If you have walked around Redwood City or San Carlos, you have probably noticed a common theme amongst some good looking gardens out there which typically include stones – there is a good chance these gardens were created by a local company called Cal Native.
Cal Native gardens usually include some grass, then they section off portions of the yard with bender board. The soil in the non-lawn areas is typically covered with small bark and topography is built up with napa stone retaining walls and other stone features are also added to enhance the aesthetics of the overall yard. The topography created with gentle hills of soil and stonework really make a previosly flat and boring piece of real estate look much more interesting.
The plants are usually small shrubbery, smaller trees and ground cover. There is less of an emphasis on perennials that need to be replaced every spring and instead a focus on plants that need some trimming, but will last years.
If you like the look of the Cal Native style and are looking for landscaping ideas or just want to see more of their work before considering hiring them, then visit their website for addresses of homes in Redwood City and San Carlos that have used their services.
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Mark Martinho |
