Landscaping & Exterior in Sunnyvale

Eichler landscaping demands a modernist approach: clean geometric lines, restrained plant palettes, materials like polished concrete, decomposed granite, and natural stone that complement post-and-beam architecture. We design atrium gardens with Japanese maples, ornamental grasses, and sculptural succulents, and create backyard spaces with flat-roof pergolas, low-profile fire features, and minimal visual clutter that honors the home's mid-century DNA.

A comprehensive front-and-backyard landscape renovation in Sunnyvale takes 6-10 weeks. Simpler projects like a new patio with plantings can be done in 3-5 weeks. Complex projects with outdoor kitchens, pergolas, retaining walls, and irrigation systems take 8-14 weeks including permitting and construction.

Sunnyvale's warm, dry summers are perfect for Mediterranean and California-native landscapes. We recommend lavender, rosemary, California poppies, manzanita, ornamental grasses (Muhly, Blue Oat), olive trees, and varied succulents. Combined with decomposed granite ground cover and drip irrigation, these plantings create lush, water-wise gardens that thrive on a fraction of the water a traditional lawn requires.

Yes. We build steel and wood pergolas, covered patio structures, and shade systems throughout Sunnyvale. Covered structures require a building permit and must meet setback and height requirements. For Eichler homes, we design flat-roof structures that extend the existing roofline. For other homes, we offer both modern steel pergolas and traditional wood-beam designs with motorized shade canopies.

Yes. We provide full exterior renovation services including siding replacement (HardiePlank fiber cement, wood, stucco), exterior painting, window replacement, front door upgrades, and fascia/trim work. For Eichler homes, we maintain the original siding profiles and color palettes that define the mid-century aesthetic while upgrading to modern, durable materials.

The highest-impact curb appeal improvements in Sunnyvale are: replacing lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape design, new driveway hardscaping (concrete pavers or exposed aggregate), landscape lighting along walkways and plantings, fresh exterior paint or siding, a modern front door, and updated fencing. A comprehensive front-yard renovation typically costs $12,000-$30,000 and dramatically transforms your home's street presence.