Urban areas are growing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have your green space. Learn about the future of landscape design, and how sustainability can still look beautiful
Design your Landscape to Maximize Space and Enhance Beauty
By Gabriella Sannino
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April 24, 2023
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When it comes to designing your landscape, there are several factors to consider, including visual weight, focal point, texture, and color. It’s important to select plants that thrive in your climate and draw the eye with unique features, creating visual interest.
Front Yard and Backyard Makeover in Outer Sunset
By Wendy Tanaka
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April 10, 2023
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This front yard and backyard makeover project encompassed both carpentry, hardscaping, and plants, including: custom redwood bench, pergola, fire pit, black basalt patio, redwood facing of backyard planter, front yard raised planters, installation of 60+ plants, boulders, auto drip irrigation, and high-end lighting system.
Boulder Wall Makeover and Dry Creek
By Wendy Tanaka
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February 27, 2023
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With this project in the St. Francis Woods neighborhood of San Francisco, our team was able to successfully update a boulder wall and incorporate a dry creek feature that enhanced the entire space with natural beauty.
Tricky Artificial Turf Installation in San Francisco
By Wendy Tanaka
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January 23, 2023
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Are you considering installing artificial turf in your front or back yard? While it might sound like a fairly straightforward task, the process of having artificial turf installed in San Francisco can be tricky due to hilly topography and strict zoning regulations.
Going Permeable—Water Wise Ways
With California’s limited water supply, any modest water savings can help. Permeable surfaces decrease stormwater and irrigation run-off by passing through these surfaces and into the nearby ground and plants.
Green Construction: Metal Recycling
By Paul Tamate
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November 10, 2012
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Yet another green facility in our responsible landscape operation is Circosta Iron and Metal Company. During the demo phase of our projects, we often run into all kinds of old metal fences, rebar, pipes, furniture etc. Instead of bringing it to landfills, we’ll sort it and recycle it. Below you see our truck on the scale prior to unloading.
Green Construction: Sustainable Crushing
By Paul Tamate
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November 10, 2012
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Today, there are green construction methods that are not only more environmentally friendly, but also more efficient.
Green Construction: Greens Recycling
As the world looks to reduce its carbon footprint and become more eco-friendly, green construction is becoming a popular choice for new build projects.
Green Construction: Concrete Recycling
As construction and demolition waste becomes an increasingly pressing environmental issue, more builders are looking for ways to recycle concrete.
