Which part of the property?

Lawn conversion

Turf out, low-water planting in

Front yard

Planting, walkway, lighting

Back yard

Patio, planting, screening

Whole lot

Front and back, one design

Finish level

Plain

Broom concrete, DG paths, smaller plants

Mid

Pavers, mixed container sizes, lighting

High

Natural stone, specimen trees, detailing

What else does the yard need?

Retaining wall

The lot steps down and needs holding

Wall over four feet or carrying a driveway

Adds engineering and a permit path

Shade structure

Pergola or attached solid-roof cover

Outdoor kitchen or fire feature

Built-in counter, grill, gas and electrical

Known drainage problem

Standing water in winter, or runoff toward the house

New-build lot

Compacted pad, adds decompaction and amendment

No machine access to the back

Everything moves by wheelbarrow, adds labour

Landscaping price estimator for Folsom

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