Project Gallery: Landscapes, Hardscapes and Outdoor Living

These are real projects built by Paso Robles Landscaping across our Central Coast service area: patios and pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pool surrounds, decks, retaining walls, drought-tolerant landscapes and lighting. Every yard starts with a site visit and a design built around the property, the view, the sun and how the family actually uses the space. Browse by project type below, then tell us about your yard or call 805-712-4440.

Patios, Pergolas and Patio Covers

Shade is often the first thing Central Coast homeowners ask for, especially inland where summer afternoons run hot. We build timber pergolas, solid and lattice patio covers, and low-maintenance aluminum covers, and pair them with paver, stamped concrete or decomposed granite patios. Learn more about patios, pergolas and patio covers.

Timber pergola with string lights over a paver lounge patio at dusk
Timber pergola with string lights over a paver lounge.
Timber pergola with string lights over a stamped concrete dining patio beside a pool
Pergola-shaded dining patio in stamped concrete.
Rough-sawn timber pergola over a decomposed granite patio with open rural views
Rough-sawn timber pergola on a rural lot.
White aluminum lattice patio cover over a furnished patio and outdoor kitchen
Low-maintenance aluminum lattice patio cover.
Stained lattice patio cover with ceiling fans and lights over a concrete patio, lawn and potted citrus
Stained lattice cover with fans and lights.

Outdoor Kitchens and Fire Features

An outdoor kitchen turns a patio into the place everyone gathers. We build grill islands, bars and full covered kitchens with stone veneer, concrete or stucco finishes, and plan the gas, electrical and lighting with them. Fire pits and fire tables extend the evening well into fall and winter. See outdoor kitchens and fire features.

Timber pavilion over an outdoor kitchen bar with large concrete pavers set in gravel
Timber pavilion over an outdoor kitchen bar.
Solid timber patio cover with stone-veneer columns and ceiling fan, pool beyond
A solid patio cover gives shelter from wind and afternoon sun.
Outdoor kitchen with LED under-counter lighting under a covered patio at sunset
Outdoor kitchen with under-counter lighting.
Square concrete gas fire table on a new patio under an aluminum patio cover
Square gas fire table on a new patio.
Gas fire pit ringed by Adirondack chairs beside a pool at sunset
Poolside gas fire pit at sunset.

Pools and Pool Surrounds

The area around a pool matters as much as the water: decking, stepping pads, shade, planting, lighting and a comfortable place to sit. We build pool decks and surrounds, cabanas and the landscape that ties them together; the pools and spas themselves are built by pool builders we refer, under their own contract. More on pools and water features.

Pool with a raised stone spa and gravel planting beds under a blue sky
Raised stone spa with gravel planting beds.
Rustic pole pergola shading a hot tub on a concrete patio
A rustic pole pergola shades a hot tub.
Large concrete stepping pads in river rock with path lights leading to a pool and spa
Concrete stepping pads in river rock.
Pool with a raised stone-veneer spa, concrete deck and gazebo
Raised stone-veneer spa and pool deck.
Pool with an artificial turf lounge area and outdoor furniture at sunset
Turf lounge area beside the pool.

Decks

On sloped and hillside lots, a deck is often the simplest way to gain flat, usable space and frame a view. We build wood and composite decks, stairs and railings, including decks sized for hot tubs. See deck building.

Wood deck with metal railing framing a lake and hills view
Wood deck with metal railing and a view.
Long wood deck with cedar railing at sunset beside an oak tree
Long deck with cedar railing.
Wood deck with Adirondack chairs and a fire table under oak trees
Deck with fire table under the oaks.

Retaining Walls, Walkways and Hardscape

Good hardscape is what makes a yard work: level terraces, safe steps, walkways that go where people walk, and gates and fences that feel finished. We build segmental block and stone retaining walls, walkways, paver and concrete work, and driveways, all under our hardscaping services.

Paver walkway beside a bocce court and segmental block retaining wall
Paver walkway, bocce court and block wall.
Segmental block retaining walls and steps terracing a slope to a lawn
Terraced block retaining walls and steps.
Horizontal redwood fence and gate with a stamped concrete path
Redwood gate and stamped concrete path.
Concrete walkway, mulched planting beds and block retaining wall leading to a backyard cottage
Concrete walk, planting beds and retaining wall.

Drought-Tolerant Landscapes and Turf

Water-wise doesn't have to mean bare. These yards use cactus, agave, olive trees, native grasses, boulders, gravel and decomposed granite, with artificial turf where a family needs a soft, green play or lounge area. Many lawn conversions can qualify for local rebates; see lawn replacement and rebates and sustainable landscapes.

Xeriscape bed with cactus, agave, boulders and gravel in front of a tasting room
Xeriscape with cactus, agave and boulders.
Olive tree island bed with boulders and native grasses beside a building
Olive tree bed with boulders and grasses.
Hilltop backyard with artificial turf, concrete paths and oak trees
Artificial turf and concrete paths under oaks.
ADU with gravel xeriscape beds, boulders and concrete walkways
Gravel xeriscape and concrete walks at an ADU.
Outdoor lounge with a fire table, artificial turf and timber pavilion with mountain views
Fire-table lounge with artificial turf.

Outdoor Lighting

Lighting makes a yard usable after dark and shows off the work you've invested in: path lights, step lights, string lights, and uplighting on trees and walls. See outdoor lighting.

Covered patio at night with string lights, patio heater and lounge seating
Covered patio with string lights at night.
Night view of a patio heater with uplighting on oak trees
Uplighting on oak trees at night.
Paver walkway with low-voltage path lights along a vineyard at sunset
Paver walkway with path lights at sunset.

Where We Work

We build throughout San Luis Obispo County, including Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande and the coast, plus larger projects in Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. Building a new home? Our sister company Harrod Built builds custom homes, and we can design the landscape at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these photos of your own work?

Yes. Every project shown here was built by Paso Robles Landscaping. We have not used stock photos in this gallery.

Can you build something similar in my yard?

Usually, yes. Each design is adapted to your lot, slope, sun, soil and budget, so your project will be its own. Bring photos you like to the site visit.

Do you handle the whole project or just part of it?

We can do either, but most clients hire us for the whole outdoor space: design, hardscape, structures, irrigation, planting and lighting, built by one licensed team.

Where do you work?

All of San Luis Obispo County, plus larger projects in Monterey and Santa Barbara counties.

How do I get an estimate?

Call 805-712-4440 or use our contact form. We will set up a site visit and give you a free estimate.

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