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Avatar for Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
5.0(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+11 more

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 time4 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
4.8(
39
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Designer - LandscapeSod - Install+9 more

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!"
Landscaping - improvements
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Velasco Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Sod - Install

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 time1 day
Avatar for MC Landscapes
MC Landscapes
4.8(
14
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

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 time1 day
Response rate89%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Maplewood Landscaping, Inc.
Maplewood Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - Install

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Maplewood Landscaping as a subcontractor for a recent community beautification project and were thoroughly impressed. From their initial bid to the final punchlist, everything was handled on time and with great attention to detail. The quality of their craftsmanship really stood out. Would gladly work with them again on future projects."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for GREEN EARTH LANDSCAPING
GREEN EARTH LANDSCAPING
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpDesigner - Landscape+5 more

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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Greenscape California, Inc.
Greenscape California, Inc.
4.1(
10
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

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
16 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.

A scattering of leaves won’t pose a problem through the winter, but a thicker layer of leaves may not decompose before the first frost and can instead weigh down your grass and harbor mold or fungi. A thick layer of leaves also cuts off light and air that grass needs to grow. That’s why we suggest removing thick leaf layers within several days if possible. If your lawn goes dormant over the winter and snow has already caught up with you, then remove the leaves in early spring before your grass-growing season starts so your lawn can thrive.

Yes, you can landscape in the rain, but you should take some precautions to keep yourself and your tools safe. Avoid using electric landscaping tools during rainfall, and don’t mow, thatch, aerate, or rake in the rain, as your tools can more easily tear out roots in the loose soil. Be careful when working on wet grass, and take your time to avoid slipping. Avoid putting in new plants before a particularly bad storm, as heavy rain and strong winds can damage or uproot plants that aren’t yet established.

Grass is the most popular and safest option for planting over a septic drain field, but you can also plant small flowering plants and other lightweight plants that don’t have woody or deep roots. Avoid trees and bushes within 10 feet of the field, as the woody roots can crack the perforated pipes. You should also avoid planting vegetable or fruit gardens over your drain field, as a leak from the pipes could contaminate the soil and put anyone who eats the produce at risk.

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.

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