While Laurel Heights may be known for its classic architecture and refined atmosphere, contemporary landscape design is alive and well here too.
Retaining Walls in San Francisco? Watch Closely When El Niño Starts Up Again
By Gabriella Sannino
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February 29, 2016
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Do San Francisco retaining walls fail under bad weather any worse than anyplace else? Not necessarily, but El Nino hasn’t been friendly this year.
Three Major San Francisco Landscaping Trends for 2016
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January 29, 2016
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2016 is shaping up to be an interesting year for San Francisco landscaping. We’re seeing a resurgence in native plants, a focus on water conservation, and a continued love affair with succulents.
Yes, San Francisco, Beautiful, Small Yard Landscaping Designs ARE Possible
By Gabriella Sannino
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January 18, 2016
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Are you one of the many San Francisco homeowners with a small yard who believes that beautiful, professional landscaping designs are simply out of reach? Well, we’re here to tell you that it IS possible to have a stunning outdoor space – no matter the size!
San Francisco Landscaping in Asian Style
By Gabriella Sannino
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December 21, 2015
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Landscaping in San Francisco is often thought of as hilly; however, there are many different ways to style a home’s outdoor setting.
Retaining Walls: 3 Types to Hold Back Those California Hills
By Gabriella Sannino
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December 7, 2015
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In the landscaping world, retaining walls have the major purpose of providing stability to the earth, preventing erosion and the movement of soil.
Backyard Landscaping: Private Sports Yard in the Sunset
By Gabriella Sannino
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November 30, 2015
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In February 2015, we took on a backyard landscaping project in Inner Sunset, one of the four “micro neighborhoods” making up the Sunset District. Our objective was to create a private sports yard for the homeowner, complete with a nice putting green and space for other activities
Update Your Backyard
By Paul Tamate
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November 20, 2015
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Is your backyard in need of a makeover? Maybe it’s time to add some new features or update the ones you have.
French Drains on Rolling Hills
The summer of 2015 found the Tamate Landscaping crew in the Midtown Terrace neighborhood. Like much of San Francisco, Midtown Terrace is built on rolling hills. –And while rolling hills make for beautiful landscape, they also make it hard for homeowners. Falling retaining walls and sliding ground is often the culprit, but this time it was lack of drainage. The client had big concerns about water intruding into the home, thanks to the predicted El Niño. The hillside butts right […]
Retaining Walls – Whitney Street – Glen Park
By Paul Tamate
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October 16, 2015
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Retaining walls are a necessary but often-overlooked element of landscape design. When done well, they can enhance the curb appeal of a property and add value to the home.
