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R. R.
Top Pro
Softscaping
Responds in about 35 min
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Why this pro?
Customers say this pro is professional, responsive, and thorough, and they handle tree trimming and removal, gardening, and concrete installs. They've been in business for 12 years.
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About
Our services include the following:
* Tree trimming services
* Lacing
* Topping
* Shaping
* Pruning
* Palm services
* Palm shaving (Skinning)
* Property cleanups
* Hill ride cleanup
* Tree removal
* Palm removal
* Stump removal
* Sprinklers installation or repair
* Landscaping services
* Gardening services (Weekly or Bi-weekly)
* Sod and mulch delivery and installation
* Planting
We also build and repair fences, masonry and concrete work (regular concrete, colored concrete or stamped concrete).
We provide free estimates. Our services provide quality work at affordable prices. We provide commercial and residential services.
References are available.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 282 times
Serves Encinitas, CA
Background checked
1 employee
13 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 6:00 pmMon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
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2025
2024
Services offered
Softscaping
Work needed
Smaller landscape changes
Hardscaping
Retaining wall
Artificial turf
Driveway
Boulders or stones
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Great 4.7
210 reviews
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Sandra S.
Jul 7, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We used Ricardo in September to landscape the front yard of a rental home. He is now landscaping the backyard at the same rental home. We appreciate how hard he works and love the constant communication by text. He updates us on what was completed that day, with photos, and what time he is arriving the next day. High recommend.
Details: Less than 1 • Landscaping • Flat • Flat • No obstructions • Yes, I will need the professional to haul any excess soil or debris • Residential
Land Leveling and Grading
Dan S.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’ve hired Ricardo twice to trump my palm tree. Both times the work was great, so he is consistent. He remembered my preferences from the previous time so he has a good system! Will def hire a third time and beyond!
Details: Home • Trim trees • 1 tree • 21 - 40 feet
Tree Trimming and Removal
Jennifer R.
Jun 17, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ricardo and his crew arrived on time and worked hard to remove overgrowth, dead plants/brush, and refresh mulch. Ricardo was quick to respond, .and gave a fair estimate, professional, completed what we asked for. They cleaned up and removed everything that was trimmed. Ricardo took care of getting the mulch as well. Our yard was in need of major work and now the yard looks great! I would highly recommend RR!
Details: Residential • Yes, I will provide the mulch • I'm flexible • I applied mulch to this area over a year ago
Mulching
Tyler J.
Aug 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Had them come out to cut some of my neighbors bamboo that was climbing over the fence. They did a great job, did it quickly, cleaned up all branches and also cleaned up the bamboo leaves. Very friendly and will use again.
Shrub Trimming and Removal
Claudia C.
May 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ricardo and his crew trimmed and shaped my large overgrown hedge and I’m pleased with the result! Would definitely hire again.
Details: Residential • 1-5 shrubs • Greater than 8 feet tall
Shrub Trimming and Removal
Credentials
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Ricardo Ruiz