Landscape Design and Build Process

We design and install complete landscape transformations for your home. With over 200 completed projects across Palo Alto, Los Altos, and the Peninsula, we handle all aspects of landscape architecture: hardscape construction, grade changes, retaining walls, plantings, drainage solutions, pergolas, decks, and outdoor structures.

How This Works

DESIGN PHASE

1. The Initial Consultation

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The initial consultation is with the client and Angelica Martin, owner of NatureWalk Landscapes. The meeting objective is to gain an understanding of the desired functionality of the space and obtain a broad idea of aesthetic goals. Based on our discussion, we will provide a design estimate.

2. Documentation and Measurements

We will begin working on the design. This requires measuring the property and/or ordering a survey if necessary. In this stage there will be additional communication with the client to fine-tune objectives and design goals.

3. Initial Design Presentation

We meet to go over the proposed initial design. This includes a scaled site plan in a CAD format and a 3D rendering of the design.

4. Engineering

Only if this is needed, we submit our design to be assessed by our professional engineers.

5. Final Design Presentation

We present the final design.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1. Construction Estimate

We create a line item estimate based on the finalized design. Our construction estimates are designed to be comprehensive in order to minimize the need for change orders during the build.

2. Permitting

Only if this is needed, we begin the permitting process with your town.

3. Scheduling

We will schedule the project as soon as we are clear to build.

4. Staging

We set up the environment for construction so the client can be as comfortable as possible during the process.

5. Construction

We start with site prep, then hardscaping and structural work, and finish with plantings.

6. Delivery

Your new landscape is ready to enjoy!

Our Specialty

NatureWalk Landscapes, a design-build company, brings to life outdoor spaces from concept to execution. As licensed hardscape contractors in Palo Alto, we handle engineering for retaining walls and structural elements that typical San Mateo landscape designers outsource. Having the role of both creating landscape architecture and implementing its installation allows us to achieve an exceptional outcome.

We specialize in designing low maintenance, drought tolerant landscaping with a specialty in ecologically native and California native landscapes. Our garden designs reflect elements of permaculture and California native plantings that are adapted for the San Francisco Bay Area.

We create landscape architecture for homes throughout Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Silicon Valley, specializing in landscape designs that fuse elements of modern architecture with naturalistic appeal suited to California’s Mediterranean climate.

Services Include

  • Landscape Design for Peninsula homes
  • Landscape Architecture with structural engineering
  • Landscape Construction and project management
  • Hardscaping (retaining walls, patios, drainage)
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping (reduces water usage by 40-60%)
  • California Native Landscaping adapted to Bay Area conditions

Ready to begin your landscape transformation? Contact us to start your design and build journey.