Landscaping in Los Ranchos and the Edna Valley
Paso Robles Landscaping designs and builds yards in Los Ranchos and the Edna Valley, the unincorporated area southeast of the City of San Luis Obispo along Highway 227. Homes here range from established neighborhoods to larger lots next to vineyards and open hills. We build patios and pavers, covered outdoor rooms, fire features, raised beds, retaining walls, drip irrigation and low-water planting. Call 805-712-4440 or request a free estimate.
Water: Know Your Source
The County's Los Ranchos/Edna Village Plan explains that the village area gets water through a central system, while developed parcels in the rest of the area use individual wells or one of two small mutual water companies. Today Golden State Water Company runs an Edna Road system that delivers treated groundwater pumped from the Edna Valley Groundwater Basin. The plan also notes that the San Luis Obispo Creek basin underlies the northwest end of the valley and the Pismo Creek basin the southeastern three-fourths. Either way, the water comes from local groundwater, so we design yards that look good on little irrigation:
- Drip by zone: trees, shrubs and beds on separate drip zones, run by a weather-based controller.
- Well-friendly systems: filtration, pressure regulation and zones sized to your well's flow.
- Less lawn: a small lawn or artificial turf where you'll use it, with gravel, decomposed granite and planting beyond.
The County's Cash for Grass program doesn't cover this area; ask your water provider what it offers.
Designing for the Valley
The Edna Valley opens toward the coast, so mornings are often foggy and afternoons breezy, with warmer, sunnier spots on the slopes. A covered patio or pergola on the sheltered side of the house, a fire feature for cool evenings, and raised beds for the vegetable garden are common requests. On slopes we use retaining walls, steps and drainage to make level space without sending water toward the house.
Permits, Oaks and Fire Safety
Los Ranchos and the Edna Valley are unincorporated, so building permits go through County Planning & Building; addresses inside San Luis Obispo city limits go through the City instead. On rural land outside village limits, the County's Oak Woodland Ordinance requires a permit to clear-cut an acre or more of oak woodland. Hillside and grassland parcels can carry fire risk; check your address on the State Fire Marshal's FHSZ map and see fire-safe landscaping.
What We Build in Los Ranchos and the Edna Valley
Common projects in Los Ranchos and the Edna Valley:
- 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 Los Ranchos and the Edna Valley we also work in San Luis Obispo, Shell Beach, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande and Avila Beach. See every community on our San Luis Obispo County service area page. Lots toward the coast have their own drainage rules, covered on yard drainage in Avila Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work in Los Ranchos and the Edna Valley?
Yes, in Los Ranchos, along Highway 227 and throughout the Edna Valley, as well as in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Who supplies water in Los Ranchos?
It depends on your parcel. The County village plan describes a central system plus individual wells and two small mutual water companies. Golden State Water Company runs an Edna Road system from local groundwater. Check your bill.
Do I get permits from the City of San Luis Obispo?
Not in Los Ranchos or the unincorporated Edna Valley; permits there go through County Planning & Building. Addresses inside San Luis Obispo city limits go through the City.
Can you design irrigation for a well?
Yes. We size drip zones to your well, add filtration and pressure regulation, and use a weather-based controller.
Planning a Project in the Edna Valley?
We will visit, look at sun, wind, slope and water, 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