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El's Landscape

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El's Landscape

4.96(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Here at El's Landscaping we pride our company on reliability, integrity, and quality work, prompt service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can for the duration of your project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent service. Showed up about an hour after I made the request. Price was very reasonable. Execution was good spent the tome to research the material that needed to be matched. Lastly it was a small job repairing two 12" round holes in artificial turf. They treated the repair as if it was a much larger project. Will defiantly use them again. "

Gerald A on October 2025

Here at El's Landscaping we pride our company on reliability, integrity, and quality work, prompt service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can for the duration of your project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent service. Showed up about an hour after I made the request. Price was very reasonable. Execution was good spent the tome to research the material that needed to be matched. Lastly it was a small job repairing two 12" round holes in artificial turf. They treated the repair as if it was a much larger project. Will defiantly use them again. "

Gerald A on October 2025

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MG Landscaping Construction

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MG Landscaping Construction

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

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"The work performed was fantastic! Manuel responded to our call immediately and Manuel and his crew arrived on time and did a wonderful job, fast work and left the job site clean! Our yard is picture perfect. His price for the project is very fair. I highly recommend MG Landscaping!!"

Gary G on August 2024

Landscaping design Concrete Artificial grass Retaining wall Drainage system Gardening Services

"The work performed was fantastic! Manuel responded to our call immediately and Manuel and his crew arrived on time and did a wonderful job, fast work and left the job site clean! Our yard is picture perfect. His price for the project is very fair. I highly recommend MG Landscaping!!"

Gary G on August 2024

Vasquez Landscape Management Inc

5.00(
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Vasquez Landscape Management Inc

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

We specialize in all phases of landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, 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 a free estimate today!

"Extremely fast service, polite, reasonable. I would definitely hire them again next time I need my fountain repaired."

Doug C on April 2025

We specialize in all phases of landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, 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 a free estimate today!

"Extremely fast service, polite, reasonable. I would definitely hire them again next time I need my fountain repaired."

Doug C on April 2025

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Mastercare Landscape

5.00(
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Mastercare Landscape

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

With over 20 years of experience in the home improvement industry we are exactly the people you want taking care of your home. We are always professional and always do quality work. Give us a call today, you will not regret it!

"Francisco and his team did a fabulous job transforming our front and backyards! Very knowledgeable, punctual, and perfectionists at their craft! They do what they say they will do and we knew we could count on them. I highly recommend their services, big and small! Very fair pricing as well! "

Ela V on July 2025

With over 20 years of experience in the home improvement industry we are exactly the people you want taking care of your home. We are always professional and always do quality work. Give us a call today, you will not regret it!

"Francisco and his team did a fabulous job transforming our front and backyards! Very knowledgeable, punctual, and perfectionists at their craft! They do what they say they will do and we knew we could count on them. I highly recommend their services, big and small! Very fair pricing as well! "

Ela V on July 2025

All County Landscaping & Hardscaping

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All County Landscaping & Hardscaping

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Free onsite estimate

We specialize in landscaping & hardscaping in Los Angeles, CA. Our commitment is to complete every project on time, within budget, and to your complete satisfaction. We take that pledge seriously. We design and execute all our hardscaping projects to fit the style of your home or commercial property. Our installation are built to fit into their environments and not waste natural resources. We work closely with our clients to actualize their artistic visions. Contact us today for a quote on your next landscaping & hardscaping project.

We specialize in landscaping & hardscaping in Los Angeles, CA. Our commitment is to complete every project on time, within budget, and to your complete satisfaction. We take that pledge seriously. We design and execute all our hardscaping projects to fit the style of your home or commercial property. Our installation are built to fit into their environments and not waste natural resources. We work closely with our clients to actualize their artistic visions. Contact us today for a quote on your next landscaping & hardscaping project.

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Build4U Construction and Design

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Build4U Construction and Design

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19 years of experience

CONSTRUCTION IS IN OUR DNA. FROM PLANNING, DESIGN TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND FINAL DELIVERY. Being in the right hands makes all the difference sometimes. At Build4U Construction and Design we care about every detail. Our family care about your family and will ensure the project will be delivered on time on budget to your full satisfaction. We are aware that construction may be overwhelming, dusty and noisy. Our professional crews understand and are sensitive to your needs as you need to continue with your daily lives while we work hard at making your dream project come to life. We take each project as our own work and make sure you will be added to our list of happy clients.

CONSTRUCTION IS IN OUR DNA. FROM PLANNING, DESIGN TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND FINAL DELIVERY. Being in the right hands makes all the difference sometimes. At Build4U Construction and Design we care about every detail. Our family care about your family and will ensure the project will be delivered on time on budget to your full satisfaction. We are aware that construction may be overwhelming, dusty and noisy. Our professional crews understand and are sensitive to your needs as you need to continue with your daily lives while we work hard at making your dream project come to life. We take each project as our own work and make sure you will be added to our list of happy clients.

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William Joyce Design

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William Joyce Design

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

William Joyce Design is a Landscape Architecture firm dedicated to creating imaginative, functional, & attractive landscapes that elicit lasting responses & are intrinsic to the local environmental conditions. As each site poses its own questions & offers its unique subtleties, we use our own broad-reaching cultural experiences & expansive education to embrace natural systems, feed our imagination, & reinforce the instincts of our designs. By committing to stewardship of the land, responsible use of natural resources, incorporation of local materials & native plants, & appreciation of the physical interaction with the landscape, William Joyce Design seeks uncontrived, natural solutions designed to generate discovery, splendor, & balance.

William Joyce Design is a Landscape Architecture firm dedicated to creating imaginative, functional, & attractive landscapes that elicit lasting responses & are intrinsic to the local environmental conditions. As each site poses its own questions & offers its unique subtleties, we use our own broad-reaching cultural experiences & expansive education to embrace natural systems, feed our imagination, & reinforce the instincts of our designs. By committing to stewardship of the land, responsible use of natural resources, incorporation of local materials & native plants, & appreciation of the physical interaction with the landscape, William Joyce Design seeks uncontrived, natural solutions designed to generate discovery, splendor, & balance.

The Gooden Group

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The Gooden Group

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45 years of experience

The Gooden Group is a full service real estate development and construction firm with the in-house expertise to execute virtually every facet of a project's life cycle. Through its central office and its affiliate companies, The Bedford Group, TMC Management, and Urban X Marketing, Gooden Group is also able to assume hands-on management of its properties, as well as implement the necessary sales and marketing activities for their new home communities.

The Gooden Group is a full service real estate development and construction firm with the in-house expertise to execute virtually every facet of a project's life cycle. Through its central office and its affiliate companies, The Bedford Group, TMC Management, and Urban X Marketing, Gooden Group is also able to assume hands-on management of its properties, as well as implement the necessary sales and marketing activities for their new home communities.

Jose Luis Cruz Landscaping

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Jose Luis Cruz Landscaping

4.46(
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Customers say: Super punctual
35 years of experience

With an experienced and professional staff, Jose Luis Cruz Landscaping can handle projects of any size in the commercial field. Our professionalism combined with excellent water management solutions and eco-friendly methods, are just a few of the added benefits offered.

With an experienced and professional staff, Jose Luis Cruz Landscaping can handle projects of any size in the commercial field. Our professionalism combined with excellent water management solutions and eco-friendly methods, are just a few of the added benefits offered.

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Bernardo Concrete Inc.

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Bernardo Concrete Inc.

3.67(
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26 years of experience

Bernardo concrete is a fullscale concrete repair company specializing in concrete construction, concrete repair, and concrete demolition. Bernardo Concrete works out of Orange County but services the entire Southern California area. Bernardo can handle concrete repair and construction services for commercial, residental, as well as industrial projects. Call Bernardo Concrete today for a free estimate and ask for your Angies List Members Discounts. We would love to serve you today,

"Can’t even express how satisfied we are with our completed work. Suggestions were made and I’m glad that I went with their professional ideas that I’m sure comes from years of experience. The crew was professional and clean and was on time"

Roni D on May 2024

Bernardo concrete is a fullscale concrete repair company specializing in concrete construction, concrete repair, and concrete demolition. Bernardo Concrete works out of Orange County but services the entire Southern California area. Bernardo can handle concrete repair and construction services for commercial, residental, as well as industrial projects. Call Bernardo Concrete today for a free estimate and ask for your Angies List Members Discounts. We would love to serve you today,

"Can’t even express how satisfied we are with our completed work. Suggestions were made and I’m glad that I went with their professional ideas that I’m sure comes from years of experience. The crew was professional and clean and was on time"

Roni D on May 2024

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Mountain-center, 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.

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