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Del Mar Landscaping
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Del Mar Landscaping has done various landscaping and construction jobs for us over the years, and we are always impressed by the results and so are our neighbors. Del Mar is understandably very busy but once they get started, they stay on site until the job is done. We highly recommend them."
Fire pit patio
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Pavers, BBQ
Modpool, artificial turf, concrete, outdoor patio
BBQ island

+106

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rainforestla, Inc.
4.7(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I have hired RainforestLA for four separate landscaping and design projects (turf, fence, concrete, stepping stones, etc.) and are always amazed with the final product. They do amazing quality work that lasts year after year. We could not recommend them more and look forward to hiring them again."
wood retaining wall
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+59

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AAA Landscaping
5.0(
17
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They always do a very nice job when they come & make sure everything is cleaned up afterwards. Our previous gardener always left loose grass in the backyard which the dogs tracked it in. But Jonathan & his team have always done an excellent job in cleaning the yard, and it looks beautiful when it’s finished, including our roses! They’re very accommodating and have worked with our schedule. They’re very professional and extremely nice to work with. We would highly recommend them to others."
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Landscaping Project

+144

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bellflower Landscaping
4.8(
16
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well done job. Paul and his crew were very efficient and took care of minor things that came up while performing the job, which was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend using Bellflower landscaping for your next landscaping project, I know I definitely will be using them in the future."
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+26

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Viveros landscaping
4.4(
29
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They provided excellent service and was very professional and quick. I am so pleased with the outcome. My yard is beautiful. All the neighbors are envious. They came back with a quote that be out all the other landscapers and were very nice to work with. Five stars across the board."
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+131

Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick for a bathroom remodel, and the whole process was smooth and professional. Khaled helped us make smart choices on design and materials that worked for both our budget and style. Now, our bathroom feels like a spa every time we step in. I appreciate the quality and attention to detail. These folks definitely know what they?re doing!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by15%of homeowners
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UniqueVision Landscaping
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

UniqueVision Landscape is a premier landscaping service operating in Long Beach CA. With years of experience, our team of experts provides top-quality landscaping and hardscaping services that will transform your outdoor space into a beautiful and functional oasis. We offer a wide range of services including landscaping, hardscaping, concrete work to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property. Our dedication to superior customer service and attention to detail ensures that your vision becomes a reality

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Seal Beach
Seal Beach
Seal Beach
Seal Beach

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Key considerations include dust control, soil erosion prevention, and protecting local wildlife habitats through sustainable clearing practices.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

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.

How tall your mulch should be around your tree depends on the type of mulch you use, but aim for 3 to 4 inches as a rule of thumb. You’ll want to avoid simply piling it up in hopes of offering additional benefits to your tree. Volcano mulching is the infamous term for piling way too much mulch against the stem of your tree. This could actually kill your tree or severely harm it, as your tree trunk needs space to breathe without too much moisture.

As a base, you should use a fertilizer with a 5-5-5 NPK ratio (5% nitrogen, 5% phosphorus, and 5% potassium). You may need a different ratio depending on what your soil is lacking, but a soil test can help determine the perfect amount.

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