Softscape
Softscape

Softscape

Overview

Planting, turf and water working together.

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Your hardscape gives your yard its structure. Softscape gives it life: the planting, lawn, water and soil that make your space feel lush and alive.

We never treat softscape as an afterthought. We plan your planting, turf, irrigation and drainage together with the hardscape, because a beautiful patio surrounded by struggling plants or soggy soil isn't a finished project.

Explore Options

Compare and choose.

Design and Style

Shaped to suit your home.

From lush and layered to clean and drought-wise, the planting style should match how much time you want to spend in the garden and how you want it to feel.

Materials and Options

Selected for how you live, and how long it lasts.

  • Trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers
  • Artificial turf and natural sod
  • Raised and built-in planters
  • Drip and spray irrigation with smart controllers
  • Grading and drainage systems
Planning Your Project

What to know before you build.

JAC RecommendsInstall irrigation and drainage before the hardscape is finished. Running lines under a completed patio is costly. Planning them first is nearly free.
Questions

What homeowners ask us.

Can you plan low-water landscaping?

Yes. We design planting and irrigation suited to the East Bay climate and your water goals.

Do you maintain landscapes?

Ask us about ongoing care during your consultation.

Modern backyard with a lawn and stone terraceOutdoor lounge with a fireplace at duskTerrace with lounge chairs at sunsetPatio dining area under string lights in the evening

The Dreamscape Quiz

What's your Dreamscape?

Family yard, host, retreat or easy care? Answer five quick questions and see the features and real East Bay projects built for the way you live.

Take the 1-minute quiz
Begin Your Project

Let’s design the outdoor space you’ve been imagining.

Schedule a Discovery Consultation
or call (510) 255-2013