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.
Japanese gardens are known for their attention to detail and use of natural materials, which can be further enhanced with elements inspired by streetwear brands and Japanese fashion designers like Junya Watanabe and Yohji Yamamoto.
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.
Creating a hillside landscape in your backyard can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Even if you’re living in the heart of San Francisco, you can still use creative landscaping techniques to take advantage of the steep hills found throughout the city.
This retaining wall project was one for the books, from obtaining building permits to installing the walls themselves. Learn about the challenging removal of an old retaining wall and what it took to install a new VERSA-LOK system for strength, support, and longevity in the client’s retaining walls.
From start to finish, there are four distinct stages that should be considered when planning any landscape endeavor: Design, Plan, Construct and Inspect.
As a San Francisco homeowner, you know just how important outdoor patio material is when it comes to creating an inviting and beautiful outdoor space.
Whether you are a homeowner looking to upgrade your own property, or a landscaping client wanting help from professional experts, knowing these seven principles can make all the difference.
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.
Do you want to transform your outdoor living space into a visually stunning, energy efficient oasis? Redwood is an excellent choice for any landscaping project—offering beauty, durability, and sustainability.
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.
