Keep your El Cerrito lawn looking sharp with expert mowing and edging. We cut grass evenly, clean edges around sidewalks and driveways, and leave your yard neat and professional. Perfect for homeowners who want a fresh, well-maintained look all year long.

Remove weeds before they take over your yard. Our El Cerrito weed removal service clears flower beds, lawns, and cracks with care—pulling from the root to prevent regrowth. A weed-free yard looks cleaner and helps your landscape stay healthy and vibrant.

Get rid of yard waste fast and hassle-free. Our El Cerrito brush and debris removal team hauls branches, leaves, and green waste after cleanups or trimming. We leave your property spotless and ready to enjoy again.

Keep your yard beautiful with scheduled maintenance. Our El Cerrito lawn care service includes mowing, edging, and trimming to maintain a healthy, polished landscape. Reliable, consistent service designed for local homeowners and rental properties.

Shape and maintain hedges, shrubs, and plants for a clean, balanced look. Our El Cerrito trimming service enhances curb appeal, promotes healthy growth, and adds a refined touch to any landscape design.

Add a clean, professional finish to your yard with mulch installation. We install high-quality mulch across El Cerrito to protect your soil, retain moisture, and reduce weed growth—keeping your garden beds and trees neat and attractive.

Bring neglected or overgrown yards back to life. Our El Cerrito yard clean-up service includes debris removal, edging, and light trimming for a fast, visible improvement. Great before new landscaping or seasonal maintenance.

Add beauty and life to your property with professional planting. Our El Cerrito planting service installs flowers, shrubs, or small trees that fit the local climate, soil, and sunlight—bringing lasting color and structure to your landscape.

Improve privacy and curb appeal with strong, attractive fencing. Our El Cerrito fence installation team builds durable wood and composite fences designed to last through local conditions while complementing your yard’s layout.

Upgrade your outdoor space with low-maintenance gravel. Our El Cerrito gravel service gives walkways, borders, or open areas a neat, modern finish that’s durable and easy to maintain year after year.

Keep your trees healthy and your property safe with expert trimming. Our El Cerrito tree service removes overgrown or damaged branches, balances canopy shape, and improves sunlight exposure for stronger growth and a cleaner look.

Tall fescue, fine fescue, and perennial ryegrass do very well in El Cerrito’s mild, coastal climate. Tall fescue is durable and handles foot traffic, making it great for family yards. Perennial ryegrass grows quickly and stays green most of the year. Fine fescue works well in shaded areas and requires less water, which helps during summer droughts.

Most lawns in El Cerrito need watering two to three times per week during summer and less often in cooler months. It’s best to water deeply in the early morning to reduce evaporation and strengthen root growth. Shaded lawns and established plants typically need less frequent watering. Always adjust your schedule based on rainfall and city drought guidelines.

The best times to fertilize in El Cerrito are spring and fall, when grass growth is most active. Fertilizing in spring helps lawns recover from winter and stay lush through summer. Fall fertilization strengthens roots before cooler weather and rain. Avoid heavy summer fertilization, since it can stress grass during heat and dry spells.

Popular choices include California natives like manzanita, toyon, and yarrow, which thrive with little water. Lavender and salvia are also excellent because they add color and attract pollinators. Many homeowners mix these with drought-tolerant grasses for a natural look. Choosing these plants reduces water use while keeping yards beautiful year-round.

Most lawns in El Cerrito do best when kept between 2.5 and 3 inches tall. Taller grass shades the soil, keeps roots cooler, and reduces water loss. Cutting too short can weaken grass and invite weeds. Following the one-third rule—never removing more than one-third of the blade—keeps lawns healthy and strong.

Start by reducing lawn areas and adding native plants that need less water. Using mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds down. Drip irrigation systems are efficient and prevent runoff compared to sprinklers. These steps lower water use, cut maintenance, and create a sustainable yard that fits the Bay Area climate.