Landscaping in Blacklake, The Woodlands and Cypress Ridge
Paso Robles Landscaping designs and builds yards in the planned communities of the Nipomo Mesa: Blacklake, The Woodlands and Cypress Ridge. These neighborhoods share sandy soil, steady afternoon wind and HOA design review, but each has its own water provider. We build patios and pavers, patio covers and pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire features, lighting, artificial turf, drip irrigation and low-water planting, and we prepare plans for architectural review. Call 805-712-4440 or request a free estimate.
Who Supplies Your Water
- Blacklake: the Nipomo Community Services District provides water and sewer service to Blacklake Village. NCSD is also consolidating the Blacklake sewer system into its town system.
- The Woodlands: The Woodlands Mutual Water Company provides water and sewer service on about 957 acres of the Mesa commonly known as The Woodlands.
- Cypress Ridge: Golden State Water Company's Cypress Ridge system delivers groundwater pumped from the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin.
The Mesa depends on groundwater, and NCSD, Woodlands Mutual and Golden State Water share supplemental water piped from the City of Santa Maria to reduce pumping. Homes inside the Nipomo Mesa Water Conservation Area can apply to the County's Cash for Grass program for replacing irrigated lawn with approved low-water plants; funding is first-come, first-served, so get approval before removing turf. See lawn replacement and rebates.
Sand, Wind and HOA Review
- Sandy soil: amended planting pockets, slow drip, and paver bases with fabric, compacted aggregate and solid edges so they stay flat.
- Wind: heavier gravel and boulders instead of light mulch, wind-tolerant plants, and a patio cover or screen on the seating area.
- HOA review: most homes here are in planned communities with architectural review. Send us your guidelines; we'll draw the plan, plant list and materials the committee asks for and wait for approval before work starts.
Permits and Fire Safety
Blacklake, The Woodlands and Cypress Ridge are unincorporated, so building permits for structures, gas lines and electrical work go through County Planning & Building. Eucalyptus groves and open land border parts of the Mesa; check your address on the State Fire Marshal's FHSZ map and keep the first five feet around the house noncombustible. See fire-safe landscaping.
What We Build in Blacklake, The Woodlands and Cypress Ridge
Common projects in these neighborhoods:
- 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 the Mesa we also work in Nipomo, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Grover Beach and Pismo Beach. See every community on our San Luis Obispo County service area page. For ponding, retention basins and wet-season fixes, see yard drainage in Nipomo. For driveways, walks and slabs on Mesa sand under County road, fire access and NCSD rules, see concrete flatwork in Nipomo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work in Blacklake, The Woodlands and Cypress Ridge?
Yes, along with the rest of Nipomo and the Five Cities area.
Who supplies water in Blacklake?
The Nipomo Community Services District provides water and sewer service to Blacklake Village.
Can I get Cash for Grass on the Nipomo Mesa?
Homes inside the Nipomo Mesa Water Conservation Area can apply to the County Cash for Grass program. Funding is first-come, first-served, so apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
Can you prepare plans for my HOA?
Yes. We design to your HOA guidelines and prepare the drawings, plant list and materials for architectural review.
Ready to Plan Your Mesa Yard?
We will visit, look at your soil, wind and HOA rules, and 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 all of San Luis Obispo County