Business Details
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Truckee, CA
Tahoe Landscaping has dedicated over four decades to mastering landscape design, construction, and maintenance in the Lake Tahoe and Truckee regions. Our deep understanding of native plants and low-maintenance design has been honed through years of working in the unique High Sierra alpine environment. Owner Eric Schaefer, a UC Santa Barbara graduate with a Biology degree, personally oversees every project, ensuring seamless integration of design, installation, and maintenance. Our team combines technical expertise with artistic vision, specializing in solving complex terrain challenges through custom hardscapes, rockwork, and sustainable solutions.With a crew averaging decades of experience, we prioritize client collaboration, delivering tailored landscapes that exceed expectations. Our commitment to quality materials, from boulders to irrigation systems, ensures lasting beauty and functionality. Clients consistently praise our professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to transform outdoor spaces into year-round sanctuaries. We maintain long-term relationships through responsive maintenance services and a dedication to client satisfaction. This combination of experience, expertise, and personalized service has established Tahoe Landscaping as a trusted leader in regional landscaping.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscape Installation
Rock Walls
Firepits
Water Features
Slope Terracing
Native Plant Landscaping
Outdoor Living Spaces
Drainage Solutions
Seasonal Maintenance
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized expertise in Lake Tahoe/Truckee alpine landscaping
- Our owner-led approach ensures personalized attention to every project detail
- We combine native plant knowledge with innovative hardscape solutions
- Our proven process guarantees seamless design-to-completion execution
- We maintain long-term client relationships through responsive maintenance services
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Professional work
Top notch
Beautiful four-season interest
Responsive and courteous
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design process begins with personalized consultations to understand client preferences and site requirements. We create tailored plans ranging from simple sketches to detailed multi-page proposals with planting schedules. Owner Eric Schaefer leverages 40+ years of regional experience to develop functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces that complement Lake Tahoe's natural environment while maximizing usability across all seasons.
Hardscape Installation
We specialize in constructing durable, visually striking hardscapes using premium materials. Our expertise includes patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor living areas that solve drainage issues while enhancing property value. Each project combines technical precision with artistic elements to create lasting structural foundations for complete landscape designs.
Rock Walls
Our rock wall construction transforms challenging terrain into functional spaces. Using locally sourced materials, we build structurally sound retaining walls and decorative features that blend naturally with the Sierra Nevada landscape. These installations prevent erosion while adding aesthetic value through expert stone selection and placement techniques developed over decades of regional experience.
Water Features
We design and install custom water features that enhance outdoor environments with soothing sounds and visual interest. Our dry creek beds and water features incorporate natural rock formations and drought-tolerant plants to create sustainable, low-maintenance elements that complement Tahoe's alpine setting while improving property drainage.
Seasonal Maintenance
Our maintenance services ensure landscapes maintain peak condition year-round. We provide expert pruning, irrigation management, seasonal cleanups, and plant health monitoring using region-specific knowledge. This proactive approach preserves design integrity while adapting to Tahoe's unique climate challenges through science-based horticultural practices.
People
Eric Schaefer
Owner
A Tahoe native with a Biology degree from UC Santa Barbara, Eric has led Tahoe Landscaping since 1998. He combines scientific knowledge of native plants with artistic vision to create sustainable landscapes across the region.
Ingrid Schaefer
Administrative Support
Ingrid provides financial management and operational support, leveraging her Biology degree from UC Santa Barbara to complement Tahoe Landscaping's ecological focus while managing business operations with 20+ years of experience.
Evan Rehkop
Foreman
A Truckee native with 25 years of heavy equipment experience, Evan specializes in transforming challenging terrain through expert rock wall construction and natural stone staircase installations that solve complex landscape problems.
Karen Rehkop
Project Manager
With a Landscape Architecture degree from UC Davis, Karen combines design expertise and horticultural knowledge to create functional, beautiful landscapes that thrive in Tahoe's unique mountain environment.
Questions
What specific landscaping services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscape design, hardscape installation, rock wall construction, firepit creation, water features, slope terracing, and seasonal maintenance tailored to Lake Tahoe's alpine environment.
How do you handle complex terrain challenges?
Our team specializes in transforming difficult terrain through custom hardscapes, drainage solutions, and erosion control using expert rockwork and strategic plant placement.
What areas do you service?
We serve Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Martis Camp, Incline Village, Homewood, and Tahoe Vista regions with customized landscaping solutions.
How involved is the owner in projects?
Owner Eric Schaefer personally oversees every project from initial consultation through completion, ensuring direct communication and quality control at all stages.
Do you use local plant materials?
Yes, we specialize in native plant integration that thrives in the High Sierra climate while maintaining aesthetic appeal and ecological sustainability.
What maintenance options are available?
We offer comprehensive seasonal maintenance programs including plant care, irrigation management, and hardscape upkeep to preserve your landscape's beauty year-round.
Reviews (4)
Jim Sloves
Nov 11, 2021
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If you don't want to read the details below, Eric's and his crew were exceptional and we are very happy. We would use them again. Highly recommended. I saw a Tahoe Landscaping Co. truck outside of our neighbors' house. They were having the house remodeled and the landscaping extensively redone and it appeared quite nice. My neighbor was happy with Eric and the crew. I walked over and introduced myself to Eric: he was responsive, easy to deal with, prompt, professional and did a great job.
We had a general sense of desired landscape aesthetic but mostly left it up to Eric who has a great eye. The result is excellent. I did contact two other companies and Eric's plan seem to be more meticulous and tolerant of the Tahoe winter and summer weather. Additionally, everything was done as planned. No excuses. No delays. No nonsense. And he's a fellow ripping skier and surfer. Bonus points! A+
We had a general sense of desired landscape aesthetic but mostly left it up to Eric who has a great eye. The result is excellent. I did contact two other companies and Eric's plan seem to be more meticulous and tolerant of the Tahoe winter and summer weather. Additionally, everything was done as planned. No excuses. No delays. No nonsense. And he's a fellow ripping skier and surfer. Bonus points! A+
Lisa Glavish
May 25, 2021
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An excellent company to unload at. Eric and his wife were very helpful by providing me with proper directions to access their back gate. The crew was ready and started to unload immediately. Drivers be sure to call beforehand!
Ingrid Schaefer
Mar 06, 2019
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This review is in response to Jared Bernard: We have never worked with you or heard your name, so how are you qualified to post a review about the quality of the owner's work or his work ethic? Owner is extremely hard-working, with integrity and his many clients would attest to this. Please disregard this review as it is unfounded.
Jared Bernard
Mar 16, 2018
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Shady owner who was given the company thru family. Many other landscapers willing to put in work and not act entitled to what they have.
