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Avatar for Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC

Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC

5.00(
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Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for considering Trejos Landscaping & Gardening for your outdoor project! We are a California Licensed Landscaping Contractor (C-27 #1136719) proudly serving Monterey County, the Bay Area, and surrounding communities. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in sod installation, irrigation systems, cleanups, and full outdoor remodels. Our work is rooted in quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and respect for your home, treating every project as if it were our own. As the owner, my mission is to deliver 5-star results and earn your full satisfaction. If at any point we fall short, I want to hear about it so we can make it right. ✅ Licensed & insured ✅ Family-owned and operated ✅ Transparent pricing & free estimates We’d be happy to share references or photos of past work. Let’s turn your vision into something lasting.

"Arturo was on time, fast, communicative, offered solutions, did a lot of cleanup in 4 hours. I will have him come back. "

Noelle A on April 2025

Thank you for considering Trejos Landscaping & Gardening for your outdoor project! We are a California Licensed Landscaping Contractor (C-27 #1136719) proudly serving Monterey County, the Bay Area, and surrounding communities. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in sod installation, irrigation systems, cleanups, and full outdoor remodels. Our work is rooted in quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and respect for your home, treating every project as if it were our own. As the owner, my mission is to deliver 5-star results and earn your full satisfaction. If at any point we fall short, I want to hear about it so we can make it right. ✅ Licensed & insured ✅ Family-owned and operated ✅ Transparent pricing & free estimates We’d be happy to share references or photos of past work. Let’s turn your vision into something lasting.

"Arturo was on time, fast, communicative, offered solutions, did a lot of cleanup in 4 hours. I will have him come back. "

Noelle A on April 2025


Santa Cruz Tree & Firewood Service's - Unlicensed Contractor

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Santa Cruz Tree & Firewood Service's - Unlicensed Contractor

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7 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service provided to meet your needs. It is our mission to exhibit excellent workmanship and supreme dedication from start to finish of a project. We understand the needs and expectations of our customers, and take great care to work and communicate with them in a courteous and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service provided to meet your needs. It is our mission to exhibit excellent workmanship and supreme dedication from start to finish of a project. We understand the needs and expectations of our customers, and take great care to work and communicate with them in a courteous and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.



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Maciel Landscaping and Construction-Unlicensed Contractor

4.89(
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Maciel Landscaping and Construction-Unlicensed Contractor

4.89(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Here at Maciel Landscaping and Construction we are family owned & operated with over 10 years of experience. We take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job we will treat your home or your business as we would treat our own. Give Maciel Landscaping and Construction We look forward to working with you!

"Outstanding work!!! He went above and beyond my expectations. Would definitely hire him again for future projects.."

Randy C on December 2023

Here at Maciel Landscaping and Construction we are family owned & operated with over 10 years of experience. We take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job we will treat your home or your business as we would treat our own. Give Maciel Landscaping and Construction We look forward to working with you!

"Outstanding work!!! He went above and beyond my expectations. Would definitely hire him again for future projects.."

Randy C on December 2023


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TNR Gardening Services

5.00(
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TNR Gardening Services

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

TNR Gardening Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Prompt and hard working. Fair prices."

Nancy R on February 2021

TNR Gardening Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Prompt and hard working. Fair prices."

Nancy R on February 2021


SUV Budget Landscape Service

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SUV Budget Landscape Service

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He does quality work and always listens to my ideas and what I want done, on time and professional, he follows through and does good quality work"

Susan C on January 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He does quality work and always listens to my ideas and what I want done, on time and professional, he follows through and does good quality work"

Susan C on January 2019


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MND Landscaping - Unlicensed Contractor

4.92(
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MND Landscaping - Unlicensed Contractor

4.92(
20
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Customers say: Quality work
34 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Emanuel the owner was prompt and knowledgeable about plants and landscaping. He did the work perfectly and cleaned up meticulously! I will be hiring him for more landscape and tree projects for sure!!!"

Cathy D on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Emanuel the owner was prompt and knowledgeable about plants and landscaping. He did the work perfectly and cleaned up meticulously! I will be hiring him for more landscape and tree projects for sure!!!"

Cathy D on August 2025


ELI MTZ Landscaping

5.00(
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ELI MTZ Landscaping

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at ELI MTZ Landscaping strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Buen trabajo. Good work."

Adan L on April 2024

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at ELI MTZ Landscaping strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Buen trabajo. Good work."

Adan L on April 2024


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Freddy Landscaping

4.29(
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Freddy Landscaping

4.29(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
29 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

I am industry expert in Monterey country. I pride myself on my extreme professionalism and attention to detail. My customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give me a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"good"

Sheila F on June 2024

I am industry expert in Monterey country. I pride myself on my extreme professionalism and attention to detail. My customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give me a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"good"

Sheila F on June 2024


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On Spot Landscaping

4.83(
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On Spot Landscaping

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
12 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

With over 15 years of experience as a landscaper, On Spot Landscaping, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Luis was fantastic, he arrived on short notice and was able to clear the weeds & overgrowth within a few hours. Would highly recommend him again! "

Wei Y on October 2025

With over 15 years of experience as a landscaper, On Spot Landscaping, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Luis was fantastic, he arrived on short notice and was able to clear the weeds & overgrowth within a few hours. Would highly recommend him again! "

Wei Y on October 2025

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

If you’re hiring a company to perform stump grinding—or any home service for that matter—you’ll want them to at least have general liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance. This type of coverage protects both you and the business in the case of any accidents. Professional liability insurance and inland marine insurance plans are also important for tree companies to have. Ask any pro you’re considering hiring about licenses and insurance coverage before booking the job.

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Whether you choose to chisel and hammer, chainsaw, or burn your tree stump to hollow it out, always use protective goggles and thick gloves. Splinters are an inevitable risk. Having a power drill with a diameter of at least ⅜ inch also makes the job quicker and easier.

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