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MM Central Coast Landscape, Inc.

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MM Central Coast Landscape, Inc.

4.82(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Welcome to M M Landscape! We are a full service residential and commercial tree service,lawn maintenance and landscaping company covering Santa Barbara county. We pride our business on providing top quality installations at affordable rates. With over 20 years of industry experience, we know exactly what your property needs. We are available 24/7 for emergency services. Give us a call today to schedule your free estimate!

"overall great job would not hesitate to hire again"

Patrick D on August 2024

Welcome to M M Landscape! We are a full service residential and commercial tree service,lawn maintenance and landscaping company covering Santa Barbara county. We pride our business on providing top quality installations at affordable rates. With over 20 years of industry experience, we know exactly what your property needs. We are available 24/7 for emergency services. Give us a call today to schedule your free estimate!

"overall great job would not hesitate to hire again"

Patrick D on August 2024


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Essential Landscapes Inc.

5.00(
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Essential Landscapes Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

At Essential Landscapes Inc we provide expert landscaping and hardscape solutions to enhance outdoor spaces. Our services include lawn care, garden design, tree and shrub planting, irrigation installation, outdoor lighting, along with hardscape features such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fire pits. Whether you’re looking to create a relaxing outdoor retreat or boost curb appeal, we deliver durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing results tailored to your vision.

"Essential Landscape’s crew are hardworking, knowledgeable and punctual. Jorge, the owner is very flexible and fair. He guarantees his services and is a professional business owner. I recommend them."

Laurel R on January 2025

At Essential Landscapes Inc we provide expert landscaping and hardscape solutions to enhance outdoor spaces. Our services include lawn care, garden design, tree and shrub planting, irrigation installation, outdoor lighting, along with hardscape features such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fire pits. Whether you’re looking to create a relaxing outdoor retreat or boost curb appeal, we deliver durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing results tailored to your vision.

"Essential Landscape’s crew are hardworking, knowledgeable and punctual. Jorge, the owner is very flexible and fair. He guarantees his services and is a professional business owner. I recommend them."

Laurel R on January 2025


"My experience with Cornejo Landscaping was fantastic. I wanted to remodel my patio with pavers and it turned out amazing. My husband and I are so pleased with the work that we also asked Cristian to spruce up our backyard by trimming overgrown trees and power washing our stamped concrete pool deck, courtyard and walkways. Cristian is skilled, experienced, reliable, honest and easy to talk to. He was always responsive to our questions or any concerns we had along the way. We will definitely call him again for our next project and will be recommending Cornejo Landscaping to all our friends, family and neighbors. "

Jocelyn D on November 2025

landscaping, Artificial turf,patty green ,landscaping lights ,pavers,flag stone, slaps, wood fance, irrigation, timers,grading machine, retaining wall.mantenance ,vinyl and wood flooring , pergolas , sprinkler. p

"My experience with Cornejo Landscaping was fantastic. I wanted to remodel my patio with pavers and it turned out amazing. My husband and I are so pleased with the work that we also asked Cristian to spruce up our backyard by trimming overgrown trees and power washing our stamped concrete pool deck, courtyard and walkways. Cristian is skilled, experienced, reliable, honest and easy to talk to. He was always responsive to our questions or any concerns we had along the way. We will definitely call him again for our next project and will be recommending Cornejo Landscaping to all our friends, family and neighbors. "

Jocelyn D on November 2025


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Forever Green Landscape Construction

5.00(
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Forever Green Landscape Construction

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
33 local quotes requested

Forever Green Landscape Construction 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.

"Fantastic professional. Very satisfied with the product and the service on time quality work quality product going to use them again"

Randall M on November 2025

Forever Green Landscape Construction 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.

"Fantastic professional. Very satisfied with the product and the service on time quality work quality product going to use them again"

Randall M on November 2025


Peraltas Landscape

5.00(
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Peraltas Landscape

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

welcome to Peralta's Landscaping services! with 17 years of experience, we offer a wide variety of Landscaping services in the Santa Barbara county and Ventura county area. Our team of skilled Landscaping provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional. We offer a wide variety of landscaping services, artificial grass, natural grass, irrigation, repairs, drip line, landscaping lighting, wood fences, concrete driveways, retaining walls, tree trimming, removal, full landscaping, mulching, decomposed granite, French drains and more. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. Choose Peralta's landscaping services for the best possible service at a fair and competitive price contact us today to schedule a consultation and we'll bring out the best!

"On time and knew what to do and did it in record time. I would use him again."

Bob C on May 2024

welcome to Peralta's Landscaping services! with 17 years of experience, we offer a wide variety of Landscaping services in the Santa Barbara county and Ventura county area. Our team of skilled Landscaping provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional. We offer a wide variety of landscaping services, artificial grass, natural grass, irrigation, repairs, drip line, landscaping lighting, wood fences, concrete driveways, retaining walls, tree trimming, removal, full landscaping, mulching, decomposed granite, French drains and more. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. Choose Peralta's landscaping services for the best possible service at a fair and competitive price contact us today to schedule a consultation and we'll bring out the best!

"On time and knew what to do and did it in record time. I would use him again."

Bob C on May 2024


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DOUBLE R LANDSCAPING

5.00(
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DOUBLE R LANDSCAPING

5.00(
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Double R Landscaping was prompt, they quickly assessed the situation and completed the job with no issues. I had an irrigation manifold with one valve that would not shut off and the top of it blew off. U would definitely usetsm.again. "

Corinne K on August 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Double R Landscaping was prompt, they quickly assessed the situation and completed the job with no issues. I had an irrigation manifold with one valve that would not shut off and the top of it blew off. U would definitely usetsm.again. "

Corinne K on August 2025


"I enjoyed working with Adrian and he was very friendly and reliable. He showed up on time and had a good team of workers complete the job we agreed on. Everything worked out perfectly and he made sure I was happy with the job before he left. Thank you again Adrian! "

dirk s on November 2025

Hello, My name is Adrian and this is my locally owned and operated company. I have been in business for 10 years. I'm here to provide high quality work. Call today and let me put my experience to work for you!

"I enjoyed working with Adrian and he was very friendly and reliable. He showed up on time and had a good team of workers complete the job we agreed on. Everything worked out perfectly and he made sure I was happy with the job before he left. Thank you again Adrian! "

dirk s on November 2025


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Green Valley Landscape and Design Inc

5.00(
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Green Valley Landscape and Design Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Very happy with the business interaction and finished product"

dona s on August 2023

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Very happy with the business interaction and finished product"

dona s on August 2023


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Bajascape

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Bajascape

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

Hello I’m Octavio also known as “Tavo” and here at Bajascape we strive to provide you with the best experience on your landscaping projects, we take pride in what we do and our skills come with over 20 years of experience. We are state certified by CLCA (California Landscape Contractors Association) in general landscaping. We specialize in the following: Landscape lighting, pavers, retaining wall, brick/masonry wall, concrete, turf, putting green, low maintenance landscaping, general gardening services, irrigation, fences, drains, and much more. We also offer outdoor carpentry such as building pergolas, decks, wooden steps and chicken coops. Our coverage areas are from San Luis Obispo to the beautiful city of Solvang and surrounding ranching areas. We have certified irrigation technicians to help you on your two wire irrigation systems such as Hunter, Rain Bird and Baseline systems. Feel free to give us a call for a free estimate.

"Tavo and the team at Bajascape turned my front yard from an eyesore to the best looking lawn on the street in just a few days. They were friendly, respectful of our neighbors and tackled unforeseen hurdles in the project with grace and an open mind. When I'm ready to continue with my landscape projects, these guys are the first folks I'll call."

Jonathan F on January 2025

Hello I’m Octavio also known as “Tavo” and here at Bajascape we strive to provide you with the best experience on your landscaping projects, we take pride in what we do and our skills come with over 20 years of experience. We are state certified by CLCA (California Landscape Contractors Association) in general landscaping. We specialize in the following: Landscape lighting, pavers, retaining wall, brick/masonry wall, concrete, turf, putting green, low maintenance landscaping, general gardening services, irrigation, fences, drains, and much more. We also offer outdoor carpentry such as building pergolas, decks, wooden steps and chicken coops. Our coverage areas are from San Luis Obispo to the beautiful city of Solvang and surrounding ranching areas. We have certified irrigation technicians to help you on your two wire irrigation systems such as Hunter, Rain Bird and Baseline systems. Feel free to give us a call for a free estimate.

"Tavo and the team at Bajascape turned my front yard from an eyesore to the best looking lawn on the street in just a few days. They were friendly, respectful of our neighbors and tackled unforeseen hurdles in the project with grace and an open mind. When I'm ready to continue with my landscape projects, these guys are the first folks I'll call."

Jonathan F on January 2025


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B&D Landscaping, Inc.

5.00(
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B&D Landscaping, Inc.

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Gonzalo and his team were very professional. Very accommodating to me and open to the last minute changes. He is a perfectionist wants to please his clients which is rare these days. He cares about the project and the end results show it. I would hire this company over and over. As a human being he has integrity, he is kind and and honest and his team reflect all this. Thank you Gonzalo and team for making the exterior front and back of my house beautiful. Just what I envisioned."

Sofia n 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.

"Gonzalo and his team were very professional. Very accommodating to me and open to the last minute changes. He is a perfectionist wants to please his clients which is rare these days. He cares about the project and the end results show it. I would hire this company over and over. As a human being he has integrity, he is kind and and honest and his team reflect all this. Thank you Gonzalo and team for making the exterior front and back of my house beautiful. Just what I envisioned."

Sofia n on August 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Goleta, CA

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

The Goleta, CA homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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