Landscape Design · Encino, CA
Fresh landscape design just completed in Encino: new plantings, hardscape and a layout built to last. Our team handled the design and installation from start to finish.
Finished The homeowners hired us for a full landscape remodel of their inner courtyard. Their main goal was a design that would suit the home's modern white stucco walls and large black framed windows.
They also wanted one team to handle the whole job. In their words, a single licensed and insured crew took the project from the first design layout to the final plant installation.
The courtyard is built on a river pebble base. Multi level stone steps lead up to the house, and a stepping stone path winds through the gravel. Large natural boulders sit among sculpted boxwood spheres and drought tolerant plantings. An olive tree is the centerpiece, in a minimalist matte black planter.
The pale stone and green plants stand out against the white walls, and the black planter echoes the black window frames.
The olive tree anchors the courtyard. A matte black planter keeps it simple and ties into the black window frames. Boulders and round shrubs sit around it at different heights, so the eye moves across the whole space.
Hardscape is the hard material in a landscape, like stone, gravel and steps. This project uses three of them:
In general, a landscape project starts with the design: the layout, the style of the house, what you want to use the space for and how much water and upkeep you want. After that come grading and any drainage work, then the hardscape, then planting. Doing the hardscape before the plants protects the plants from damage. The scope and order depend on your yard, and we confirm them with you in writing.
This project falls under our outdoor living and backyard remodeling service, which plans patios, shade, paths and planting together. For drawings and permit paperwork, see design, plans and permits.
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What shapes the price
The size of the area, the amount of stone, steps and boulders, the size and type of plants, any grading or drainage work and the site access.
Call us for a free consultation and a written estimate for your home.
We hired Juda Builders for a full landscape remodel of our inner courtyard space, and they completely exceeded our expectations. Our main goal was to find a design that naturally complemented our home's modern white stucco walls and large black framed windows, and their team nailed it from start to finish.
The hardscape and masonry work are flawless. They laid out a pristine river pebble base, installed beautiful multi level stone steps, and perfectly placed large natural accent boulders. The centerpiece, a gorgeous olive tree in a minimalist matte black planter, completely anchors the space alongside the sculpted boxwood spheres and drought tolerant plantings.
It was a huge relief having one licensed and insured crew handle everything from the initial design layout to the final plant installation. The crew worked efficiently, kept the gravel and dust tightly contained, and built a layout that is clearly engineered to last. Our courtyard looks like a high end boutique resort now!
It depends on the size of the area, the amount of stone and hardscape, the plants and any grading or drainage work. Call (747) 203-9495 for a free consultation and a written estimate.
It uses plants that need little water once they are established. In Southern California, it also helps with water costs and upkeep. This project used drought tolerant plantings, as the homeowner described.
It looks clean, needs no mowing and suits dry climate plantings. It can collect leaves and may need occasional raking and weed control, so ask about edging and underlayment when you plan it.
Start with the house: its colors, materials and window lines. Then repeat a few of them in the landscape. This project pairs pale stone with a matte black planter that echoes the black window frames.
Yes, but the planter needs enough room for the roots, and a potted tree needs watering more often than one planted in the ground. Ask about the right size and watering plan before you buy.
Some landscape work, such as retaining walls, grading and drainage changes, can require a permit, and rules vary by city and HOA. Juda Builders handles permits as part of its service, so ask us about your property. See design, plans and permits.
It depends on the size, the amount of hardscape and the plants. The homeowner said the crew worked efficiently. We give you a schedule with your written estimate.
Yes. On this project, the homeowner said one licensed and insured crew handled everything from the design layout to the final plant installation. See our outdoor living and backyard remodeling service.
Yes. Juda Builders serves Encino and all of Los Angeles County. Call (747) 203-9495 to confirm service for your address.
Projects often overlap, so we help you pick the right starting point.
Tell us what you want to change. A licensed contractor will call you back.
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