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Vinny Landscaping
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenArchitect - LandscapeLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.+3 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They completed landscaping my front yard. They are quick and efficient. Great communication and good price. I will be hiring again to do other projects around my home. Put in a concrete path and stamped it. I was unsure of exactly what I wanted to do and assisted with ideas. Put turf in as well. Very happy with the project."
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+101

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
4.6(
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+6 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are very happy that we found Welcome Home Landscaping. Ken and Emily helped us design our new backyard landscaping, suggested some new design ideas we hadn't thought about, were flexible and responsive to our needs, and did great work to complete our beautiful yard. Their subcontractors were also of high quality and did excellent and timely work. We will not hesitate to hire them again the next time we are looking for landscaping and design."
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+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Sac Landscaping
4.9(
13
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Jose was very professional and I enjoyed doing business with his team! I’m just out of college and Jose was able to work out a plan in my price range So it was affordable for me and I wouldn’t have to deal with another muddy season where everything floods. I will be going back to SAC landscapes for future work in my yard and home."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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David's Landscaping
4.8(
37
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnDesigner - Landscape+2 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his team did an amazing job with my front yard. It had a lot of overgrowth and had been pretty neglected. Now it looks absolutely beautiful. I would recommend David to anyone who needs landscaping services."
Response time2 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Soto Garden Tree Landscaping
4.8(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We contracted with Soto Landscaping for irrigation in our backyard. Daniel came out and quoted us quickly. He had great communication through the project. We would recommend Daniel and his team."
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+17

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+2 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M&J Prime Builders were wonderful to work with. Very hard working and did a great job. They can do most things and have great trades people. We had a big project - retaining walls, drainage, leveling, pavers, landscaping, lighting etc. I am very happy with how everything turned out. I would definitely recommend them for any big or small project!"
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+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maldonado Landscaping License Not Yet Provided
4.8(
27
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired him to do a large yard (about 1/3 acre) cleanup and removal of all debris, some trimming of bushes. Great work, started early, finished early, professional, and thorough. Will hire him in the future for other projects. Able to do more than yard work."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

It is possible to DIY complete hardscaping projects, but in most cases, hiring a professional is best to get the job done correctly. Hardscaping—including installing patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, and water features—is challenging and time-consuming, so the money you spend on a professional is typically worth it. Not only will the quality be better, but you could avoid problems that come along with a lack of hardscaping experience, like drainage issues that can lead to costly foundation damage and leaks in your home.

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.

Surface-level tree roots might only pose a small threat, such as being a tripping hazard or obstacle when you mow your lawn. But if mature tree roots start growing in the direction of your home’s foundation or plumbing system, it could be a real problem. Cutting small tree roots out before they grow too large can keep your home safe without removing the whole tree.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

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.

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