San Diego Backyard Landscaping That Actually Lives Like You Pictured It.

Full-service backyard design, build, and finish. Planting, hardscape, turf, irrigation, lighting, and outdoor structures. One licensed team from concept to completion.

★★★★★ 4.9 on Google (37 reviews)  ·  Licensed CSLB #1097192  ·  5-year workmanship guarantee  ·  Serving San Diego County

Free backyard quote in 24 hours

Tell us about your yard. We’ll send back a written quote with timeline and scope breakdown within one business day.

If you’ve collected backyard quotes in San Diego, you’ve probably heard…

Most homeowners get 3 wildly different backyard quotes and zero clarity on what they’re paying for. Here’s what we hear most often when people call us after a bad bid.

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“Our last contractor disappeared mid-project”

Subcontract-chain builds leave you chasing 4 different crews. We staff one licensed team start to finish, W-2 employees, not day labor.

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“The plants died by August”

Most contractors plant catalog-pick palettes that look great on day one and crisp by month three. We design for your microclimate, soil, and sun exposure.

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“It looks like a builder catalog, not the yard we asked for”

Mixed pile heights, dual-tone fibers, and natural-seeming thatch are what separate “mini-golf” from premium. We don’t install the cheap stuff.

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“The seams are everywhere”

Bad seaming = visible lines forever. Our crew uses overlap-cut + proper seam tape + brushing direction — you don’t see where one piece ends and the next begins.

What San Diego Homeowners Are Saying

★★★★★4.9 on Google · 37 reviews · 100% reply rate

★★★★★

“Absolutely thrilled with the work from this landscaping company! Professional, punctual, and transformed our yard into a beautiful, welcoming space. Every detail was handled with care and creativity.”

Donovan KongFull yard transformation · Dec 2025
★★★★★

“Couldn’t be happier with the nice job Fabian and crew did to reinstall our synthetic grass to its original condition after a plumbing job required partial removal.”

Ken GrothSynthetic turf repair · Mar 2026 · Crew lead: Fabian
★★★★★

“My mother hired them to landscape her backyard. She doesn’t know how to work Google (nor is she interested in learning lol) but they did such a great job, she asked me to leave a review.”

Lindsey KeefauverBackyard landscape design · Sep 2025
★★★★★

“What can they not do?! A place where you can have them create you a beautiful outdoor space and build you a pickleball court as well. It is not just landscaping, it is a full outdoor experience.”

Kymberly NicholsLandscaping + pickleball court · Mar 2026
★★★★★

“San Diego Landscaping and Synthetic Turf offers a robust profile of all services to make your home and backyard dreams a reality. They do landscape design and more.”

Eileen MartinezFull-service landscape design · Feb 2026
★★★★★

“Would definitely hire you guys again if needed. Your detailing is amazing, really nice work on the pickleball court!”

Quin DPickleball court install · Jun 2025

The Backyard Blueprint System™

The 4-step system we use on every full backyard build. No coordination headaches. One licensed team. Daily updates.

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Blueprint

On-site walk, measure, drainage assessment, lifestyle and usage analysis. Scope breakdown + written quote within 24 hours.

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Build

Site prep, grading, hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting installation. Daily photo updates so you know what’s happening.

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Beautify

Plant placement, mulch finish, lighting commissioning, edge clean-up. We don’t leave until every detail matches the plan.

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Backed

5-year workmanship guarantee + 5-year workmanship guarantee. Lifetime call-back — we answer the phone after the check clears.

Real San Diego backyards we built.

Photos from real jobsites our team has finished. No stock photos.

Synthetic turf installed in San Diego backyard
Backyard with pergola and string lights
Backyard with synthetic turf and landscaping
Backyard with palms and paver walkway
Landscape architecture with turf integration
Backyard with putting green and turf surround

Other services we provide alongside synthetic turf

Same crew, same license, same Backyard Blueprint System™ — whatever your project needs.

Reviewed by

Hank Dugan, Owner

CSLB #1097192 · Bonded & Insured · San Diego Landscaping & Synthetic Turf founder · Personally reviews every design proposal before it goes out

Free backyard consult. Written quote in 24 hours. No pressure.

Tell us what you’re thinking. We’ll come out, measure, and send back a real quote with scope breakdown and a fixed timeline.

Licensed CSLB #1097192 · Bonded & Insured · 5-year workmanship guarantee · 5-year workmanship guarantee

Frequently Asked

San Diego Backyard Landscaping FAQ

Real answers about timeline, scope, budget, and how a full backyard build actually works in San Diego.

How long does a full backyard build take in San Diego? +
Most full backyards run 4 to 8 weeks on the build side, after a 1 to 2 week design and permit phase. Hardscape-heavy projects (large patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens) run longer. We give you a fixed timeline in the written quote and daily photo updates during build so you always know what is happening.
What is included in a full San Diego backyard project? +
Site grading and drainage, hardscape (patios, walkways, retaining walls), planting (drought-tolerant and HOA-compliant), synthetic turf or living lawn, irrigation, landscape lighting, and finish work. One licensed team handles all of it. No subcontract chain. No coordination headaches.
Do you handle plants, irrigation, and lighting in-house? +
Yes. Plant selection is matched to your microclimate (coastal vs. inland), HOA palette if applicable, and how much hands-on care you want. Irrigation is drip-first to meet San Diego water restrictions. Landscape lighting is low-voltage LED with smart-home compatibility. All commissioned on the final walk-through.
What is a typical San Diego backyard budget range? +
Refresh-scope backyards (planting, lighting, turf swap) typically run $18K to $35K. Mid-scope full builds with hardscape and a pergola or fire feature run $45K to $90K. Estate-scale projects with pools, outdoor kitchens, and structures run $120K and up. Your written quote breaks scope into line items so you can phase it if needed.
Do you handle HOA design submissions? +
Yes. We build the HOA submission package alongside the design, including HOA-compliant plant palettes, elevation drawings, and material specs. We have cleared design review in Aviara, La Costa, Eastlake, Otay Ranch, Lomas Santa Fe, and the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant Art Jury.
What warranty comes with a backyard build? +
5-year workmanship guarantee on hardscape and structures. 1-year live-plant warranty. 10-year warranty on premium-grade synthetic turf if included. Lifetime call-back support. We answer the phone after the check clears.