Developing Custom Landscape Projects

Are you looking for some modern landscape inspiration? In design build projects from Paso Robles and Cayucos to San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande, our team has developed custom landscape experiences for dozens of unique projects. In hilltop projects, suburban yards, and coastline sites alike, our designers have channeled the modern aesthetic and our construction teams have knocked it out, time and again!

Concrete Fire Feature

This large rectangular fire feature establishes a clean and simple statement piece in the middle of a wide paver patio at the Shoreline Inn in Cayucos.

Segmented Concrete 

A stepping broom-finish concrete pathway at this San Luis Obispo residence lend the design a simple and modern aesthetic. The walkway traverses decomposed granite, a sweeping synthetic turf lawn, and a planter area, leading to a seating nook separate from the main patio and hot tub deck. Composite decking, rows of ornamental grasses, and a simple but lush shrub palette all coincide to create a strong modern aesthetic.

Pops of Color

This project in Edna Valley incorporates a bright palette of flowering planting over a subdued monochrome hardscape palette. Yellow Achillea millefolium and pink Calandrinia spectabilis offer long-lived color during the summer months, while a sweeping synthetic turf lawn in the background offers year-round vibrance and verdance.

Long Rows of Trees & Shrubs

Especially in long narrow planters or layered shrub zones, straight lines of consisten plantings offer the most modern and clean visual appeal. Boxwood hedges can create a solid mass of green, flowering species can create strong seasonal interest. 

Masses of Ornamental Grasses

Large masses or swathes of ornamental grasses are a simple yet surefire method to create the modern design aesthetic. Various grasses can be used in our mediterranean climate, including species of Muhlenbergia, Bouteloua, Carex, Lomandra, and Pennisetum. All these grass and grass-like options will shine in large groups, especially when paired with a large architectural shrub or tree.

Simple & Seamless Geometry

Sweeping curves intersecting with organized orthogonal lines go a long way in creating a modern aesthetic. Hardscape elements, boulders, rock mulches, cobble, seat walls, retaining walls, and more can be organized in a pleasing layout that accentuates a modern style. 

Committing to a new landscape or landscape overhaul for your home can be daunting. Madrone offers comprehensive landscape planning and construction administration including concept plans, design development, and construction documents.  We work for architects, homeowners, developers, and general contractors to develop timely and accurate plan sets. Our landscape architects and designers do their best to guide clients through every step, and we bring years of experience to each unique scenario. If you’re looking for a brand new modern landscape design, or just need to freshen up the front yard, give us a call!

Review our design services or contact our landscape architecture office, [email protected] or (805) 466-6263.