Landscape Design San Marcos
Landscape Design for San Marcos Properties
San Marcos has some interesting terrain. Homes near Discovery Lake and up in the hills off Twin Oaks Valley Road deal with slopes and drainage issues we see all the time. We design landscapes that work with your property’s natural grade instead of fighting it.
The neighborhoods around Lake San Marcos and Double Peak have older homes that need updated landscaping. Builder-grade yards from the 80s and 90s don’t cut it anymore. We remove tired lawns and overgrown shrubs, then install drought-tolerant California natives that actually thrive here. Things like Cleveland sage, California lilac, and manzanita handle our summer heat without constant watering.
Most of our San Marcos clients want low-maintenance yards. You’re busy enough without spending weekends pulling weeds or dealing with brown spots. We install smart irrigation systems that adjust based on weather. Your plants get exactly what they need, nothing wasted.
Hillside properties in areas like San Elijo Hills need retaining walls. We build natural stone walls that solve erosion problems and create usable flat space for patios or play areas. Rock gardens with decomposed granite work great on slopes near the hills off La Moree Road.
Custom Pools and Outdoor Living Spaces
San Marcos gets hot. Really hot. June through September, you want to be in your pool or under shade, not stuck inside with the AC cranking.
We build custom pools sized for your lot. Smaller backyards in neighborhoods like Discovery Hills get plunge pools or swim spas. Larger properties near the golf courses can handle full resort-style pools with swim-up bars and beach entries.
Outdoor kitchens are huge here. Families around California State University San Marcos love hosting game day parties. Built-in BBQs, beverage fridges, and covered dining areas mean you can grill year-round. We use materials that handle heat and won’t fade when the sun beats down all day.
Fire features extend your outdoor season. Even in San Marcos, December and January nights get chilly. A gas fire pit or outdoor fireplace makes your patio usable when temperatures drop. We see families using them for s’mores with kids or quiet evenings with wine after the little ones are in bed.
Properties backing to open space or facing Twin Oaks Valley need good privacy screening. Neighbors are closer than they used to be. We use combinations of walls, tall grasses, and trees to block sightlines without making your yard feel boxed in.
Hardscaping and Pavers for San Marcos Homes
Concrete patios crack. The clay soil here expands and contracts with moisture changes. Pavers move with the soil instead of breaking apart.
We install a lot of Belgard pavers around San Marcos. They come in colors and textures that match both Mediterranean-style homes near the lake and modern farmhouse builds in the newer developments. Travertine stays cooler underfoot around pools. Your kids and dogs can run across it barefoot without burning their feet.
Driveways take a beating from the sun and traffic. Stamped concrete fades and chips. Paver driveways hold up better and you can replace individual pavers if one cracks. Homes on San Marcos Boulevard and the neighborhoods feeding into Cal State often have RV parking needs. We design driveways that handle the weight without settling.
Walkways connecting your driveway to front door or side yards to back patios need proper base prep. We see a lot of shifting pavers from improper installation. Our crew excavates, compacts road base, adds edge restraint, and uses polymeric sand so your walkways stay level for decades.
Retaining walls handle the grade changes. Neighborhoods climbing up toward Discovery Lake have properties with 6-12 foot elevation differences from front to back. We build seat walls that double as extra seating around fire pits. Natural stone or block systems blend with San Marcos hillside views.
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