Landscape Development - Bakersfield's Professional Landscaping

Proper landscape design is the first defense against Bakersfield's drainage issues. Our designs incorporate strategic grading, swales, and the selection of appropriate plants and materials to direct water away from your home's foundation and prevent pooling. We address the root cause to create a yard that's both beautiful and resilient against local soil conditions and weather patterns.

Our proactive maintenance includes monitoring tree health and root growth. We implement deep-root fertilization to encourage roots to grow downward, not outward, and use specialized aeration techniques to alleviate soil compaction that can force roots to the surface. For existing issues, we can recommend targeted solutions like root barriers during our regular visits, protecting your lawn and hardscapes from damage.

Yes. Our certified arborists can carefully prune problematic surface roots and recommend a recovery plan for your lawn. This often involves grading the area, adding topsoil, and reseeding with shade-tolerant grass suitable for Bakersfield. In some cases, we may suggest creative landscaping alternatives like a shade garden or mulch bed around the tree base, which is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.