For over 45 years, Craven Landscaping, Inc. has transformed outdoor ideas into reality across the Monterey Peninsula. As one of the area's largest full-service landscaping contractors, we blend nature, art, and craftsmanship to create enduring landscapes. Whether you seek drama or serenity, a manicured look or a native setting, we bring the expertise and vision to bring your dreams to life. Truly, painting your landscape with plants.
"Craven Landscaping was very quick to go out to the property and provide a quote. They were professional, did beautiful work, and were very responsive."
Danielle B on December 2024
For over 45 years, Craven Landscaping, Inc. has transformed outdoor ideas into reality across the Monterey Peninsula. As one of the area's largest full-service landscaping contractors, we blend nature, art, and craftsmanship to create enduring landscapes. Whether you seek drama or serenity, a manicured look or a native setting, we bring the expertise and vision to bring your dreams to life. Truly, painting your landscape with plants.
"Craven Landscaping was very quick to go out to the property and provide a quote. They were professional, did beautiful work, and were very responsive."
Danielle B on December 2024
Junk Removal and Major Cleanup Services along with Yard Maintenance & Pressure Washing. No Joe too big or too small. Free Estimates. We stand by our work, Satisfaction Guaranteed. Over twenty years experience.
Junk Removal and Major Cleanup Services along with Yard Maintenance & Pressure Washing. No Joe too big or too small. Free Estimates. We stand by our work, Satisfaction Guaranteed. Over twenty years experience.
Black Diamond has been family owned & operated since 2004 with local offices in San Jose, Novato, San Mateo, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, Carmel, Ventura County and Sacramento. With an exemplary reputation of being the leader in paver stone and landscape design & installation throughout California, our company’s ultimate goal is to provide an exceptional client experience. Our family of experts will create your custom Dreamscape with a commitment to professionalism, quality, value and customer service. We work with “Experts Only” to achieve 100% customer satisfaction by offering the highest quality work, including a 27 year warranty on paver installation & a lifetime warranty on paver stones.
"We couldn’t be happier with the incredible transformation Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape delivered for our front yard! From start to finish, their team was professional, efficient, and attentive to every detail. They took our old, tired yard and turned it into a fresh, modern space that we absolutely love. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding — the pavers, landscaping, lighting, and overall design came together beautifully. Every step of the way, they communicated clearly and made sure we were completely satisfied with the progress. The end result far exceeded our expectations! If you’re looking for a company that delivers top-notch work and genuinely cares about customer satisfaction, I highly recommend Black Diamond."
jaime a on May 2025
Black Diamond has been family owned & operated since 2004 with local offices in San Jose, Novato, San Mateo, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, Carmel, Ventura County and Sacramento. With an exemplary reputation of being the leader in paver stone and landscape design & installation throughout California, our company’s ultimate goal is to provide an exceptional client experience. Our family of experts will create your custom Dreamscape with a commitment to professionalism, quality, value and customer service. We work with “Experts Only” to achieve 100% customer satisfaction by offering the highest quality work, including a 27 year warranty on paver installation & a lifetime warranty on paver stones.
"We couldn’t be happier with the incredible transformation Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape delivered for our front yard! From start to finish, their team was professional, efficient, and attentive to every detail. They took our old, tired yard and turned it into a fresh, modern space that we absolutely love. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding — the pavers, landscaping, lighting, and overall design came together beautifully. Every step of the way, they communicated clearly and made sure we were completely satisfied with the progress. The end result far exceeded our expectations! If you’re looking for a company that delivers top-notch work and genuinely cares about customer satisfaction, I highly recommend Black Diamond."
jaime a on May 2025
Family owned & operated.
Family owned & operated.
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Gachina Landscape Management is a woman and minority-owned, Bay Area commercial landscape company that delivers the highest level of customer satisfaction. We partner a proactive approach to landscape management enabling our customers to create natural, beautiful and sustainable landscapes that leave lasting impressions. We offer our employees the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential, invest in training and believe in promoting from within. We strive to make our customers enthusiastic about the way we do business.
Gachina Landscape Management is a woman and minority-owned, Bay Area commercial landscape company that delivers the highest level of customer satisfaction. We partner a proactive approach to landscape management enabling our customers to create natural, beautiful and sustainable landscapes that leave lasting impressions. We offer our employees the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential, invest in training and believe in promoting from within. We strive to make our customers enthusiastic about the way we do business.
Call today for a free consultation. Our team of certified arborists provides expert tree services, trimming, removals, insect and disease prevention and more. All Davey Tree specialists are licensed, bonded and insured and committed to personalized client service and accomplishing your property goals. Contact us today to get started! License #694001
"Our HOA had a 150ft eucalyptus tree that was lifting at the base after weeks of rain 2023…. We were worried about this tree falling on our townhome’s. Jeremy and TJ jumped into action found us a crane to remove this tree within 24 hours. Davies tree service team was very professional, getting the job done in a timely manner. Yes!! We would hire them again! Thank you."
Susan M on January 2023
Call today for a free consultation. Our team of certified arborists provides expert tree services, trimming, removals, insect and disease prevention and more. All Davey Tree specialists are licensed, bonded and insured and committed to personalized client service and accomplishing your property goals. Contact us today to get started! License #694001
"Our HOA had a 150ft eucalyptus tree that was lifting at the base after weeks of rain 2023…. We were worried about this tree falling on our townhome’s. Jeremy and TJ jumped into action found us a crane to remove this tree within 24 hours. Davies tree service team was very professional, getting the job done in a timely manner. Yes!! We would hire them again! Thank you."
Susan M on January 2023
System Pavers is the nation’s leading outdoor remodeling company, thanks to award-winning customer service and more than 30 years of experience behind every install. With every project backed by industry-leading warranties, over 90,000 homeowners have trusted System Pavers to create beautiful, easy-to-maintain outdoor spaces where family and friends can connect for generations. System Pavers’ visionary designers and expert installation teams specialize in hardscapes, patios, driveways, turf, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, water features, fire features, decking, and more.
"System Pavers is HIGHLY motivated and well optimized to make the sale – but they WILL NOT stand behind their “system.” If/when problems develop (even due to their own failures), you are on your own. After a very high-pressure sales pitch (disguised as a “design meeting”) with all the accoutrements (fancy PowerPoint demonstration, a copy of their very large surety bond, commitments that they will stand behind us, and a “discount” that magically expired the same day), System Pavers completed our $72k backyard paver project in September 2021. Over the next few weeks, the pavers began to separate, sag, and “crown.” Also, the drainage in many areas was toward the house, not away from it. They did come back a couple of times to remove pavers, recompact, and reset. However, when failures continued, they asked us to let the system fail for another year so they would only have to do a major rehabilitation once. When that year elapsed, they were nowhere to be found. Very difficult to get them to come back out. Then, instead of fixing the failed system, they had a soils engineer evaluate. The engineer’s report confirmed they did not properly prepare the subgrade. They recently sent an email essentially saying they didn’t want to keep spending money on their failed system. They also claimed the warrantee would not cover the repairs. They are simply walking away, leaving us with an unsafe, embarrassing backyard and a worthless major investment. What a joke. PLEASE DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY."
Ed S on August 2024
System Pavers is the nation’s leading outdoor remodeling company, thanks to award-winning customer service and more than 30 years of experience behind every install. With every project backed by industry-leading warranties, over 90,000 homeowners have trusted System Pavers to create beautiful, easy-to-maintain outdoor spaces where family and friends can connect for generations. System Pavers’ visionary designers and expert installation teams specialize in hardscapes, patios, driveways, turf, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, water features, fire features, decking, and more.
"System Pavers is HIGHLY motivated and well optimized to make the sale – but they WILL NOT stand behind their “system.” If/when problems develop (even due to their own failures), you are on your own. After a very high-pressure sales pitch (disguised as a “design meeting”) with all the accoutrements (fancy PowerPoint demonstration, a copy of their very large surety bond, commitments that they will stand behind us, and a “discount” that magically expired the same day), System Pavers completed our $72k backyard paver project in September 2021. Over the next few weeks, the pavers began to separate, sag, and “crown.” Also, the drainage in many areas was toward the house, not away from it. They did come back a couple of times to remove pavers, recompact, and reset. However, when failures continued, they asked us to let the system fail for another year so they would only have to do a major rehabilitation once. When that year elapsed, they were nowhere to be found. Very difficult to get them to come back out. Then, instead of fixing the failed system, they had a soils engineer evaluate. The engineer’s report confirmed they did not properly prepare the subgrade. They recently sent an email essentially saying they didn’t want to keep spending money on their failed system. They also claimed the warrantee would not cover the repairs. They are simply walking away, leaving us with an unsafe, embarrassing backyard and a worthless major investment. What a joke. PLEASE DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY."
Ed S on August 2024
Carpenter Pluming Electrical Tile work Remodeling Small, medium and large construction Light fixture installation Retaining walls and fences Repair and maintenance and more...
Carpenter Pluming Electrical Tile work Remodeling Small, medium and large construction Light fixture installation Retaining walls and fences Repair and maintenance and more...
I am the sole proprietor and president of a small business run from my home office and is only offered online. www.msaestheticallyyours.com 516 4866781
"Great crew, happy and on site owner. I would definitely hire again."
Jim D on August 2019
I am the sole proprietor and president of a small business run from my home office and is only offered online. www.msaestheticallyyours.com 516 4866781
"Great crew, happy and on site owner. I would definitely hire again."
Jim D on August 2019
Frequency comes down to lawn health. A thick, well-established yard may thrive on one feeding per year, while stressed or nutrient-poor turf could need a boost every six weeks. Watch for slow growth or yellowing blades—both are signals that the grass is running low on nutrients and ready for another treatment.
Yes, you can fertilize your grass immediately after cutting it. Applying fertilizer right after mowing lets the nutrients soak in before the next cut or watering. Bag or rake up clippings first so they don’t block granules from hitting the soil. This quick post-mow step can improve absorption and help the lawn recover faster from the trim.
Too much fertilizer can scorch grass blades, create brown or yellow patches, and damage the roots—a condition called “fertilizer burn.” Stick to the product’s spread rate, and never double up hoping for faster results. If you’re unsure of the correct amount, a local lawn-care pro can measure, calibrate, and apply the right dose for your yard.
Yes, you can treat your lawn with compost instead of fertilizer. Compost delivers a slow, steady stream of organic nutrients and can replace or supplement commercial fertilizers. While bagged fertilizer gives grass an immediate boost, compost improves long-term soil structure and microbial life, setting the stage for stronger roots and greener blades season after season.
Early spring is the time for an organic, slow-release blend that feeds steadily and builds soil health. A slow-release product delivers nutrients over several weeks, setting up vigorous growth for the rest of the season. If the lawn is thin or the roots are shallow, pair that base feeding with a small dose of quick-release fertilizer for an instant green-up.