San Jose Landscaping Ideas
See local landscape projects and get ideas for your San Jose property
Emphasize Existing Trees
If you’re lucky enough to have a property with existing trees, consider leaving them where they stand and working your design around them. Here, a fire pit seating area was tucked next to a mature oak. With its branches lit, the tree becomes an incredible backdrop for the space. Mature trees will lend a sense of age and establishment to your landscape that cannot be created in any other way. Furthermore, trees such as this one provide shade and privacy. If you are concerned about the health or stability of a tree on your property have an arborist come out and assess the situation. They will be able to recommend whether the tree should stay or go and how to give it proper care.
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Aesthetic Gardens
Mountain View, CA
Cook Pizza at Home
In the San Jose area there are many great pizza joints, and delivery just isn’t the same. Bring the pizza parlor flavor home by installing a wood-fired oven in your backyard. This large oven can cook multiple pizzas at once and is fun for the whole family. Simply start a fire at the rear of the oven and let the temperature rise. Prepare your pizza dough and toppings and put them in the warmed oven. An oven like this will cook your pizza evenly without burning the crust. This pizza oven was incorporated into a larger outdoor kitchen design with a grill, lots of counter space and other appliances. However, you can also opt for a stand-alone oven if space or budget is a concern.
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Douglas Landscape Construction
San Jose, CA
Fool the Eye With a Floating Deck
If you love the look of wooden decks, but don’t want one attached to your home, consider a floating design. A floating deck hovers just above ground level and functions much like a patio, but can be installed faster and at a more reasonable price. This example also has a pergola built atop the deck. Floating decks do not need to be attached to a structure; instead they get their strength from joists that rest on the ground. While this deck was built with real wood, composite deck boards could also be used to cut back on maintenance.
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Cyprex Construction Landscapes
San Jose, CA
Add Asian Flair to Your Backyard
Japan, China and other Eastern countries are known worldwide for their innovative gardens. If you’re a fan of incorporating global styles into your home, you’ll love this backyard. All the details here come together to create an Asian-inspired garden on a small scale. Flagstone spirals through a field of decomposed granite while a tall wall encloses the garden. A shuttered window provides glimpses of the view beyond and poured concrete chairs serve as seating around a fire pit. The umbrellas used next to each chair add the final touch to complete this Asian outdoor space.
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Cevan Forristt Landscape Design
San Jose, CA
Create a Social Space
If you want your backyard to be everybody’s favorite hangout spot, all you have to do is add a fire pit like this one. Fire pits encourage socialization, after just a few minutes people will be circled around talking and laughing. This stone fire pit was custom built with a matching seatwall. It features a gas burner that shoots flames up through the lava rocks with the touch of a button. Check your local codes before installing a fire pit on your property. Some areas only allow gas pits because wood can cause pollution and pose a safety risk.
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Douglas Landscape Construction
San Jose, CA
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