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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(
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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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

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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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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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job replacing planter boxes mulch with rocks to mitigate fire danger. Reliable, efficient, and cost effective. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the work done and would hire them without question for future projects."
Golf Course Project
Response time6 hrs
7 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

Free estimates

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(
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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."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Green Land Co.
4.9(
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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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"Everyone on the staff was very knowledgeable and professional. They arrived when expected and completed the work before the schedule. They worked really hard and took time to do it right. They did a really nice job. It was a pleasure interacting with the staff. I am very pleased with the turf and would strongly recommend them."
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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%
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

It can be tedious and time-consuming to install your own mulch and determine the ideal amount. A professional can help you ensure the right thickness and save you a lot of time and headaches.

A light layer of mulch can help protect a tree, retain moisture, and keep the soil healthy. However, it’s important to avoid over-mulching or piling the mulch up around the trunk of a tree, a practice notoriously called “volcano mulching.” That piled mulch can increase the chances of rot and disease on the tree trunk as well as overwhelming the soil, which needs access to a certain amount of air. Topped trees have it hard enough: mulch sparingly while they heal.

While you don’t need to put anything down before mulch, you can apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent weed growth. As long as you remove weeds before you spread mulch, you should be in the clear. But a herbicide is something that you can put down before mulch as an extra layer of protection.

If you hire a professional landscaper, you could expect to pay between $90 and $660 to install three cubic yards of river rock. (That’s based on the average river rock installation cost of $30 to $220 per cubic yard.) However, the exact price depends on the kind of river rock you choose. Crushed limestone and riprap are some of the more affordable options, while boulders and Arizona river rock are pricier.

There should be a 1-inch thick layer of sand underneath your pavers in order to provide a proper base.

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