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Freshly mowed lawn with perfect stripes in front of a Monmouth County home
Our services

Landscaping & lawn care services in Monmouth County

Sixteen professional services from one fully insured, family-owned team, for homes and businesses in Red Bank and the surrounding Jersey Shore towns.

Overview

Whether you need weekly lawn mowing, a fresh layer of mulch, a new privacy screen or a complete yard makeover, L. Gonzalez Landscaping Services LLC delivers detail-focused work across Red Bank, Middletown, Rumson, Holmdel, Colts Neck and all of Monmouth County, NJ. Choose a service below or request a quote.

Lawn Care Services

Lawn Care Services

Mowing, feeding, seeding and treatments for a thick, green, weed-free lawn.

Striped, freshly mowed green lawn in front of a Red Bank, NJ home

Lawn Care & Maintenance in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Weekly lawn care is the backbone of a beautiful property. Our crew mows at the right height for cool-season New Jersey turf, edges sidewalks and driveways, trims around beds and obstacles, and blows every hard surface clean before we leave.

The result is the striped, carpet-like lawn you see in our photos: thicker grass, fewer weeds and a property your neighbors notice. Recurring maintenance plans are available for homes and businesses throughout Monmouth County.

  • Lawn mowing & striping
  • Sidewalk & driveway edging
  • String trimming
  • Blowing & clean-up
  • Recurring maintenance plans
  • Residential & commercial
Lawn aeration machine on a large New Jersey lawn being prepared for overseeding

Aeration & Overseeding in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Compacted soil starves grass roots of air, water and nutrients. Core aeration pulls thousands of small plugs from the lawn so roots can breathe and grow deep. Followed by overseeding with quality cool-season grass seed, it is the single best way to thicken a thin or patchy lawn.

In New Jersey the ideal window is late summer to early fall, when soil is warm and nights are cool, perfect conditions for new seed to germinate.

  • Core aeration
  • Overseeding with premium seed
  • Fixes thin & bare spots
  • Relieves soil compaction
  • Best in late summer & fall
  • Watering instructions
Thick, healthy striped backyard lawn after dethatching and maintenance

Dethatching in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

A thin layer of thatch is normal, but when dead grass and roots build up more than half an inch, it acts like a sponge that blocks water, fertilizer and air. Dethatching (power raking) pulls out that matted layer so your lawn can breathe again.

We often pair dethatching with aeration and overseeding for a complete lawn renovation that brings tired turf back to life.

  • Power raking / dethatching
  • Debris collection & removal
  • Improves water absorption
  • Pairs with aeration & seeding
  • Spring or early-fall service
  • Lawn health assessment
Deep green, evenly fertilized lawn with mowing stripes in front of a Monmouth County home

Fertilization in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Your lawn needs the right nutrients at the right time. Our seasonal fertilization program feeds your grass in spring, summer and fall for deep green color, strong roots and better resistance to drought, disease and weeds.

We follow New Jersey fertilizer guidelines, applying the right products at the right rates and timing to protect your lawn and our local waterways like the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers.

  • Seasonal fertilizer program
  • Spring green-up
  • Summer stress protection
  • Fall root-building feeding
  • NJ fertilizer-law compliant
  • Even, precise application
Weed-free lawn and neatly mulched shrub bed under a tree in New Jersey

Weed Control in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Weeds compete with your grass and plants for water and nutrients. We use pre-emergent treatments to stop crabgrass before it starts, spot-treat broadleaf weeds like dandelions and clover, and keep planting beds clean by hand-pulling and mulching.

A thick, well-fed lawn is the best natural defense against weeds, so we combine weed control with proper mowing, fertilization and overseeding for lasting results.

  • Crabgrass pre-emergent
  • Broadleaf weed treatment
  • Bed weeding by hand
  • Driveway & patio weeds
  • Prevention-focused approach
  • Pairs with fertilization
Landscaping crew installing new sod rolls on prepared soil next to a deck

Sod Installation in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Want a lush lawn now instead of waiting for seed? Sod gives you a finished lawn in a single day. We remove old turf and weeds, grade and prepare the soil, then lay fresh sod in tight, staggered rows so the seams disappear.

Proper preparation is everything with sod. Our careful grading and soil work help new roots knit in quickly, and we leave you with a simple watering schedule for the first weeks.

  • Old lawn removal
  • Soil grading & preparation
  • Fresh, quality sod
  • Tight, staggered seams
  • Same-day finished lawn
  • Watering schedule provided
Landscaping & Garden Design

Landscaping & Garden Design

Design, planting, privacy screens and expert trimming that add beauty and value.

Freshly landscaped front yard with rounded shrubs, black mulch beds and a Japanese maple in Monmouth County, NJ

Landscaping in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Our full-service landscaping turns overgrown or outdated yards into curb-appeal showpieces. From the first walk-through to the final clean-up, the Gonzalez family plans, plants, edges and finishes every detail so your property looks its best from the street and feels great to come home to.

We work on single-family homes, townhomes and commercial properties across Red Bank and Monmouth County, NJ, with a focus on healthy plants, crisp bed lines and low-maintenance designs that hold up to Jersey Shore weather.

  • Front-yard and backyard makeovers
  • Bed creation and re-shaping
  • Shrub and perennial installation
  • Clean edging and finishing
  • Residential & commercial properties
  • Ongoing care after installation
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Planting in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Healthy plants start with proper planting. We choose varieties that perform well in Monmouth County's climate and soil, dig correctly sized holes, amend the soil, set the root flare at the right height, water in thoroughly and finish with mulch.

Whether you need a single specimen tree, foundation shrubs or a bed full of seasonal color, we plant it with care and show you how to keep it thriving.

  • Trees & evergreens
  • Foundation shrubs
  • Perennials & seasonal flowers
  • Soil amendment
  • Proper depth & watering in
  • Plant selection guidance
Curved garden bed with boxwood hedge and red begonias in front of a porch in Rumson, NJ

Garden Design in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

A great garden starts with a plan. We listen to how you use your yard, study sun and shade, and design flowing bed shapes and layered plantings that look good in every season, from formal boxwood hedges to relaxed cottage-style borders.

Our designs balance beauty with practicality: the right plant in the right place means less work, less water and a landscape that matures gracefully.

  • Custom bed layouts
  • Formal & natural styles
  • Four-season interest
  • Color & texture planning
  • Low-maintenance options
  • Design + installation
Freshly planted row of Green Giant arborvitae privacy trees along a backyard property line in NJ

Privacy Tree Planting in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Want more privacy from neighbors or the road? We plan and plant living privacy screens using fast-growing evergreens like Green Giant arborvitae, Emerald Green arborvitae, cherry laurel and Leyland cypress.

We calculate the right spacing for the height and fullness you want, prepare the soil along the entire run, and plant a straight, uniform row that grows into a dense green wall.

  • Privacy screen planning
  • Arborvitae & evergreen rows
  • Correct spacing for fast fill-in
  • Straight, uniform lines
  • Property-line & pool screening
  • Watering guidance
Landscaper on a tripod ladder trimming a tall evergreen shrub into a clean shape

Trimming & Pruning in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Overgrown shrubs hide your home and invite pests and disease. Our team hand-shapes hedges, rounds boxwoods, lifts small trees and cuts back overgrowth, including tall hedges and evergreens that need a ladder and an experienced eye.

We prune at the right time of year for each plant so you get more flowers, denser growth and clean, sculpted shapes, then we haul away all the clippings.

  • Hedge & shrub trimming
  • Boxwood rounding & shaping
  • Tall evergreen trimming
  • Small tree pruning
  • Overgrowth cut-back
  • Debris removal included
Mulch, Gravel & Drainage

Mulch, Gravel & Drainage

The groundwork that keeps beds fresh, surfaces durable and water flowing away from your home.

Fresh black mulch bed with ornamental grasses and a birch tree beside a green lawn in New Jersey

Mulch Installation in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Nothing refreshes a property faster than new mulch. We clean out beds, cut a crisp natural edge, and install an even layer of quality mulch (black, brown or red) around shrubs, trees and flowers.

Properly installed mulch holds moisture during hot New Jersey summers, insulates roots in winter and suppresses weeds, so your landscape stays healthier and easier to maintain.

  • Bed clean-out before mulching
  • Hand-cut natural bed edges
  • Black, brown or red mulch
  • Tree rings & foundation beds
  • Correct depth – never piled on trunks
  • Spring and fall refresh
Crew member compacting a new gravel driveway base lined with privacy trees

Gravel Installation in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Gravel is a durable, attractive and budget-friendly surface for driveways, side yards, walkways and decorative borders. We prepare and grade the area, install fabric where needed, spread the stone evenly and compact it so it stays put.

Gravel is also an excellent solution for areas where grass will not grow and around foundations where you want water to drain away from the house.

  • Gravel driveways & parking areas
  • Walkways & side-yard paths
  • Decorative stone borders
  • Grading & compaction
  • Landscape fabric
  • Drainage stone beds
Trench with gravel and block border prepared for drainage along a home foundation

Drainage Pipe Installation in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Standing water, soggy lawns and wet basements are common in parts of Monmouth County. We install drainage pipe systems, including French drains, buried downspout extensions and gravel drainage beds, that collect water and move it safely away from your foundation and yard.

We assess how water moves across your property, then trench, lay pipe and stone, and restore the area so the solution works quietly underground.

  • French drains
  • Buried downspout extensions
  • Yard & lawn drainage
  • Foundation water control
  • Gravel drainage beds
  • Clean restoration after install
Seasonal Services

Seasonal Services

Spring and fall cleanups plus dependable snow removal all winter long.

Large pile of fall leaves raked from a lawn during a seasonal cleanup in New Jersey

Spring & Fall Cleanup in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

Monmouth County's beautiful trees drop a lot of leaves, branches and blossoms. Our spring and fall cleanups remove leaves and debris from lawns and beds, cut back perennials and ornamental grasses, and haul everything away.

Spring cleanups get your property ready to grow; fall cleanups protect your lawn from smothering leaf cover and disease through winter. We also handle storm and branch clean-up after heavy weather.

  • Fall leaf removal
  • Spring yard cleanup
  • Bed clean-outs & cutbacks
  • Storm & branch debris
  • Haul-away included
  • Residential & commercial
L. Gonzalez Landscaping pickup truck with a red snow plow during a winter storm in Monmouth County

Snow Removal in Red Bank & Monmouth County, NJ

When a winter storm hits the Jersey Shore, you need a crew you can count on. We provide snow plowing for driveways and parking areas plus hand shoveling of walkways, steps and sidewalks for homes and businesses.

Our trucks and crew are ready before the storm arrives, so your family, customers and employees can get in and out safely.

  • Driveway snow plowing
  • Sidewalk & walkway shoveling
  • Commercial parking lots
  • Steps & entrances cleared
  • Storm-ready equipment
  • Residential & commercial

Not sure what your yard needs? We will walk it with you.

FAQ

Service questions

Quick answers about our landscaping, lawn care and snow removal services in Red Bank and Monmouth County, NJ.

Still have questions? Call (732) 720-9766
What landscaping services do you offer?

We offer landscaping, lawn care and maintenance, mulch installation, gravel installation, planting, garden design, privacy tree planting, trimming and pruning, aeration and overseeding, dethatching, fertilization, weed control, spring and fall cleanups, sod installation, drainage pipe installation and snow removal.

Do you work on commercial properties?

Yes. We serve both residential and commercial properties, including lawn maintenance, landscaping, seasonal cleanups and commercial snow plowing.

When is the best time for aeration and overseeding in New Jersey?

Late summer to early fall (roughly mid-August through September) is the best time in New Jersey. Warm soil and cool nights give new cool-season grass seed ideal conditions to germinate and establish before winter.

How often should mulch be replaced?

Most properties look best with a fresh mulch top-up once a year, usually in spring. We clean out the beds, re-cut the edges and apply mulch at the proper depth, never piled against tree trunks.

Do you offer snow removal in Red Bank and Monmouth County?

Yes. We provide snow plowing for driveways and parking areas and shoveling for walkways, steps and sidewalks for homes and businesses across our service area.

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