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Avatar for Cornejo LANSCAPING
Cornejo LANSCAPING
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Sod - Install+9 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"We had artificial turf installed in our back patio. Cristian was responsive, has a great attitude, and he was flexible scheduling our project. He and his team were professional, detailed, respectful, clean, and did an awesome job! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Cristian. He takes pride in his work and he implemented our vision for the project perfectly and had great suggestions along the way. We would highly recommend Cornejo Landscaping! Project scope involved removing pavers and existing turf and installing artificial turf and flagstone path."
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+99

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Essential Landscapes Inc.
5.0(
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.+10 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Customers say: True professional

"The job went very well, from the initial walk-through of the landscape clean up project through the planning and execution of the work. Jorge understood our needs, offered suggestions, was very knowledgeable and professional and prompt and on time in all phases of the project. The landscape cleanup involved over 40 hours of labor. We felt the total cost was quite reasonable. His team continues to provide monthly maintenance services."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garcia Gardening
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josue Garcia has been a skilled and reliable gardener and lawn care specialist for us for over 3 years in the Orcutt area. He has installed a yard full of new sod, planted several new beds of annual and perennials, shrubs, trees and put in a new irrigation system. I recommend him 100%!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Viveros landscaping
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Sod - InstallLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+8 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adrian got the work done fast and it turned out really well. He was able to clean up my yard that was a mess, haul out soil, haul in new soil, add a weed barrier, and install the sod in a couple days. He was able to work with the existing sprinkler system."
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Response time1 day
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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B&D Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Designer - LandscapeSod - Install

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gonzalo and his team were very professional. Very accommodating to me and open to the last minute changes. He is a perfectionist wants to please his clients which is rare these days. He cares about the project and the end results show it. I would hire this company over and over. As a human being he has integrity, he is kind and and honest and his team reflect all this. Thank you Gonzalo and team for making the exterior front and back of my house beautiful. Just what I envisioned."
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2520 Porter
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can hydroseed with a garden hose, but you’ll need a tank or other large vessel for mixing the slurry, then a pump to send the slurry through the hose for spraying. Making your own hydroseeding unit can work, but it’s not usually worth the effort and supplies unless you already have them.

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

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.

Grass is the most popular and safest option for planting over a septic drain field, but you can also plant small flowering plants and other lightweight plants that don’t have woody or deep roots. Avoid trees and bushes within 10 feet of the field, as the woody roots can crack the perforated pipes. You should also avoid planting vegetable or fruit gardens over your drain field, as a leak from the pipes could contaminate the soil and put anyone who eats the produce at risk.

If you don’t like the way your empty drainage ditch looks, reach out to a local landscaping professional to discuss your options. They may be able to liven it up with plants, stones, bushes, or other decorative elements. You can also add your own landscaping, but you should first make sure that it won’t block your ditch or prevent it from operating effectively.

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