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Fresh New Fruit Landscaping

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Fresh New Fruit Landscaping

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
64 local quotes requested

Fresh New Fruit specializes in food landscaping in San Diego. We install irrigation, teach harvesting and more. Weed abatement, water conservation, and local plants that use low water are all priorities. We do everything at a flat, fair rate and maintain the highest standards in the industry. http://www.freshnewfruit.com

"Jeremy is knowledgeable about plants but lacks integrity. He boasts knowledge about irrigation but continued to not fix any of the problems with my irrigation and added on more to the cost to troubleshoot until I was forced to reach out to someone who did know what they were doing who fixed the problem immediately while also noting that he hooked up the irrigation incorrectly. This cost me more money and I collected video proof of this which I sent to Jeremy who refused to acknowledge my email. Save yourself money and hassle."

Lovepreet K on August 2024

Fresh New Fruit specializes in food landscaping in San Diego. We install irrigation, teach harvesting and more. Weed abatement, water conservation, and local plants that use low water are all priorities. We do everything at a flat, fair rate and maintain the highest standards in the industry. http://www.freshnewfruit.com

"Jeremy is knowledgeable about plants but lacks integrity. He boasts knowledge about irrigation but continued to not fix any of the problems with my irrigation and added on more to the cost to troubleshoot until I was forced to reach out to someone who did know what they were doing who fixed the problem immediately while also noting that he hooked up the irrigation incorrectly. This cost me more money and I collected video proof of this which I sent to Jeremy who refused to acknowledge my email. Save yourself money and hassle."

Lovepreet K on August 2024


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Green Land Co.

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Green Land Co.

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35 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Green Land is specialize in residential and commercial pool and landscape design, individually tailored to increase the aesthetic appeal and overall enjoyment of your residential or commercial setting. We aim to exceed our customers expectations and transform how they enjoy their space. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Jay and his team at Greenland did a great job for me! I would highly recommend them! They installed a paver walkway and patio in the backyard, including a border around my grass area. New sprinklers, new plants, weed barrier & pebble ground cover. We also did a dry riverbed in the front yard with plantings and sprinkler system. I’m very pleased. Thank you!"

Steve R on July 2024

Green Land is specialize in residential and commercial pool and landscape design, individually tailored to increase the aesthetic appeal and overall enjoyment of your residential or commercial setting. We aim to exceed our customers expectations and transform how they enjoy their space. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Jay and his team at Greenland did a great job for me! I would highly recommend them! They installed a paver walkway and patio in the backyard, including a border around my grass area. New sprinklers, new plants, weed barrier & pebble ground cover. We also did a dry riverbed in the front yard with plantings and sprinkler system. I’m very pleased. Thank you!"

Steve R on July 2024


Raul Torres Landscape

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Raul Torres Landscape

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Raul Torres Landscape, is a well-established company in San Marcos, which serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer care, as well as professionalism. Our company prides itself on integrity, so our work replicates this as well. Call us for your next job.

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Jennie C on January 2020

Raul Torres Landscape, is a well-established company in San Marcos, which serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer care, as well as professionalism. Our company prides itself on integrity, so our work replicates this as well. Call us for your next job.

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Jennie C on January 2020


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SQUIRREL LANDSCAPE

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SQUIRREL LANDSCAPE

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

SQUIRREL LANDSCAPE, 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.

SQUIRREL LANDSCAPE, 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.


Rojas Landscaping

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Rojas Landscaping

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

We have 20 years experience and specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, retaining walls, mulch spreading, leaf removal, stump grinding, tree trimming, yard clean ups, yard maintenance, mowing and more! 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!

"Excellent service. Very professional. A pleasure to work with"

E S on June 2025

We have 20 years experience and specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, retaining walls, mulch spreading, leaf removal, stump grinding, tree trimming, yard clean ups, yard maintenance, mowing and more! 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!

"Excellent service. Very professional. A pleasure to work with"

E S on June 2025


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Martinez L&R

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Martinez L&R

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

Martinez L&R Excavating is your trusted partner for all your landscaping needs in San Diego. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for a seamless and professional experience!

"Excellent! Juve, Jhonny, And the crew do excellent job for me. I was so annoyed with how all the large potted plants in front of my yard, and now they are gorgeous! I also have a better understanding of how to take care of them and keep in touch with the company to ensure that they continue to thrive."

Carla B on April 2025

Martinez L&R Excavating is your trusted partner for all your landscaping needs in San Diego. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for a seamless and professional experience!

"Excellent! Juve, Jhonny, And the crew do excellent job for me. I was so annoyed with how all the large potted plants in front of my yard, and now they are gorgeous! I also have a better understanding of how to take care of them and keep in touch with the company to ensure that they continue to thrive."

Carla B on April 2025


SD's Finest Landscaping

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SD's Finest Landscaping

4.78(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

SD’s Finest Landscaping llc is a full service landscaping company. We specialize in lawn care and maintenance. Full service tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, complete yard clean up and design, irrigation problems, mulching, planting, and haul aways.

"Chad is a great guy, very well versed in his craft, very honest, and absolutely wonderful to work with. We will be using him in the future, and will definitely recommend him to others."

Jakob O on August 2025

SD’s Finest Landscaping llc is a full service landscaping company. We specialize in lawn care and maintenance. Full service tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, complete yard clean up and design, irrigation problems, mulching, planting, and haul aways.

"Chad is a great guy, very well versed in his craft, very honest, and absolutely wonderful to work with. We will be using him in the future, and will definitely recommend him to others."

Jakob O on August 2025


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Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping

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Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping

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

Juan Tree Service & Landscaping gives you the top-quality landscaping services that you deserve. For more information about our services and pricing please feel free to call us. We serve in Oceanside, CA, Camp Pendleton North CA; Solana Beach CA; Camp Pendleton South CA; Valley Center CA; Lake San Marcos CA; and the surrounding areas. Landscape Designer, Mulching, Garden Landscape Design, Garden Maintenance Service, Complete Landscaping Service Professional Landscaping Service, Reliable Landscaping Service, Affordable Landscaping Service, Quality Landscaping Service, Trusted Landscaping Service, Preferred Landscaping Company, Flawless Landscaping Services For more information visit our website: http://mailto:info@juantreeserviceslandscapingcompany.com/

"This for a water leak in an irrigation system. Work was done within 24 hours of first contact."

Lee H on August 2025

Juan Tree Service & Landscaping gives you the top-quality landscaping services that you deserve. For more information about our services and pricing please feel free to call us. We serve in Oceanside, CA, Camp Pendleton North CA; Solana Beach CA; Camp Pendleton South CA; Valley Center CA; Lake San Marcos CA; and the surrounding areas. Landscape Designer, Mulching, Garden Landscape Design, Garden Maintenance Service, Complete Landscaping Service Professional Landscaping Service, Reliable Landscaping Service, Affordable Landscaping Service, Quality Landscaping Service, Trusted Landscaping Service, Preferred Landscaping Company, Flawless Landscaping Services For more information visit our website: http://mailto:info@juantreeserviceslandscapingcompany.com/

"This for a water leak in an irrigation system. Work was done within 24 hours of first contact."

Lee H on August 2025


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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service

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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service

4.72(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
264 local quotes requested

12 Time Super Service Award Winner! C & H Gardens has been providing residential and commercial property landscape and arboricultural services since 1978. We specialize in creating tranquil, practical and functional outdoor living spaces. Whether you enjoy entertaining, recreation or relaxation we can bring Beauty and Tranquility to your world.

"Timely response. Owner was very personable and took his time to make sure he knew what I needed. Crew was fantastic! Job well done."

Kirsten G on April 2025

12 Time Super Service Award Winner! C & H Gardens has been providing residential and commercial property landscape and arboricultural services since 1978. We specialize in creating tranquil, practical and functional outdoor living spaces. Whether you enjoy entertaining, recreation or relaxation we can bring Beauty and Tranquility to your world.

"Timely response. Owner was very personable and took his time to make sure he knew what I needed. Crew was fantastic! Job well done."

Kirsten G on April 2025


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SILVER SCAPES INC

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SILVER SCAPES INC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
132 local quotes requested

Silver Scapes, Inc. offers top-tier landscaping services to make your outdoor space an oasis. Whether you need pavers, artificial turf, retaining walls, or more, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. As a licensed contractor and knowledge of the San Diego County terrain, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of reliability, quality, and safety.

"Silver Scapes came and installed our planter walls in our backyard. They also put in our drip systems and planted all our tropical plants. They were efficient, and careful not to damage the concrete we already had. Nate and the crew were great and gave us a great price too. Give them a call you won't regret it!"

Shari S on August 2024

Silver Scapes, Inc. offers top-tier landscaping services to make your outdoor space an oasis. Whether you need pavers, artificial turf, retaining walls, or more, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. As a licensed contractor and knowledge of the San Diego County terrain, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of reliability, quality, and safety.

"Silver Scapes came and installed our planter walls in our backyard. They also put in our drip systems and planted all our tropical plants. They were efficient, and careful not to damage the concrete we already had. Nate and the crew were great and gave us a great price too. Give them a call you won't regret it!"

Shari S on August 2024

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Vista, 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 Vista, 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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