We’re really excited to showcase one of our latest projects from Montclair St in North Park, San Diego. Patrick, our amazing client, is a big outdoor entertainer and had made extensive improvements to his backyard. He called Deep Rooted Designs to help him construct a front yard that was just as remarkable.
It is that time of the year again, the days are growing longer, the sun is getting warmer, and the temperatures are rising along with it. Often times, we see clients immediately relying on their air conditioner, which we all know creates high-energy bills. We are here to offer some landscaping alternatives to beat the infamous San Diego Summer heat!
‘Tis the season for backyard barbecues, pool parties, and get togethers in the upcoming months of Summer. Longer days, warm sun, and higher temperatures create an opportunity to invite friends and family over for outdoor entertaining in San Diego to enjoy the freedom of Summer. Is your outdoor living space prepared?
Privacy is a big factor when it comes to our backyard or garden. With smaller lot sizes in San Diego, we tend to feel a bit closer than we would like! As much as we love our neighbors, or wish we loved our neighbors, we would appreciate to spend time in our backyard with privacy making it feel like a secluded area rather than a shared space. Privacy plants are a fantastic way to do this. Although they do not provide as much seclusion as a ten foot wall — they add greenery to your backyard and keep prying eyes away!
Although summer has officially come to an end, the weather has been finicky. With triple digit temperatures and humidity one week, and 70 degrees & overcast the next — our yards are taking a beating this September. Lawns are struggling to stay green, or even alive for that matter, and beautiful flowers planted in spring are recovering from wilting in summer’s heat.
Just like any trends, landscape design trends can come and go. If your outdoor space gives you flashbacks of decades passed, it might be time to spruce things up. Here are some of our current favorite landscape design trends that are easy to incorporate, are good for the planet, and that we think are here to stay for the long-haul.
You may remember the complex outdoor living space remodel we completed this Summer in South Park. This time, we’ve done it again! Just a stone’s throw away from this project is another home, nestled in a quiet canyon, that was plagued by multi-leveled topography. This home had very little usable outdoor living space and the homeowners were at their wits end trying to find a contractor that could transform their backyard into what it is now.
‘Tis the season to entertain! It may be winter but, when you live in a place as beautiful as San Diego, there is no reason not to bring the fun outside! Outdoor entertaining offers more space, fresh air, and a variety of options to spice up your holiday party! Check out 10 of our favorite ideas for taking your holiday entertaining outdoors.
We know how tricky it can be to design a landscape for a small space. With minimal surface area, finding a landscape design that is both functional and picturesque can seem intimidating. Whether you live in a house, are a condo-dweller, or a renter with a small patio we have tips for you!
As we enter the cold season in San Diego, many people have outdoor landscaping that they may not know how to properly care for. Although our lower temperatures and rainy season are relatively moderate, too many people presume that the change in weather does not warrant a change in their landscaping tasks. Fortunately, there are proactive and preventive steps you can take to stop any future damage to your San Diego landscape and ensure it is on track once the cold season passes.
If you own a home in San Diego and aren’t utilizing your outdoor space, you’re seriously missing out. With our year-round sunshine, there is no excuse for not capitalizing on your front and back yard square footage. Investing in your landscape design undoubtedly increases the value of your home, not to mention will have all your friends and neighbors asking when your next BBQ is.
San Diego can present many challenges in maintaining an outdoor living area. Specifically, decks are vulnerable to the dry conditions that are prevalent in Southern California. We would all agree that when a deck is in rough shape, it can become a painful eye sore, quickly distracting attention from an entire area.
Chances are, if you live in San Diego, you’ve heard of “xeriscape landscaping”. But just in case, we’ll give you brief reminder of what xeriscape landscapes are all about. As professional landscape contractors in San Diego, we’re excited to share our knowledge that we’ve learned over the years. This guide is perfect for xeriscape landscaping designers; beginners and aficionados alike. If you read through this and have any questions, please contact us and we’ll get you the drought tolerant landscape you’ve always wanted!
