A landscape upgrade starts from what is already in the ground. Some of it is worth keeping, such as mature trees, a sound patio, or a working irrigation main. Some of it has reached the end of its life or no longer suits the way the property is used. The work is deciding which is which, and then replacing only what needs it.
Common upgrades
- Converting thirsty lawn areas to xeriscape or rock
- Updating an old sprinkler system, including converting beds from spray heads to drip
- Replacing overgrown or failing shrubs and trees
- Adding a patio, walkway, or retaining wall
- Adding landscape lighting
How the work is planned
We walk the property with you first and note what stays, what goes, and what each change involves. Larger upgrades can be organized into phases, with the work that has to come first, usually grading, drainage, and irrigation, scheduled before the work that depends on it. Each phase is priced separately, so the project can be completed over more than one season if that is the better fit.
For a full redesign rather than an update, see Landscape Design.