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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

Egyptian Paper Reed

San Francisco Plant Directory for Landscaping

Cyperus Papyrus

There’s a simple reason the Egyptian Paper Reed is popular in floral arrangements; they’re delicate and beautiful. This South African via Kauai native is a great addition to any landscaping or water feature.

Where They Do Well

The Egyptian Paper Reed is rare, in that it can grow in full sunlight or full shade. It does require ample water, but can do quite well in pots or rich, moist soil. We’ll make sure that it’s in a position to receive the best nutrition and water possible. This beautiful grassy plant is native to Egypt, where it has been used for centuries in traditional crafts. Today, the paper reed is prized as an ornamental plant that adds a touch of exotic flair to any setting.

Maintenance

This plant requires ample water and some thinning out once overgrown. Aside from that, it takes very little care and can be enjoyed with ease. Papyrus thrives in an environment with afternoon shade and morning sun, but can withstand full sunlight as long it’s never allowed to dry out. It typically does not require fertilizing unless grown by itself or within a closed ecosystem such that fertilizer would be beneficial for container-grown plants.

 

Your Beautiful San Francisco Landscape Awaits

Tamate Landscaping specializes in creating beautiful landscapes with Asian and Japanese flair. From outdoor lighting to custom stonework and drought-tolerant landscapes to stunning koi ponds, we have the expertise to design and install your dream outdoor living space.

For a free estimate, contact our skilled landscaper in San Francisco, experienced in Japanese Garden design, water features such as Koi ponds, practical and decorative retaining walls, and more.

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Birds eye view of our client's completed backyard hardscaping make-over. Redwood deck in left foreground, black basalt stairs in middle, quartzite flagstone walkway to left of deck and below stairs, planters to the right and left of deck, and retaining walls.