Landscape Design in Irvine, CA
Irvine offers an appealing blend of attractions, outdoor spaces, and recreational opportunities that includes everything from a waterpark or indoor go-kart racing to wagon rides through Tanaka Farms or picking herbs at Manassero Farms. There are world-class museums, foods from around the world, and Great Park, which is home to an expansive sports complex, live music venue, ice skating rink, a weekly farmers market, a carousel, balloon flights, and hands-on learning garden.
Irvine is a great place to live, and the Install-It-Direct team is excited to have the opportunity to help you enjoy your home here even more. If you would like to spend less time taking care of your front yard and backyard and more time enjoying them, let us help you design the outdoor living spaces of your dreams that are functional, beautiful, and fit your lifestyle.
What Locations Does Install-It-Direct Serve?
Install-It-Direct provides landscape design and installation services in all parts of Irvine, including Orchard Hills, West Irvine, Northpark, Northwood Pointe, Eastwood Village, Stonegate, Portola Springs, Great Park, Altair, Northpark Square, Northwood, Woodbury, Cypress Village East, Cypress Village, El Camino Real, Walnut Village, Columbus Grove, Westpark, Woodbridge, Oak Creek, Irvine Spectrum, Rancho San Joaquin, University Park, Quail Hill, University Town Center, and Turtle Rock.
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 Irvine
Landscape projects can vary from simple, do-it-yourself backyard upgrades to elaborate driveways or patio kitchens that definitely need to be installed by professionals. When you enlist the help of a landscape designer, you can avoid the headaches that come with trying to figure out how to get permits, finding trustworthy contractors on your own, and determining how to best maximize the space. A professional landscape designer can also help you make sure your landscape choices go with your home’s architecture and can point out other things to consider, such as suggestions regarding privacy, safety, or infrastructure. They can also recommend landscaping features that might work well for you and your family and can help you get the most out of your budget.
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 Irvine Can I Get Inspiration for My Landscape Project?
There are many botanical gardens in Orange County where you can see native plants that thrive here or get other ideas for your garden and yard design. For example, Niguel Botanical Preserve in Laguna Niguel is a great place to get ideas for drought-tolerant native plants and to see a good example of how you can use pavers for a patio to create an outdoor living area that is both functional and artistic. Coastkeeper Garden at Santiago Canyon College is also a good place to look for native plant inspiration.
If your home is Spanish Colonial and you would like to get ideas of landscape designs that go with that architecture, check out Mission San Juan Capistrano or Casa Romantica. If tropical plants and koi ponds are more your style, head to Sherman Library and Gardens to check out the greenhouse, or, if you are looking for more minimalist landscape design inspiration, try Noguchi Garden in Costa Mesa.
For even more landscaping inspiration, check out our inspiration page to see some of our past projects, including putting greens, retaining walls, pergolas, driveways, fire features, pool decks, outdoor living spaces, and more.
Why Should I Hire an Irvine-based Landscape Designer?
Local Knowledge
Irvine landscape designers have local knowledge that will help make your next landscaping project a success.
Microclimate Understanding
Every area has its own microclimate whether it is located on the coast, in the desert, or somewhere in between. Irvine’s near-coastal climate may influence what features or plants will work best in your front yard or backyard or it may affect how to successfully install landscaping features. A local landscape designer has the experience and skills to work in this microclimate.
Hillside and Canyon Experience
Irvine is primarily flat, but in the northern and southern areas there are hillsides and canyons. If your property is one of the many that has sloping terrain to manage or incorporate, using a landscape designer and landscape construction crew with hillside and canyon experience will be integral to the success of your project.
Access to Local Resources
Irvine landscape designers are the ones who will have the most knowledge of local building codes and how to get permits in Irvine. They will also have more connections with local vendors and contractors.
Does Install-It-Direct Landscape with Plants, Succulents, or Gravel?
Yes, we have years of experience with landscape design and landscape construction that includes plants, succulents, gravel, pavers, artificial grass, and other grass alternatives.
What Landscape Design Styles Are Common in Irvine?
Orange County landscape design varies a bit between areas but there are many commonalities that you will find in Irvine and across the county. For example, one of the most common landscaping trends in Orange County is high-end, low-maintenance outdoor living spaces that can easily be made guest ready for entertaining while also offering comfortable, inviting spaces for everyday living. Some of the most popular features include pavers for driveways and patios, outdoor kitchens, patio fireplaces and fire pits, artificial grass, and outdoor lighting.
Does Install-It-Direct Design for Earthquakes, Wildfires, or Mudslides?
The Install-It-Direct team is well-versed in designing and installing landscaping with the potential for natural disasters in mind. This includes fireproof landscaping, earthquake landscaping, and landscaping to prevent mudslides.
Earthquake-friendly landscape largely centers on features that can withstand movement during an earthquake and that are more easily fixable after an earthquake. For example, if a slab concrete driveway cracks in an earthquake, you will either have an unsightly crack repair or will have to demo and replace an entire slab of concrete. If the same driveway was constructed of paving stones, it could be taken apart to replace just the cracked pavers, and then put back together.
In the case of designing landscapes for properties prone to mudslides, we can work with you to determine if drainage swales, retaining walls, grading, or other erosion control options might be the best choice for your property.
Wildfire risk is a real concern for many California homeowners. While there is no way to completely fireproof your home, there are effective steps you can take to reduce the risk of damage from a wildfire. One of the most important things you can do is create a defensible space around your home. We can help you do this by incorporating fire-resistant plants and hardscapes, such as pavers for patios and driveways, into your landscape design.
What Does the Process of Hiring Install-It-Direct Entail?
We would love the opportunity to help you create the outdoor living spaces of your dreams. If you would like to learn more about our Irvine landscape design services or get started on your next project, the first step is to give us a call or shoot us an email. We will give you a free estimate and schedule a time to meet you at the property for a free, on-site design consultation. Your dedicated designer will then give you a 3D rendering of the project, go over any questions you have, and chat about budget and timeline. Once you decide to go ahead with the project, our team will manage the installation process.
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?
Orange County landscape designers sometimes charge a flat fee and sometimes charge by the hour. Those who charge hourly generally cost between $50 and $150 per hour.
Install-It-Direct offers a free landscape design consultation and estimate. Visit our pricing page to learn more, or contact us to schedule your free, on-site consultation.
What is the difference between a landscaper and a landscape designer?
Landscape designers differ from landscapers in the type of services offered. A landscape designer will talk to you about your goals, budget, timeline, and space and will create a comprehensive, cohesive design for that space. This could be a circular driveway with a fountain adjacent to a natural grass lawn and ornate landscaping or this could be an entertaining-ready outdoor living area with a paver patio, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and artificial grass putting green.
Landscapers most often come in after the landscaping is installed and provide ongoing maintenance for the landscaping, such as weed control, leaf removal, and lawn care. Landscapers will sometimes also offer simple tree trimming services and some landscape construction, such as walkways or sod, and often install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems.
How much do landscapers charge per hour in Irvine?
Landscape maintenance in Irvine usually costs between $25 and $50 per person per hour.
How much should I budget for a landscape project?
Landscaping costs vary greatly depending on the size and scope of the project. While a small, simple landscape project might cost $2,500, a larger, more complex project could easily be more than $50,000. Visit our pricing page to get an idea of the cost of your landscaping project.
Reach Out to Install-It-Direct for Landscape Design in Irvine
The team at Install-It-Direct is here to help you transform your landscaping ideas into reality with Irvine landscape design and construction services, including artificial grass, paving stone patios, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, fire features, water features, outdoor lighting, and any other landscaping needs you might have. To learn more about our landscaping services in Orange County or to get a free estimate, call us at (858) 925-3000 or email us at [email protected] today.