A native of the Bay Area, Paul Tamate has been creating gardens here since 1987. He began learning the art of Japanese landscaping at the age of 10, helping his father on landscaping projects before starting his own company 20 years ago.

His interest in Asian landscaping—and water features in particular—has been shaped by numerous trips to Japan and extensive study of Asian landscape architecture. He has tailored Asian aesthetics to the realities of the Bay Area, using his knowledge of native plants, stone and wood to develop his own approach to garden design.

Because he believes strongly in continuity from design to completion, Paul doesn't use subcontractors, preferring to stay hands on with every project, meeting with clients, designing the solution, hand-picking materials and leading small crews in the building stage. He especially likes to work with wood, rock and water, designing spectacular water features as the centerpiece of gardens that serve as retreats from modern life. As more than a 100 satisfied clients will testify, Paul knows his craft from the ground up.

Licensed Since December 1988

• Contractor State License #551694
• Landcape C27
• General B
• Sheet Metal C43

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