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Avatar for Landscaping Bay Area

Landscaping Bay Area

4.59(
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Landscaping Bay Area

4.59(
114
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Customers say: Quality work
2000 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Landscaping Bay Area is a company located in Redwood City and Rocklin California. It was created back in 2005, and with my team we bring a combined experience of over 27 years. Landscaping Bay Area commercial and residential landscape services include landscape design & installation, landscape maintenance, irrigation installation, irrigation programming, irrigation repairs, seasonal planter bed color design & installation, tree care, tree removal and tree pruning. Our landscaping service area covers the following neighborhoods: Saratoga, Los Gatos, Burlingame, Belmont, San Mateo, San Carlos, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Portola Valley, Woodside plus areas in between. In placer Area: Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, plus areas in between. Call us today 650 537-7920

"Fantastic job. Very friendly and professional. Will hire again. Thank you ?"

Mary G on September 2023

Landscaping Bay Area is a company located in Redwood City and Rocklin California. It was created back in 2005, and with my team we bring a combined experience of over 27 years. Landscaping Bay Area commercial and residential landscape services include landscape design & installation, landscape maintenance, irrigation installation, irrigation programming, irrigation repairs, seasonal planter bed color design & installation, tree care, tree removal and tree pruning. Our landscaping service area covers the following neighborhoods: Saratoga, Los Gatos, Burlingame, Belmont, San Mateo, San Carlos, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Portola Valley, Woodside plus areas in between. In placer Area: Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, plus areas in between. Call us today 650 537-7920

"Fantastic job. Very friendly and professional. Will hire again. Thank you ?"

Mary G on September 2023


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Maciel Landscaping and Construction-Unlicensed Contractor

4.89(
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Maciel Landscaping and Construction-Unlicensed Contractor

4.89(
23
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

Here at Maciel Landscaping and Construction we are family owned & operated with over 10 years of experience. We take great pride in our 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 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 client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job we will treat your home or your business as we would treat our own. Give Maciel Landscaping and Construction We look forward to working with you!

"Outstanding work!!! He went above and beyond my expectations. Would definitely hire him again for future projects.."

Randy C on December 2023

Here at Maciel Landscaping and Construction we are family owned & operated with over 10 years of experience. We take great pride in our 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 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 client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job we will treat your home or your business as we would treat our own. Give Maciel Landscaping and Construction We look forward to working with you!

"Outstanding work!!! He went above and beyond my expectations. Would definitely hire him again for future projects.."

Randy C on December 2023


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Golden Gutters Cleaning and Garden Services

4.68(
34
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Golden Gutters Cleaning and Garden Services

4.68(
34
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
2010 years of experience

Golden Gutters Cleaning and Garden Services service is gutter and Garden company serving Peninsula area. Golden Gutter Cleaning & Garden services will complete your project on time and on budget- guaranteed we do gutter cleaning , installation, repair and complete garden service. We are a family owned business. We speak bilingual English & Spanish.

"Their service was super detailed and they have proactively reached out to continue service. Very professional and so nice"

Leslie D on November 2022

Golden Gutters Cleaning and Garden Services service is gutter and Garden company serving Peninsula area. Golden Gutter Cleaning & Garden services will complete your project on time and on budget- guaranteed we do gutter cleaning , installation, repair and complete garden service. We are a family owned business. We speak bilingual English & Spanish.

"Their service was super detailed and they have proactively reached out to continue service. Very professional and so nice"

Leslie D on November 2022


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Landscape Solutions

4.79(
78
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Landscape Solutions

4.79(
78
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1992 years of experience

Landscape design and installation. All phases (softscape/hardscape). Owner operated. Multi -year Angie's List Super Service Award winner. Cal-poly trained landscape architecture designers. Free design consultations. Free written estimates and proposals. All sized projects. Sprinkler and other landscape repairs. New sod lawns. Hand selected guaranteed nursery stock planting, drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic turf. Serving the entire Silicon Valley. Fast turn-around. Friendly service. Fully insured. Accepting all major credit cards and online payment apps. State of California licensed landscape contractor (C-27) since 1993 (CSLB #682755). Quality-Value-Service "Great landscaping designed to budget!" "The art and science of great landscaping!" Composite and wood decking. Arbors and pergolas. Drought friendly landscaping, Automatic drip and spray irrigation systems. Irrigation timer clocks/controllers. Redwood and composite decking. Interlocking pavers. Retainer walls. Concrete. L.E.D. low volt landscape lighting. Drainage. Flagstone. Brickwork. Outdoor kitchens. Firepits. Gravel. Mulch. Tile. Water features. Boulders, River rock. Pool decks. Pool Removal. Pergolas. Arbors Irrigation and landscape lighting repairs, fences and gates. ...and more! ask about our new "Express Build" "Complete landscaping in record time!"

"Quick to respond, gave a quote on the spot and started work after Providing proper documentation in order to perform the job. I explained what I wanted and he delivered exactly that. Amazing job! Definitely recommend him for future work."

Danielle Z on May 2025

Landscape design and installation. All phases (softscape/hardscape). Owner operated. Multi -year Angie's List Super Service Award winner. Cal-poly trained landscape architecture designers. Free design consultations. Free written estimates and proposals. All sized projects. Sprinkler and other landscape repairs. New sod lawns. Hand selected guaranteed nursery stock planting, drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic turf. Serving the entire Silicon Valley. Fast turn-around. Friendly service. Fully insured. Accepting all major credit cards and online payment apps. State of California licensed landscape contractor (C-27) since 1993 (CSLB #682755). Quality-Value-Service "Great landscaping designed to budget!" "The art and science of great landscaping!" Composite and wood decking. Arbors and pergolas. Drought friendly landscaping, Automatic drip and spray irrigation systems. Irrigation timer clocks/controllers. Redwood and composite decking. Interlocking pavers. Retainer walls. Concrete. L.E.D. low volt landscape lighting. Drainage. Flagstone. Brickwork. Outdoor kitchens. Firepits. Gravel. Mulch. Tile. Water features. Boulders, River rock. Pool decks. Pool Removal. Pergolas. Arbors Irrigation and landscape lighting repairs, fences and gates. ...and more! ask about our new "Express Build" "Complete landscaping in record time!"

"Quick to respond, gave a quote on the spot and started work after Providing proper documentation in order to perform the job. I explained what I wanted and he delivered exactly that. Amazing job! Definitely recommend him for future work."

Danielle Z on May 2025


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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
2013 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of 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!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of 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!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025


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All Set Services - Unlicensed Contractor

5.00(
8
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All Set Services - Unlicensed Contractor

5.00(
8
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Super Service Award
2010 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Luis was great. He got caught in traffic before arriving (hey - it happens!) & got in touch to let me know so I could adjust my plans during our move. Cleared out a bunch of junk for a junkyard run quickly & efficiently. Professional & responded quickly. Already hired him for another gig!"

Jamie W on November 2025

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!

"Luis was great. He got caught in traffic before arriving (hey - it happens!) & got in touch to let me know so I could adjust my plans during our move. Cleared out a bunch of junk for a junkyard run quickly & efficiently. Professional & responded quickly. Already hired him for another gig!"

Jamie W on November 2025


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Castillo Landscaping

4.96(
13
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Castillo Landscaping

4.96(
13
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
2005 years of experience

Castillo Landscaping, 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.

"Very efficient- hard workers. Very happy with their job."

Lois B on May 2024

Castillo Landscaping, 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.

"Very efficient- hard workers. Very happy with their job."

Lois B on May 2024


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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

4.31(
21
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

4.31(
21
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Customers say: True professional
2017 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again. "

Yolanda F on October 2025

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again. "

Yolanda F on October 2025


Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

4.43(
27
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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

4.43(
27
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Customers say: Quality work
2019 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023


M Crisosto Gardening Service, Inc.

4.83(
3
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M Crisosto Gardening Service, Inc.

4.83(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2015 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Hardworking, very pleasant and wonderful to work with. Thank you!"

Sheila R on November 2019

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Hardworking, very pleasant and wonderful to work with. Thank you!"

Sheila R on November 2019

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Yes, rotting leaves can be good for your soil. The decaying leaves release nutrients into the soil that can boost the health of your plants, and the organic matter also helps improve airflow and water drainage.

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.

When you purchase mulch for delivery, it’s usually by the cubic yard, so you’ll want to convert your space to cubic yards to get the right amount. First, determine the square footage of the area you want to cover, and then determine how deep the bed of mulch will be—a good rule of thumb is around three inches. Multiply your square footage in feet by the depth in inches and divide by 324. You may want to add a ½ to one additional cubic yard to ensure you have enough.

If you like the look of mulch in your plant beds, be aware that it can attract a variety of pests, including termites. To avoid wood-to-foundation contact, leave a one-foot barrier around your house and fill it in with rocks or gravel, starting mulch past that barrier and working it outward into your plant beds. 

No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress resist termites because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.

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