Business Details
43 Years
experience
Custom Landscape Design & Installation in San Francisco
Admiral Green Landscaping, founded by Terry Mulrooney in 1983, specializes in creating thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that harmonize with natural elements. Our approach prioritizes hands-on craftsmanship, utilizing machines only when necessary to maintain ecological balance. With design expertise spanning continents, including projects in Japan, Spain, and Zimbabwe, we blend global inspiration with local context. We focus on collaborative design, tailoring gardens to clients' lifestyles while addressing functional, aesthetic, and environmental needs.Our commitment extends beyond installation through seasonal maintenance and client education. Active in the San Francisco community, we contribute to educational initiatives and neighborhood development while maintaining membership in the Lakeside District Homeowners Association. Our portfolio demonstrates expertise in transforming spaces ranging from urban retreats to expansive estates.
Services
Landscape Design
Garden Installation
Seasonal Maintenance
Outdoor Lighting
Custom Water Features
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Our founder has designed projects across six continents since 1983
- We use environmentally conscious, hands-on installation methods
- Specializing in transforming challenging urban spaces into functional gardens
- Combining international design expertise with local San Francisco experience
- Actively involved in community landscape education and neighborhood development
Services
Landscape Design
Creating custom outdoor environments that balance aesthetics with functionality. Our designs incorporate natural elements like water features and exotic plants while respecting local climate conditions. We develop detailed plans specifying materials, plant varieties, and spatial arrangements tailored to each property's unique characteristics.
Garden Installation
Implementing landscape designs with precision and care. Our installation process preserves ecological balance by using machinery only when necessary. We install features such as custom patios, water elements, and lighting systems while maintaining the integrity of existing vegetation and natural contours.
Seasonal Maintenance
Providing essential seasonal upkeep to maintain landscape health and appearance. Our maintenance services include woody plant pruning, perennial division, and annual plant replacement. We focus on preserving design integrity while promoting long-term plant health through proven horticultural practices.
Outdoor Lighting
Designing and installing custom lighting systems that enhance nighttime functionality and aesthetics. Our solutions create safe pathways, highlight architectural features, and extend usable hours for outdoor spaces while maintaining energy efficiency and environmental consideration.
Custom Water Features
Creating unique water elements that complement overall landscape design. From ponds to waterfalls, our features integrate with surrounding vegetation and architectural elements. We prioritize sustainable water use and low-maintenance operation while achieving naturalistic visual effects.
People
Terry Mulrooney
Owner & Designer
Founder of Admiral Green Landscaping with 40+ years experience. Designing international projects since 1983, Terry combines global inspiration with hands-on craftsmanship. Active in local landscape education and community development.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide landscaping services throughout San Francisco and offer design consultation worldwide through digital collaboration.
How does your design process work?
Our process includes initial consultation, conceptual design with material specifications, installation, and seasonal maintenance options tailored to your property's needs.
Do you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we provide complete design and installation services, ensuring your landscape vision becomes reality with expert craftsmanship.
What maintenance services do you offer?
We perform essential seasonal maintenance including pruning, perennial division, and plant replacement while offering guidance for day-to-day garden care.
Can you work with existing landscapes?
We specialize in transforming existing outdoor spaces, adding new features while preserving valuable existing elements to create updated functional environments.
Do you offer sustainable landscaping solutions?
Sustainability is core to our approach, using water-efficient designs, locally appropriate plants, and minimizing equipment use during installations to protect ecosystems.
