Our landscape maintenance and gardening services will keep your landscape looking cared for and beautiful. At Creative Concepts Landscape, we believe that landscape maintenance not only includes mowing and picking up leaves, but also maintenance of the entire landscape. Our team of technicians will prune plants, monitor and maintain irrigation systems, apply fertilizers when necessary, and readily communicate with you on the needs of your landscape.
- Our company is based in La Crescenta and we service much of Los Angeles County.
- We service residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
- High end maintenance & gardening for landscapes that need advanced horticultural care, including specialty and structural pruning.
- We work with property management companies and HOAs.
As a Licensed Landscape Contractor, we offer residential, commercial, and industrial maintenance to ensure your landscape is healthy, clean, and beautiful.
Our landscape maintenance & gardening includes ongoing tasks to keep an outdoor space healthy, attractive, and well-kept throughout the year. Creative Concepts Landscape’s maintenance and gardening typically includes the following:
1. Lawn Care
- Mowing: Regular cutting of the grass to maintain an even, healthy lawn.
- Edging: Trimming the edges of the lawn along sidewalks, driveways, and garden beds.
- Fertilizing: Applying fertilizers to promote healthy grass growth.
- Weed Control: Treating or manually removing weeds from the lawn.
- Aeration: Perforating the soil to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots.
- Dethatching: Removing the layer of dead grass, moss, and organic material that builds up on the lawn surface.
2. Plant Care
- Pruning: Regular trimming of shrubs, trees, and plants to maintain their shape and health.
- Deadheading: Removing spent flowers to encourage new blooms and improve plant appearance.
- Fertilizing: Providing necessary nutrients to plants, trees, and shrubs.
- Mulching: Adding or replenishing mulch in garden beds to retain moisture and reduce weed growth.
- Pest and Disease Control: Monitoring and treating any pests or diseases that affect plants.
3. Weeding
- Garden Beds: Regularly removing weeds from flower and garden beds.
- Pathways: Eliminating weeds from walkways, patios, and driveways.
4. Irrigation Management
- System Check: Regular inspection and maintenance of irrigation systems to ensure proper watering.
- Watering: Adjusting watering schedules based on the season and plant needs.
5. Leaf and Debris Removal
- Raking: Removing fallen leaves from the lawn, garden beds, and walkways.
- Debris Collection: Clearing branches, twigs, and other debris that may have accumulated.
6. Seasonal Tasks (generally extras done separately from the regular maintenance)
- Spring Clean-Up: Preparing the landscape for the growing season by cleaning up debris, refreshing mulch, and planting.
- Fall Clean-Up: Removing fallen leaves, cutting back perennials, and preparing the garden for winter.
7. Hardscape Maintenance
- Cleaning: Leaf blowing or sweeping patios, driveways, and walkways to remove leaves, dirt, and moss.
8. Border Maintenance
- Trimming: Keeping garden bed edges neat and defined.
- Gravel and Stone Care: Raking and refreshing gravel or stone paths and borders.
9. Lawn Repair and Reseeding (generally extras done separately from the regular maintenance)
- Overseeding: Spreading grass seed over existing lawns to fill in bare patches.
- Sod Installation: Replacing damaged or dead grass areas with new sod.
10. Tree and Shrub Care
- Tree Pruning: Removing dead or overgrown branches to maintain tree health and safety.
- Shrub Trimming: Keeping shrubs in shape and promoting healthy growth.
Landscape maintenance can vary based on the specific needs of the property and the time of year. Regular maintenance helps ensure that the landscape remains healthy, visually appealing, and functional.
Contact us today for a complementary consultation on maintenance needs for your landscape. We will be happy to put together a plan to keep your property healthy and beautiful.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your service area? Do you service near me?
- Creative Concepts Landscape – TendLA services much of Los Angeles County, including
- The Crescenta Valley: La Crescenta, La Canada-Flintridge, and Tujunga/Sunland.
- The San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Arcadia, Rosemead, San Gabriel, and Alhambra.
- The San Fernando Valley: Glendale, Burbank, North Hollywood, Studio City, Valley Village, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Sun Valley, Pacoima, San Fernando City, Lake View Terrace, and Sylmar.
- Los Angeles: Eagle Rock, Highland Park, the San Fernando Valley, Atwater, Cypress Park, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Hollywood, and Downtown.
*If you do not see your city/neighborhood listed, please contact us through this website (on the consultation page) and ask if we service your area. Or you can email [email protected], or call 818 248-7436.
Is there a difference between “Maintenance” and “Gardening”?
- No, both words are interchangeable. Whether you call it maintenance or gardening, we take care of your landscape!
Is your company licensed, insured, and bonded?
- Yes. Creative Concepts Landscape – TendLA is fully insured, licensed, and bonded. Our insurance covers all requirements for residential homeowners, property management companies, and industrial properties.
I’ve had bad experiences with contractors in the past. Is your company reputable?
- Yes, we are sincere about providing the best service for our clients. Our team of technicians and supervisors (including our office staff) are diligent and caring people. We have been in business for over thirty years servicing our community.
Do you do gardening?
- Yes, absolutely. That is what we do. Our landscape maintenance is gardening, whether it is lawn care or specialty pruning of plants, our team of technicians works hard to provide quality landscape gardening. Our supervisor is a certified UC Master Gardener and we carefully put together a gardening plan for your individual landscape.
Do you maintain drought tolerant and water wise landscapes?
- Yes. We service every kind of landscape including drought tolerant and water wise landscapes.
Do you maintain native plants?
- Yes, absolutely.
What services are included in regular landscape maintenance?
- Each property and maintenance scope of work is slightly different depending on the property’s needs. Creative Concepts Landscape will list what is included in a complimentary proposal.
How often will you perform maintenance?
- That depends on the client’s needs and desire for their property. Creative Concepts Landscape does weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly service. We will even change the frequency based on the season, if that is what is needed.
What is the cost of ongoing maintenance?
- Creative Concepts Landscape will provide a detailed proposal for your maintenance service.
Can you customize the maintenance plan?
- Yes. Creative Concepts Landscape tailors the services to meet specific needs or preferences.
Do you offer seasonal cleanups as part of the maintenance plan?
- Yes, but more often the seasonal cleanup needs are quoted when the time for the cleanup is near. Each cleanup might be slightly different according to the landscape’s needs at the season and year.
How do you handle pest and disease control?
- Our team of horticulturalists will put together a plan depending on the specific pest, disease, and plant type.
What happens if I want to add or remove services later on?
- Creative Concepts Landscape is flexible. We are happy to make changes to the scope of work as time goes on.
Will you notify me before each visit?
- Depending on the client needs, yes.
Questions to Consider Before Meeting with Creative Concepts Landscape’s Consultant:
- What are your primary goals for landscape maintenance?
- Understand your priorities, whether it’s aesthetics, plant health, or something else.
- Do I have any specific plants or areas that need extra care?
- Identify any parts of the landscape that require special attention or care.
- Are there any plants or areas I want to avoid or minimize maintenance on?
- Determine if there are areas that you would prefer to leave more natural or low-maintenance.
- How do I prefer my lawn and plants to be fertilized?
- Discuss any preferences for organic vs. synthetic fertilizers, frequency, etc.
- What are my allocated funds for landscape maintenance?
- Establish a dollar amount to tailor the maintenance plan accordingly.
- Do I have any concerns about pests or plant diseases?
- Address any existing issues or preventative measures that might be needed.
- What is my preferred method of communication?
- How and when would I like to talk about services, issues, or changes.
- How involved do I want to be in the maintenance process?
- Determine whether you want regular updates or prefers a more hands-off approach.
- Are there any specific times or days when I prefer the maintenance to be done?
- Scheduling visits is an art and science. Creative Concepts Landscape wants to accommodate as best we can.
- Are there any future landscaping projects I’m considering?
- Explore potential opportunities for additional work or enhancements.