Landscape Design & Installation in Fresno & Clovis, CA

Staring at a patchy lawn, a tired front yard, or a blank backyard slope and not sure where to start? Longhorn Landscapes designs and installs complete outdoor spaces for homeowners across Fresno, Clovis, Madera County, and Santa Clara County. We handle the full job — concept, plant selection, hardscape, irrigation, and lighting — so you end up with a yard that actually fits how you live and holds up to San Joaquin Valley summers. One crew, one plan, one point of contact from sketch to final walkthrough.

What landscape design and installation involves

Landscape design starts with a site walk: we look at sun exposure, drainage, existing trees, soil condition, and how you want to use the space. From there we put together a plan that covers planting beds, lawn or turf areas, hardscape (paver patios, concrete, retaining walls, walkways), irrigation, drainage, and lighting. Nothing gets installed until you’ve signed off on the layout, plant list, and materials.

Installation is the build phase. That typically means grading and soil prep, trenching for drip and sprinkler lines, setting hardscape on a compacted base, amending planting areas, installing trees and shrubs, laying sod or rolling out synthetic turf, and tying in low-voltage LED lighting. For Central California yards we lean heavily on drought-tolerant and water-wise plant palettes — California natives, ornamental grasses, lavender, manzanita, salvias — paired with tall fescue or Bermuda lawns where a real lawn makes sense, and artificial turf where water bills or shade make grass a losing battle. Every install includes a controller setup and a watering schedule tuned to current state restrictions.

Why Longhorn Landscapes for landscape design

• Local to the Central Valley — plant choices and irrigation schedules are built around Fresno/Clovis heat, clay-loam soils, and California water rules, not generic templates.
• Design and install under one roof, so the crew building your yard is the crew that drew it.
• In-house hardscape: paver patios, concrete, retaining walls, masonry, pergolas, and fire pits — no subbing out the structural work.
• Water-wise focus: drip irrigation, smart controllers, and drought-tolerant palettes that hold up when restrictions tighten.
• Clear written estimates and a defined timeline before any dirt moves.
• Service across Fresno, Clovis, Madera County, and Santa Clara County with the same crew leads on every project.

Our landscape design process

1. Free on-site consultation. We walk the property with you, talk through how you want to use the space, take measurements, and note sun, slope, and drainage.
2. Concept and budget alignment. We come back with a rough layout and a realistic budget range so you can prioritize what matters most.
3. Detailed design. Final plan with hardscape dimensions, plant list, irrigation zones, and lighting locations. You approve before anything is ordered.
4. Scheduling and materials. Pavers, plants, turf, and lighting are sourced and staged. You get a start date and a build schedule.
5. Installation. Grading, hardscape, irrigation, planting, turf, and lighting — in the right order so nothing gets dug up twice.
6. Walkthrough and controller setup. We program the irrigation controller, show you how to run it, and review plant care for the first season.
7. Follow-up. We check back in after the first few weeks to fine-tune watering and address anything that needs attention.

What landscape design and installation typically costs

Cost depends on the size of the yard and how much hardscape is involved. A planting refresh with new drip irrigation and a small patio is a different project than a full front-and-back redesign with retaining walls, a pergola, paver patio, lighting, and synthetic turf. Estimates range based on square footage, hardscape materials (stamped concrete vs. pavers vs. natural stone), plant sizes, irrigation complexity, site access, and how much demo or grading is required.

What’s included in our estimates: design, materials, labor, irrigation, controller, and cleanup. What’s typically not included until scoped: permits for structures, major drainage work, or tree removal. We give you an itemized written quote so you can see where the dollars go and adjust scope before we start. Free quotes on every project — no obligation, no high-pressure sales.

Service areas we cover

• Fresno
• Clovis
• Madera
• Chowchilla
• Oakhurst
• San Jose
• Los Gatos
• Morgan Hill
• Gilroy
• Saratoga

FAQ

How long does a typical landscape installation take?
Most residential projects run one to four weeks of build time once we’re on site. A simple refresh can wrap in days; a full backyard with pavers, walls, and a pergola takes longer. We give you a real schedule before we start.

Can you design around California water restrictions?
Yes — that’s most of what we do now. Drip irrigation, smart controllers, drought-tolerant plant palettes, and synthetic turf options keep yards looking sharp without fighting the water rules.

Do I need real sod or should I go with artificial turf?
Depends on use and location. Heavy shade, dog runs, and small play areas usually do better with synthetic turf. Larger open lawns where water access is fine can still work great with tall fescue or Bermuda. We’ll give you a straight answer for your specific yard.

Do you handle the hardscape too, or just plants?
We do both. Paver patios, concrete, retaining walls, masonry, pergolas, fire pits, and LED lighting are all in-house. One crew, one schedule.

What if I only want a design, not the installation?
We can do design-only plans, though most clients want us to build what we draw. Either way works — just tell us upfront.

Do you work in Santa Clara County or just Fresno?
Both. Our home base is Fresno/Clovis, and we regularly take projects in San Jose, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and surrounding Santa Clara County areas.

Ready to turn the yard you have into the yard you want? Call Longhorn Landscapes at (559) 826-9545 or request a free on-site consultation. We’ll walk the property, talk through what’s possible, and put a written estimate in your hands — no pressure, no fluff, just a clear plan for your Fresno or Clovis landscape.