What tree and landscape services does Mariposa offer?

Mariposa Landscape & Tree Service Inc. provides expert tree pruning and trimming, tree removals, stump grinding, vegetation management for fire protection, tree and shrub selection and planting, landscape design and installation, landscape lighting, irrigation services, and Certified Arborist consultations throughout North County San Diego.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Mariposa holds a California State C-27 and D-49 Contractors License (#658986) and carries full liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance, including coverage for tree work over 15 feet.

Do you provide free estimates?

Need a quote? For tree work, ask for Bill Lambert, our President. For landscape or irrigation work, ask for Fran Lambert. They personally come out to provide an estimate and then oversee your job. Just ask for them when you phone (858) 756-2769.

How long has Mariposa been in business?

We have served Rancho Santa Fe and the North County Coastal communities since 1977 almost 50 years.

Who will oversee my job?

The owners, Bill and Fran Lambert, personally oversee the crews on every job. Our company is built on hundreds of loyal, repeat customers who have worked with them for decades.

Why choose one company for trees, landscape, and irrigation?

Because we offer all three under one roof, property owners don’t need to coordinate several separate specialists to keep their landscape in top condition.

Should the tree service I hire have a Certified Arborist on staff?

Absolutely. Trees are the most valuable part of your landscape. Improper pruning or unidentified pest and disease problems can devalue a tree and shorten its lifespan. A Certified Arborist assesses the right pruning or treatment and the correct time of year to do it, and oversees the crew. Mariposa has had the same Certified Arborist on staff for over thirty-five years.

What is a Certified Arborist?

A Certified Arborist must pass a multi-phase exam and complete ongoing continuing education covering tree biology, diseases, species characteristics, and safety. This credential is available only through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

What should I ask before hiring any tree service?

Ask about staff qualifications, how long they’ve been in business, and verify a State Contractors License, Workers’ Compensation that covers tree work over 15 feet, and liability insurance. Also ask whether they belong to professional tree care organizations.

Can you handle difficult or large tree removals?

Yes. Our highly skilled tree climbers perform even the most difficult removals efficiently, removing problem trees and leaving your landscape in the same condition as they found it.

How do you approach tree pruning?

Our crew has decades of experience and prunes trees to bring out their natural beauty, at the correct time of year for each species.

Do you offer stump grinding?

Yes. We provide stump grinding to fully remove the remains of a tree after removal.

Do you offer fire-protection vegetation management?

Yes. We provide vegetation management to help protect your property from fire.

What is a Tree and Plant Health Care Program?

A program tailored to your landscape, designed to give your trees and plants just the right amount of water and nutrients to improve their health and longevity.

How can it lower my water needs?

Our organic fertilizers and mulches improve your soil and promote healthier root systems, which can reduce water needs along with pest and disease problems.A Certified Arborist must pass a multi-phase exam and complete ongoing continuing education covering tree biology, diseases, species characteristics, and safety. This credential is available only through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

Is Mariposa a member of professional organizations?

Yes the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), the Professional Tree Care Association of San Diego (PTCAOSD), and the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA).

What areas do you serve?

Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Santa Luz, La Jolla, and surrounding North County communities, specializing in large residential properties in the North County Coastal areas.

How do I get started?

Call (858) 756-2769 and ask for Bill Lambert for tree work, or Fran Lambert for landscape and irrigation, or email us. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and personal checks.

Mariposa Landscape & Tree Service Inc. – Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Santa Luz, La Jolla, and North County communities

Tree & Landscape Services in North County San Diego

What tree and landscape services does Mariposa offer?
Mariposa Landscape & Tree Service Inc. provides expert tree pruning and trimming, tree removals, stump grinding, vegetation management for fire protection, tree and shrub selection and planting, landscape design and installation, landscape lighting, irrigation services, and Certified Arborist consultations throughout North County San Diego.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Mariposa holds a California State C-27 and D-49 Contractors License (#658986) and carries full liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance, including coverage for tree work over 15 feet.
Do you provide free estimates?
Need a quote? For tree work, ask for Bill Lambert, our President. For landscape or irrigation work, ask for Fran Lambert. They personally come out to provide an estimate and then oversee your job. Just ask for them when you phone (858) 756-2769.

Experience & Reputation

How long has Mariposa been in business?
We have served Rancho Santa Fe and the North County Coastal communities since 1977 almost 50 years.
Who will oversee my job?
The owners, Bill and Fran Lambert, personally oversee the crews on every job. Our company is built on hundreds of loyal, repeat customers who have worked with them for decades.
Why choose one company for trees, landscape, and irrigation?
Because we offer all three under one roof, property owners don’t need to coordinate several separate specialists to keep their landscape in top condition.

Certified Arborists & Tree Care Qualifications

Should the tree service I hire have a Certified Arborist on staff?
Absolutely. Trees are the most valuable part of your landscape. Improper pruning or unidentified pest and disease problems can devalue a tree and shorten its lifespan. A Certified Arborist assesses the right pruning or treatment and the correct time of year to do it, and oversees the crew. Mariposa has had the same Certified Arborist on staff for over thirty-five years.
What is a Certified Arborist?
A Certified Arborist must pass a multi-phase exam and complete ongoing continuing education covering tree biology, diseases, species characteristics, and safety. This credential is available only through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
What should I ask before hiring any tree service?
Ask about staff qualifications, how long they’ve been in business, and verify a State Contractors License, Workers’ Compensation that covers tree work over 15 feet, and liability insurance. Also ask whether they belong to professional tree care organizations.

Tree Pruning & Removal

Can you handle difficult or large tree removals?
Yes. Our highly skilled tree climbers perform even the most difficult removals efficiently, removing problem trees and leaving your landscape in the same condition as they found it.
How do you approach tree pruning?
Our crew has decades of experience and prunes trees to bring out their natural beauty, at the correct time of year for each species.
Do you offer stump grinding?
Yes. We provide stump grinding to fully remove the remains of a tree after removal.
Do you offer fire-protection vegetation management?
Yes. We provide vegetation management to help protect your property from fire.

Tree & Plant Health Care

What is a Tree and Plant Health Care Program?
A program tailored to your landscape, designed to give your trees and plants just the right amount of water and nutrients to improve their health and longevity.
How can it lower my water needs?
Our organic fertilizers and mulches improve your soil and promote healthier root systems, which can reduce water needs along with pest and disease problems.A Certified Arborist must pass a multi-phase exam and complete ongoing continuing education covering tree biology, diseases, species characteristics, and safety. This credential is available only through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

Professional Memberships

Is Mariposa a member of professional organizations?
Yes the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), the Professional Tree Care Association of San Diego (PTCAOSD), and the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA).

Service Areas

What areas do you serve?
Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Santa Luz, La Jolla, and surrounding North County communities, specializing in large residential properties in the North County Coastal areas.

Scheduling & Contact

How do I get started?
Call (858) 756-2769 and ask for Bill Lambert for tree work, or Fran Lambert for landscape and irrigation, or email us. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and personal checks.