Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscape Design & Build Experts in Los Gatos
Natural Bridges Landscaping has been dedicated to creating exceptional outdoor spaces since 1984. Our approach integrates artistic vision with sustainable practices, focusing on designing landscapes that harmonize beauty, functionality, and environmental stewardship. We specialize in transforming outdoor environments through custom gardens, water features, and hardscapes while prioritizing drought-resistant plantings and native habitats. Our team of licensed professionals handles every project phase, from concept to completion, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and alignment with client preferences.With decades of experience, we emphasize practical, cost-effective strategies that reduce water usage and incorporate recycled materials. Our portfolio showcases diverse projects, including HGTV-featured designs, reflecting our commitment to innovative and enduring landscapes. We maintain transparency through detailed quotes and prioritize timely execution while fostering open communication throughout the process. Our long-term relationships with clients are built on trust, reliability, and a shared passion for connecting people with nature through thoughtful outdoor design.
Services
Landscape Design
Masonry Work
Outdoor Kitchens
Water Features
Garden Installation
Pool Landscaping
Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Custom Play Areas
Arbors & Pergolas
Irrigation Systems
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40 years of specialized expertise in sustainable landscape design and installation
- In-house design and build services eliminate coordination challenges with third parties
- HGTV-featured portfolio demonstrating creative and technical excellence
- Client-centric process with transparent timelines and detailed project quotes
- Commitment to drought-resistant plantings and recycled materials reduces long-term costs
Associations and certifications
- California C27 landscape contractor
What people say
Great work within budget
Excellent responsiveness
Creative design solutions
Timely execution
Beautiful transformations
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor environments that balance aesthetics with functionality. We incorporate sustainable elements like drought-resistant plants and recycled materials while designing spaces for relaxation, entertainment, and family activities. Each project begins with collaborative consultations to understand client preferences before developing detailed plans that integrate hardscapes, plantings, and water features tailored to the property's unique characteristics.
Masonry Work
Professional masonry services include patios, retaining walls, walkways, and decorative planters using natural stone, brick, and concrete. Our craftsmen ensure precise installation of durable hardscape elements that enhance property value while complementing surrounding vegetation. Projects incorporate both functional and decorative components, from driveways to ornamental garden structures, using materials selected for longevity and visual appeal.
Water Features
We design and install custom water features including ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and spa surrounds. These elements add tranquility and aesthetic value through carefully engineered systems that ensure proper circulation and maintenance efficiency. Our installations integrate seamlessly with existing landscapes, using natural materials and strategic placement to create focal points that enhance outdoor living spaces.
Outdoor Kitchens
Custom outdoor kitchen construction combines premium materials with functional design for year-round entertaining. We install complete cooking centers with grills, countertops, storage, and weather-resistant cabinetry, often incorporating adjacent dining areas and lighting solutions. Each design maximizes usability while maintaining aesthetic cohesion with the home's architecture and surrounding landscape.
Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Specialized garden designs minimize water consumption through native plants, efficient irrigation systems, and mulching techniques. We create vibrant, low-maintenance landscapes using California-friendly species that thrive in local climate conditions while supporting biodiversity. Projects include soil preparation, drip irrigation installation, and strategic plant groupings that reduce evaporation and maintenance requirements.
People
David Ross
Founder & Licensed Contractor
David Ross established Natural Bridges Landscaping in 1984, bringing four decades of hands-on experience in landscape architecture and installation. He oversees all projects personally, applying his artistic vision and technical expertise to create award-winning designs featured on HGTV. His approach combines sustainability with craftsmanship, ensuring each project reflects both client needs and environmental responsibility.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the South Bay, Bay Area Peninsula, and Santa Cruz regions, including Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, and San Jose.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, we hold California C27 landscape contractor license #535-214 and maintain $2 million liability insurance with worker's compensation coverage.
How do you handle project timelines?
We establish realistic schedules during planning and maintain regular communication to ensure timely completion, with flexibility for weather-related adjustments.
What sustainable practices do you use?
We incorporate drought-resistant plants, recycled materials, efficient irrigation systems, and proper mulching techniques to minimize environmental impact.
Can you work within specific budgets?
We provide detailed quotes and focus on cost-effective strategies, with adjustments made through signed change orders if scope changes occur.
