Down To Earth Landscapes

For over 40 years we have been a leading Santa Barbara landscaping company We recognize that each landscape design and build is as unique as the clients we serve. If you can dream it, we can build it. Schedule a meeting with us to discuss your landscaping design and build dreams in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Oxnard, Ventura or Ojai. We are masters at working out any job complication. We specialize in all phases of landscape construction from the original design and installation through suggestions for the future landscaping phases.

This is because we are expert draftsman. This makes us the perfect choice for any landscape architect looking for the implementation of landscape architectural plans in Santa Barbara. We work the way landscape architects do, visualizing the completed landscape in our minds as we evaluate a potential project. We work extremely well with landscape architects in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. We view our skills as complimentary and by working together we will deliver successfully completed projects for our clients.

We know that general contractors need to find subcontractors they can trust to help them complete a job smoothly, on time and on budget. We value timely communication and enjoy the exchange of ideas and expertise with other professional contractors. We have worked closely with many construction companies over the years and have many long-term business relationships in the Santa Barbara area. We are eager to support your project by offering a variety of services during the implementation of your project that may be outside the scope of the landscaping plans but still within our skills set.

Water features such as a pond, fountain or waterfall are almost always the first thing that catches the attention of visitors, and they often become the focal point of any garden with their soothing sounds and ability to attract a variety of birds and butterflies. Schedule a meeting with us to discuss your pond, waterfall, fountain and pool needs in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Oxnard, Ventura or Ojai. Water Features transform an outdoor living space into a beautiful paradise where you can relax, unwind, and escape or spend time with friends and family.

We install low voltage outdoor landscape lighting to accent landscapes and to provide safety, security and character. Several things influence the choice of outdoor lighting materials including site characteristics, it's purpose and the needs/desires of the homeowner. Schedule a meeting with us to discuss your outdoor lighting needs in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Oxnard or Ojai. Lights add accent to a space and can set a particular mood and create atmosphere. At night, outdoor landscape lighting draws warmth and dramatic effects to a landscape and often entertaining those who encounter it.

Walls and fences add beauty and privacy to your yard when correctly placed. We build walls and fences for privacy, as well as landscape retaining walls. Landscape retaining walls allow more landscaping possibilities while still keeping your yard safe. They are built to prevent erosion of slopes or exposed hills. Our walls and fences are made of stone, masonry or wood depending on the specific needs of your yard. Schedule a meeting with us to discuss your wall and fencing needs in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Oxnard, Ventura or Ojai.

Down to Earth Landscapes provides weekly commercial landscape maintenance. Our philosophy regarding commercial landscape maintenance is to provide the finest in quality care possible for a fair price. We see commercial gardens as an opportunity to create a comfortable experience for those who work at and visit these locations. We feel that commercial landscape maintenance integral to the success of an organization because it sets up the tone of the place. All our commercial landscape maintenance crews have onsite supervision from English-speaking experts.

Pergolas, gazebos and arbors are outdoor garden feature that forms a shaded walkway, passageway or sitting area of vertical posts or pillars that usually support cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice upon which leafy vines are often trained. They provide an extraordinary focal point for a garden. These structures can be used to stage homespun theatrical performances and live musical gatherings. They can be used as a space for meditation or a sacred threshold for rituals such as a wedding or a child's rite of passage.

Proper landscape drainage results in the natural or artificial removal of ground surface and sub-surface from an area by water. It protects your home, particularly the foundation, from cracking and uneven shrinkage and swelling. It is also important for plant and tree health. Drainage can also be responsible for harvesting water as a natural resource. It plays an important part in water conservation in the form of natural lakes and reservoirs. Schedule a meeting with us to discuss your landscape drainage needs if you live in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Oxnard, Ventura or Ojai.

Down to Earth Landscapes Inc is a commercial landscaping contractor with 40 years of experience. Our goal with any commercial landscaping design and build project is to minimize future maintenance costs, eliminate the unnecessary costs of redoing work and have a visually pleasing outdoor environment for your property. We have teams that specialize exclusively in commercial landscape installation and we have years of experience working with other trades. We prefer working with fellow contractors and project superintendents during the earliest phases of a project.

Why stay cooped up inside when you can extend the livable portion of your property by creating outdoor living spaces? We take it for granted that our houses are divided into rooms, but in Santa Barbara, the concept of having similar "outdoor living spaces" may sound appealing. Outdoor living areas are extension of your indoor living space. Think of the elements of outdoor living spaces in terms of their indoor counterparts. Only for outdoor living spaces, the term, "structural" is used metaphorically since it means there's a lot less to worry about.

Schedule a meeting with us to discuss your residential landscaping design and installation needs in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Oxnard, Ventura or Ojai. Down to Earth Landscapes, Inc. began in 1970 as a landscape maintenance service. Since then, our company has transformed into a respected landscape design, installation and estate landscape management firm. We also continue to provide our clients basic quality lawn and yard care. Our clients are in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties and include the communities of Montecito, Santa Ynez, Ojai and Oxnard.

A hardscape is any permanent structural design elements in your landscape. It allows you to make the most of your outdoor living spaces and adds functionality and aesthetic appeal to your landscape and your home. Schedule a meeting with us to discuss your hardscaping project in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Oxnard, Ventura or Ojai. A hardscape element can be the focal point or it can simply complement the look of a landscaped area. Whether it is functional, decorative, a focal point or a subtle addition, hardscape is always a worthwhile visual enhancement to your overall landscape design.

Santa Barbara Realtors understand the importance of "curb appeal" when a homeowner is getting ready to sell their home. We know that when you are working to sell a Santa Barbara property, you only have one chance to make a good first impression. That is why we offer all kinds of landscaping tune-up for properties on the market. Whether it needs a tune up or a complete landscape, we can get your listing into sellable condition. We work well with homeowners to make the selling process go as smoothly as possible and make you look good.

Knowledge is these areas are necessary if one is to install a healthy and enduring landscape. Schedule a meeting with us to discuss your Plants, trees and shrub selection and planting needs in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Oxnard, Ventura or Ojai. A well-designed landscape is awe inspiring. It can provide a sense of calm and a sense of balance. A beautiful landscape will improve the curb appeal of your home and motivate other people in your neighborhood to also turn their own yards into beautiful landscapes.

Over the past 40 years, we have worked with several of the largest Santa Barbara property management firms. We do both landscape maintenance and design & build construction projects. We manage your property's landscape so you can be free to manage your tenant relationships. You want your contractors and vendors to be dependable, responsive, knowledgeable and take initiative. We offer all of these qualities. We are always on time, well staffed and you can expect our work to exceed expectations.