Landscape Design & Installation in Merced, CA

Standalone design plans typically run $500–$3,500 depending on lot size and detail. If we build the project too, part of the design fee is usually credited toward the installation.

Most full-yard projects land between $3,000 and $25,000+ depending on size, hardscape, and materials. We give a fixed written bid before work starts, and designs can be phased to fit a budget.

In clay-heavy Valley soil, pavers handle ground movement better than a poured slab — individual pavers can be lifted and re-set, while cracked concrete means demo and re-pour. Concrete is cheaper up front; pavers usually win on lifetime cost and looks.

Yes — drought-tolerant and native designs are most of what we do now. Done right, they cut outdoor water use substantially and still look full and green. Check current City of Merced and state turf-replacement rebate programs too; availability changes year to year.

Small front yards often take 2–4 days; full-lot projects with hardscape usually run 1–3 weeks. You get a written timeline with your bid.

We're based in Merced and cover the whole county — Atwater, Winton, Livingston, Delhi, Planada, Le Grand, Snelling, and Hilmar — plus Chowchilla.