Landscaping & Planting
Planting is what turns a construction project back into a yard. Jorge also helps with practical outdoor concerns: water collecting near a downspout, yard grading and refreshing existing planting beds. In Brentwood and the East Bay, the right scope starts with the soil, slope and where the water can go.
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Jorge’s work
Real landscaping & planting jobs around Brentwood
Real job · Brentwood, CA
Front Yard Concrete Removal, New Sprinklers and a New Lawn
Removed the old concrete and broken flagstone
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5.0 Google ReviewReal job · East Bay, CA
Front-Yard Turf, Poolside Planting Beds and a Side-Yard Turf Run
Artificial turf front lawn with mulched planting beds and palms
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5.0 Google ReviewReal job · East Bay, CA
Poolside Backyard with Stacked-Stone Spa Walls and a Decorative Concrete Deck
Raised spa and planter walls finished in stacked stone with cap stones
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5.0 Google ReviewReal job · Brentwood, CA
Backyard Retreat with Turf, Paver Steppers and a Side-Yard Walkway
Installed an artificial turf lawn across the backyard
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5.0 Google ReviewReal job · Brentwood, CA
Front Yard Artificial Turf Lawn
Cleared and graded the bare front yard
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5.0 Google ReviewReal job · Brentwood, CA
Front Yard Entry and Covered Outdoor Kitchen
Concrete entry steps framed by two stacked-stone pillars with post lights
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What this usually includes
- Front and back yard planting layouts
- Shrubs, ornamental grasses, and trees
- Seasonal flowers and planting-bed color
- Bed shaping, edging, and mulch
- Low-water and drought-tolerant plant choices
- Plant selection and planting layouts
- Soil preparation and grading for drainage
- Rock and desert-style landscaping
- Irrigation installation and drip irrigation
- Yard drainage solutions
- Downspout runoff routing and yard drainage improvements
Questions homeowners ask
- What survives a Brentwood summer?
- Inland East Bay yards run hot and dry from June through September. Lavender, rosemary, westringia, ornamental grasses, olive, and crape myrtle all handle it well once established. Jorge leans on plants he has watched come through several summers locally rather than whatever is on the nursery front table.
- Do I have to give up my lawn?
- No. A smaller, well-shaped lawn where the kids or dog actually play, with planting beds taking over the parts nobody uses, is often the better answer than removing it entirely.
- When is the best time to plant?
- Fall and early spring are easiest on new plants here, because roots get established before the heat arrives. Summer planting is possible, it just needs closer attention to watering.
- Can you add seasonal color to an existing garden?
- Yes. Jorge can refresh planting beds with seasonal flowers, shrubs and foliage. Plant choices depend on sunlight, soil, irrigation and how much care you want to give the garden.
- Can you help with yard drainage before winter rains?
- Yes. Jorge offers yard drainage solutions and soil preparation and grading for drainage. He can discuss where water collects and the slope of your yard before recommending a scope of work. The appropriate solution depends on the site and where water can be discharged.
- Can you help when a downspout leaves water pooling in my yard?
- Yes. Jorge can assess downspout runoff and discuss outdoor drainage improvements in Brentwood and the East Bay. The slope, existing drainage and a suitable discharge location determine the work. This is yard drainage work, not roof or gutter repair, and it is not a guarantee against flooding.
Real job · Front Yard Concrete Removal, New Sprinklers and a New Lawn · Brentwood, CA
Landscaping & Planting across the East Bay
Jorge is based in Brentwood and offers landscaping in every town below. Pick yours to see local details and request an estimate.
- Brentwood landscaping
- Oakley landscaping
- Antioch landscaping
- Discovery Bay landscaping
- Byron landscaping
- Pittsburg landscaping
- Concord landscaping
- Clayton landscaping
- Walnut Creek landscaping
- Pleasant Hill landscaping
- Martinez landscaping
- Lafayette landscaping
- Moraga landscaping
- Orinda landscaping
- Danville landscaping
- Alamo landscaping
- San Ramon landscaping
- Dublin landscaping
- Pleasanton landscaping
- Livermore landscaping
Let’s talk about your outdoor space.
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