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About
We are a local, family-owned and operated company with over 12 years of experience helping homeowners improve and enjoy their outdoor spaces. Our 18-person team handles everything from lawn care, sod, and sprinkler repair to tree work, fencing, concrete, and patio projects.
Because we’re local, we treat every landscape and home as if it were our own—showing up on time, communicating clearly, and finishing the job the right way. Whether you need ongoing lawn maintenance, a new fence, a refreshed patio, or complete landscape design, we’re here to make the process easy and the results long-lasting.
Contact us today to schedule a visit and get a free, no-obligation estimate.
Overview
Hired 64 times
Serves Santa Barbara, CA
Background checked
18 employees
7 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
2024
Services offered
Frequency of services
Property type
Residential
Commercial
Services needed
Mowing, trimming, and edging
Leaf clean-up
Weeding and prevention
Fertilizer application
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Very good 4.6
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Ray z.
Jun 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Elmer and his crew did a fantastic job on my retaining wall & plant border, also removing a good size fern & pigme palm. Will definitely use J&R again!
Details: Wall • Less than 500 sq ft • Home
Concrete Installation
Jan K.
Feb 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Elmer was very responsive and has a good knowledge of CA native plants and my design for drought tolerant planting. His crew was efficient and capable. I will continue to use his services and I highly recommend.
Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Medium (2,500 - 5,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • As needed • Weeding • Trimming and edging • Weed prevention • Fertilizer application
Gardening
Jill M.
Mar 7, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Prompt with a professional team who paid attention to detail and did an excellent job removing old fence and installing a new redwood one. Not lowest bid but worth the cost. Would highly recommend and use again.
Details: Home • Replace fence or gate • Wood • Less than 50 feet • 6 feet
Fence and Gate Installation
Kenneth B.
Oct 18, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
J&R Landscaping & Construction did a great job repairing my landscape drain. I was in a difficult position because the recent rain had caused water to back up into my house from the drain. J&R Landscaping & Construction responded immediately and bid on the job, beating out the other contractors, including my gardener's bid.
Details: One time only • Residential • Less than 1,000 sq ft (<0.02 acres) • Mowing, trimming, and edging • Standard grass (under 6 inches) • No, I don't need to be there
Full Service Lawn Care
Patricia j.
2 weeks ago
J&R are terrific! The workers are nice and knowledgeable. They have transformed our yard and they know what they are doing. Elmer checks in on the work being done and the guys suggest changes that need to be made to keep our yard looking beautiful. Highly recommend!
