Each of our projects is unique. Our pre-design evaluation identifies a property's strengths and weaknesses. The property surrounding this Kensington Hills mid-century modern home had many strengths, but the approach was too abrupt and unattractive. Our client had consulted with several designers before speaking with us....
This Berkeley hills home was overdue for a facelift. The front porch was settling due to erosion at the foundation. The brick retaining wall and stairs were cracked and crumbling. After suffering a twisted ankle on the front stairs our client realized it was time...
In its previous incarnation a narrow side yard corridor served as a sloped concrete driveway that was seldomly used. We transformed the corridor by building a generously wide stepped garden path that leads to a studio shed in the rear corner of the backyard. We...
Our client had a vision of a covered outdoor living area in a steeply sloped backyard in El Cerrito, which was actually in a landslide zone.The Planted Earth team took the vision, developed the design and partnered with geotechnical and structural engineers to produce a...
This rustic backyard patio and garden space is located in Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood. The project featured a comprehensive remake of the landscape, including garage removal, extensive grading and the creation of outdoor play and dining areas.Cast in place concrete forms steps and retaining walls, creating...
This landscape, located on the rim of Wildcat Canyon, is contemporary in its design and inspiration. A simple yet striking pallet of mostly native plants was used to compliment the architectural style of the house. This project was designed in collaboration with ETA Architecture of...
Planted Earth is experienced in designing and building bespoke water features for your outdoor space. As a way to provide sound and movement to a design, water is a great element for your landscape....
Fences play an important part of creating an outdoor space for your home. Either for safety, as a visual element, or to keep deer out of your yard, fences designed with a thoughtful touch and built with care define a beautiful space. We can build...