
Japanese Garden Accents: Lanterns, Ornaments, and Statues
Infuse your garden with Japanese charm. Learn about selecting the perfect lanterns, ornaments, and statues for a unique look.
Thank you so much to the clients of San Francisco for entrusting me with your projects for the past 25 plus years. It has truly been an honor to create for you and I can’t say enough how much I appreciated it. To new home owners who are thinking about creating an oasis for your property in this great city, I would be honored for you to browse my portfolio for ideas that you can use on your upcoming project.
Peace and Love, Paul Tamate

Infuse your garden with Japanese charm. Learn about selecting the perfect lanterns, ornaments, and statues for a unique look.

What’s the best outdoor landscape lighting for the winter months in San Francisco? Learn the different options, including that festive holiday lighting to bring in the new year.

Read our comprehensive guide to different types of outdoor lighting fixtures available, including information on path lights, spotlights, deck and patio lighting, and more.

Learn about sustainable landscaping practices that are popular with San Francisco’s environmentally-conscious citizens.

Patios, walkways, plants, and trees, oh my! Learn the difference between hardscape and softscape, and how the two work together to create a beautiful San Francisco landscape.

Outdoor lighting is both beautiful and functional. Learn about the benefits of lighting up your landscape.

From San Francisco’s rolling hills to its historic neighborhoods, discover how the timeless appeal of stone seamlessly melds nature with architecture.

The world offers several plants that do well in our microclimates. Similar to our native plants, interesting in their design, and vivid in their colors, we share the benefits of the plants we use for the landscapes we create.

Adopting these five sustainable landscaping practices makes sure your garden is resilient and thriving.

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
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.