SLOmow: Local Landscaping Serving San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Local Business Description
SLOmow, established in 2010 by Cal Poly graduate Natalie Lee, is a second-generation family business rooted in San Luis Obispo. Natalie's father ran a successful landscape company for over two decades before passing his expertise to her. Initially focused on critical brush clearing and fuel abatement for CAL Fire during the prolonged drought, the company has grown into a full-service landscape and general contracting firm. Today, SLOmow brings together Natalie's design vision with her husband's operational skill, handling everything from poison oak mastication and defensible space creation to custom concrete work, outdoor kitchens, and agricultural fencing. They blend deep local knowledge with practical, hands-on experience to enhance properties across the Central Coast.
Question Answers
What's your approach to fixing common lawn grading and drainage issues here in San Luis Obispo?
We often see drainage problems due to our local soil and terrain. Our process starts with a site assessment to identify the source of the issue. Using our earthmoving and regrading equipment, we can reshape the land to create proper slope away from structures, preventing water pooling and protecting your foundation. We can also install new drainage solutions alongside regrading to ensure long-term stability and a healthy lawn.
Can you handle both the clearing and the construction of a new patio or outdoor kitchen?
Absolutely. That's a common project flow for us. We start by using our mastication equipment to clear the designated area, creating a clean building pad. Then, our team can handle the full construction, from the patio foundation using stamped concrete to the complete installation of an outdoor kitchen with countertops and utilities. This turnkey approach streamlines the project under one licensed contractor.
My property has a lot of overgrown brush and poison oak. What does your fuel abatement process involve?
As specialists in creating defensible spaces, we use specialized mastication equipment to safely grind down unwanted brush, including poison oak, chaparral, and coyote brush. This process clears the fuel load significantly reducing wildfire risk while leaving a manageable mulch layer. Our crews are trained in safe handling techniques, and we follow local guidelines to ensure the cleared space is effective and compliant.
What the Company Handles
- Landscape construction or installation
- Earthmoving or regrading
- Interior wall construction
- Irrigation construction
- Tree pruning or trimming




















