Foster City is a master-planned suburb designed for laidback life on and near the water. Residents and visitors enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking in the lagoon, dining on the waterfront, leisurely exploring the farmers market, strolling along the San Francisco Bay Trail, and meeting for playdates in one of the many parks. You can even see residents with waterfront homes enjoying an afternoon on the water with friends in their electric boats.

With such a focus on a leisurely, waterside lifestyle and outdoor living, it makes sense that homeowners here need upscale, low-maintenance outdoor living areas where they can enjoy coastal living and entertain guests.

The Sequoia Outdoor team offers full landscape design services specializing in low-maintenance artificial turf, paving stones, fire features, outdoor kitchens, and built-in BBQ grills to create beautiful, functional outdoor living spaces for our clients to enjoy.

What Locations Does Sequoia Outdoor Serve?

Our experienced landscape design and installation team serves all neighborhoods within and around Foster City, including Town Center, Chess Drive, Lincoln Center, Pilgrim Triton, Vintage Park, Dolphin Bay, Isle Cove, Sea Colony, Harbor Side, The Islands, Marina Point, Carmel Village, and Bay Vista.

Sequoia Outdoor also serves communities throughout Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Milpitas, Campbell, Monte Sereno, Atherton, Mountain View, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, San Jose, Emerald Hills, Burlingame, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Portola Valley, Saratoga, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Redwood City.

Building Your Dream Landscape

Building your dream landscape starts with coming up with the dream, which includes your vision of what you want your outdoor living spaces to look like and what features you want them to have. Once you have an idea of how you want it to function and how you want it to look, it is time to connect with a landscape designer who can help you design outdoor living areas that fit your needs and your budget.

Working with a landscape designer is the best way to ensure that you have a professional at your side who understands building codes and permitting processes, can recommend features and materials, can assess your property for drainage issues, can point out safety or privacy issues, and make sure it all comes together in an attractive finished project.

What Services Does Sequoia Outdoor Provide?

Sequoia Outdoor provides Foster City landscape design and landscape construction, including:

Landscape design
Paver Installation, sealing, and cleaning
Artificial grass installation
Retaining walls
Outdoor Lighting
Fire pits and fireplaces
Outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands
Pergolas
Water features

Where in Foster City Can I Get Inspiration for My Landscape Project?

One of the best ways to get inspiration for landscaping your yard is to walk or drive around the neighborhood you live in and the adjacent neighborhoods. This will give you a good idea of landscaping trends in your area and which plants and features work well there. Also look for local landscaping inspiration in places like the Foster City Library Habitat Garden. The habitat garden is just 5,000 square feet in size, but it was designed by Master Gardeners to highlight native plants, attract pollinators, and provide habitat for local fauna.

For even more ideas for your new landscape design or backyard remodel, visit our landscape inspiration page to see some of our completed projects.

Why Should I Hire a Foster City-Based Landscape Designer?

Local landscape designers have access to local resources and years of experience working here, which makes a significant difference. Working with a Foster City landscape designer will help ensure that your landscaping project is completed as you hoped, on time, and within your budget.

Microclimate Understanding

When we talk about the importance of local knowledge, having a solid understanding of the local microclimate is integral. This bayside city is on the water, which means there are coastal conditions that may affect your landscape design or installation, such as wind, fog, salt spray, and sandy soil.

Hillside and canyon experience

There are not a lot of hillsides and canyons in Foster City, but even a slight slope requires special knowledge to ensure proper installation. If your property has uneven terrain or sloping areas, a local landscape designer accustomed to working with this terrain is best.

Access to local resources

Foster City landscape designers are the most familiar with local building regulations and permit processes and know local vendors and contractors. All of this will help make your landscape design and installation successful.

Does Sequoia Outdoor Landscape with Plants, Succulents, or Gravel?

Yes, we have years of experience working with a variety of landscaping materials, including succulents, tropical plants, native plants, gravel, and drought-tolerant grass alternatives.

What Landscape Design Styles Are Common in Foster City?

Current Foster City landscaping trends include covered outdoor living spaces, fire pits and patio fireplaces to keep guests warm and create a welcoming ambiance, outdoor kitchens and built-in grill islands, paver patios, and low-maintenance, low-water options like artificial grass.

Does Sequoia Outdoor Design for Earthquakes, Wildfires, or Mudslides?

We are locals and we understand the special concern our neighbors have about natural disasters. We have years of experience with landscape design intended to reduce risk and minimize damage.

For homeowners concerned about mudslides, this could include erosion control measures, such as grading, retaining walls, or installing artificial grass on slopes.

If earthquakes are your concern, we can recommend materials that are easier and less costly to repair in the case of a damaging earthquake. An example of this would be pavers for patios and driveways.

Wildfires are certainly a concern for many Californians, and we are here to help with fire-resistant landscape design that includes hardscapes, fire-resistant plants, and creating a defensible space around your house and other structures on your property.

What Does the Process of Hiring Sequoia Outdoor Entail?

Enlisting our landscape design services is easy and convenient. The first step is simply contacting us for a free estimate. A member of our team will schedule a free, on-site consultation where you will meet with your dedicated designer. He or she will then create a 3D rendering of the design, discuss timeline and budget, and answer any questions you have. We will then oversee the landscape construction and deliver a finished project for you and your family to enjoy.

What Questions Should I Ask Sequoia Outdoor?

Before you begin working with us or any contractor, here are some good questions to ask:

Are you licensed with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB)?

Do you have worker’s comp and general liability insurance?

Are your contractors licensed, bonded, and insured?

Do you offer eco-friendly landscape design?

Do you have the correct licenses for the type of services I am requesting?

How long have you been in business and providing the type of services I need?

Do you have a list of completed projects in the area that I can look at in person?

FAQ for Landscaping Services

How much does it cost to consult a landscape architect?

Landscape architects and designers either charge a set fee or an hourly fee for their services. When they charge hourly, the rate is usually in the range of $30 to $80 per hour.

At Sequoia Outdoor, we offer a free, on-site consultation with one of our professional landscape designers.

What is the difference between a landscaper and a landscape designer?

A landscape designer works with you to create a cohesive design for your outdoor living area or whole property with an understanding of your budget, timeline, and list of desired features. He or she will create a 3D rendering, discuss infrastructure and safety issues, recommend features and materials, and manage the landscape installation process.

Landscapers primarily offer landscape maintenance services, such as mowing, blowing, weeding, pruning, and lawn care. They do sometimes offer limited tree trimming services or basic landscape construction services, such as installing sod or walkways.

How much do landscapers charge per hour in Foster City?

Landscapers in Foster City generally cost between $25 and $50 per person per hour for landscape maintenance services.

How much should I budget for a landscape project?

Landscape design and construction costs depend on where you live, the features and materials you choose, your property’s terrain, and the size of the project. A smaller landscape project could cost as little as $2,000, while a larger, more complex project could cost $50,000 or more. To get an idea of what your landscaping project will cost, contact us to schedule a free consultation.

Reach Out to Sequoia Outdoor for Landscape Design in Foster City

The Sequoia Outdoor team is ready to help you transform your outdoor living spaces with artificial grass, pavers, fire features, water features, outdoor kitchens, built-in grills, and more. To get started, contact us at (650) 554-0182 or [email protected] today.