Softscaping

Lawns, planting, irrigation, and ongoing landscape upkeep — drought-friendly options included.

Overview

What this service covers

Softscape is everything alive in your landscape — lawns, shrubs, trees, ground covers — and the irrigation that keeps it that way. We design and install drought-tolerant California-friendly landscapes that look great year-round and don't drain your water budget.

MWD and SoCalWater$mart rebates can cover a meaningful portion of turf-replacement projects. We help owners qualify.

What's included

  • Drought-tolerant landscape design
  • Native and California-friendly planting
  • Drip and low-volume irrigation install
  • Smart controllers (Rachio, Hunter Hydrawise)
  • Turf replacement and decomposed-granite areas
  • Mulching and weed-barrier
  • Tree planting and limb removal
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Our process

How softscaping jobs run.

  1. 01

    Walk

    Site walk and inventory of existing plants, irrigation, and sun exposure.

  2. 02

    Design

    Plant palette and irrigation plan tailored to climate zone.

  3. 03

    Install

    Demo, soil prep, irrigation, plants, mulch.

  4. 04

    Maintain

    Optional monthly maintenance contract.

Pricing

Pricing depends on scope, materials, and site conditions. We provide a clear written quote after a free assessment.

Timeline

Most projects begin within 1–3 weeks of an approved quote, depending on permitting and material lead times.

FAQs

Common questions about softscaping.

Will I qualify for a turf-replacement rebate?

Most California water districts offer $2–$5 per square foot rebates for replacing live turf with drought-tolerant landscape that meets their plant-density and irrigation rules. We design to qualify and help with the rebate paperwork.

Do you maintain landscape ongoing?

Yes — weekly or biweekly maintenance is available for managed properties.

Can drip irrigation really water a whole landscape?

Yes, and it uses 30–50% less water than spray. Smart controllers paired with drip are now the default for new California landscapes.

Ready to get started?

Tell us about the property and the work you need. We'll respond within one business day.