Southern California's Outdoor Living Specialists

Your Yard, Elevated

Apex Landscape LLC designs and installs premium gardens, hardscapes, and outdoor living spaces that reflect the beauty of Southern California — built to last, styled to impress.

Finished Apex landscape design with layered native planting
Reel 01 — The Approach
Design, not decoration

We build outdoor rooms, not just gardens.

Every Apex project opens on a blank frame — a tired lawn, a cracked slab, an unused side yard — and closes on a scene you actually want to live in. Our designers read the architecture of your home, the way afternoon light crosses the property, and the way your family moves through the space, then compose a landscape that feels inevitable.

The result is intentional: drought-smart planting layered for year-round color, hardscape proportioned to the house, and lighting that carries the mood well past sunset. Fifteen years and 1,200-plus completed projects have taught us that great outdoor space is choreographed, never assembled.

Explore Our Services
15+
Years Transforming SoCal Yards
1,200+
Outdoor Projects Completed
4.9
Average Customer Rating
48hr
Typical Quote Turnaround
30+
Cities Served Regionwide
Finished hardscape patio with fire feature and outdoor kitchen
Reel 02 — Hardscape & Outdoor Living
Live outside

Patios, fire, and kitchens under the SoCal sky.

Southern California begs to be lived outside. We design and build natural stone patios, travertine pool decks, paver walkways, pergolas, built-in BBQ islands, fire pits, and retaining walls — each engineered for durability and finished with an eye for beauty, positioned to complement the planting plan rather than fight it.

  • Pavers, flagstone, travertine & concrete flatwork
  • Pergolas, shade structures & covered patios
  • Built-in outdoor kitchens & BBQ islands
  • Fire pits, fire tables & fireplaces
  • Retaining & decorative garden walls
Efficient drip irrigation keeping a landscape thriving
Reel 03 — Irrigation & Water Management
Efficient by design

Smart water for a thirsty climate.

In Southern California a well-designed irrigation system isn't a luxury — it's essential. We install drip, rotary-head, and smart-controller systems calibrated to your exact plant palette and microclimate zones, retrofit tired setups for compliance, and integrate weather-based controllers that give your garden exactly what it needs and nothing more.

  • New drip & spray system design and install
  • Smart weather-based controller upgrades
  • System audits, repairs & retrofits
  • Backflow prevention & certification
  • Seasonal tune-up & maintenance programs
$99 Spring Tune-Up →
Now Showing — Seasonal

Three ways to start this season.

Real offers, plainly stated — no surprise line items, no runaround. Mention them when you call for your consultation.

No Charge

Free Design Consultation

Schedule your complimentary on-site design consultation — we'll assess your space and present a tailored vision at no cost.

New residential clients in our SoCal service area. One consult per household.

$500 Off

Backyard Transformation

Book a full backyard design-and-install project this season and take $500 off your total project cost.

Valid on projects $5,000+. Not combinable. Limited availability — call to confirm.

$99 Flat

Spring Irrigation Tune-Up

Get your irrigation system inspected, adjusted, and optimized for the warm months ahead at our seasonal rate.

Standard systems only. Repairs quoted separately. While seasonal slots last.

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Consult · Design · Approve · Build · Plant · Walk-Through
Reel 04 — Design & Installation
From blank yard to living garden

A layered garden, handled end to end.

Every Apex landscape begins with a thorough site assessment and a custom design tailored to your home's architecture, your lifestyle, and the local climate. We curate plant palettes that blend natives, ornamentals, and edibles for year-round color and responsible water use — then handle grading, soil amendment, drainage, planting, and mulching with a dedicated project manager on every install.

  • Custom design plans scaled to your property
  • Curated palettes — natives, ornamentals & edibles
  • Full site prep: grading, soil & drainage
  • Optional seasonal color rotations
  • Dedicated project manager, start to finish
Start Your Design
★★★★★ 4.9 Average

1,000+ SoCal homeowners trust Apex with their outdoor spaces.

★★★★★

"Apex turned a cracked slab and dead grass into a gorgeous outdoor space — stone patio, fire pit, native beds. On budget, professional start to finish. More compliments in one month than the past ten years."

Michelle T.Laguna Niguel, CA
★★★★★

"Full front-yard redesign with artificial turf and drought-tolerant planting. Collaborative, thoughtful design; clean, fast install. Our water bill dropped noticeably the first month. Highly recommend."

David R.Irvine, CA
★★★★★

"The landscape lighting made our home look like something out of a magazine — uplit palms, an illuminated path, warmth on the patio. Prompt, easy to work with, exceeded expectations. Worth every penny."

Sandra K.San Clemente, CA
The Fine Print, Made Simple

Backed in writing.

Craftsmanship Warranty

All hardscape and installation work is backed by a 2-year craftsmanship guarantee — we stand behind every stone, plant, and structure we place.

Plant Establishment Promise

New plantings are guaranteed to establish and thrive for one full season, or we replace them at no cost to you.

On-Time, On-Budget Pledge

Every project is delivered on the agreed schedule and within the quoted budget — no surprise line items, no runaround.

Reel 05 — Financing
Beautiful landscapes shouldn't wait

Flexible monthly plans, built around your budget.

Apex partners with leading financing providers to make your dream outdoor space accessible today. Whether it's a full backyard transformation or a hardscape-and-lighting upgrade, we'll walk you through the options during your free on-site consultation.

  • Low monthly payment plans available
  • Quick pre-qualification — no credit-score impact
  • Options for projects of every size
  • Apply during your free design consult
  • Approvals typically within 24 hours
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Where We Work

Across four counties of Southern California.

From coastal Newport Beach to the inland communities of Temecula and Corona, Apex serves 30-plus cities spanning Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties. If your home is in the region, chances are we're already working nearby.

Orange County

Irvine · Newport Beach · Laguna Niguel · Mission Viejo · Dana Point · Tustin · Yorba Linda

LA County

Malibu · Palos Verdes Estates · Long Beach · San Pedro · Seal Beach · Rolling Hills

Riverside County

Temecula · Murrieta · Corona · Chino Hills

San Diego County

Carlsbad · Encinitas · San Marcos · Escondido

Before You Call

Common questions.

What happens at the free consultation?

We begin with a complimentary visit — walking the space, understanding how you use it, and listening to your vision. No pressure and no sales pitch; just an honest conversation and, if you'd like, an outline of what's possible and how financing could fit.

How fast will I get a quote?

Typical quote turnaround is around 48 hours after your consultation. We keep pricing transparent — the number you approve is the number you pay, held to our On-Time, On-Budget pledge.

Do you specialize in drought-tolerant landscaping?

Yes. We blend California natives with ornamentals and pair them with smart, weather-based irrigation so your garden looks lush while cutting water waste — many clients see a noticeable drop in their water bill within the first month.

Is your work guaranteed?

Every install carries a 2-year craftsmanship warranty, and new plantings are guaranteed to establish for a full season or we replace them at no cost.

Roll the opening scene.

Your complimentary on-site design consultation is the first frame of the transformation. Call today and let's compose the outdoor space you've been picturing.