Landscaping in Orangevale, CA

Orangevale sits in a transitional zone between the dense Sacramento suburbs and the rural foothills, and that shows in the character of the landscape work there. Lots are larger than in Citrus Heights or Antelope. Heritage oaks are present on many properties. Horses and livestock are legal and common.

The result is landscape projects that require more site assessment than a standard suburban install and more awareness of the rural and semi-rural context of how the properties are actually used.

Heritage Oaks and Tree Protection

Valley oaks are scattered throughout Orangevale on properties that have not been subdivided down to standard suburban lot sizes. These trees are significant assets and significant constraints. Root zones extend well beyond the drip line and construction activity within those zones can cause damage that takes years to become visible.

We design around existing oaks rather than through them. Root zone fencing before any equipment moves, trenching routes that avoid major roots, irrigation designed to give the oak the water it wants rather than the water the lawn needs.

Horse Properties

Orangevale allows horses, and a meaningful percentage of properties in the area have corrals, turnout areas, or pasture. Landscape design on a horse property is different from standard residential work. The fence needs to be horse-safe. Irrigation in turnout areas needs to be protected from hoof damage. Drainage in corral areas is particularly important because concentrated horse traffic compacts soil severely.

We have designed and built landscapes on Orangevale horse properties and approach them with the specific constraints of that use type in mind.

Lot Size and Design Latitude

Orangevale lots tend to be larger than what you find in Citrus Heights or Antelope, sometimes significantly so. Half-acre and acre properties are not unusual. More space means more room for meaningful design: a patio that is actually large enough for outdoor dining, a lawn area sized for children or dogs, planting areas that are substantial rather than token, and an irrigation system designed to cover actual coverage area at the right rates.

Soil and Drainage Conditions

Soil in Orangevale varies more than in many areas we serve. Some properties have the heavy clay common to Sacramento County. Others have sandy loam with better percolation. Still others have patches of both. We assess soil conditions at the estimate because the drainage design and irrigation specification depend on what the soil actually does with water.

Services in Orangevale

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work on horse properties?
Yes. Landscaping on properties with horses or livestock requires a different approach to fencing, irrigation protection, and drainage in high-traffic areas. It is familiar work for us.
We have a large valley oak we want to keep. Can you design around it?
Yes. Oak protection is a design priority, not an afterthought. Root zone exclusion, trenching routes that avoid major roots, and appropriate irrigation design are all part of how we approach it.
Is Orangevale in your regular service area?
Yes. We serve Orangevale as a regular part of our Sacramento County service territory.
Our Orangevale lot is almost an acre. Can you handle a project that size?
Yes. Larger properties with more complex irrigation design, longer pipe runs, and more planting coverage are straightforward for us.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Toruno's Landscaping Inc. holds California contractor license #1118688 with a C-27 Landscaping classification, and we carry the state required contractor's bond. You can verify the license on the CSLB website.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Placer County and Sacramento County, including Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Loomis, Granite Bay, Auburn, Citrus Heights, Antelope, Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Folsom, and Sacramento.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Call (916) 778-7007 and we will come out, walk the property with you, and put together a free written estimate for the work.
How long have you been in business?
The Toruno family has been building landscapes in the greater Sacramento area since 1991, more than thirty years.
Do you handle both residential and commercial work?
Yes. We take on residential yards and commercial properties throughout Placer and Sacramento County.
How long does a full landscape installation take?
Most residential front and back yard builds run two to four weeks depending on the size of the yard, how much concrete and hardscape is involved, and whether permits or inspections are required. We give you a realistic schedule with the estimate.
Do you do the concrete and fencing yourself or subcontract it?
We do it ourselves. Concrete, pavers, fencing, retaining walls, and irrigation are all in house, which is why we can sequence a full yard build correctly and stand behind the whole thing.

Free Estimates in Orangevale

Call us or fill out the form and we will come out to your Orangevale property for a free estimate.

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