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Avatar for Shaddai Landscaping LLC
Shaddai Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I'm very satisfied with the tree trimming work done by Shaddai Landscaping . They were quick to respond to my request and were prompt to arrive as scheduled. They explained what they would be doing for each tree and were efficient in getting it done. Cut and stacked the dead wood for firewood and cleaned the yard before leaving. I certainly recommend them!"
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing

+20

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Montoya Landscaping & Maintenance
4.7(
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our neighbors tree was growing over our yard, and causing a real mess. Montoya Land Scaping came out and trimmed it and did a beautiful job and cleaned up after themselves. Leroy also sprayed the tree to keep bugs from getting in it after trimming it. Leroy Montoya was extremely kind and very professional. Any yardwork I need need done in the future. I will definitely call Leroy. I’m very picky, and I would highly recommend Montoya Land Scaping."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Alex's Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Alex is very thorough and takes pride in his work. He maintains my yards to keep them looking as good as possible. I would definitely recommend him to do anything related to landscaping and irrigation systems. Alex shows up for every job too, not just his hired help. That makes a difference to me."
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+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capital Landscape Solutions
4.9(
13
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These folks (2 men and 1 woman) took care of the tree limbs hanging over our house quickly and efficiently. Plus, they are nice people! Doing business with them was easy. They arrived a bit early and cleaned everything up when they were done. We will most definitely call on them again if we need more work done."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Rio Chama Landscapes & Maintenance, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Charles and Lorenzo are first-rate, knowledgeable, hard-working professionals. We will have them taking care of our landscaping needs from now on. Charles and Lorenzo were friendly, courteous, and above all professional and efficient. I was very impressed in that after the job had been completed they were more than happy to offer suggestions and advice on how to maintain and take care of minor concerns not associated with the original agreement - talk about establishing goodwill with their clients. Because of the above-mentioned and the overall excellent quality of the work, I will be using High Country Landscaping on a permanent basis."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coast to Coast Construction
4.2(
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"DJ was fabulous! Did exactly what I wanted. He has a tremendous background in construction, and I highly recommend him. As a person, he's also terrific. Kind, generous, and pleasant to be with."
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Garage Remodel
Garage Remodel
Garage Remodel
Garage Remodel

+14

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Many gardeners charge an hourly rate for their services, and your total cost will depend on the amount of services and the experience of the gardener. Gardeners with basic experience charge between $20 and $30 per hour, while a more experienced gardener can charge as much as $60 to $88 per hour.

The cost of lawn mowing is about $125, which you might need on a weekly or biweekly basis. However, the cost of soil testing averages about $1,450, which should only be done every three to five years. 

If an arborist is certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the highest level of certification available is ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. According to the ISA, this credential is reserved for arborists “who have reached the pinnacle of their profession.” Check your arborist’s credentials before hiring to confirm their level of training and expertise.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

Peach trees grow to be about 25 feet, so keep this in mind for pruning as well. If you plan to DIY, you’ll need to be comfortable working on a ladder. Without pruning, peach tree branches can sprawl nearly as wide as the tree grows tall, so make sure to plan pruning sessions at least once per year in the spring for controlled growth. And if you’re working on a ladder, be sure to follow all safety precautions, especially if you’ll be dealing with falling branches.

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