Landscaping and Landscape Design in Salinas
- Since 1987
- Yelp 4.6 (46 reviews)
- 5 on Google
- Fully insured
In brief
Landscape Associates of CA designs and builds landscapes for homes and commercial properties in Salinas: paver patios and walkways, retaining and seat walls, drip irrigation, artificial and real turf, drainage, lighting and planting. The company was founded by David Muhoberac in 1987. Our mailing address is in nearby Monterey, and we are fully insured. Estimates are free and quotes are itemized.
Updated October 2026
Fence height limits for Salinas front, side and back yards
The City's Ordinance Booklet (checked October 2026), a November 2016 edition that salinas.gov still posts for residents, sums up the fence rules: three feet is the maximum in a front or side yard, and rear yard fences are generally six feet tall. Any fence taller than 8 ft needs a building permit first.
The same booklet bars barbed wire, razor wire, ultra-barrier, electrified and other hazardous fences in every residential district. Because the booklet is dated 2016, confirm the current fence height and placement rules for your lot with the City's Community Development Department before a new fence goes in.
Who maintains street trees in front of Salinas homes
Salinas looks after a large public urban forest. According to the City's Public Works maintenance page (checked October 2026), the Urban Forestry Division maintains every tree in the City right-of-way, more than 33,000 trees of over 200 species, handling pruning, removal, planting and restaking.
The City posts a City Tree Permit Application for work on right-of-way trees; ask Urban Forestry whether the tree in front of your home falls within that area. Keep new patios, paths and irrigation trenches clear of its roots, and call Urban Forestry at (831) 758-7233 with questions about a street tree.
Watering hours for Cal Water customers in Salinas
Cal Water returned to Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan on May 8, 2023. Its Stage 1 announcement (checked October 2026) lists the outdoor rules that stayed in place: watering only between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., no outdoor watering during or within 48 hours after measurable rainfall, and no watering of paved areas.
Cal Water's Schedule 14.1 (checked October 2026) explains the Stage 1 restrictions. When the three-day limit is imposed, ornamental landscapes may be watered on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at even-numbered addresses, and on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at odd-numbered addresses. Zones that use only drip or micro spray, and hand watering with a bucket or a hose with a shutoff nozzle, are exempt. Leaks must be repaired within five business days of written notice.
If your water comes from another company, follow its rules instead and ask it which ones apply to your address. For Cal Water customers, Schedule 14.1 exempts zones using only drip or micro spray from its day-of-week limits, while any city or county irrigation rules still apply. We build drip systems with Rain Bird or Hunter parts. Our irrigation warranty runs for 2 years.
Cal Water rebates for Salinas homes and businesses
Cal Water's rebate page (checked October 2026) lists residential programs that include a lawn-to-garden rebate, a smart irrigation controller rebate, a high-efficiency sprinkler nozzle rebate and Smart Landscape Tune-Ups. Amounts and availability vary by district, so check the Conservation Portal for the current Salinas terms before work starts.
For agencies, multifamily properties, HOA common areas and commercial sites, Cal Water's AB 1572 page (checked October 2026) lists a lawn-to-garden rebate of $1 per sq ft of turf converted. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to funding. AB 1572 ends the use of drinking water to irrigate decorative turf at commercial, industrial and institutional sites from January 1, 2028 and at HOA common areas from January 1, 2029; single-family homes are not covered.
Landscape design for a Salinas yard
Design is part of the free on-site estimate. David walks the yard with you and lays out patios, paths, beds and lighting, or we build from plans your architect or designer drew. Read more on our landscape design page.
Paver choices include Belgard, Techo-Bloc, Calstone and Basalite, with a lifetime warranty on pavers for materials and workmanship. For lighting we use brands such as Volt, FX Luminaire and Kichler, with a 2-year warranty.
Price ranges for common Salinas landscaping projects
We publish these ranges for San Jose; a Salinas quote is itemized after a site visit.
- Planting beds and garden projects: about $2,000 to $5,000, and October or November is the best time to plant.
- Paver patio: about $15 to $30 per sq ft installed.
- Landscape lighting: $2,000 to $6,000.
- Drainage correction: our San Jose range is $1,500 to $8,000, and drainage work carries a 2-year warranty.
- Backyard renovation: our published San Jose cost range is $25,000 to $75,000+, with a timeline of 2 to 6 weeks.
Steps from first call to finished Salinas yard
Schedule a free visit to your Salinas property
Call or text (408) 207-5545 to set a time for us to see your Salinas property.
Agree on your landscape plan and price
You approve the layout and a quote that lists the price of each item.
Apply for permits and rebates
Confirm current fence permit rules with Community Development, using the November 2016 booklet as a starting point, and check your water company's rebate application steps before starting work.
Build and plant your Salinas landscape
Our crew carries out the work on your quote.
The company behind your Salinas landscape
David Muhoberac founded Landscape Associates of CA in 1987; the company serves residential and commercial clients and is fully insured. Nearby we also work in Monterey, Carmel Valley and Gilroy. These photos are from our own projects; we do not list their locations.
Ready to plan your Salinas yard? Call or text (408) 207-5545, or use the form to book a free on-site estimate.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Reviews from Yelp and Google, with the reviewer's city and date
David and Obed were great from start to finish. They gave us solid advice on design choices and made sure our vision drove the project. They took a backyard full of dirt and turned it into our family's dream outdoor space. Highly recommend!
San Francisco, CA
David's team did a beautiful job transforming my yard into a gorgeous patio. They worked closely with me to bring my design to life and went the extra mile to make sure everything was right. Honest work, no hidden costs, no surprises.
Cupertino, CA
Big job: stump removal, full irrigation replacement, new sod, paver driveway, retaining walls, and lighting. It turned out more beautiful than we imagined. We liked the results so much we had them redo the front yard a few months later.
San Jose, CA
I cannot recommend this company enough. David turned my backyard, basically a giant hill of dirt and weeds, into a gorgeous oasis of fruit trees, plants, flowers, and retaining walls. Working with him was a real pleasure and the pricing was very fair.
San Francisco, CA
This was our second time using Landscape Associates, at a different property. David, Obed, and the crew added new paver stones, a planter, and expanded our irrigation. They even took care of drainage issues the original home builders had left behind.
San Jose, CA
Landscape Associates did a full remodel of my front and back yards. David understood exactly what I had in mind, delivered the yard I hoped for, and somehow made it even better. He kept in touch through every step and his crew was respectful of my property.
San Jose, CA
If I could give more stars I would. Workers showed up every single day at 8:30am sharp. David was always easy to reach and when I had changes mid-project, they accommodated every one without complaint. The customer service really set them apart.
Milpitas, CA
Great communication throughout and they walked us through every step. The paver patio and driveway are flawlessly integrated. We would absolutely hire them again. In fact I was already texting David about redoing the entire front yard.
San Jose, CA
We are very happy with the results. David installed a new front lawn and side yard plantings and the whole project wrapped up in a week. We were impressed that they renewed our entire irrigation system as part of the job. Would recommend to anyone in the area.
San Jose, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Call (408) 207-5545How tall can a fence be in Salinas?
The City's 2016 ordinance booklet sets a 3 ft maximum in front and side yards and generally 6 ft in rear yards, and any fence over 8 ft needs a building permit. Confirm current rules with Community Development. Source: City of Salinas Ordinance Booklet (checked October 2026).
Who takes care of the street tree in front of my Salinas home?
The City's Urban Forestry Division maintains all trees in the City right-of-way, and the City posts a tree permit application for work on them. See Public Works maintenance services (checked October 2026).
When can I water my lawn in Salinas?
Cal Water customers may water between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., and not during or within 48 hours after measurable rain, per Cal Water's Stage 1 notice (checked October 2026). Its Schedule 14.1 (checked October 2026) exempts drip-only zones from the Stage 1 day-of-week restriction.
Does Cal Water pay Salinas homeowners to remove lawn?
Cal Water lists a residential lawn-to-garden rebate among its programs, with amounts set by district through its Conservation Portal. Check the current Salinas terms on Cal Water's rebate page (checked October 2026) before any work begins.
Can Salinas businesses and HOAs get a rebate for replacing lawn?
Cal Water lists a rebate of $1 per sq ft of turf converted for agencies, multifamily properties, HOA common areas and commercial sites, available first come, first served while funding lasts. See Cal Water's AB 1572 resources (checked October 2026).
Do you offer landscape design in Salinas?
We offer landscape design in Salinas. David lays out the yard with you during the free on-site estimate, or our design-build team works from your designer's plans. The design is included in the itemized quote.
What does a planting project cost in Salinas?
Our published San Jose range for a garden bed or planting project is about $2,000 to $5,000, and October to November is the best window to plant. Your Salinas quote is itemized after the site visit.
Get a Free Quote
Call us, send the estimate form, or email us. We reply within 24 hours to book a free site visit. Call or text (408) 207-5545.
- (408) 207-5545
- Text (408) 207-5545
- david@landscapeassociatesca.com
- Mailing address: 125 Surf Way #443, Monterey, CA 93940
- Mon - Fri: 8:00-5:00 · Closed on weekends