Landscape Design Projects by NP Line Design
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Landscape design and installation in Los Angeles takes 4 to 12 weeks. Drought-tolerant front yard redesign takes 4 to 6 weeks. Full outdoor living with hardscape takes 8 to 12 weeks.
Evaluate existing landscape, soil, drainage, sun exposure. Design concept with plant palette, hardscape plan, irrigation layout. LADWP rebate pre-approval if removing turf.
Permits for retaining walls over 3 feet, new irrigation connections. Source plants (native and drought-tolerant), stone/pavers, lighting fixtures.
Remove existing lawn, plants, irrigation. Grade for drainage. Install any retaining walls or raised planters.
Patio pavers, walkways, driveway resurfacing, outdoor kitchen base, fire pit, seating walls. Concrete work cures 3-5 days.
Drip irrigation zones, smart controller, low-voltage landscape lighting. Electrical for outdoor kitchen if applicable.
Install trees, shrubs, perennials, groundcover. 3-4 inches of mulch. Final grading, river rock dry creek beds, boulders.
Yes — $2-$3 per sqft for removing grass and replacing with drought-tolerant landscaping. A 1,000 sqft lawn removal = $2,000-$3,000 rebate. NP Line Design helps with the application.
A 100-foot buffer around your home required in fire zones. Zone 1 (0-30 ft): lean, clean, green. Zone 2 (30-100 ft): reduced fuel. Required by PRC 4291.
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“Landscaping in Los Angeles has fundamentally changed since the 2020 water restrictions. In the San Fernando Valley, LADWP and local water districts now ban watering during and after rain events, limit watering days, and offer significant rebates for turf removal. I design every Los Angeles landscape with a California-native or low-water-use plant palette that qualifies for the Metropolitan Water District turf removal rebate (currently $2 per square foot of turf removed).”
Apply a 3-inch layer of wood chip mulch over all planting areas in your Los Angeles landscape immediately after installation. In the San Fernando Valley's dry climate, mulch reduces soil moisture evaporation by 50–70%, suppresses weeds that compete with new plantings, and moderates soil temperature. Free wood chip mulch is available from ChipDrop.com in most Los Angeles zip codes.
1. Installing traditional turf grass in a Los Angeles landscape without checking current water restrictions. In the San Fernando Valley, LADWP and local water districts restrict watering frequency and amount — new turf installation may be banned entirely in some Los Angeles areas. The MWD turf removal rebate ($2 per square foot) is available to remove existing turf and install a water-wise alternative.
2. Over-grading without a grading permit on a Los Angeles slope. In the San Fernando Valley, any grading that moves more than 50 cubic yards on a slope over 15 percent requires a grading permit and often a soils report. An unlicensed landscaper moving a hillside with a Bobcat without permits is creating a problem that eventually lands on the homeowner.
3. Planting invasive species in a Los Angeles landscape bordering open space. In the San Fernando Valley, many areas adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains, Simi Hills, or San Gabriel foothills prohibit planting species on the California Invasive Plant Council list. Homeowners can face fines and mandatory removal. I always specify the CalIPC 'do not plant' list when designing landscapes near Los Angeles's open space boundaries.
If a Los Angeles landscaper proposes new turf installation in an area with current LADWP water restrictions without checking the current status of turf installation restrictions in the San Fernando Valley, they're not current on local regulations. In parts of Los Angeles, new turf installation is currently prohibited — a landscaper who doesn't know this isn't operating in the San Fernando Valley's regulatory environment.
Professional landscape design and installation in Los Angeles costs $15,000 to $60,000 for a full front and rear yard redesign. In the San Fernando Valley, drought-tolerant designs with decomposed granite, native plants, and drip irrigation run $12,000–$35,000. The MWD turf removal rebate ($2/sq ft) reduces net cost for projects removing existing turf.
California natives that thrive in the San Fernando Valley: Salvia (sage), Ceanothus (wild lilac), Westringia, Penstemon, Agave, Aloe, Kangaroo Paw, Lantana, Rosemary, and ornamental grasses. These are adapted to Los Angeles's Mediterranean climate, require 50–80% less water than turf, and are exempt from most the San Fernando Valley water restrictions.
Standard planting and irrigation: no permit required. Retaining walls over 3 feet: permit required. Grading that moves more than 50 cubic yards on a slope over 15%: grading permit required. Tree removal for trees over 8 inches DBH: permit from Bureau of Street Services. Exterior lighting on new circuits: electrical permit required.
Yes. The Metropolitan Water District offers $2 per square foot for removing irrigated turf and replacing it with a water-efficient landscape (minimum 250 sq ft of turf removed). LADWP has additional rebates for smart irrigation controllers ($40–$80) and drip irrigation ($1/sq ft). NP Line Design handles rebate paperwork as part of Los Angeles landscape projects.