Healthy lawns start from the soil up.
BSMC Lawn Care is led by a college-trained arborist with a background in plant health and soil science. Your lawn and garden get treated as a living system — not just a weekly mow. Sustainable, battery-powered equipment on every visit.
Plant science, applied to your lawn and garden
Most lawn services stop at mowing. Ours starts with what's happening below the surface — soil structure, nutrient availability, root depth, and plant biology. That's what actually decides whether an East Bay lawn thrives through a dry August or just barely survives it.
Arborist-Led Assessment
Every property gets looked at the way a college-trained arborist looks at a tree: structure, stress signals, and what the plant is actually asking for.
Soil-First Treatment
We treat causes, not symptoms. Soil testing and feeding programs built around what your specific yard is missing — not a generic bag of fertilizer.
Sustainable by Default
Battery-operated, solar-charged equipment and organic products on every visit. Quieter for your neighborhood, cleaner for your family and pets.
Built for East Bay Conditions
Clay-heavy soils, long dry summers, and wildfire risk on the hills. Our programs are designed around the conditions here, not a national playbook.
Led by Benjamin Williams — a college-trained arborist with over 10 years of experience in plant health care and soil science, now applying that expertise to lawns and gardens across the East Bay.
Lawn & Garden Care Services
Twenty-five services, all available across our East Bay service area. Click any service for full details, or request a custom quote for your property.
Getting started is straightforward
No pressure, no long-term contract required. Here's what happens from your first call to your first service.
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Free on-site assessment
We walk the property, look at soil condition, grass type, drainage, and plant health, and talk through what you want the yard to look like.
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A written quote and plan
You get clear pricing and a recommended service schedule — what we'd do, how often, and why. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons.
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Service begins
We show up on schedule with battery-powered equipment, do the work, clean up completely, and flag anything we notice that needs attention.
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Ongoing adjustment
Lawns change through the seasons. We adjust cut height, feeding, and watering recommendations as conditions shift through the year.
What your lawn needs, season by season
Contra Costa County has its own rhythm — wet winters, a short explosive spring, and a long dry summer that punishes shallow-rooted lawns. Here's how we adjust care through the year.
Spring (March – May)
Peak growth. Weekly mowing, soil feeding to support the flush, and early weed pressure management before seeds set. Best window for overseeding thin areas.
Summer (June – August)
Heat stress season. We raise cut height to shade roots and hold moisture, shift to every-other-week mowing, and focus on deep, infrequent watering guidance.
Fall (September – November)
Recovery window. Soil feeding to rebuild what summer drew down, aeration on compacted clay soils, and gutter cleaning before the first real rains arrive.
Winter (December – February)
Slow growth, structural work. Dormant-season pruning, drainage checks, and fire fuels reduction planning ahead of the next dry season.
Lawn & garden care across the East Bay
We serve 20 communities across Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Every service listed above is available in each city below — click your city for local details.
- Walnut Creek 94596
- Lafayette 94549
- Pleasant Hill 94523
- Concord 94518
- Martinez 94553
- Moraga 94556
- Orinda 94563
- Alamo 94507
- Diablo 94528
- Danville 94526
- Blackhawk 94506
- San Ramon 94583
- Dublin 94568
- Livermore 94550
- Clayton 94517
- Pittsburg 94565
- Antioch 94509
- Brentwood 94513
- Oakley 94561
- Discovery Bay 94505
Don't see your city? We may still be able to help — get in touch and ask.
About BSMC Lawn Care
BSMC Lawn Care started with a simple idea: a lawn is a living system, and it deserves to be treated like one. That belief comes directly from founder Benjamin Williams' background as a college-trained arborist — someone trained to read plant health and soil behavior, not just cut grass to a uniform height.
We built the business around sustainable equipment from day one. Every mower, blower, and trimmer we run is battery-operated and solar-charged. That means no gas fumes drifting across your yard, dramatically less noise for your neighbors, and no two-stroke exhaust settling into the soil we're trying to keep healthy.
Just as important is what happens before we touch anything. We look at soil compaction, drainage, root depth, and the specific stress signals a plant is showing. In East Bay clay soils, most lawn problems trace back to something below the surface — and treating the visible symptom without fixing the cause just means doing it again next season.
Today we serve homeowners and commercial properties throughout the East Bay with that same science-first approach we started with.
Get in TouchWhat Sets Us Apart
- College-Trained Arborist on every assessment
- 100% battery-operated, solar-charged equipment
- Soil-first treatment plans, not one-size-fits-all programs
- Organic products safe around children and pets
- Customized schedules for residential & commercial properties
- Transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden fees
- Defensible space and fire fuels expertise for hillside homes
Simple, transparent pricing
Mowing service is priced by visit length. Everything else is quoted individually based on your property — always in writing, always before we start.
Small residential yards
Most East Bay properties
Large residential & small commercial
Soil feeding, soil testing, organic pest management, pruning, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, edging, and fire fuels reduction are quoted based on your property's size and condition. Ask about bundling maintenance with a seasonal treatment program — most clients find it costs less than booking services separately.
New Customer Discount
25% off your first service — our way of welcoming you to BSMC Lawn Care.
Referral Program
Refer a neighbor and get a free lawn service after their first visit.
What our customers say
"BSMC are REAL pros. They are very knowledgeable and easy to work with. If you need yard maintenance or heavy restoration to your lawn you MUST call these people. They do amazing work and are reasonably priced."
Christine A., Google Review
"Ben was amazing. He transformed my front yard into the fairy oasis I had been dreaming of. He was a fast worker, very friendly and great pricing. Fabulous experience overall."
Kate C., Google Review
"Very professional, hard-working job — the crew didn't stop till it was completed. I got a lot done in four hours. They were here today and cleaned up after themselves."
Samuel T., Google Review
Request your free quote
Tell us about your property and we'll get back to you with pricing and a recommended plan. No obligation.
Phone
Office@My-Lawn-Care.com Office@My-Lawn-Care.com
Business Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: Closed
Service Area
Serving 20 communities across the East Bay, from Martinez and Concord through the Lamorinda area to the Tri-Valley.
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Frequently asked questions
What lawn and garden care services do you offer in the East Bay?
Lawn care, lawn mowing and blowing, lawn renovation (aeration, dethatching, and overseeding), garden service, property maintenance, light pruning, fruit tree pruning, Japanese maple pruning, tree consulting, tree and shrub installation, soil feeding, soil testing, organic pest management, irrigation and drip systems, artificial turf install and maintenance, edging and trimming, pathways and walkways, mulch installation, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, fire fuels reduction, plant and garden health care, roll-off dumpster hauling, weed abatement, and weed eating.
How much does lawn care cost?
Mowing starts at $48 for a 30-minute visit, $75 for a 45-minute visit, and $98 for a 1-hour visit. Additional services are quoted based on your property, with no hidden fees.
Which areas do you serve?
Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Alamo, Diablo, Danville, Blackhawk, San Ramon, Dublin, Livermore, Clayton, Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and Discovery Bay.
Do you take care of garden beds, not just the lawn?
Yes. Our plant and garden health care service covers ornamental beds and struggling plants, diagnosed and treated with the same soil-science approach we bring to lawns.
Do you use eco-friendly products and equipment?
Yes — battery-operated, solar-charged equipment and organic products on every visit. That means no gas exhaust, far less noise, and treatments that are safe around children and pets.
How often should my lawn be mowed in the East Bay?
Most lawns here do best weekly during the spring growth flush, then every two weeks through summer and fall. It depends on grass type and irrigation — we'll recommend a schedule at your assessment.
When is the best time to water a lawn in Contra Costa County?
Early morning, before 8 AM. It minimizes evaporation loss during our dry summers and lets blades dry before evening, which reduces fungal disease risk.
Do you offer defensible space and fire fuels reduction?
Yes. We clear brush, dry grass, and ladder fuels to help East Bay hillside properties meet defensible space guidelines.
Do I need a long-term contract?
No. We offer recurring schedules because consistency produces better results, but you're not locked into a contract.
What payment methods do you accept?
Credit cards, debit cards, and online payments.
How do I get a free quote?
Call 925-247-8229, email Office@My-Lawn-Care.com, or use the form above. Quotes are free with no obligation.