Landscape Design Services
Design
Thoughtful landscape design entails a deliberate and conscientious approach to shaping outdoor spaces that harmonize with both natural surroundings and human needs. It integrates elements such as plant selection, terrain features, and architectural elements to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing environment.
We design for sustainability, biodiversity, and our local climate, aiming to minimize environmental impact while enhancing usability and visual appeal. This approach not only beautifies outdoor spaces but also fosters a sense of connection to nature, promoting well-being and creating spaces that are both functional and inspiring.
Build
Landscape design, build, and installation represent the genesis of outdoor transformation. It's a careful process that begins with understanding your desired outcome, assessing the site's characteristics, and blending creativity with practicality to craft bespoke plans.
Every element, from the placement of trees and shrubs to the layout of pathways and patios, is carefully considered to achieve harmony between aesthetics and functionality.
We assess terrain challenges and climatic factors, integrating sustainable practices and innovative techniques to create enduring landscapes that evolve gracefully over time.
Care
FYGN provides a balance of tasks, from regular maintenance, clean up, and trimming to seasonal pruning, and fertilizing.
Our landscape care and maintenance involves systematic practices aimed at preserving and enhancing the health and aesthetic quality of outdoor environments. It encompasses regular tasks such as mowing, pruning, and fertilizing to ensure the vitality of plants and trees. Additionally, it includes monitoring soil health, irrigation systems, and pest control measures to address potential issues promptly.
Our professional, quiet, and courteous team manages seasonal changes and specific plant requirements, adjusting care practices accordingly.
Installation
We do the dirty work. A full-service landscape and design firm
We provide the following installation services:
Maintenance
Garden maintenance goes well beyond keeping the hedges trimmed. There are myriad factors above and below the ground to consider, including frost, humidity, infestation. Our careful on-site analysis lets us monitor your garden’s health and growth.
Debris removal, pruning, and fertilization are, of course, the cornerstones of maintenance, but it’s our preventative approach to maintenance that we take pride in: routine inspections for pest and rot control, and continual monitoring of and adjustments to your irrigation system. We guarantee maximum water coverage and minimal waste, nipping any future problems in the bud. To minimize ecological impact, we recycle and compost all debris accordingly.
Lawn care
Seasonal Pruning
Organic fertilization
Debris removal
Mulching and composting
Weekly, biweekly and monthly plans
Landscape Design
The difference between a nice garden and an amazing garden lies in its design. A blank backyard can be daunting. Where to begin?
Let our experience impress you. We’ll draw up design possibilities or, if you have a concept, help bring that thought to fruition. We do the dirty part. You get the symphony.
Depending on the scale of your garden, FYGN works either in-house or in partnership with an exceptionally talented landscape designer, Michael Bovarnick. He impresses us with his unique perspective and commitment to sustainable design.
Irrigation Management
Water – it covers 71% of the earth, makes up 61% of your body weight, and is the essential ingredient in your garden’s life.
The Bay Area is in a drought, so without doubt, proper irrigation is the most vital aspect of garden maintenance. Too little water, and you have withering. Too much, and the soil over saturates, creating wasteful, toxic runoff.
Hardscape Construction
The perfect balance for the yard, patios, walkways, walls and stone work add practical value to your garden and your home. Solid underfoot, a stone path locks out the dirt and mess that a wet garden tends to drag into the house. Stylishly set, paver patios and stone walls add beauty to the garden, directing the eye and foot to meander. We work with a variety of materials and promote sustainable local quarries.
Natural stone gardens
Retaining walls
Natural stone patios
Water features, such as fountains and waterfalls
Flagstone installations
Landscape Lighting
Lighting is an often overlooked component in a balanced garden. Tastefully appointed, it accents your daytime garden; at night it transforms it into a pleasantly mystical landscape.
From soft accents to a sharp, dramatic focus, we can set up your lighting system to enhance your home’s nighttime atmosphere. It’s practical for footpaths and people who entertain in their backyard or by their pool.
We would be happy to help you choose the proper lighting, solar or hardwired, and create a designer solution for your aesthetic and practical needs.
Lawn care
Seasonal Pruning
Organic fertilization
Debris removal
Mulching and composting
Weekly, biweekly and monthly plans
Staging
We all know the value of a good first impression. For potential buyers doing a first-time drive-by, one of the foremost characteristics of a quality home is a well-kept yard. Thoughtful design, grooming, and upkeep leave the impression of a home that’s well cared for and, more important, worth its asking price.
If you’re too busy prepping your house to be sold, let us handle the yard. A small investment goes a long way. We start with a basic cleanup. We’ll rid the yard and rooftop gutters of leaves, vines, and other unsightly detritus, leaving a crisp appearance. For those wanting to enrich an already established yard, we can create any atmosphere you choose, from majestic to lighthearted.
Lighting should be considered as well. There are many inexpensive systems and techniques that we can use to accent a home at night, be it through creating an alluring ambiance or drawing attention to a favorite tree.
