Landscaping in San Mateo County

Often, for large trees. Many towns, including Atherton, Menlo Park and Burlingame, protect heritage or other large trees, and removing one usually needs a permit from the town. Unincorporated areas follow the County of San Mateo's own tree rules. Size limits and protected species differ from town to town, so Arkland checks your address before any tree work is planned.

The County of San Mateo. Emerald Hills, Ladera, El Granada and Montara are unincorporated, so permits there go through the county's Planning and Building Department instead of a city hall. Coastside properties can also be in the state's coastal zone, where some projects need extra review. Half Moon Bay is a city with its own process. Arkland confirms which office handles your project during the estimate.

It's cooler, windier and damper. Half Moon Bay, El Granada and Montara get ocean fog through much of the summer, plus salt air, so plants that need heat struggle and metal and wood need more care. Bay-side towns like San Carlos and Redwood City are sunnier and warmer. Arkland picks plants, irrigation and materials for whichever side your property is on.

Yes. Our Hillsborough front yard renovation included a paver motor court and an iron gate, and we've built cedar fencing, raised planters and a bluestone patio in the Atherton–Woodside area. Larger lots usually combine driveways, fencing, lawn, planting and lighting in one project, so Arkland plans them together, with tree work handled by our own Tree Services crew.