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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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Way To Go Builders, Inc.
5.0(
51
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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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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

"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
steps
steps
steps
steps

+59

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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
52 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

"Motti was very personable and honest about what he thought would work for our front yard. He seemed to immediately understand our vision, and was able to create the look we wanted. He was also able to easily incorporate the fountain and leftover flagstone that we had already purchased. The work was done well and efficiently, including cleaning deep roots and removal of 2 large trees. The team was helpful within a couple days of the job completion after we realized that the sprinkler system was not working properly. My fear that the plants would die within weeks was unfounded -- only 2 plants died in the middle of the summer heat!"
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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

There are two main times of year to apply mulch: mid to late spring and late fall. Spreading mulch in mid to late spring helps protect new seedlings as the soil warms up. It's best to wait until temperatures are steady, as mulching too early in the spring can slow down the soil's warming process and hinder plant growth. Fall mulching is also beneficial, as it insulates the soil and helps regulate its temperature when the first frosts arrive.

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.

If you have a lot of trees around your home, mulching all those leaves can smother the lawn. Air and light won't reach the grass and soil if too many leaves have been mulched. Turf grass and other lawn problems can arise if the weather is too wet and excessive leaves have been mulched.

The average cost of a gravel driveway is about $1.25 to $2.00 per square foot, including materials, equipment, and professional installation. For example, a 1-car, 20-foot-long driveway (240 sq ft) might cost $300–$432, while a 2-car, 50-foot-long driveway (1,200 sq ft) could cost $1,500–$2,160. Key cost factors include the type and thickness of the gravel, the amount of site preparation required, the condition of the landscape, local labor costs, and job site accessibility.

Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding.

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