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Lend A Hand

2930 Domingo Ave #1545
4.93(
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Lend A Hand

2930 Domingo Ave #1545
4.93(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Lend A Hand is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business Preferred Cash & Check

"Amazing!"

Taryn C on October 2024

Lend A Hand is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business Preferred Cash & Check

"Amazing!"

Taryn C on October 2024


Coreas Painting

2333 Downer Ave
5.00(
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Coreas Painting

2333 Downer Ave
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Joel was on time, thorough, and courteous. I have a 1200 sq ft yard that had become pretty overgrown. He got it cleaned up and basically made it into a clean slate in one day. Definitely would recommend hiring him!"

Scott D on September 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Joel was on time, thorough, and courteous. I have a 1200 sq ft yard that had become pretty overgrown. He got it cleaned up and basically made it into a clean slate in one day. Definitely would recommend hiring him!"

Scott D on September 2023


Oro's Landscaping and Tree Services - Unlicensed Contractor

1526 24th Street
4.63(
12
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Oro's Landscaping and Tree Services - Unlicensed Contractor

1526 24th Street
4.63(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Oro's Landscaping and Tree Service is your number one landscaping and lawn care expert in Richmond! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

"Omar and his crew did so much and worked so hard. They cut down the brush on the huge hill behind the house, trimmed trees and shrubs, dug up the back yard, and more. I will call them again for future work."

Beth R on June 2020

Oro's Landscaping and Tree Service is your number one landscaping and lawn care expert in Richmond! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

"Omar and his crew did so much and worked so hard. They cut down the brush on the huge hill behind the house, trimmed trees and shrubs, dug up the back yard, and more. I will call them again for future work."

Beth R on June 2020


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Wayne Kwan

53 Tamalpais Terr
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Wayne Kwan

53 Tamalpais Terr
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Up to 1000lbs delivery available

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Up to 1000lbs delivery available


P Squared

5320 El Camile Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
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P Squared

5320 El Camile Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
20 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated Lawn Care contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated Lawn Care contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Magana General Company- Unlicensed Contractor

2250 96th Ave #101
5.00(
3
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Magana General Company- Unlicensed Contractor

2250 96th Ave #101
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Magana General Company is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Extensive knowledge of our trade combined with years of experience is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were very responsible and did good work. They arrived on time and were very friendly. They always helped to answer any questions and address any issues. I am very satisfied with them."

Marco B on May 2020

Magana General Company is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Extensive knowledge of our trade combined with years of experience is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were very responsible and did good work. They arrived on time and were very friendly. They always helped to answer any questions and address any issues. I am very satisfied with them."

Marco B on May 2020


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David's Landscaping

2000 90th Ave
4.93(
30
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David's Landscaping

2000 90th Ave
4.93(
30
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
112 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our 7 years experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. M-S 6-6

"Job done efficiently at a fair price"

Mary M on August 2025

We take great pride in our 7 years experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. M-S 6-6

"Job done efficiently at a fair price"

Mary M on August 2025


Angelworkers

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Angelworkers

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Maintaining and revitalizing outdoor spaces is our passion. We thrive in basic lawn care, gardening, hauling, and more essential property maintenance work. Here to resolve any outdoor needs. Ready to serve you with our applied handyman services.

Maintaining and revitalizing outdoor spaces is our passion. We thrive in basic lawn care, gardening, hauling, and more essential property maintenance work. Here to resolve any outdoor needs. Ready to serve you with our applied handyman services.


J&J Landscaping

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J&J Landscaping

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We been in the landscape industry for more than 5 years working for landscaping companys brightview TLC The Landscape Company cleary bros planet horticulture We started our own side jobs business about a year ago We now lawn weed eat hills bed for fire hazards trim hedges do tree work from cutting down trees to pruning them we also lay down mulch and plant plants

We been in the landscape industry for more than 5 years working for landscaping companys brightview TLC The Landscape Company cleary bros planet horticulture We started our own side jobs business about a year ago We now lawn weed eat hills bed for fire hazards trim hedges do tree work from cutting down trees to pruning them we also lay down mulch and plant plants


Nelson's gardening

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Nelson's gardening

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Emergency services offered

We edge and mow lawns, trim any shrubbery, repair and install sprinkler systems, yard clean ups, junk removals, and much more. Reponsible, always on time, and honest. 12 years of experience working for companies, and 5 years of working for myself.

We edge and mow lawns, trim any shrubbery, repair and install sprinkler systems, yard clean ups, junk removals, and much more. Reponsible, always on time, and honest. 12 years of experience working for companies, and 5 years of working for myself.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Mid to late spring is the best time of year to mulch. If you do it too early in the spring, the mulch could slow down the warming process of the soil and affect how well plants grow. By mid to late spring the temperatures are usually steadying, making it an ideal time to spread mulch.

First, dig a hole that’s the same depth as the root ball and wide enough for the roots to spread out fully. Before placing the tree in the hole, pour water in to help get rid of any air pockets in the soil.

When filling the hole back in, opt for a 1:1 ratio of organic compost with the soil left over from the ground. Do not use potting soil, fertilizer, or chemicals of any kind, as these can stress out and kill your newly planted tree.

Wood from black walnut, magnolia, eucalyptus, red maple, and invasive species like tree of heaven are not recommended for mulching. These trees release allelochemicals that can suppress plant growth. Some homeowners, however, use wood from these trees for mulching if it is less potent due to age or concentration, or if the plants are not as sensitive to them.

Hydroseeding is a great option for sloped yards, as sod might not root as well. Hydroseeding also traditionally creates sprouts faster than normal seeding—up to a full week faster. Additionally, you can customize your slurry mix with hydroseed, allowing you to create a mixture that will work specifically for your yard’s conditions. 

It’s important to remember that hydroseeded lawns require a lot of water during the first few weeks of installation, which can be time-consuming and costly. Additionally, the installation window tends to be shorter than that of sod and traditional grass. 

Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and lay mulch on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.

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