Front yard redesigns in Orange County
A front yard renovation is the highest-leverage exterior project most Orange County homeowners can make — it's the first thing the neighborhood sees and typically the largest contiguous area of lawn on the lot.
What does a front yard redesign usually include?+
A new planting plan (almost always a lawn-to-California-garden conversion), refreshed entry hardscape (walkway, address monument, driveway edges), low-voltage lighting for evening curb appeal, drip irrigation tied to a weather-based controller, and the landscape design documentation your contractor coordinates from.
How much does a front yard redesign cost?+
Design fees for a focused front-yard project in Irvine, Tustin, or Orange typically sit in the low four figures. Construction cost depends on hardscape scope — a planting-and-irrigation refresh is one number; adding new walkways, lighting, and an entry feature is more.
Will an HOA approve a lawn-to-garden conversion?+
California state law (AB 1572, drought-tolerant landscape protections) limits an HOA's ability to require live turf, though each association reviews its own submittals and has the final say. We can provide landscape design information — a plant list, material board, and a rendered front elevation — to help support a homeowner-led HOA review. See our HOA approvals FAQ for the general process.
How long does a front yard project take from design to install?+
Design typically runs 4–6 weeks for a focused front-yard scope. HOA review is usually another 2–6 weeks depending on community meeting cadence. Installation by a contractor is typically 2–4 weeks on site.
Do you handle the turf-replacement rebate?+
We can prepare design documentation that supports a rebate application where a program is active. We don't submit applications, and eligibility is determined by your water provider.
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