Landscape Design in San Juan Capistrano, CA
San Juan Capistrano offers the perfect balance of historic sites, coastal lifestyle, attractions, amenities, and great weather. There are many historic homes, nearby botanical gardens, the historic downtown district, Marbella Country Club, San Juan Hills Golf Club, and, of course, Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Between all that San Juan Capistrano has to offer and the additional offerings throughout Orange County, residents here are never at a loss for things to do. With an active, upscale, outdoor lifestyle as the norm, it is typical for homeowners here to want low-maintenance landscaping that lends itself well to entertaining outdoors and spending time outdoors with our loved ones.
Install-It-Direct is here to help you achieve that with landscape design for outdoor living areas that fit your lifestyle and your budget.
What Locations Does Install-It-Direct Serve?
Install-It-Direct provides landscape design and installation services in all parts of San Juan Capistrano, including its dozens of neighborhoods, such as Alto Capistrano, Belle Cliff, Blue Harbor, Campanillo, Capistrano Royale, Captain’s Hill, Meredith Canyon, Connemara by the Sea, McCracken Hill, San Juan Hills Estates, Los Corrales, Hidden Valley, Hunt Club I, Marbella, Estates at San Juan, San Juan Creek, San Juan Hills East, San Juan Hills West, Summerwalk, and Mission Hills Ranch.
We also serve all of San Diego County and Orange County, including Mission Viejo, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Laguna Niguel, Coto de Caza, Newport Beach, Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Alisa Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and Corona Del Mar.
Let Professionals Design Your Landscape in San Juan Capistrano
There are some backyard upgrades or curb appeal-enhancing projects that most homeowners can do themselves. Possible do-it-yourself projects include things like painting your mailbox, reseeding a natural grass lawn, or maybe painting fences or staining wood decks if you are a bit handier. Then there are more elaborate or complex landscaping projects that are usually best accomplished with the help of professionals who have the skills and experience to complete them. These include projects like installing outdoor kitchens, building patio fireplaces, constructing paving stone driveways and patios, and installing artificial turf. Some projects, such as installing retaining walls, should only be done by professionals.
Working with a professional landscape designer is also helpful in other ways, such as recommending plants that will thrive in your area, recommending materials and features that suit your lifestyle, pointing out safety or infrastructure issues to consider, making recommendations to increase privacy, making sure your landscape style matches your home style, getting permits, making sure your budget and timeline are respected, and overseeing the project.
What Services Does Install-It-Direct Provide?
• Landscape Design
• Outdoor Living Design
• Artificial Grass Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
• Paver Installation, Cleaning, and Sealing
• Retaining Walls
• Outdoor and Landscape Lighting
• BBQ Islands and Outdoor Kitchens
• Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces
• Pergolas
• Water Features
Where in San Juan Capistrano Can I Get Inspiration for My Landscape Project?
There are so many great places to get landscape inspiration in Orange County. Just to name a few of the botanical gardens and public spaces where you can get landscaping ideas, we might start with Mission San Juan Capistrano or Casa Romantica if you are looking for ideas that go with Spanish Colonial architecture, Sherman Library and Gardens for a greenhouse filled with tropical plants and koi ponds, or Niguel Botanical Preserve or Coastkeeper Garden at Santiago Canyon College for landscapes that focus on native plants.
You can also find lots of landscape ideas on our inspiration page where you can see many of our completed projects, including outdoor kitchens, water features, fire features, paving stone patios and driveways, outdoor lighting, retaining walls, and complete outdoor living areas.
Why Should I Hire a San Juan Capistrano-based Landscape Designer?
Local Knowledge
One of the best ways to help ensure that your next landscaping project will be done correctly and within budget is to use a local San Juan Capistrano landscape designer with local knowledge and years of experience working in this area.
Microclimate Understanding
Homeowners in San Juan Capistrano enjoy a combination of coastal and near-coastal living with ocean breezes, mild temperatures, and easy access to nearby beaches. Summers are usually warm and dry, and winters are often cloudy and cool. A local landscape designer will be able to help you determine which plants will thrive in this environment and which features are the best match for this microclimate.
Hillside and Canyon Experience
Much of San Juan Capistrano is located in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, which means many homes will have hilly or sloping terrain to consider when designing and installing landscaping. Local designers and landscape contractors will have more experience working with the geography in San Juan Capistrano.
Access to Local Resources
Landscape designers in San Juan Capistrano are going to have the most local knowledge of building codes and permitting processes. Local designers will also know more local contractors and vendors to help make your project a success.
Does Install-It-Direct Landscape with Plants, Succulents, or Gravel?
Install-It-Direct has years of experience working with a wide range of landscaping materials and features, including low-water, low-maintenance options like artificial grass and other grass alternatives, succulents, native plants, and gravel.
What Landscape Design Styles Are Common in San Juan Capistrano?
San Juan Capistrano landscape design trends include upscale, low-maintenance features that can easily be made guest ready for entertaining and offer comfortable everyday living. Patio kitchens or BBQ islands are included in most design plans and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, pavers for patios and driveways, and well-designed outdoor lighting are common.
Does Install-It-Direct Design for Earthquakes, Wildfires, or Mudslides?
Our team is well-versed in landscape design to reduce the risk of damage from natural disasters. For example, on properties where mudslides are a concern, we can discuss options to control erosion and drainage, such as grading, artificial grass for slopes, plants with extensive root systems, retaining walls, and drainage swales.
For earthquake landscape design, we can recommend materials that can better weather earthquake movement and are easier to repair should there be damage from the movement. A good example of this is using pavers for driveways and patios. If one or more pavers crack in an earthquake, the zipper-like installation allows the design to be taken apart to replace just the broken pavers. Also, if the earth shifts in a way that causes a patio or driveway to buckle or shift, pavers can be taken up to allow corrective grading and compacting and then reinstalled.
We can also help you reduce the risk of wildfire damage by suggesting fire-resistant plants and hardscapes to create a defensible space around your home and other buildings on the property.
What Does the Process of Hiring Install-It-Direct Entail?
After calling or emailing us to get the process started, one of our team members will work with you to schedule a free, on-site consultation and free estimate. After the meeting, your dedicated landscape designer will create a 3D rendering to review with you, answer questions, and discuss the timeline and budget. If you decide to move forward with us, we will then oversee the landscape construction and still be here in the years to come if you ever have more questions or need upgrades, maintenance, or repairs.
What Questions Should I Ask Install-It-Direct?
Before starting a project with any contractor, be sure to ask these questions:
Are your contractors licensed, bonded, and insured?
Do you have worker’s comp and general liability insurance?
Are you licensed with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB)?
Do you have the correct licenses for the type of services I am requesting?
How long have you been in business and providing the type of services I need?
Do you have a list of completed projects in the area that I can look at in person?
FAQ
How much does landscape design cost?
It is common to find Orange County landscape designers who either charge a flat rate or who charge somewhere between $50 and $150 per hour for their services.
Visit our pricing page to get a better idea of our overall pricing or call us to schedule a free landscape design consultation with one of our professional landscape designers.
What is the difference between a landscaper and a landscape designer?
Landscape designers get to know your budget, timeline, overall goals, desired features and materials, and the space with which you are working, and then create an overall design plan that considers all these things. Then, they provide you with a 3D rendering, go over the project, make adjustments, and manage the landscape installation process.
Landscapers sometimes provide installation or basic constructions, such as installing irrigation systems or sod, but most often maintain the landscaping after it has been installed. This usually includes leaf removal, weed control, pruning, lawn care, and general yard care.
How much do landscapers charge per hour in San Juan Capistrano?
San Juan Capistrano landscape maintenance companies generally charge between $25 and $50 per hour.
How much should I budget for a landscape project?
The size of the space, the materials and features included, and where you live will all help determine the cost of your landscaping project. If you are looking to do a simple, small project with at least some do-it-yourself aspects, you might be able to budget as little as $2,500. Larger projects, such as complete outdoor living areas can easily require a budget of more than $50,000. For example, patio fireplaces or outdoor kitchens generally start at about $10,000.
The best way to get some initial ideas about budgeting is to visit our pricing page, and then call us for a free estimate.
Reach Out to Install-It-Direct for Landscape Design in San Juan Capistrano
Our team is ready to help you with your next front yard or backyard remodel, including pool decks, fire pits, BBQ islands, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, pergolas, artificial grass, and more. To learn more about our Orange County landscape design services and to take the first step towards your next project by scheduling a free consultation, call us at (858) 925-3000 or email us at [email protected] today.