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Avatar for Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
4.8(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business+1 more

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Juan and his team did a ton of work removal of weeds and waste then they transformed my yard with concrete pebbles and turf. They were great to work with and addressed all my needs. I recommend them for any yard work they will get it done and you will be happy with the results"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
183
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business+1 more

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went great! Sebastian was amazing. He and his guys transformed our yard to something beautiful. They cleaned up the whole hill side (removing all the weeds) , added compost, and planted new plants over the entire area. They also replaced our irrigation valves and repaired all of the sprinklers that needed it. They cleaned up other parts of the yard and mulched everything. It looks amazing!! So lucky I found them!!"
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+92

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wulfscape Inc.
5.0(
22
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are a wonderful team! They are quick and do an amazing job. They are fair priced and they do a great quality of work. I appreciate their finished project and as a a parent I appreciate they helped with a much needed project for our family. Recommend over and over for any of your landscaping needs. Our fence in impeccable and their work is a dream! Hire them"
Golf Course Project
Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
133
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent! We extended 2 areas on each side of our pool to make it more usable for lounge chairs on one side and a table with 6 chairs on the other. I can highly recommend Kent Horner and his company for many reasons. They started the work quickly, showed up daily and on time until it was completed, had a large crew and fixed any issues that we had due to moving sprinklers and lights. Kent used a large excavator to level the areas himself over 3 days. When this part was done, the crew took away the grass and dirt and disposed it, prepped the areas and put in the retaining walls, pavers and drains. I really appreciated that Kent showed up every day to check on the progress and address any concerns. He said the job was priced a bit low because there was so much compacted hard soil. He didn’t try to up the price, he did the work for the price he quoted. Thank you so much Kent and CH Gardens for the wonderful job! It’s awesome!"
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Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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TROPICAL LANDSCAPE CONNECTION
4.6(
14
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tropical Landscape's Filemon responded promptly to our request, came to access the stairs and fencing that needed repair, and presented the estimate in a timely manner. The project was completed to our satisfaction with only a slight increase in time spent and estimate. We are very pleased with the experience and would recommend Filemon to our neighbors."
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Green Land Co.
4.9(
11
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jay and his team at Greenland did a great job for me! I would highly recommend them! They installed a paver walkway and patio in the backyard, including a border around my grass area. New sprinklers, new plants, weed barrier & pebble ground cover. We also did a dry riverbed in the front yard with plantings and sprinkler system. I’m very pleased. Thank you!"
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
SD's Finest Landscaping
4.7(
26
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CJ's Landscaping 937-205-5178. Chad and Jon are really hard workers. They cleaned up and spiffed up our front and backyards. They don't charge us for every little thing and go out of their way to do things well. They point things out that need trimming and/or replacement, go above and beyond what's asked of them, and don't overcharge us... We got four quotes and they were very reasonable. Highly recommend them. This is the task list we asked of them. Front - Plant palm tree - Trim trees and bushes - Add mulch Back - Trim trees - Remove dead trees - Plant a couple trees - Add mulch - Aerate/reseed grass - Cleanup vines - Plant succulents - Power wash patio and retaining wall and re-stucco/repaint wall - Install solar lighting"
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
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Evo Turf & Pavers
4.3(
23
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The project went great. Once again the people over at Evo Turf did a great job. The price was great and the customer service was as good as we have ever had. I can honestly say that these guys are the best in the turf and paver business. I will recommend them to my friends and family. Now all we need is a basketball court.... Hopefully soon."
Brand new landscape in San Diego, CA.
Turf & Pavers Installation
Freshly installed backyard synthetic turf in San Diego, CA.
Brand new landscape in San Diego, CA.
Turf & Pavers Installation

+135

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Weeds can grow through rubber mulch, but it depends on if you removed all the weeds in your garden beforehand. Weeds already in the soil can grow even when using rubber mulch. However, that doesn’t mean that your garden will be littered with rubber and weeds, but it does mean that the occasional weed might still pop up. Another way you can increase your weed suppression is by using landscape fabric as a second layer. 

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.

First, dig a hole that’s the same depth as the root ball and wide enough for the roots to spread out fully. Before placing the tree in the hole, pour water in to help get rid of any air pockets in the soil.

When filling the hole back in, opt for a 1:1 ratio of organic compost with the soil left over from the ground. Do not use potting soil, fertilizer, or chemicals of any kind, as these can stress out and kill your newly planted tree.

Each bag of mulch includes 2 cubic feet of mulch. And since a cubic yard is about 27 cubic feet of materials, you'll need 14 bags of mulch to have enough to cover a cubic yard. The right amount of mulch for your yard, however, depends on the depth of the mulch, the type of mulch you choose, and your desired look.

Costs depend on waste volume, service frequency, and additional options like bulk pickups.

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