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Peredo Custom Landscaping
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Prather, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Peredro was very sweet and SUPER responsive and reliable. I hired him straight on the spot. If you need a gardener in Bakersfield he is the go to man. Very professional. I had no idea where to find a gardener so I checked Angie's list and found Peredro in a day. Thank you Peredro for being so reliable and responsive! I appreciate you!! Sabine"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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All Exclusive Custom Landscaping
4.9(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Prather, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Javier and his team did an excellent job on our yard. It was a challenging project requiring the removal of over 45 trees and bushes from an established yard including grinding and removing all the roots and then replacing it all with new landscaping including irrigation and lighting. His price estimate was very competitive. They started and finished on time. Definitely recommend them for all your landscaping needs."
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Response time1 day
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Soto’s Tree Service
4.6(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Prather, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to fix my sprinkler system, and clean my yard for a fresh start. They were very transparent with me on what needed fixed, what it would cost, and what my options were. They made sure every step of the way to meet my expectations and not overstep what I asked and wanted. Fast, efficient, respectful - and even gave me tips on what i can do next for my yard!"
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CALIFORNIA TURF AND LANDSCAPING
3.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Prather, CA and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"They did a good job. There were a few hiccups but they were all fixed to my satisfaction. They were accommodating for my design and their estimate was fair compared to other estimates I got. They had good reviews from other customers. Good website."
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Precision Hauling & Junk Removal
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Prather, CA and surrounding areas

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Welcome! I provide professional, reliable, and high-quality property care services for both residential and commercial clients. Whether you need junk cleared out or routine maintenance to keep your yard looking sharp, I treat every project with the exact same level of detail and care as if it were my own property.\n​\nServices Provided:\n• Junk & Debris Removal: Residential junk removal, commercial waste/building material removal, general garbage pickup, and yard waste cleanups.\n• Lawn & Yard Care: Mowing, routine lawn maintenance, fertilization and treatment, and seasonal spring/fall cleanups.\n• Material Delivery: Delivery of landscape materials including soil, sand, mulch, and rock\n\nWhy Work With Me?\n• Professional & Ethical: Honest communication, upfront expectations, and dependable service every time.\n• Punctual: Your time is valuable—I show up on schedule and get the job done efficiently.\n• Quality Mindset: I take genuine pride in my work and leave your property looking spotless.\n​

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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

Most experts recommend a quarter-inch layer of compost for best results, and you will need about .77 cubic yards of material per 1,000 square feet. To measure how much compost to use, take the square footage of your yard and multiply it by .77, then divide that number by 1,000.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

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.

Yes, weeds can still grow in decomposed granite. If properly compacted, it can act as a good weed suppressant, meaning you’ll only pull weeds occasionally. But no ground cover is completely weed-proof. To further prevent weeds, you can try spraying your decomposed granite with distilled white vinegar.

Stump grindings are usually safe to use in soil, but in some cases, it’s not recommended. Wood chips in particular can bind nitrogen in the soil, which will make it difficult for grass to grow. That’s why it’s important to remove most wood chips and use healthy garden soil if you want to cover the stump spot with grass. Large wood chips may attract beetles and could encourage the growth of fungi when they decay, so you may want to remove them when using the grindings.

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