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JM Lawns
4.5(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe and his team installed grass from scratch in our Carmel Valley home. They took away old dried up grass, re-leveled the area, installed a mesh under the grass to prevent more gophers from making holes, and installed new Marathon. It looks great! Joe and his team were very professional, and completed the work in the time they said they would. Joe cares a lot regarding the quality of the job and has excellent communication. He is both knowledgeable and friendly. When they came in we were still ruffled from a prior difficult experience with a hardscape company, and Joe and his team helped put us to ease. We had a great experience with them and highly recommend Joe and his team to anyone else."
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Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
176
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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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 rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S D Lawn Maintenance
4.7(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe and his crew did an outstanding job on my new fence. It may not have been a large project for them as compared to some of their other jobs but they gave my fence job all the same professional attention as any other job. Awesome work by SD Lawn and Fence! I would call for his services again as necessary! Great value!"
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+53

Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sotelo Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Sotelo to trim very large rubber tree and remove and stump grind a yucca palm. They showed up on time and finished on time doing everything they said. They handled everything from hauling away the debris and pre-existing leaves and also handled setting out no parking signs the day before. Reasonable pricing - would hire again."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
SD's Finest Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chad and John did an awesome job. We had a big lawn job, lots of weeds, leaves, overgrown bushes, pine needles. They took care of most of it when they came to give us an estimate. They advised us on weed control and treated them while they were there to. They followed up in a few days to finish the job. They were very fair in price, communicated very well, worked really hard and got our yard looking great. Thank you Chad and John we will be using you guys again for future jobs."
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Best Landscaping
3.8(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"this a high quality lawn service. on time, gets right to work and finishes the work in record time and does the little extra, like cleaning the leaves and weeds around the bushes. Very reasonable. I highly recommend them."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boney's Landscape
4.1(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What a pleasure to work with a professional. Various conversations about types of sod, decorating, costs and time estimates. Suggested things I would have not thought of, I was going to buy a plant for the corner of the lawn, he said he would pick one up, was perfect. Color and type to do all I wanted. He was on time every morning. Was respectful and friendly with my dogs. I joked with Wes and said that when I came home I walked out front to check the address because the backyard was so BEAUTIFUL. Thank you Wes and Boney's Landscape for an incredible job. You are highly recommended."
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+37

Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Plant Guy Paul LLC
5.0(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I love this company! They not only are maintaining my yard but giving me ideas on how I can make it better! I’m very happy with with them!"
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+8

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TaskEasy, Inc.
2.7(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I usually do lawn mowing myself, but our lawn mower broke down. I needed temporary lawn service and Task Easy provided just the perfect answer. The pro they sent was courteous, thorough and punctual."
Handy Home Lawn Care
Response time1 day
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care maintenance and mowing projects in El Cajon, CA

Hiring a professional saves you time and can actually save you money in the long run. Without regular care, your lawn might develop problems like thatch buildup, diseases, or pests, which can be expensive to fix. A pro keeps your lawn healthy, so you can enjoy it without the hassle.

Mowing your lawn yourself is generally cheaper than paying someone to do it. While a lawn mower can cost between $80 and $2,500 depending on the type, professional mowing services charge between $30 and $80 per visit. Investing in your own mower means that over time, you can save money by handling the mowing yourself, especially if you maintain your lawn regularly.

While the wording may vary from company to company, lawn maintenance typically includes all the services that keep your current healthy lawn looking sharp. Think mowing, watering, weeding, and a spring or fall cleanup.

Lawn care digs a bit deeper. These packages may include services that elevate your lawn's health or address an issue throughout the year. Fertilization, pest and weed control, and dethatching all fall into this category.

There is no set-in-stone schedule for mowing your lawn, as each grass variety grows at a different rate depending on the season. Once you determine the type of grass in your lawn and its ideal height, aim to remove no more than the top third of the blade at a time to retain its healthy structure.

In the high growing season, this will likely break down to about once a week, which is why lawn care specialists often offer weekly plans.

Don’t mow your grass if it hasn’t grown more than one-third of its height since you last cut it. For example, if you want grass no more than 2 inches, don’t mow it until it’s 3 inches. Don’t cut your grass when wet, as it clumps together and places more stress on your mower’s blades and makes it harder for the sun to reach the turf. This can lead to mold or disease. Conversely, don’t mow when it’s too dry. But, if you do, be sure to raise your mower’s deck height by about half an inch to encourage slower growth.

Yes, landscaping can significantly add value to your home. High-quality landscape design offers a return on investment of 20% to 30%. A well-maintained lawn and attractive outdoor spaces enhance your property's curb appeal and market value, making it more appealing to potential buyers when you decide to sell.

The El Cajon, CA homeowners’ guide to lawn care maintenances and mowings

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