Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Orangevale
Susan Silva Landscape Design has been crafting custom residential landscape plans for over 30 years. Our approach combines creative design with practical considerations, focusing on budget, maintenance, and environmental sustainability. We specialize in transforming outdoor spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing extensions of the home, incorporating elements like drought-tolerant plantings, outdoor kitchens, and privacy features. Our founder, Susan Silva, brings decades of expertise through published articles in the Sacramento Bee and collaborations with licensed contractors.We prioritize client collaboration, ensuring designs reflect individual lifestyles while enhancing property value. Our work has been recognized by clients for its artistic quality and ability to expedite home sales. We maintain partnerships with experienced professionals for engineering and installation, ensuring seamless execution of conceptual designs.
Services
Landscaped Gardens
Outdoor Kitchens
Custom Structures
Backyard Privacy
Home Value Enhancement
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in residential landscape design.
- Our team collaborates with licensed contractors for precise installations.
- We specialize in drought-tolerant, low-maintenance garden solutions.
- Our designs have demonstrably increased home resale values.
- We provide personalized consultations tailored to client lifestyles.
What people say
Creative and passionate
Fresh, original, charming
Work of art
Sold quickly
Treasured friendship
Services
Landscaped Gardens
Custom-designed gardens that blend aesthetics with functionality. We create drought-tolerant, low-maintenance spaces using native plants and artistic layouts. Our designs enhance property value while providing serene outdoor environments tailored to client lifestyles. Clients benefit from 30+ years of expertise in transforming backyards into artistic sanctuaries.
Outdoor Kitchens
Functional outdoor kitchen spaces that extend living areas into the yard. We integrate durable materials and practical layouts with aesthetic elements like custom stonework. These spaces promote entertaining and relaxation while maintaining design cohesion with the home's architecture. Clients enjoy increased usability of their outdoor areas year-round.
Custom Structures
Unique structures like arbors, patios, and water features that complement natural surroundings. We design elements that enhance flow and purpose in outdoor spaces. These structures create focal points while serving practical functions like shade or seating. Our approach ensures seamless integration with existing landscapes and client needs.
Backyard Privacy
Strategic designs to create secluded outdoor retreats. We use plantings, hardscaping, and structural elements to block unsightly views while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Solutions include living walls, custom fencing, and terrain manipulation. Clients gain peaceful spaces that feel disconnected from surrounding environments without compromising beauty.
Home Value Enhancement
Landscapes specifically designed to accelerate home sales and increase market value. We focus on curb appeal, functional outdoor spaces, and universally appealing aesthetics. Our designs have directly contributed to faster property sales through artistic presentation. Clients receive cost-effective upgrades that maximize return on investment during resale.
People
Susan Silva
Landscape Designer
With over 30 years of experience, Susan Silva creates custom landscapes blending artistry and functionality. She contributes to local publications and collaborates with licensed contractors for installation. Her work focuses on drought-tolerant designs that enhance home value and outdoor living.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We specialize in custom residential landscape design, including drought-tolerant gardens, outdoor kitchens, privacy features, and home value-enhancing layouts.
How do you collaborate with clients?
We begin with consultations to understand your lifestyle and preferences, then create tailored designs that balance aesthetics with functionality.
Do you work with licensed contractors?
Yes, we partner with experienced licensed professionals for engineering, permitting, and installation of our conceptual designs.
Can landscaping increase home value?
Our designs have demonstrably accelerated home sales and enhanced curb appeal through artistic, low-maintenance outdoor spaces.
Are drought-tolerant options available?
Yes, we specialize in water-efficient designs using native plants and strategic planning to reduce maintenance and costs.
