San Jose + South Bay
Landscaping
Outdoor space works best when it is planned as an extension of the home. FORMA considers access, shade, privacy, drainage, planting and gathering areas as one connected composition.
Discuss your project
A connected scope
What the project may include
- Outdoor-space programming
- Patio, path and hardscape direction
- Deck and gathering-area planning
- Planting and privacy strategy
- Drainage and lighting coordination
- Construction and finish integration
Plan before construction
Decisions to address early
- How the space will be used throughout the day
- Indoor-outdoor circulation and sightlines
- Sun, shade, privacy and maintenance
- Drainage, irrigation and material durability
Design + build
One direction from feasibility through finish.
- 01Understand
Clarify the property, priorities, timing and budget direction.
- 02Plan
Coordinate layout, materials, technical requirements and the review path.
- 03Build
Carry the design intent through construction and final details.
Useful starting points
Landscaping questions
Can landscaping be part of a larger remodel?+
Yes. Coordinating exterior work with doors, kitchens, patios and site access often creates a more cohesive result.
What should be planned before selecting plants?+
Use, circulation, drainage, sun exposure, privacy, irrigation and the hardscape layout should guide the planting direction.