Groundswell Landscaping — Landscape Design in Encinitas, CA

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Groundswell Landscaping

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)

Encinitas, California

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About Groundswell Landscaping

Groundswell Landscaping is a Landscape Design professional based in Encinitas, CA, serving San Diego, Oceanside, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Ranch Santa Fe, La Jolla, San M....

Groundswell Landscaping is committed to enhancing the functionality, enjoyment, beauty and sustainability of your home by connecting your inner and outer landscapes. Our specific artistic vision, effective communication, and streamlined process make it simple and effortless. Nathan Smith, founder and owner of Inside-Out Landscape Solutions has been in the landscape industry for more than 25 years with over 15 years in San Diego. Inside of that, we have a de facto specialization in plant design and plants, filtered by our years in horticulture, and botanical gardens, and then honed through local knowledge.

Services Provided

Landscape Design Landscape Construction Garden Remodeling Tree Planting & Transplanting Patio Design & Installation Fence Installation Outdoor Lighting Installation Drip Irrigation System Installation

Areas We Serve

San Diego-CA, Oceanside-CA, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Ranch Santa Fe, La Jolla-CA, San Marcos-CA, Encinitas-CA, Cardiff By The Sea, Fairbanks Ranch, La Costa, Del Mar-CA, University City, Solana Beach-CA, Rancho Santa Fe-CA, Carlsbad-CA

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Jul 06, 2025

I am thrilled with the transformation of our backyard! The team created a stunning drought-tolerant landscape and designed a beautiful gazebo. The 3D rendering gave us a perfect preview of the result. Highly recommend!

Contact

Business Name: Groundswell Landscaping
Phone Number: Request a Call
Website: groundswelllandscaping.com
Typical Job Cost: $15,000 - $300,000
License Number: 977064
Address: 315 S Coast Hwy 101 #U48, Encinitas, CA, 92024
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Here at Groundswell Landscaping we recognize that every project is special which is why we price appropriately. To inform our estimates, the scope of the project, materials and services requested. An initial consultation is where we get a feel for your needs as well as your vision, and we also take some measurements of the area. This enables us to give a comprehensive quote that encompasses the labor and materials needed. There are no hidden fees here; we pride ourselves on transparency. We guarantee great value for your standards and that is our promise to you without breaking the bank whilst providing high quality work.

Groundswell Landscaping offers a complete landscaping services that will help you improve your outdoor spaces. We offer our services in landscape design, landscape construction, and maintenance. We simply don't undertake things like edible gardens, dog runs, drought landscaping, and so forth, where we fulfill aesthetic and functional desires. We also specialize in constructing hardscape features like patios, pergolas and gazebos to enhance your landscape. We also offer irrigation system installation as well as drainage and outdoor lighting to ensure a seamless outdoor experience! For more than 25 years, we have worked tirelessly to bring your vision to life without sacrifice to sustainability or beauty.

Gorgeous Southern California locations, especially around the San Diego areas, are proud to be part of the ever-growing Groundswell Landscaping family. We serve the areas of Cardiff By The Sea, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Del Mar Heights, Encinitas, La Costa, Oceanside, Ranch Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and La Jolla. Knowing the local climate and soil condition allows us to design landscapes that flourish in our local environmental context. From the coast to the mountains, our team has the experience to help you realize your vision for the great outdoors. Always check with us if you are wondering whether we can help in your part of the country or not.

Definitely, Groundswell Landscaping provides full-service landscape maintenance to ensure your landscapes look their best throughout the year. Whether you need regular garden maintenance, seasonal clean-ups or specific care for newly planted areas our maintenance packages can be customized to suit your needs. Our experienced staff is capable of handling any task, from pruning to mulching to fertilizing and pest control; anything to keep your garden thriving and healthy. We want to help you preserve beauty and function, so we proactively handle potential issues that can pop up later on. Enjoy that outdoor space without the toil of maintaining it with our maintenance services.

Its easy to schedule a consultation for Groundswell Landscaping as well. Start with a visit to our site, and you will see a form where you can leave your data and a few details about your project. Otherwise, reach out to us directly by phone to our office, and one of our friendly staff members will help schedule you with a time date that best suits you. Consultations are predominantly on weekday turns, with weekend service available upon requests. Our founder Nathan Smith having over 25 years in the profession will talk through your requirements, likes, dislikes and conceptual ideas during this consultation process.

Here at Groundswell Landscaping, we have a process when it comes to landscape design to make sure that you get the landscape you envision as quickly and efficiently as possible. The process starts with an initial consultation where we discuss your ideas, styles and how you envision functionality for your outdoor area. After thoroughly checking the site and listening to your needs, we draft a conceptual plan that displays your preferences as well as the character of the area. After the design is approved, we focus on specifics, including what the plants, materials and hardscape will be. We will interact, and adapt through the project. Lastly, we take care of the implementation and make all things happen as designed, as well as offer support services and maintenance capabilities.

Absolutely! Groundswell Landscaping specializes in proper outdoor lighting design that makes your landscape look even better and functional as well, while enhancing safety and security. We will analyze your outdoor space based on aesthetics as well as necessary needs and give you a good lighting plan. With the different styles of lighting we bring to the table — such as path lights, accent lights, or even spotlights — we highlight the most significant features of your garden such as trees, sculptures, or even buildings. Moreover, we also take care to make the lighting overlooking match the overall landscape outlook. We want to create a nightime wonderland in your outdoor living space to enjoy, but also need to light the areas needed for seeing and security purposes.

Groundswell Landscaping builds beautiful drought-tolerant landscapes that save water. We suggest a range of native and adapted plants suited to our climate. Many favorites include succulents, ornamental grasses as well as native California plants, such as native California poppies and lavender These are drought tolerant plants that thrive with little to no irrigation once established and can tolerate heat. We further use mulching methods and water-efficient irrigation systems to keep water usage to a minimum. Plant selection will be chosen with you based on a suitable aesthetic for your plantings, but will be made sure that sustainability and low maintenance are achieved during the design process.

If you have a hardscape installation done by Groundswell Landscaping, you will receive a professional and well-managed experience. After the design is complete, we can plan a start date that works for you. Our installation team will conduct timely and well organized with the required tools and furniture. We have contractors that are mindful of your property, so we do our best to keep the area of work from being disruptive and to keep the site clean during the process. Installation time we will touch base with you at various steps to ensure everything is in line with your vision! When the project is finished, we will do a complete walkthrough with you to present the project and its maintenance steps to follow on how to care for your new landscape. We want the installation to be as easy and fun as can be.

There are many advantages to hiring Groundswell Landscaping for your garden design project that bring an impactful change in your outdoor spaces. Firstly, our founder Nathan Smith has over 25 years of experience in landscape design and horticulture, we are excellent at building beautiful, practical and sustainable gardens that meet your needs. We work in extremely collaborative cycles which allows us to speak with our clients to transform their visions to life. Artful design matters — every garden we create is functional with an aesthetic appeal. In addition, we know the local plants, so we can offer you personalized suggestions that fit your specific site conditions to ensure your investment will be a success and require minimal upkeep. We also use the best methods, like 3D rendering, to visualize the end result before the installation process. The revolutionary way of making this garden, in addition to our policy in protecting the environment and sustainability leads to an environmentally friendly, aesthetic and audacious garden that complements the outdoor space and your lifestyle.

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