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Avatar for Landscaping Bay Area
Landscaping Bay Area
4.6(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For BusinessLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up+1 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great! We moved into a house and needed help understanding why our landscaping quickly started dying. Landscaping Bay Area carefully diagnosed and quickly fixed the issues, thoughtfully taught us about our system, and added lines to automate our yard care. Would absolutely recommend and use them again!"
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+15

Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
4.6(
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+6 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Welcome Home Landscape did a fantastic job on our yard. Ken and Emily are a talented team and their hard work and creative ideas made such a wonderful improvement in both our front and back yards. We were so pleased, we have hired them to also do routine maintenance. I would highly recommend them for any landscape needs."
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+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Prestige Landscaping Company
4.9(
29
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For Business+1 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Prestige Landscape did a great job, redoing our entire front yard and adding some fencing. We had the design plans, and Carlos took them and quickly came back with a reasonable quote and schedule for the work. What I loved most was that I didn't have to do any project management. The team was on time every day, very hard working and professional. I would absolutely hire them again for another landscape install. We are very happy with the results!"
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+11

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Basave LANDSCAPING
Basave LANDSCAPING
5.0(
9
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+9 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gomer Basave brought a team of three to four men to construct a 180 foot trench for proper drainage from the landscaped garden to the back of the property. It took six days to build the trench as well as lay the pipes and test the water flow. Throughout the construction, the team worked hard to create the trench and the work was supervised by visits from Basave to the site. Starting with the estimate and proceeding with the work, Gomer Basave was an approachable, responsible and honest contractor who worked with his team to complete the project. The job was not an easy job but Gomer and his crew worked continuously to create a trench that could transport water away from the house. We greatly appreciated working with Gomer and his crew and hope we have the chance to work with them again on other projects."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
4.6(
23
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+9 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eli and his Acer Landscaping staff were beyond excellent, perfectly executing their top-notch design, which mirrored exactly what we envisioned for our backyard space: a family oasis. We love to entertain, play basketball, and relax and lounge outside. This is now our forever home/backyard, and it's all thanks to Acer. They stayed on budget and completed the project before the anticipated due date. In a heartbeat, we'd recommend Acer Landscaping to anyone looking to hire the perfect partner!"
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+58

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Bay Breeze Landscaping Inc
Bay Breeze Landscaping Inc
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+3 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Eduardo, Bay Breeze Landscaping, and his team transformed my front yard from a patch of dirt to a lush lawn in just a few hours. I’ve lived in this SF house for 15 years and the lawn only looks nice (and certainly not this nice) during rainy season. Bay Breeze helped me determine the design plan, provided a trusted, reasonable quote to hire/manage/customize the plumbing required to install a sprinkler system, and in just a few hours dig up the current yard, add gopher barriers, install a hardwired automatic sprinkler system, and lay gorgeous high-end sod. I’m beyond happy and would recommend Bay Breeze Landscaping to anyone."
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+14

Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.
Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.
4.4(
144
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Designer - Landscape

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Black Diamond for demo, pavers, artificial turf and landscape - the whole front yard project here in Danville. We were very happy with the results, thanks to Michael Martinez and his team! We were impressed that the project proceeded on time and budget. You might find cheaper folks, but none with the experience, professionalism, and company resources like Black Diamond."
Backyard Dreamscape
View of paver patio backyard
BBQ island
Paver walkway & landscaping
Fire pit with seating wall, pool & landscaping

+23

Response time12 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can landscape in the rain, but you should take some precautions to keep yourself and your tools safe. Avoid using electric landscaping tools during rainfall, and don’t mow, thatch, aerate, or rake in the rain, as your tools can more easily tear out roots in the loose soil. Be careful when working on wet grass, and take your time to avoid slipping. Avoid putting in new plants before a particularly bad storm, as heavy rain and strong winds can damage or uproot plants that aren’t yet established.

Yes, if you are using rocks to form a pathway or driveway, it’s a good idea to first install landscape fabric before layering in your rocks. Landscape fabric is your first line of defense against unwanted grass and weeds on your rocky surface.

By definition, gardeners are experts at designing and maintaining outdoor gardens. Their job duties extend far beyond choosing the right plants for the area, which in itself is a job—they also help maintain the health and well-being of the plants. Gardeners work independently or for landscapers, nurseries, or horticulture design companies.

The best way to landscape your front yard on a budget is to invest in hiring a professional for hardscaping—things like upgrading walkways, redoing driveways, and installing partitions around garden beds. You can often do the softscaping yourself—think laying down mulch, caring for your lawn, removing weeds, and planting flowers and shrubs. It’s also almost always worthwhile to pay a professional for routine yard maintenance, as this dramatically improves curb appeal and delivers above 100% ROI in most cases.

Yes, backyard landscaping and total-home landscaping add value to your home. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), high-quality landscape design has a 20 to 30 percent return on investment. So, when it comes time to sell your home, having a beautiful backyard landscaping oasis will increase your home’s value. 

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