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R. R.
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Contact for price
Softscaping
Responds in about 1 hour
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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 277 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
206 reviews
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Sandra S.
3 weeks ago
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
Jennifer R.
Jun 17, 2026
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
Claudia C.
May 5, 2026
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
Marc K.
Mar 28, 2026
Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Ricardo and his team to trim a very large, overgrown ficus bush in my front yard — no small task. His estimate was extremely reasonable, and after seeing his stellar reviews on Thumbtack, I decided to give him a try. I’m so glad I did.
The quality of his work was absolutely outstanding. He and his team went above and beyond my expectations, tackling the job with impressive skill and efficiency. From start to finish, Ricardo’s communication was excellent, he was timely, thorough, and a true professional in every sense of the word.
It’s easy to see why he’s in such high demand. He genuinely earns five stars across the board — in project quality, thoroughness, communication, customer service, efficiency, and on-time delivery. I cannot say enough good things about him.
Ricardo has earned a loyal customer. I’m hiring him on an ongoing basis for all of my gardening needs and will enthusiastically recommend him to anyone looking for top-tier work on any project, large or small.
Details: Home • Every 2 weeks • 10,000 - 15,000 sq ft (0.23-0.34 acres) • Standard (up to 6 in) • Bag and haul • No, I don't need to be there
Lawn Mowing and Trimming
Marybeth R.
2 weeks ago
Hired on Thumbtack
The team did a great job spreading a large amount of mulch that had been delivered to our house. they responded quickly to my inquiry and completed the work the same day as they gave the estimate. It was a really hot day but they got it all done and cleaned up all around as well. We were so thankful for the help!
Details: Residential • Yes, I will provide the mulch • Medium (500-1000 sq ft) • Yes, the area will be prepped prior to arrival
Mulching
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Ricardo Ruiz