Author: Paul James

How Your Backyard Landscaping Can Tie In Kitchen Gardens, And Pools

Because good design brings disparate elements together, Koch & Associates uses backyard landscaping to tie in kitchens, gardens and pools for clients.

Creative landscape design that seamlessly incorporates the many aspects of a backyard takes on a special importance in California. The temperate climate in our state enables property owners to extend their living space to the outdoors.

An inviting backyard that includes stone patios, walkways, gazebos, pools, outdoor kitchens and other features offers all kinds of possibilities.

Imagine some of these scenarios:

Lively neighborhood gatherings or restful weekends at home? It’s your choice when that little-used, aging concrete slab is replaced with an expansive patio of multi-hued slate, complete with a fire pit.
A delightful path from your back door to a nearby rose garden is framed by arches covered with colorful climbing flowers.
Your family barbecue is shaded by a beautiful wood pergola defining the space surrounding an outdoor kitchen and dining area.
Gatherings that begin indoors and move outside as the sun sets take place in a previously unused hilly area that is made level and functional by the construction of well-built, attractive retaining walls.

Maximizing the potential of your backyard through skillful landscaping offers another benefit: increased property values. Using backyard landscaping to tie in kitchens, gardens and pools provides an opportunity for buyers to live the outdoorsy, California lifestyle.

Use backyard landscaping to tie in kitchens, gardens and pools provides an opportunity for buyers to live the outdoorsy, California lifestyle.

Koch & Associates provides outdoor living spaces for clients in the Bay Area communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Milpitas, Mountain View, Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Saratoga.

CHOOSE KOCH & ASSOCIATES FOR BACKYARD LANDSCAPING THAT TIES IN KITCHENS, GARDENS AND POOLS

Koch & Associates has designed and installed landscapes for Bay Area property owners since 1978. We use a “master-builder” approach, in which clients deal solely with a single project manager.

Clients can be confident their vision for their property will be realized, on time and on budget.

Trust Koch & Associates for backyard landscaping to tie in kitchens, gardens and pools. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Drought- Resistant Landscape Designs for Your Backyard Renovation

Koch & Associates’ drought-resistant landscape designs for backyard renovations are designed to give homeowners a vision of restful residential retreats that don’t require huge amounts of water.

Instead of allowing California’s five-year drought to limit their landscaping choices, resourceful property owners in the state are exploring new ideas for their outdoor spaces. They’re discovering a surprising number of options that improve the appearance of their property and enhance its usefulness as a place for family gatherings, social get-togethers, or unwinding after a challenging workday.

By carefully assessing of all the factors that go into a quality design; sun exposure, soil types, drainage, views, personal preferences and budget, Koch & Associates helps our residential clients choose the best possible landscape plans for their backyard renovation projects.

Today, water conservation is paramount. We implement drought-resistant landscape designs for backyard renovations in order to help our Bay Area homeowners upgrade their property while becoming more compatible with the local environment.

Our designs incorporate the imaginative use of hardscaping and native plants that require substantially less irrigation. Water bills can be reduced by 30 percent or more when sustainable landscapes replace old-fashioned, thirsty ones.

WHAT GOES INTO OUR LANDSCAPE DESIGNS?

Aspects of a typical Koch & Associates’ backyard design project include:

An irrigation overhaul. Water conservation is essential, even as the drought eases in Northern California. Drought-resistant landscapes call for drip irrigation, smart controllers to monitor weather conditions, water-saving sprinkler nozzles and sensors that shut the system down when leaks are detected.
Native plants and shrubs. Native plants look great, need little water or maintenance, and come in many sizes, textures and colors. When correctly grouped, native plants thrive and also attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other small wildlife.
Hardscape construction. Backyard renovations offer a great deal of flexibility in terms of hardscaping. An expansive patio that would be out of place in the front of a home is a showpiece in the backyard. Envision stone walkways leading up to a beautiful patio with an outdoor kitchen and dining area, as well as a tranquil flowing water feature nearby. Arbors and trellises can break up large spaces and provide shade.

Bring your property into the 21st century. Trust Koch & Associates for drought-resistant landscape designs for backyard renovations. Contact us today.

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3230 Darby Com, Fremont, CA 94539
111 N. Market St #300, San Jose, CA 95113
(510) 490-0487
info@kochlandscapedesign.com

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Hardscape Design and Installation

Hardscape design and installation are fundamental elements of good landscaping. In the Bay Area, Koch & Associates have mastered the building of hardscapes that seamlessly integrate into nature.

Hardscapes – the stone, concrete, wood, metal or brick features of a landscape – are the framework around which a beautiful landscape is based. Since 1978, Koch & Associates has built stylish walkways, gazebos, walls, bridges, patios, steps, outdoor kitchens and decks for residential customers.

Our exceptional hardscape design and installation services can seamlessly integrate quality features into your outdoor space while respecting the natural beauty and style of your property. In addition to adding beauty to your landscape, well-planned hardscapes offer these benefits:

Accessibility. A beautiful landscape should be enjoyed. Pathways direct foot traffic, while benches, patios and decks and outdoor kitchens expand your living spaces and invite you and your guests to spend more time outdoors.
Erosion prevention. Residences built on hillsides or areas in which soil can shift require retaining walls for protection.
Shade. Covered patios, pergolas and trellises offer you and your family relief from the sun’s rays.
Defined spaces. Along with stopping erosion, sturdy walls also direct foot traffic and can be a decorative way to define separate outdoor spaces.
Solutions to grading issues. Your uneven lot becomes more functional with strategically placed retaining walls, tiered patios and stone steps.
Higher property values. Well-designed hardscapes are popular among homebuyers, often producing a return on investment of more than 100 percent.

The team at Koch & Associates serves homeowners in the neighboring Bay Area communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Milpitas, Mountain View, Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Saratoga.

A SPECIAL APPROACH TO HARDSCAPE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

Koch & Associates is a highly regarded landscape construction company with a “master-builder” approach. On every hardscape design and installation project we undertake, our full range of services is facilitated by a manager who serves as your point of contact.

It’s our way of simplifying often-complex projects for busy clients who want to improve outdoor areas surrounding their homes but don’t have the time to oversee every detail.

Trust Koch & Associates for no-hassle hardscape design and installation that transforms your property. Contact us today for a consultation.