Coastal salt exposure, inland heat and canyon shade all get different plant lists.
What we build
- Drought-tolerant and California native palettes
- Succulent and desert-modern gardens
- Screening hedges and privacy planting
- Specimen trees and focal plantings
- Soil amendment, mulch and headers
- Planting tied to a matched irrigation zone plan
Documented buildBuilt by us · Real project
Flagstone Patio & Fire Pit
Point Loma
The stone, the fire and the planting all speak the same language, and the walkway makes the whole yard feel intentional from the moment you step outside.
See This ProjectRight plant, right microclimate
A palette that thrives in Poway can struggle in Point Loma. We choose for your exposure, wind and soil rather than repeating one template on every property.
Planned for how it will look in year three
Spacing is set to mature size. Plantings that look slightly open on install day are the ones that still look intentional after they fill in.
Our work
Planting Projects We've Built
Real Staples Landscaping project pages — same trade, around San Diego County.
Serving San Diego County
We take on planting projects in La Jolla, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Point Loma, Coronado, North Park, Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Santa Fe, Mission Hills, Clairemont, University City and surrounding communities. See all service areas.
Licensed and insured — CSLB License #1159370
Common questions
- What are the best drought tolerant plants for San Diego?
- Cleveland sage, Westringia, lemonade berry, deer grass, agave and Aloe 'Blue Elf' all perform on very little water. Our plant database lets you filter by water use, salt tolerance and inland heat.
- How long until new planting fills in?
- Perennials and grasses read as established in one season. Shrubs take two to three years to reach designed mass. We plan spacing for mature size rather than instant coverage.
- Do drought tolerant plants still need irrigation?
- Yes, for the first one to two years while roots establish. After that most of our palettes run on deep, infrequent drip cycles.
- Are you licensed for planting work in San Diego?
- Yes. Staples Landscaping holds California contractor license #1159370, carries liability and workers' compensation coverage, and pulls permits on any work that requires them. You can verify the license directly with the CSLB.
- Do you serve my part of San Diego County?
- We work across San Diego County — coastal, central, inland, East County and South Bay. Each area has its own soil, climate and permitting reality, which is why we publish neighborhood-level pages rather than one generic service area list.
