Hotel SLO

Sep 16, 2021

Hotel SLO | San Luis Obispo, CA

Located in San Luis Obispo’s vibrant downtown, this boutique hotel features contemporary landscapes with outdoor terraces and gardens. The four-level, 78-room property is nestled between historic downtown buildings and the roof-top lounge offers view of the inland hills. The selection and sourcing of specimen trees and other plants including a six-foot organ pipe cactus were closely coordinated during the early phases of design with Gensler Architects. This proactive approach proved beneficial when a 5,500-lb olive tree was craned in over four stories of building to set the tree to the precision of inches. The coordination of complex smart irrigation systems through hundreds of tons of concrete were regularly discussed with plumbing and electrical subcontractors.

Landscape Design: Gensler Architects | Landscape Construction: Madrone Landscape and JW Design

Madrone Landscape was already on board when I came onto the team for the Hotel SLO project, but it was immediately evident that they were an invested part of the process. Daniel was on top of submittals, and he made sure there was complete team buy-in on plant selection and sourcing. During landscape installation, I was impressed with the quality of their work. We were stacking trades tightly to meet construction milestones, and I appreciated Madrone’s willingness to work around those other trades. I would recommend Madrone Landscape in a heartbeat.

Joel Neel

Project Manager, JW Design

Paso Market Walk

Sep 13, 2021

Paso Robles Market Walk | Paso Robles, CA

A new cluster of restaurants, retail stores, and residences offers Paso Roble tourists and residents a walkable outdoor destination for food and shopping. The 16,000 SF commercial development features a unique mix of architectural design complimented by colorful landscaping, walking paths, and outdoor patio and seating.

During construction, lawn areas and the accompanying irrigation system were redesigned to respond to COVID pandemic protocols. The solution provides patio space for daily outdoor restaurant service.

The subsurface drip irrigation system is also an efficient way to water the area and reduce water use. Permeable pavers, trees, lawn and irrigation systems installed by Madrone tie into the water-wise community.

Landscape Design: TEN OVER STUDIO | Landscape Construction: Madrone Landscape and JW Designs

Verdant By Aged Oaks

Sep 12, 2021

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Verdant by Aged Oaks | Paso Robles, CA

This extensive landscape design-build project within a prestigious gated community brings a natural softness to a classic architectural styling. Sweeping curves gracefully blend masses of ornamental grasses, lavender, and other flowering and natives shrubs, as well as pedestrian paths and a lush lawn alongside the entry walk. White roses and rows of boxwood lend a touch of traditional formality near the house, while arching grasses soften edges and large blue agave lend year-round accents.

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscape

Madrone Landscape Santa Ysabel Oak Garden

Santa Ysabel Apartments

Aug 27, 2021

Santa Ysabel Apartments | Los Osos, CA

Focusing on ease of maintenance and low water use, Madrone designed and installed a complete upgrade to this sandy, neglected site.

Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant succulents and natives bloom year-round. Pathways lead through the residential complex, easily guiding residents to parking, laundry, and outdoor areas.

Landscape Design, Construction, and Maintenance: Madrone Landscape

Wine Country Sculpture Garden

Aug 24, 2021

Wine Country Sculpture Garden | Paso Robles, CA

Every angle of view and facet of construction has been thoroughly analyzed and beautifully executed as individual pieces of art work together to create a distinctive aesthetic all its own. Every line, radius, and proportion of the exquisite landscape is designed to connect and transition between the built and natural environment.

Rare and provocative plants lend color and texture to a palette that embodies feeling and purpose at every turn. From sculpture to hardscape, to plants, to finishes, every detail of this project is here for a reason. This form provides a true sense of place: dramatic and bold, yet positively harmonious.

Winner of the President’s Trophy for the 2009 “Best Residential Landscape in All Categories”, California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) Statewide competition.