San Francisco Landscaping in Asian Style
Landscaping in San Francisco is often thought of as hilly; however, there are many different ways to style a home’s outdoor setting.
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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.
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
Is your backyard in need of a makeover? Maybe it’s time to add some new features or update the ones you have.
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
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
What’s an ofuro? What’s the difference between Japanese hot tubs, or soaking tubs, and American? Definition, differences and benefits of having an ofuro as part
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.
Below is a before shot of the front yard. Client expressed a larger entrance patio that is more inviting and a general redesign to increase curb appeal. The following three shots were provided by the homeowner and posted on yelp: Below is a shot of the expanded patio. Materials used were silver quartzite flagstone with a limestone border. Note the FX Luminaire Brass step light.
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.
