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Top-Rated Lawn care pros in Santee - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Brothers Landscape
Brothers Landscape
4.7(
184
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Sod - InstallLawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn - For Business+12 more

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a complete landscape redo for our residence. The project included fencing and painting, repair redwood deck and paint, install pavers and fire pit, remove grass and install synthetic turf, large tree removal, hedge removal, destruction and removal of sidewalk and replacement with pavers, replacement of lawn with decorative rock and succulents/cactus, complete irrigation overhaul and installation of drip system, install landscape lighting. Luis is a stickler for detail and made sure the job was done right. He is great to work with and his crew are professional and courteous."
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+92

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Darvin's Fine Gardening
4.7(
77
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn+5 more

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I would recommend Darvin. He did a wonderful job cleaning up my garden. There was 7 large plants to be removed, besides a general clean up. He was professional. The area looks great! Also, his pricing for this work was reasonable. Definitely a recommendation."
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.4(
135
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Sod - InstallSod - Install - For Business

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service did a fantastic job in my backyard. They worked within my budget. My planting beds were cleaned out, weed barrier installed and new succulents planted. They worked with me on design and planting. They also re-installed stairs to allow access into my canyon lot. Finally they installed a retaining wall to support my mature sycamore tree that is on a slope and also terraced above the tree on the slope. The workmen were efficient and friendly. I would definitely recommend this business for your landscaping needs.1"
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Tomas Landscaping - License Not Yet Provided
5.0(
42
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very friendly and professional just ended up going with a different Gardener/Landscaper.. i appreciate his quick response and going out of his way to offer a very fare quote. Would definitely use him in the future for yard maintenance if the person I chose moves on to bigger and better things."
Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Boulder Landscapes, Inc.
4.9(
12
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallSod - Install

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kyle has a wonderful attitude toward customer service. He's prompt and his crew is conscientious. I'm very happy with the work they did and I plan to hire them in the future for additional services."
Alpine Desertscape
Alpine Desertscape
Alpine Desertscape
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+10

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Sotelo Tree Service
Sotelo Tree Service
5.0(
32
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For BusinessLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn+2 more

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jacob returned my call the same day. His bid was reasonable compared to the last time I had my eucalyptus tree cut but stump not removed. This time I had my grown ficus tree along with a small guava. The ficus roots has become unwieldy and threatening the new fence so it had to go, including the stump and roots! Sotelo Tree Service has a complete set of machines to do a complete tree removal - mulcher truck and a stump shredder tractor. Overall, I am satisfied 100%"
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+34

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for Final Touch Hardscape
Final Touch Hardscape
4.8(
47
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn+3 more

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I received a phone call within minutes of requesting a quote. Mr. Ruiz came out the same day (Sunday). Showed him the problem on the surface. (Which was an irrigation problem) .He had to dig up some dirt and found the issue. After getting the parts to fix the problem, he showed up the next morning and not only did he complete the requested job. He fixed some wires someone else had cut doing another job. I was manually turning on the sprinklers and using the hose to water the grass. He looked at all my sprinkler heads. He set up the timer on the sprinkler system to ensure my system was working perfectly. The PRICE was RIGHT!! I was holding my breath on how much this would cost. After I paid for the services, I went inside and did a happy dance. I have funds left over to order take out for dinner. I also found out that he provides other lawn services like installing artificial turf and retaining walls. I will definitely hire again. I also appreciated that Mr. Ruiz wore a mask during this uneasy time. (Covid-19)"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Lawn Care FAQs, answered by experts

Depending on your lawn mower type, you can mow anywhere from 2.5 to 13 miles per hour (mph). A simple push lawn mower will take the longest to mow at 2.5 mph, which is just under the average walking pace. Riding mowers can go significantly faster. Rear engines come in at around 5 mph, tractors come in at just shy of 8 mph, and zero-turn mowers come in at the fastest speed of 13 mph.

It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.

There are a few ways to fix your lawn on a budget, including:

  • Identify the lawn care problem and learn how to seed, fertilize, and aerate your lawn. 

  • Reseed old, damaged lawn with new grass that fares better in your environment. 

  • Remove grass from your yard so you no longer need to worry about lawn care costs.

To prepare your lawn for core aeration, water it the day before you aerate. (Alternatively, you can wait until it rains and aerate the following day.) Aerating after watering or a rainy day will make the process easier since you can penetrate moist soil better than dry soil. You should also flag your sprinklers so that you don’t accidentally hit them while aerating. If you have a lot of thatch buildup in your yard, you might need to dethatch your lawn before aerating as well.

Yes, watering after you level a lawn is essential. Water helps settle the soil, eliminating air pockets and encouraging the newly-applied topdressing to bond with the existing surface. Adequate watering aids in achieving a smoother and more even lawn surface. However, be sure to avoid overwatering, which could lead to soil erosion or compaction issues.

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