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New Construction
Complete landscapes for new builds and bare lots.
Includes
- Full landscape installs from bare ground
- Building from your landscape architect's or designer's plans
- New irrigation and drainage systems
- Hardscape, planting and turf
Service area
Landscaping in the South Bay
We build and renovate landscapes across Santa Clara County, from Mountain View and Sunnyvale to San Jose, Saratoga and Los Gatos.
Where we work
Where does Arkland work in the South Bay?
Arkland Landscape Construction works in eleven South Bay cities and communities in Santa Clara County: San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Cupertino, Campbell, Saratoga, Monte Sereno and Los Gatos. It's the same crews and the same process we use on the Peninsula next door, from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.
The South Bay is warmer and drier than the coast. Most of the valley floor gets hot summers with little fog, so shade, irrigation and plant choice matter more here, and many valley yards sit on heavy clay soil that drains slowly in winter.
Along the foothills, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos and Los Altos Hills have sloped lots and long driveways, where retaining walls, steps and drainage come first. In the flatter neighborhoods of Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View and San Jose, mid-century homes, Eichlers included, often suit clean-lined patios and low-water planting.
South Bay
11 communities
- San Jose
- Santa Clara
- Sunnyvale
- Mountain View
- Los Altos
- Los Altos Hills
- Cupertino
- Campbell
- Saratoga
- Monte Sereno
- Los Gatos
Local conditions
What shapes a South Bay landscape?
Heat, clay and foothill slopes decide more about a South Bay yard than the style does. These are the things we plan around here.
Summer heat
Hot, dry summers are hard on lawns and thirsty plants. Drip irrigation, smart controllers and drought-tolerant planting keep a yard looking good on less water.
Landscape EnhancementsClay soil and drainage
Clay holds water in winter and cracks in summer. We plan grading, drains and a solid base so patios, pavers and planting beds stay level and dry.
Landscape RenovationFoothill slopes
Hillside lots in Saratoga, Los Gatos and Los Altos Hills often need retaining walls, steps and terraces to turn a slope into space you can use.
Landscape RenovationValley Water rebates
Valley Water runs a Landscape Rebate Program in Santa Clara County, and some South Bay water agencies also take part in BAWSCA's Lawn Be Gone! rebate. Get approval before any grass comes out.
Landscape Enhancements
Recent projects
South Bay projects
We don't have a South Bay case study published on this site yet. Our nearest published projects are on the Peninsula, and each project page shows the photos, materials and what we built.
Our divisions
Which landscaping services do we offer in the South Bay?
Upgrade the yard you have, rebuild it from the ground up, or build a new landscape from bare ground.
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Landscape Renovation
Rebuild an existing yard from the ground up.
Includes
- Demolition of old patios, decks and plantings
- Drainage and retaining walls
- Patios, walkways, driveways and steps
- Fire pits, outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands
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Landscape Enhancements
Upgrade the yard you already have.
Includes
- Planting and plant selection
- Drought-tolerant and California-native plant upgrades
- Outdoor lighting
- Irrigation repairs, upgrades and new installs
Is there a lawn replacement rebate in San Jose?
Yes. Valley Water's Landscape Rebate Program covers lawn conversions in Santa Clara County, including San Jose, and some cities' water agencies run their own programs too. You have to apply and get approval before removing any grass, and Valley Water won't pay for projects started early. Rules change, so check the current terms, and Arkland will schedule the work after your approval comes through.
Can you redesign the backyard of an Eichler home?
Yes. Arkland has built an Eichler backyard with a concrete patio and a fire table, shown on our projects page. Eichler homes, common in Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View and San Jose, open onto the yard through walls of glass, so simple lines, flat patios and low-water planting tend to suit them. We design the yard to match the house, not fight it.
Do you build on hillside lots in Saratoga and Los Gatos?
Yes. Foothill lots in Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Los Altos Hills often need retaining walls, steps, terraces and drainage before anything else. Some walls need a permit or an engineer, and each town sets its own rules, so Arkland reviews what your site needs during the estimate, builds the structure first, and then adds the patios and planting.
Other areas we serve
Get started
Planning a project in the South Bay?
Tell us what you have in mind and where the property is. We'll take it from there.