East Bay Landscape Gallery

We install interlocking pavers for patios, driveways, walkways, pool decks, courtyards, landings, borders, steps and gathering areas.

Design options: smooth, textured, tumbled, permeable and large-format pavers with contrasting borders, herringbone, running-bond and modular patterns.

Manufacturers may include: Calstone, Belgard and Basalite. Final products, colors and availability are confirmed during selection.

Long-lasting hardscapes begin below the surface. We excavate, establish drainage slope and install and compact the appropriate aggregate base and bedding material.

Installation includes accurate cuts, borders, edge restraint, joint material and final compaction. Driveways, slopes and difficult soil may require additional preparation.

Concrete projects include patios, walkways, equipment pads, steps, landings, mow strips and foundations for approved outdoor features.

Finish choices: broom finish, integral color, exposed aggregate, stamped patterns, decorative bands and control joints. Masonry options include block, veneer, caps, columns and planters.

Walls can manage changes in grade, create planting terraces, define outdoor rooms and provide additional seating.

Options include segmental retaining-wall block, masonry, decorative veneer and custom wood construction. Height, drainage, soil pressure and nearby structures are considered during planning.

Outdoor living spaces may include BBQ islands, counters, grill openings, storage doors, refrigerators, sinks, bar seating, seat walls, shade structures and lighting.

The layout is planned around circulation, seating, appliance clearances, utilities and how your family entertains.

Wood features add privacy, shade and structure. Projects may include pergolas, privacy screens, horizontal or traditional fencing, gates, planter boxes and benches.

Artificial grass is available for family lawns, pets, play areas, side yards and putting greens. Products vary in blade shape, pile height, density, color, backing and drainage.

Installation may include excavation, grading, compacted base, edging, seams, anchoring, infill and grooming. Products may be selected through Water Savers Turf and other Bay Area suppliers.

Natural lawn installation may include removal of the old lawn, soil preparation, finish grading, irrigation improvements and sod selected for the property’s sunlight and intended use.

Plants are selected based on sunlight, mature size, soil, water needs and appearance. Options include trees, screening plants, flowering shrubs, grasses, groundcovers and drought-tolerant California-friendly plants.

Work may include soil amendment, compost, planting, staking, mulch and irrigation adjustments. Rock and boulders can provide additional color and structure.

Drip irrigation delivers water close to plant roots and reduces overspray. Systems may include valves, filters, pressure regulation, half-inch distribution tubing, 2-GPH emitters, quarter-inch tubing and stakes at individual plants.

We commonly use Rain Bird components and separate zones according to plant type and water requirements whenever practical.

Sprinkler work includes lateral lines, valves, spray heads, rotary nozzles, rotors, pressure regulation and weather-based controllers.

We repair leaks, broken heads, damaged pipes, malfunctioning valves, wiring problems and poor coverage. For dedicated repair service, visit 24hr-sprinkler.com.

Drainage solutions may include finish grading, swales, French drains, catch basins, channel drains, solid drainpipe, downspout connections and decorative dry creek beds.

The right solution depends on elevations, soil, discharge options and where the water originates. Drainage should be addressed before finished surfaces are installed.

Low-voltage lighting can illuminate walkways and steps, highlight trees and masonry and improve nighttime use. Options include path lights, step lights, wall lights, uplights, transformers, timers and smart controls.

Materials include planting soil, compost, soil amendments, bark mulch, decorative gravel, crushed rock, drain rock, base rock, sand and boulders.

Depending on the project, materials may be sourced through Bee Green Recycling in Oakland and other Bay Area landscape suppliers.

Water-wise landscapes can replace thirsty lawn with efficient drip irrigation, lower-water plants, mulch, rock, pathways and outdoor living space.

Homeowners interested in EBMUD or local lawn-conversion rebates should confirm current eligibility and apply before removing the existing lawn or starting construction.

A complete transformation combines demolition, grading, drainage, patios, retaining walls, steps, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, turf, planting, irrigation and lighting into one coordinated project.