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Avatar for Master Lawns
Master Lawns
5.0(
55
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jerry of Master Lawns responded promptly and was very professional. He was on time and did an excellent job with mowing, edging, the lawn as well as with trimming the surrounding plants and shrubbery. He was hired without hesitation to be our regular gardener."
after the clean up
During the clean up
Front and Back Yard
Front Yard
Corner lot clean up

+57

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Double A Lawn Care
Double A Lawn Care
4.9(
8
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, friendly and knowledgeable, Jose worked with me on my budget for a fair price. He and his partner did a quick, clean and thorough yard slope cleanup. Jose even shared some tips to maintain the slope. Will hire again for other gardening jobs around the house."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for U.S. Landscape, Inc.
U.S. Landscape, Inc.
4.6(
41
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For BusinessSod - Install - For Business

Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"U. S. Landscape did an excellent transforming my barren backyard into a lush and beautiful playground for my family. Water features, fire pit, sod, outdoor kitchen, raised garden boxes, with stamped cement and gravel. They did an outstanding job. The employees were hardworking and friendly."
simple planter
SB waterfall project
SB waterfall project
SB waterfall project
SB waterfall project

+143

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Jr's Lawn Service
Jr's Lawn Service
4.8(
11
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair

Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ernesto Jr and his crew are top notch. They do an amazing job and are so professional. We are so glad we hired them a few months ago. Our lawn looks better than it has in years. Cannot recommend them highly enough!"
Lawn care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+62

Response time40 mins
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for XPL Landscape
XPL Landscape
5.0(
20
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Sod - InstallSod - Install - For Business

Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were amazing and very quick to get done. My lawn looks amazing! It’s so pretty that it looks like a beautiful picture from a book. All my sprinklers are all working again and my valves are not leaking anymore. I’m very happy with the results."
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Additional Photos

+5

Response time1 day
110 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Valley Pacific Landscape Inc.
Valley Pacific Landscape Inc.
5.0(
23
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Sod - Install

Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt and his team did a fantastic job of turning my failed effort to grow grass into a yard my family loves. Im amazed how quickly a yard of dirt has been transformed into a yard with lush green grass, a fully automated sprinkler system and a great area of decomposed granite for a gathering area. Matt was very accommodating in additional requests I had and I couldn’t be happier with the end result. Additionally, Matt has check back on the yard to ensue the new sod has rooted and provided additional fertilizer. His responsiveness after the work has been completed speaks says a lot about him and how he values his business and his customers."
Landscaping Project
Front Yard Transformation: Custom Landscape Design
Front Yard Transformation: Custom Landscape Design
Front Yard Transformation: Custom Landscape Design
Front Yard Transformation: Custom Landscape Design

+48

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Green Life Landscape Inc.
5.0(
10
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Lawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn - For BusinessLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn+4 more

Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Green Life crew did an amazing job with my landscape. We had hedges installed and they even added drip lines. I love their attention to detail and plant recommendations because I’m a little picky. They also keep my lawn looking green and healthy."
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+1

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Sweet Water Landscaping
Sweet Water Landscaping
4.8(
23
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair

Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"William installed a new sprinkler system in my front and rear yard. He also seeded the areas needed for new grass, added decorative rocks, and mulch in places we requested. The price for all we had done was lower than expected, and very competitive with other estimates i received from other landscaping companies. He is very professional, and a great person to reach out to if you need landscaping done at your residence. You will not be disappointed with the end result!!!"
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+18

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Borja Landscape
Borja Landscape
5.0(
29
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business+4 more

Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Borja Landscaping is top notch. They came out put new grass in my backyard. They also helped me design my back slope and stepping stones They also trimmed my trees and Palms. They did such a good job that I hired them to care for my yards every week. I would definitely recommend Borja Landscape. They are Awesum!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by3%of homeowners
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Lawn Care FAQs, answered by experts

Many gardeners charge an hourly rate for their services, and your total cost will depend on the amount of services and the experience of the gardener. Gardeners with basic experience charge between $20 and $30 per hour, while a more experienced gardener can charge as much as $60 to $88 per hour.

The cost of lawn mowing is about $125, which you might need on a weekly or biweekly basis. However, the cost of soil testing averages about $1,450, which should only be done every three to five years. 

Depending on the method you choose to remove grass, it may or may not matter whether the grass is wet or dry when you perform the task. A dryer lawn will be easier to negotiate with a sod cutter, especially if you're not planning to reuse the turf. However, using a shovel by hand might be a little easier if the ground is slightly damp but not so much that it sticks to the tool.  

The best times to mow your lawn are mid-morning or early evening. Mowing in the mid-morning, around 10 a.m., allows any dew to evaporate so the grass is dry. Cutting dry grass is easier on both the lawn and the mower, and this timing gives the grass blades time to recover in the sunlight before the peak afternoon heat. Alternatively, you can mow in the late afternoon or early evening once the heat of the day has passed. Avoid mowing too early in the morning when the grass is still wet with dew, and try not to mow during the hottest part of the day, as high temperatures and harsh sunlight can put extra stress on the grass.

No—in fact, it can be beneficial to your lawn if you maintain a routine. By flipping blades of grass in the opposite direction, you’re allowing that side to absorb more sunlight than it normally would. Alternating the mowing directions will help your grass gather sunlight more evenly over time, leading to a more vibrant and healthy lawn. 

Buffalo grass spreads through both underground roots and above-ground stolons. The widespread root and stolon system makes up for this grass’s overall lack of density. It’s a hearty grass, so it spreads on its own slowly, especially considering that most of the male (no staminate) varieties of grass are sterile. You may think about over-maintaining your lawn to encourage growth, but this would have the opposite effect.

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