Landscaping & Exterior in Monte Sereno

Monte Sereno landscape projects range from $50,000 for a patio with drought-tolerant planting to $200,000+ for comprehensive multi-zone outdoor living spaces. The city's half-acre-plus lots support larger project scopes that include outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, lighting, and extensive native gardens. We provide fixed-price contracts after design consultation.

Absolutely — and Monte Sereno's generous lot sizes make this ideal. We frequently design properties with three to four distinct zones: a cooking and dining area near the house, a fire-lit lounge area further into the yard, a garden walking area with decomposed granite paths, and a private retreat space. Each zone has its own character while flowing together as a unified design.

Monte Sereno's half-acre minimum lots provide significantly more space than typical Silicon Valley properties. This allows for features that are impractical elsewhere — specimen tree groves, meadow gardens, multiple entertaining areas, and true privacy through distance rather than just fencing. The design review process also ensures a high standard across the community.

Yes. Lawn-to-native-garden conversions are one of our most popular services. We remove existing turf, amend soil, install efficient drip irrigation with smart controllers, and plant California natives and Mediterranean species — olive trees, lavender, rosemary, manzanita, ornamental grasses, and succulents. The result uses 50-70% less water and looks lush year-round.

Yes. Outdoor kitchens are a natural fit for Monte Sereno's spacious lots. We build custom kitchens with built-in grills, Dekton or granite countertops, refrigeration, sinks, pizza ovens, and bar seating — typically under a pergola for shade. Gas and electrical connections require permits, which we manage as part of the project.

Comprehensive Monte Sereno projects take 8-14 weeks of construction, with design and permitting adding 4-8 weeks upfront. Monte Sereno's design review process typically adds 3-5 weeks. Simpler projects like patio installation with planting can be completed in 5-7 weeks. We provide a detailed schedule with your fixed-price contract.