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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
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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
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

"Our front yard needed some structure. Gadi helped design and build two entry pillars in stone masonry, plus a new walkway to the door. The old path was narrow and cracked, and the new one is wide and fits the property better. The pillars gave us a real entrance feel. They also ran low-voltage lights inside the pillars so they light-up at night. It's not flashy, just clean and sharp. The stone matches the front steps, and everything feels like it belongs now. Gadi and his crew kept things simple and stuck to our request. Would work with them again."
Backyard
Before
Response time3 days
SIMON URIBE TREE, LANDSCAPING & GARDENING SERVICE
4.6(
74
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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 by96%of homeowners
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Viveros landscaping
4.5(
32
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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
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%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
1 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!"
Formosa Project
Linda Flora
Allot Ave
Oak Meadow Ln.
Lake Hollywood

+264

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jimenez Landscape SCV
4.8(
17
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sebastian and his team did excellent work! He finished the project to my specifications each time and was very helpful and patient. He worked in a thorough and quick manner. I would highly recommend him and plan on using his services again!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

The ideal amount of mulch is the square footage of your desired depth in inches divided by 324. Aim to keep your old and/or new mulch at a depth of no more than three or four inches.

The depth of your decomposed granite depends on its intended use, but around 3 to 4 inches is the most common depth. Driveways that need to support a lot of weight should be at a depth of no less than 6 inches. Walkways that won’t see a lot of weight but lots of foot traffic should be built at a depth of 3 to 4 inches, and patios should also be between 3 and 4 inches deep.

Yes, you can custom-color your gravel if you’d like. Use an acrylic- or oil-based paint designed for outdoor use, and apply sealant to protect it from the elements. Some companies offer customized color gravel, either mixing the colorant in a cement mixer with gravel or using industrial mixers to dye, paint, or color it.

How much 4 yards of dirt will cover depends on how deep you want the soil to be. In general, a yard of dirt will cover 324 square feet for a 1-inch depth or 100 square feet for a 3-inch depth. Therefore, you can expect 4 yards to cover between 400 and 1,296 square feet if you keep your soil depth between 1 and 3 inches.

You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you’re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.

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