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Avatar for Del Mar Landscaping
Del Mar Landscaping
4.6(
324
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
BBQ
Pavers, BBQ
Modpool, artificial turf, concrete, outdoor patio
BBQ island

+106

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C Perez Sprinkler & Landscape
4.5(
142
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cipriano has been working with us for 7 years on maintaining our yard. He has a wealth of knowledge on plants, flowers, and trees. He landscaped our front and back yards, which included fencing and irrigation and drainage. When dealt with a problem he is able to provide workable ideas to solve it…which he has done several times for us. He has a “good eye” for what works best and a real passion for gardening and landscaping."
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+59

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
SIMON URIBE TREE, LANDSCAPING & GARDENING SERVICE
4.6(
75
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"A crew of four spent 1 1/2 hours trimming, removing and cleaning up. I have a pool and several droppings ended up in it (unavoidable due to location of trees). Simon’s crew cleaned all of the debris out of the pool and cleaned up very well. I have used him in the past and will use him again."
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rainforestla, Inc.
4.7(
37
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is the second review I am writing for RainforestLA in reference to a second job they have just completed for my wife and I. We can now confidently say that our backyard is now the most aesthetically pleasing part of our house, as well as the most enjoyable part in which to spend time, thanks to the beautiful work done by Yosef and his guys at RainforestLA. They produced quality work quickly. As has been our experience, Yosef kept us up-to-date with daily progress reports. Because of our earlier experience with the company, we felt free to trust their suggestions and my wife and I are, once again, extremely grateful to RainforestLA for transforming our backyard into the perfect place to lounge. We plan on hiring them again, and cannot recommend enough."
wood retaining wall
steps
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steps
steps

+59

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Way To Go Builders, Inc.
5.0(
50
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We decided to install an outdoor kitchen and needed a solid base. The crew created a large concrete slab that measured around 400 sq. ft. They first excavated, installed a compacted gravel base, and added rebar before framing everything out. Drainage slope was included so water doesn't pool, and they ensured utilities could run through conduit before the pour. The slab was finished with a smooth surface since it will later be tiled. Permits were pulled in advance, and city inspectors signed off at every stage. The process took a few weeks, and the space is now ready for the kitchen installation. The precision in layout and attention to detail stood out to me. It feels like we've got a reliable foundation for years of outdoor use."
Backyard
Before
Response time3 days
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Viveros landscaping
4.5(
33
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Pasadena, 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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Beforw

+131

Response time1 day
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Purple Trees Landscape Maintenance
4.4(
90
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were good they just mowed our lawn and trimmed some bushes for us but did a good job. They also cleaned up after themselves so the service provided was excellent.
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+33

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Green Republic Landscape Design Services
4.6(
52
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our backyard was in need of a redo: We struggled to grow grass, and we wanted a space that would accommodate a trampoline and a small garden, as well as a dining table and sitting area, but still feel green and lush. After meeting with a few landscapers who suggested we get rid of the trampoline, rip up our existing brick patio and put pavers everywhere, we met Alisa from Motti's team. As a landscape designer, she really listened to what we wanted, and had great ideas for how to incorporate it all, as well as suggestions for garden planters and furniture. A week after our meeting, we got detailed plans that showed us just what the yard would look like, as well as what plants would look and work best. We then worked with Motti to tweak the plans, finalize the budget, and pick out materials, etc., and we were able to schedule the project within a few weeks time. Once the job started, Motti's team of workers were professional and efficient, and Motti stopped by daily to check the progress. Our backyard is now a true extension of our living space, and it's welcoming to kids and adults. A great big thanks to Motti and his team!"
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Linda Flora
Allot Ave
Oak Meadow Ln.
Lake Hollywood

+264

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Generally, you want the soil for your edible plants to have good drainage, organic matter for nutrients, a loose texture (like loam soil), and a balanced pH level. However, the type of plants you're growing will dictate the exact characteristics your soil needs to thrive. For example, brussels sprout prefers more acidic soil, while broccoli prefers more alkaline soil. 

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

Top up your gravel driveway whenever water starts to pool in areas. This is bound to happen over time. You can be proactive and top up your driveway at the start of the warm season, and then check on it throughout the summer, particularly after heavy rainfall. Every few years, you should consider installing a new, clean layer of gravel—and that’s a good opportunity to install a layer of landscaping fabric before doing so.

If your mulch delivery company or landscaper installs mulch around multiple spots in your yard (especially if they are more complex areas), feel free to tip up to $15 a person. However, there's no need to tip for a standard mulch drop done in your driveway or on a tarp.

It depends. High-end colored mulch can be fairly costly. However, you'll have to replace less-expensive natural mulches, like pine needles and cedar mulch, more frequently. 

The cost is balanced out somewhat, though, as although you'll have to replace colored mulch less often, you'll have to replenish nutrients in your soil more frequently to make up for the decrease in organic matter and nitrogen from the mulch.

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