Your retaining wall is functional and beautiful, but what do you do with the area behind it? This space is often left empty or neglected, but with a little creativity it can be transformed into a gorgeous garden oasis.
One of the great things about San Francisco is the hills, because it allows a whole slew of people a panoramic city view. A flat
A beautiful fence can add additional value to a backyard. It can also be quite functional and very decorative for any outdoor living space.
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.
In the landscaping world, retaining walls have the major purpose of providing stability to the earth, preventing erosion and the movement of soil.
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
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
Our first project in 2014 brings us back to West Portal and its a large one for San Francisco Standards. Below is a shot of the rear before construction. We’ll be constructing new fences and sunken patios with contemporary concrete retaining walls that are becoming so popular these days. Also included is a gas fire pit, stainless weir waterfearure, decks, lights and much more.
Below is a before shot of an uninviting, underutilized backyard. We started with demo of the entire yard and concrete forms for a raised concrete planter which has become popular for todays contemporary styling.
This residence in the outer sunset currently has crumbling concrete retaining walls/steps, terraces that slope and no foliage excepts for weeds. Not a very inviting environment for a young couple with a new baby. We were asked to provide a makeover, with a set strict budget and to include a deck, new steps, fix up the walls, turf and plants. We were shown some photos of elements they liked and we took it from there. Below are two photos of before.
Living in San Francisco provides ample opportunity to create beautiful outdoor living areas. From Japanese gardens to Southwest-style courtyards and more, Paul Tamate and Tamate Landscaping are here to help you see your dream back, front and side yard come to life.
Contact us today to discuss your project, and learn how we can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful oasis.
