Landscaping Design in Santa Maria and Orcutt
Paso Robles Landscaping designs and builds landscapes, hardscape, artificial turf, patio covers and outdoor living spaces in Santa Maria and Orcutt. Just south of the county line from Nipomo, the Santa Maria Valley gets steady afternoon wind, morning fog and sandy soils. We build yards that stand up to it: wind-tolerant planting on drip, solid hardscape, turf installed to drain, and shade structures engineered for the breeze. Call 805-712-4440 or request a free estimate.
Santa Maria Watering Rules
The City of Santa Maria's water restrictions include:
- No outdoor irrigation between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m.
- No irrigation during rain or within 48 hours after measurable rain
- No runoff when irrigating
- No drinking water used to wash driveways and sidewalks, and hoses need a shut-off nozzle
- Decorative water features must recirculate
We set controllers to run outside the midday window, use drip on beds and matched nozzles on turf, and grade so water stays where it belongs.
Rebates and Free Water Visits
The City points residents to the County's WaterWiseSB program for available rebates, and offers free home water conservation visits through its conservation hotline, (805) 925-0951 ext. 2802 (City water page). We check what's available for your address before design is final.
Orcutt
Orcutt is unincorporated, so permits there come from the County of Santa Barbara. Many Orcutt homes get water from Golden State Water's Santa Maria system, which serves Orcutt, Lake Marie, Sisquoc, Tanglewood and other communities from local groundwater (Golden State Water Santa Maria). Check your provider's conservation page for current watering schedules.
Built for Wind, Fog and Sandy Soil
Afternoon wind dries plants and tests structures, so we anchor patio covers and pergolas properly, choose tough, wind-tolerant plants, and use mulch and gravel heavy enough to stay put. Sandy soils drain fast, which is good for turf base and drip but means beds need compost and mulch to hold moisture. Retaining walls and steps make sloped Orcutt lots usable.
Popular Santa Maria Projects
- Artificial turf for play areas and pet runs, with a compacted, draining base
- Concrete driveways, parking pads and walkways
- Aluminum and wood patio covers and pergolas
- Outdoor kitchens and fire tables for cool evenings
- Front-yard lawn replacement with low-water plants and drip
Planning a pool? The pool itself is built by a licensed pool partner. We design and build the poolside landscaping, decks, concrete, lighting and planting around it and coordinate the schedule with the pool builder.
What We Build in Santa Maria and Orcutt
We can help you with everything from design to the finished build:
- Landscape design and installation, with drought-tolerant planting and drip irrigation
- Hardscape: patios, pavers, walkways, concrete and driveways
- Retaining walls, steps and drainage
- Pergolas, patio covers and decks
- Outdoor kitchens, fire pits and lighting
- Artificial turf, rock, gravel and decomposed granite, and lawn replacement
Nearby Areas We Serve
From Santa Maria and Orcutt we also work in Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Nipomo and Arroyo Grande. See our Santa Barbara County landscaping page, or our home base on the San Luis Obispo County service area page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the watering hours in Santa Maria?
The City prohibits outdoor irrigation between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m., and during or within 48 hours after measurable rain. Irrigation runoff and washing driveways with drinking water are also prohibited.
Are there landscape rebates in Santa Maria?
The City refers residents to the County WaterWiseSB program for available rebates and offers free home water conservation visits through its hotline at (805) 925-0951 ext. 2802.
Do you work in Orcutt?
Yes. Orcutt is unincorporated, so permits come from the County of Santa Barbara, and many Orcutt homes are on Golden State Water.
Does artificial turf hold up in the Santa Maria wind?
Yes, when it is installed on a compacted, draining base with secure edges and seams. We build it that way.
Do you build pools?
No. A licensed pool partner builds the pool; we build the poolside landscaping, decks, concrete and lighting.
Planning a Santa Maria or Orcutt Project?
Tell us about your yard and we will give you a free estimate.
Call 805-712-4440 Get a Free Estimate
Paso Robles Landscaping · 1345 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles · Licensed contractor, CSLB #986950 · Serving San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties