Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted San Diego Landscaping Experts
Breceda Landscape has been transforming outdoor spaces in San Diego since 1980, combining decades of expertise with personalized service to create landscapes that reflect each client's vision. Our team specializes in custom designs that balance aesthetics, functionality, and water efficiency, serving communities across San Diego County including Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Encinitas. We pride ourselves on using sustainable practices like native plant selection, efficient irrigation systems, and eco-friendly materials to deliver durable, low-maintenance results. As a licensed, bonded company with a certified landscape irrigation auditor on staff, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of quality and environmental responsibility. Our owner-operated structure allows direct collaboration with clients throughout the design and installation process, from selecting materials to final execution.With over 30 years of local experience and a focus on client education, we guide homeowners through every decision to maximize value within their budget. Our portfolio includes diverse projects ranging from simple garden renovations to comprehensive property overhauls, all completed with attention to detail that has earned us recognition as one of San Diego's premier landscaping firms. We maintain transparency throughout the process, offering on-site consultations and vendor visits to ensure client involvement at every stage. Our commitment extends beyond installation through ongoing support and a dedication to creating outdoor living spaces that endure for decades.
Services
Custom Landscape Design
Hardscaping Installation
Irrigation Systems
Outdoor Kitchens
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
Artificial Turf
Edible Gardens
Privacy Fencing
Decorative Concrete
Water Features
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 34+ years of specialized landscaping experience in San Diego's unique climate
- Our team includes a certified landscape irrigation auditor for water-efficient systems
- We provide hands-on client collaboration from design to final installation
- We implement sustainable practices using native plants and eco-friendly materials
- We serve San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, and surrounding communities
What people say
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Best contractors worked with
Personalized design process
Sustainable practices
Professional team
Services
Custom Landscape Design
We create personalized outdoor spaces tailored to your property and lifestyle. Our process includes detailed consultations, digital planning, and material selection assistance. Clients participate in vendor visits to choose plants and finishes that match their vision while staying within budget.
Hardscaping Installation
Our hardscaping services include patios, retaining walls, walkways, and decorative concrete. We work with materials like natural stone, pavers, and flagstone to create durable, aesthetically pleasing elements that enhance property functionality and value.
Irrigation Systems
We install smart irrigation systems featuring adjustable flow-rate drip technology. Our certified auditor designs water-efficient solutions that reduce consumption by 30% while maintaining healthy landscapes through customized hydro-zoning.
Outdoor Kitchens
We build custom outdoor kitchens with gas/propane BBQs, countertops, and storage solutions. Our designs incorporate electrical and plumbing elements for full functionality while maintaining seamless integration with existing outdoor spaces.
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
Our team constructs gas or wood-burning fire pits and fireplaces using durable materials. These features extend outdoor living seasons while adding aesthetic value through custom designs that complement each property's architecture.
People
Eric Breceda
Owner/Operator & Licensed Contractor
With 34+ years of San Diego landscaping experience, Eric leads our team with expertise in sustainable design and water-efficient systems. He developed our proprietary drip irrigation technology and personally oversees client consultations.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer in San Diego?
We provide full-service landscaping including custom design, hardscaping, irrigation systems, outdoor kitchens, fire features, artificial turf, and water-efficient gardens tailored to San Diego's climate.
Do you serve areas outside San Diego city limits?
Yes, we serve all San Diego County including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Escondido, Poway, and surrounding communities with customized landscaping solutions.
How do you incorporate sustainable practices into your designs?
We use native plants, efficient irrigation systems, recycled materials, and water-harvesting techniques to create eco-friendly landscapes that reduce maintenance and environmental impact.
Can you work within specific budget constraints?
Our team collaborates closely with clients to develop designs that meet budget requirements while maintaining quality through cost-saving material selections and phased implementation options.
What makes your irrigation systems different from competitors?
Our certified irrigation auditor designs adjustable flow-rate drip systems that use 30% less water while providing optimal plant hydration and long-term durability.
Reviews (6)
Mikey Shifflett
Jun 17, 2022
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Apparently he makes millions per year, and this means dead certain that he is correct and never wrong. I don't remember his name, but i believe he is the owner. He cautioned against drip irrigation on a slope. When I asked why that was, he proceeded to tell me that because its not common unless certain circumstances were present, and repeatedly implicated with strong conviction that his couple million a year income is testament to how right he was and therefore no drip irrigation was needed for my project.
He never even let me finish explaining the job to him, that the conditions necessary for drip were indeed present. He just kept blabbering about how rich he is. So I said Im sorry but that has nothing to do with drip irrigation or its function. Then he interrupted, saying he'll pass onnthe project because he doesnt like where its going, and hung up abruptly. Very rude, unprofessional, all thumbs down for these guys.
He never even let me finish explaining the job to him, that the conditions necessary for drip were indeed present. He just kept blabbering about how rich he is. So I said Im sorry but that has nothing to do with drip irrigation or its function. Then he interrupted, saying he'll pass onnthe project because he doesnt like where its going, and hung up abruptly. Very rude, unprofessional, all thumbs down for these guys.
Jim Fitzgerald
May 27, 2021
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We strongly recommend Breceda Landscape. They are a highly-professional company that designed and then implemented a complete re-landscape of our front-yard. Their design proposals were creative and responsive to our vision for the front-yard. In working with us, the principals were knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and listened carefully as we agreed on a final design. Breceda employs an experienced crew to implement the design. They arrived on-time consistently, were hard-working, cleaned-up the worksite at the end of each day, and the quality of the final result was excellent. We are very satisfied clients.
Paul Duddles
Dec 02, 2019
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Breceda Landscape recently finished a complete yard re-do for me, leaving intact only most of a patio (added pavers to the perimeter), part of a sidewalk and one pine tree. Work included demo and soil removal, drainage, irrigation, concrete, pavers in concrete, natural ledger stone on columns and a barbecue, a fountain incl. electrical, hot tub, fire pit, 3 large vegetable boxes, 200+ ft of fencing with gates, low voltage lighting, boulders, planting etc.
So you can consider them a one-stop shop. I had 3 bids and Breceda and another were pretty comparable price-wise, but I'm happy I chose Breceda Landscape as the project went smoothly and was professionally completed. I had a landscape design but Teran and Eric made several recommendations that were more cost-effective. It was a large project and there were lots of decisions that had to be made along the way, but I found it easy to work with the whole team. Overall I couldn't be happier with the outcome and I highly recommend them.
So you can consider them a one-stop shop. I had 3 bids and Breceda and another were pretty comparable price-wise, but I'm happy I chose Breceda Landscape as the project went smoothly and was professionally completed. I had a landscape design but Teran and Eric made several recommendations that were more cost-effective. It was a large project and there were lots of decisions that had to be made along the way, but I found it easy to work with the whole team. Overall I couldn't be happier with the outcome and I highly recommend them.
Nancy Storrs
Nov 19, 2018
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Eric and Teran were great to work with; they listened to what I wanted and game up with great ideas and a well-executed plan. My backyard turned out so well I hired them to do the front yard too, also with excellent results. Eric is very responsive and has helped me with irrigation fixes and updates years after the original installation. He is an honest businessman and I trust him completely.
Debbie Barlow
Dec 09, 2017
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We had a front yard makeover by Breceda and we were extremely impressed with their work and professionalism. They were on time, considerate of our budget, and answered any questions we had quickly. The owner, Eric, was here most mornings to make sure everything was going smoothly. We had hardscape, softscape and lighting done. We love our yard and we received many compliments! Eric and Teran are very personable, they really make sure that you are happy.
Amy E. Wright
Dec 20, 2016
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I wanted a drought tolerant landscape to conserve on water and maintenance. Eric Breceda is extremely knowledgeable about the native California plants and irrigation to accomplish my goal. I had in mind plants that would attract Butterfly's and Hummingbirds and that is exactly what I got! We used natural elements like decomposed granite to soften the hardscape and took advantage of the natural drainage flow line with a rock river bed.
Working with Eric and Teran was a pleasure. I trusted their guidance and appreciated their attention to detail, namely watching the bottom line as my ideas needed to fit a budget. The end result is exactly what we discussed and their crews executed it beautifully and in a timely manner exceeding my expectations. I highly recommend Breceda Landscape.
Working with Eric and Teran was a pleasure. I trusted their guidance and appreciated their attention to detail, namely watching the bottom line as my ideas needed to fit a budget. The end result is exactly what we discussed and their crews executed it beautifully and in a timely manner exceeding my expectations. I highly recommend Breceda Landscape.
