Waddell's Yard & Tree Service: Qualified Landscaping Services Serving Salinas, CA 93901
82A Riker St, Salinas, CA 93901
FAQs
How do you handle common Salinas landscaping issues like mulch erosion and tree root damage?
We address these local problems directly. For mulch erosion, we can design and install more effective retaining walls or regrade the land to improve drainage and stability. For surface roots damaging lawns, we offer solutions like careful root pruning, strategic replanting, or creating functional hardscapes like patios or walkways over the affected area. Our goal is to preserve the tree's health while solving the lawn issue, avoiding unnecessary removals.
What does your tree care service include, and when do you recommend removal?
Our full-spectrum tree care includes pruning, shaping, cabling for support, and managing diseases or pests common to the Salinas area. With 20+ years of experience, I strongly believe in preservation. I only recommend removal if a tree is dead, dying, structurally unsound, or posing a clear hazard to people or property. If removal is necessary, I often suggest planting new, suitable trees to maintain your landscape's beauty and ecological value.
Can you handle a project that includes both new construction and planting?
Absolutely. We're a full-service operation. For example, we can design and install a new patio or retaining wall (construction) and seamlessly handle the surrounding landscaping, including planting shrubs or trees, installing an irrigation system, and providing ongoing lawn care. This integrated approach ensures your new hardscape and plant life work together beautifully from the start.
Property Service Solutions
- Tree stump removal
- Tree care services
- Irrigation design services
- Landscape maintenance
- Shrub transplanting
- Greenscape design
- Driveway construction or installation
Our Story
Jon Waddell, owner of Waddell's Yard & Tree Service, brings over 25 years of dedicated tree care experience to every job in Salinas. Starting as a line clearance foreman before moving into private residential work, Jon combines deep expertise with a genuine love for the outdoors. He's a true 'tree-hugger' who prefers preservation, often recommending planting two trees for every one he must remove. For the past four years, he has expanded into comprehensive yard maintenance, offering services from mowing and edging to irrigation design, landscape construction, and pressure washing. This blend of high-skill tree services and reliable yard care provides Salinas homeowners with consistent, knowledgeable support for their property. Jon's philosophy is simple: he does what he loves, focusing on quality work, problem-solving for local landscapes, and ensuring every customer is happy with the results.

















