the work yourself. A budget of around $5,000 could cover projects like a simple patio, new plants and tree trimming, or a water feature. More extensive hardscaping projects, such as pergolas, patios, and walkways, can push the budget to $14,000 or more. For example, a flower bed installation averages between $800 and $3,000, while landscape lighting installation can cost from $2,000 to $6,000.

Yes, landscaping costs are generally a worthwhile investment that can increase your property value. Landscaping can boost your home's value by up to 30% by improving its curb appeal, which can help it sell faster and for a higher price. Specific projects have a high return on investment (ROI); for example, revamping a front walkway can offer a 100% ROI, while a pristine, well-manicured lawn can deliver an impressive 217% ROI. In addition to the financial returns, you also get to enjoy the improvements, especially with features like an outdoor living area.

The best way to landscape your front yard on a budget is to invest in hiring a professional for hardscaping—things like upgrading walkways, redoing driveways, and installing partitions around garden beds. You can often do the softscaping yourself—think laying down mulch, caring for your lawn, removing weeds, and planting flowers and shrubs. It’s also almost always worthwhile to pay a professional for routine yard maintenance, as this dramatically improves curb appeal and delivers above 100% ROI in most cases.

Since you’ll likely be digging a trench to install your yard drainage system, this is a good time to complete other tasks that involve digging up your yard, including: Sprinkler system installation Lawn reseeding Regrading your yard Redesigning your landscaping If your drain is under a walkway or driveway, your contractor must also remove those materials. This is a great time to consider upgrading your hardscaping features, especially if they’re nearing the end of their life span.

Monkey grass makes a beautiful, low-maintenance ground cover, particularly in shadier areas where other grasses don’t receive enough sunlight to grow. It’s also excellent for edging walkways, bordering flower beds, and accenting rock gardens. You can grow it as a container plant, as well, which is a perfect solution for those who love its foliage but want to contain the spread.

The Monterey, CA homeowners’ guide to landscaping services

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