Serving Apple Valley, CA
Landscaping in Apple Valley
Apple Valley’s “A Better Way of Life” comes with wide lots, ranch-style homes and plenty of horse property. These are landscapes that need to look good from a long driveway, not just from the sidewalk. We build front-yard curb appeal, low-water rockscape that suits the open desert feel, and backyard living spaces with the shade and lighting that make Apple Valley evenings the best part of the day.
Lara Landscaping has designed and built yards across the High Desert since 2009, from front & backyard renovation and patio cover installation to pavers, turf, irrigation and fencing. We’re family-owned, and the crew that quotes your project is the crew that builds it.
What we do
Full-service landscaping for Apple Valley
One crew, start to finish. We design it, build it, and handle everything in between.
What we do
Full-service landscaping, start to finish
From bare dirt to the yard you’ve been picturing. We design it, build it, and handle everything in between.
Front & Backyard Renovation
Complete front and backyard makeovers, from bare dirt or overgrown to a finished yard you’ll want to spend time in.
- Front-yard curb appeal and complete backyard builds
- Design consultation, with a 3D preview on larger projects
Patio Cover Installation
Solid and lattice patio covers that give you shade in July and an outdoor room the rest of the year.
- Solid and lattice-style patio covers
- Attached and freestanding shade structures
Fencing
Wrought iron and privacy fencing with posts set for wind country, built to match the yard it encloses.
- Wrought iron perimeter fencing and gates
- Privacy fencing
Pavers & Walkways
Paver patios, walkways and driveways, with the base work underneath that keeps them flat for years.
- Patios, walkways, pool decks and driveways
- Excavated, compacted base under every job
Synthetic Grass & Turf
Green all year with no watering and no mowing. Professional-grade turf, installed to last.
- Professional-grade turf for yards, play areas and dog runs
- Base grading, compaction and drainage
Rockscape
Rock, boulders and desert planting arranged to look intentional, with almost nothing to water and nothing to mow.
- Decorative rock, boulders and dry creek beds
- Weed barrier and ground preparation
Retaining Walls & Concrete
Block and stone retaining walls, planter borders and concrete flatwork, built with the drainage to stay put.
- Retaining walls in block and stone
- Planter walls, borders and steps
Planting & Ground Cover
Trees, shrubs and ground cover chosen for the High Desert and planted on drip so they take.
- Shade and ornamental trees suited to the climate
- Shrubs, perennials and drought-tolerant ground cover
Sod Installation
A finished lawn the day it goes down, with the grading and sprinkler coverage to keep it green.
- Sod installation for an instant lawn
- Grading, soil preparation and amendments
Irrigation & Sprinklers
New sprinkler and drip systems, repairs, and spray-to-drip conversions. Water where it counts and nowhere it doesn’t.
- New sprinkler and drip systems
- Repairs, reroutes and valve replacement
Low-Voltage Lighting
Path, patio and accent lighting so the yard stays usable after dark, and the house looks its best from the street.
- Path, patio and step lighting
- Uplighting for trees, walls and the house
Built for the High Desert
Yards out here have to survive out here
The High Desert is hard on landscaping: triple-digit summers, freezing winter nights, relentless wind, and water that costs more every year. Everything we build is chosen for this climate, so it still looks good five summers from now.
Sun & heat
Turf, plants and materials that don’t fade, warp or fry in 100°+ summers.
Wind
Fences and trees placed to block it; fixtures and structures anchored to take it.
Freeze–thaw
Hardscape with proper base and drainage, so winter nights don’t crack it.
Water bills
Drip irrigation, rockscape and synthetic turf that keep the yard green and the bill low.
Our work
Recent projects across the High Desert
A look at finished outdoor spaces we’ve built for neighbors near Apple Valley.
Kind words
Real yards, real neighbors
“Lara Landscaping did more than I could have imagined to my yard! His team was very professional, spoke with me throughout the whole process, and gave me many options to choose from — styles and budgets. Anyone who wants the best, stop looking and start booking!”
“Exceeded every expectation from start to finish. The craftsmanship was outstanding — clean lines, thoughtful design, and a finished product that truly transformed my outdoor space. The project was completed on time without any surprises.”
“Ruben and Sheryl were fantastic. This was the first major project we’ve had at our home and I was very happy with the results. They made very helpful suggestions and executed what I wanted perfectly — their crew worked incredibly hard and with great care.”
“We had only a small idea of what we wanted, and Ruben gave us so much more. They always answer their phone and never leave you hanging — the best customer service! If you want quality, professional, on-time work, you need Lara Landscaping.”
“Lara Landscaping did an amazing job to beautify our boring backyard. Ruben shared his idea and vision and it came out better than we envisioned. Their guys were fast, efficient and professional — they got so much done in a few days.”
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