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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

"My experience with Cornejo Landscaping was fantastic. I wanted to remodel my patio with pavers and it turned out amazing. My husband and I are so pleased with the work that we also asked Cristian to spruce up our backyard by trimming overgrown trees and power washing our stamped concrete pool deck, courtyard and walkways. Cristian is skilled, experienced, reliable, honest and easy to talk to. He was always responsive to our questions or any concerns we had along the way. We will definitely call him again for our next project and will be recommending Cornejo Landscaping to all our friends, family and neighbors."
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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.
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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
5.0(
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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%
19 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
50 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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Helix Landscape Construction
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingDesigner - Landscape+2 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Our mission is to create beautiful, beneficial landscapes. We recognize the paramount importance of water as a resource in California, so our aim is to build the best landscapes for here: lean on water, adding habitat for birds and bees- while creating living spaces for people to be comfortable outside. We strive for curb appeal, while making the cost of maintenance decrease. We are active in several turf removal rebate programs.

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Many ways to landscape a steep slope on a budget exist. Avoiding expensive retaining wall construction is the first step. Consider creating a rocky slope with boulders or large stones, or think about planting perennials that return every year with a single investment. Transplanting small trees from elsewhere on your property is also possible and can help to stabilize steep slopes without purchasing new ones. 

A half inch above ground level is ideal for metal edging. This provides enough depth for the edging to hold in place and enough height to keep in most landscaping materials (like mulch or gravel). If you install edging too high off the ground, it will stand out from your landscaping and pose a tripping risk. If you install it too low, your ground cover won’t stay in place.

If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home. 

That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.

Costs for lakefront landscaping are influenced by project size, choice of plants and materials, labor, and any additional features or structures desired. Projects can range from a few thousand dollars to extensive transformations costing much more.

Finding a reputable greenhouse or nursery should start online, where you can read through customer reviews to gauge the quality of the plants sold and the customer experience. Look out for customers complaining about plants dying shortly after purchase, and try to choose a greenhouse known for hiring employees who are able to explain how to care for the plants you purchase. It’s also a good idea to head to a few greenhouses to see the selection they offer and make sure they carry the plants or trees you’re looking for.

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