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Avatar for Vinny Landscaping
Vinny Landscaping
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenRetaining Wall - InstallArchitect - Landscape+3 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Danny and his team from Vinny’s Landscaping are experts in their craft of landscaping. I hired him for my front yard improvement which required installing artificial green turf, pavers and a fountain. Totally satisfied with the high quality of work and professionalism from his team. They finished the work in quick time."
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+101

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
4.7(
46
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+6 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Welcome Home Landscape did a fantastic job on our yard. Ken and Emily are a talented team and their hard work and creative ideas made such a wonderful improvement in both our front and back yards. We were so pleased, we have hired them to also do routine maintenance. I would highly recommend them for any landscape needs."
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+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Legacy Landscape CA
4.8(
26
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Designer - Landscape

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cristian, his father and their team did a tremendous job building steps down our very steep slope to our deck. The steps are beautiful and amazingly the job was finished in 1 day!!!! They built a small retaining wall and sourced the exact stones i wanted. I’m excited to continue working with Alvarado Landscaping to complete my garden that will include building a path, planting and putting in irrigation. Alvarado Landscaping is a joy to work with. I’ve already recommended them to my friends and neighbors. They are professional, creative, really nice, hard working, reasonably priced and very efficient. Oh and they show up on time or early. I HIGHLY recommend Alvarado Landscaping. I am extremely happy with their work. Amazing!!!"
Deck+Pergola+Pavers
Deck+Pergola+Pavers
Before
SF pavers + Garden
Portfolio

+7

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by95%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's landscaper did a very excellent job for me, he was very professional in his work as a landscaper, he worked with great care, with experience, quality and trust. I recommend his work to everyone and would hire him again."
Response time2 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
21
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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

"Excellent work laying out a residential landscape using pine bark with river stone walkways lined by larger rocks creating decorative paths for low maintenance, water conserving and weed free garden access. Also pleased with light carpentry to repair fence gates, reinforce some wobbly fence posts, and also hauling away fallen branches and leaves. Always show up on time, review what is to be done and a walk-through afterwards to be sure I'm satisfied with everything. A polite and professional team. Have employed them several times this year, on the recommendation of a friend."
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
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Retaining wall and pavers driveway

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
4 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%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

In most cases, buying plants from a local greenhouse or nursery is well worth the investment, even though they tend to be a bit more expensive than those at a home improvement store. Employees at nurseries are usually well-versed in gardening and understand how the climate in your area affects different plants. They can help you make selections based on your skill level and time commitment to your landscaping, and they can provide detailed care instructions and advice to help keep your plants alive and diagnose and treat issues like pest infestation and illness.

If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home. 

That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.

It is for the purpose of protecting them from hail because you’ll be removing it soon after the threat is over. However, plastic or vinyl tarps aren’t recommended as a long-term way of protecting your plants from frost because they’ll trap too much moisture inside, which is actually not a good thing for your plants. But in the short term, it’s fine to use even an overturned garbage can to protect a plant from hail.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

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.

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