Landscape professionals are like architects when it comes to creating outdoor scenery. We prove our expertise on projects that include gardens, parks, backyards, squares, and commercial properties. But what does […]
How to Turn Your San Francisco Backyard into a Japanese Garden Paradise
Japanese gardens have been a major part of culture in America for nearly a century and a half. However, they still remain a mystery for most people. Japanese gardens are […]
6 Clues That Fence Replacement Should Be Part Of Your Backyard Redesign
A beautiful fence can add additional value to a backyard. It can also be quite functional and very decorative for any outdoor living space. However, the type of fence you […]
Three Weeks to a Beautiful Backyard Landscape
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October 30, 2017
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Early October 2017 took the Tamate Landscaping team to the picturesque streetscapes of Glen Park, San Francisco. The house at 226 Fairmount Street needed a major backyard landscape overhaul. The […]
Garden Design: Waterfalls, Stone Walkways and a 1,000 Pound Boulder
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November 2, 2016
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We love challenging landscape projects; we must. During a landscape project in Laurel Heights, we moved three large boulders and all the landscaping materials through the owner’s home. This time, […]
Contemporary Landscape Design: Building Around a Focal Point in Laurel Heights
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April 24, 2016
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Laurel Heights is a neighborhood in sunny San Francisco that shows a bit of the wide variety the whole city holds. It’s sometimes called the “model suburb”. This beautiful area […]
Retaining Walls in San Francisco? Watch Closely When El Niño Starts Up Again
When El Nino hit this year, you may have been looking forward to it. After all, it’s rain – albeit a lot of it – on ground that badly needs […]
Three Major San Francisco Landscaping Trends for 2016
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January 29, 2016
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We have emerged from our former year into a new one. 2016 is finally here, along with some major San Francisco landscaping trends. Each new year we make plans to […]
Yes, San Francisco, Beautiful, Small Yard Landscaping Designs ARE Possible
San Francisco has its share of tiny terrain. Take Bernal Heights, for instance; you barely step out of your back door before you reach the end of the yard. Small […]
San Francisco Landscaping in Asian Style
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December 21, 2015
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In October of 2014, the San Francisco landscape was parched. California struggled under an intense heat wave. Los Angeles reached 92 degrees by noon. The LAUS school district cancelled all […]
