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Avatar for V&M Landscaping
V&M Landscaping
5.0(
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Designer - LandscapeSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+9 more

Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had V&M landscaping do the following yard projects and they delivered a great product on time and as requested. We are happy with their excellent customer service and we are planing on hiring them again!!! 1.Nice modern paver walkway w/Mexican beach pebbles Decorative concrete mow strip for lawn 2.Modern horizontal wood fence with gate. 3.Retainer wall for a beautiful long planter with six Eugenias plants 4.Place driveway gravel 5.Sprinklers replacement of front and back yard"
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Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpDesigner - Landscape+11 more

Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arturo and his wonderful team have been incredible with our landscaping projects and grounds maintenance. For us they specialized in restoration of native plants and sustainable, organic gardening, which is hard to find! They have also helped with rock and mulch, sprinklers, pergola and tree trimming. They are reliable, reasonably priced, always professional and super courteous. Our neighbors now use them too based on what they've seen with our yard. I highly recommend this team!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
4.8(
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Sod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+9 more

Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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Emergency services offered

"Silverio came out and helped design a landscape for several plants I had and installed a drip irrigation system at a very reasonable price. He even searched for a specific plant and color off season at several places in the county! I have hired him and his crew to do ongoing maintenance. They are professional, reliable, and reasonably priced, and I have recommended them to several of my friends. I often have requests for specific yard maintenance or upgrades and they are able to accomodate them without an issue. I am glad I have their help working on my yard!"
Landscaping - improvements
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Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Rodriguez Landscape Service
4.5(
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For Business+5 more

Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have found Rodriguez Landscape Service to be reliable and knowledgeable with excellent customer service. Gardeners have conscientiously worked at turning a somewhat overgrown yard into a neat, tidy, enjoyable garden again. The irrigation crew kept working on a faulty system until it finally seems to be working efficiently and effectively. In addition Raul and his crew are helpful, friendly and listen attentively when I share garden needs. I am very pleased and will continue to have Rodriguez Landscape Service maintain my yard monthly."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Velasco Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Sod - InstallLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Velasco Landscaping did an amazing job installing pavement at my property! From start to finish, the team was professional, efficient, and detail-oriented. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and the finished pavement looks fantastic—clean lines, solid craftsmanship, and it’s built to last. They were respectful of the space, cleaned up thoroughly after the job, and completed everything on time. I highly recommend Velasco Landscaping for anyone looking for top-notch paving work and reliable service. Definitely a 5-star experience!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Stevenson's Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Stevenson's Landscaping, Inc. is a premiere full service landscaping contractor that operates out of Scotts Valley, CA. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Yes, rock gardens do need water. That said, they typically require less regular watering and, instead, more occasional, deep watering since the rocks trap moisture for longer than mulch. Make sure you don’t water your rock garden too much during the winter.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

It is possible to DIY complete hardscaping projects, but in most cases, hiring a professional is best to get the job done correctly. Hardscaping—including installing patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, and water features—is challenging and time-consuming, so the money you spend on a professional is typically worth it. Not only will the quality be better, but you could avoid problems that come along with a lack of hardscaping experience, like drainage issues that can lead to costly foundation damage and leaks in your home.

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.

Hedge plants are available in almost every size, from seedlings to fully mature, six-foot-tall shrubs. Planting smaller plants is much easier and more cost-effective. However, it can take years for the plants to reach maturity and create a full hedge. Garden centers and specialty retailers sometimes offer three to four-foot wide plants that you can simply plant next to each other for an instant full hedge.

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