Landscape design and build in Temecula.

• Small, flat backyards in newer neighborhoods. In places like Harveston, Paseo del Sol, Wolf Creek and Morgan Hill, the yard is often narrow and close to the neighbors. The design work is about fitting a patio, a cover, a spa or a small pool, and planting without it feeling crowded.
• Bigger lots and slopes in the hills. Redhawk, Meadowview and the wine country estates bring slopes, views and room to spread out. That usually means retaining walls, steps, drainage and lighting planned together from the start.
• Hot days, cold nights. Summer afternoons regularly pass 100 degrees, and the valley floor can see frost in winter. Plants have to handle both, and shade over the patio matters more here than at the coast.
• Clay soil. Much of the valley has clay that swells when wet. Paver and concrete bases, drainage and wall footings need to be designed for it, or they move.

• Pools and spas, designed with the patio and planting around them.
• Patios and hardscape: pavers, concrete, natural stone, walls and steps.
• Patio covers and pergolas, engineered and permitted.
• Outdoor kitchens, fire pits and fireplaces.
• Planting and irrigation, chosen for this climate, plus lawn replacement and artificial turf.
• Lighting and drainage, planned from the start rather than added later.
• Front yards: walks, drive bands, planting and lighting.

Most Temecula homes are served by Rancho California Water District, and some by Eastern Municipal Water District. Turf replacement rebates through SoCal WaterSmart have been available here; check your district for current amounts before you remove a lawn.

Most newer Temecula neighborhoods have an HOA that must approve landscape plans before work starts. I prepare the drawings for the submittal. Pools, patio covers and taller retaining walls also need City of Temecula permits, which I plan for in the schedule.

Every yard is different, so the honest answer starts with your lot. For typical ranges on pools, patios, covers, kitchens and front yards in this area, see what this actually costs, or compare surfaces in pavers vs. concrete.

Every design concept includes an honest budget range for your yard, so you know where you stand before anyone bids.

1. Design concept. Send a few details and photos. You get a layout plan, a 3D view and an honest budget range.
2. Site visit. I measure the yard, check grading, drainage and utilities, and talk through what you want.
3. Full 3D design. Walk through your new yard, day and night, and make changes before anything is built.
4. We build it. One point of contact from the first sketch to the final walkthrough, with pools built by our licensed pool partners and a 5-year craftsmanship warranty on our work.

Harveston, Paseo del Sol, Wolf Creek, Morgan Hill, Redhawk, Vail Ranch, Meadowview, Crowne Hill, Temeku Hills and the wine country area.

Every project can start with a no-cost design concept: a layout plan, a 3D view and an honest budget. It takes about a minute to request, or you can text DESIGN to (951) 428-8843.

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