Commercial Landscaping in San Diego

YKB Design & Construction designs and builds landscapes for commercial and multi-family properties across San Diego County. We work with property owners, developers and general contractors, from the planting plan to the final walkthrough. We're a licensed and insured California contractor (CSLB #1102675, B – General Building and C-27 – Landscaping), led by founder Kobi Bardugo, a certified Master Gardener.

Aerial view of a new multi-family building on Imperial Avenue, San Diego, with street-front landscaping by YKB Street-front planting and trees at 3180 Imperial Ave, a multi-family building in San Diego Entry ramp and stairs with landscaped planters at 3180 Imperial Ave, San Diego

Recent project: 3180 Imperial Ave

Landscaping for a new multi-family building on Imperial Avenue in San Diego: street-front planting beds, trees and planters along the entry ramp and stairs.

Drought-tolerant planting beds along a courtyard walkway at a multi-family property in San Diego Landscaped courtyard with walkways and new planting at a San Diego apartment property Agaves and shrubs beside the stair landing of a multi-family building in San Diego

Multi-family courtyard

A courtyard landscape for an apartment property in San Diego: drought-tolerant planting beds along the walkways, trees and stair-side planting.

What we do

  • Landscape design and planting plans
  • Drought-tolerant and native planting
  • Trees and shrubs
  • Irrigation and drip systems
  • Drainage solutions
  • Hardscape: walkways, steps, planters and retaining walls
  • Landscape lighting
  • Artificial turf and natural grass
  • Mulch and decorative rock

Who we work with

  • Property owners and investors who want a building that looks cared for from the street.
  • Developers building new multi-family and commercial projects.
  • General contractors who need a licensed landscape subcontractor (C-27) they can rely on.

How we work

  1. Site visit and scope. We walk the site, review the plans and look at sun, soil and drainage.
  2. Planting plan. We create the plan, or work from your project's existing landscape plans.
  3. Proposal. A clear scope, price and schedule.
  4. Installation. Our crew handles irrigation, hardscape and planting.
  5. Final walkthrough. We walk the finished landscape with you before we hand it over.

Why YKB for commercial projects

  • Plant knowledge, not just construction. Kobi is a certified Master Gardener with a background in botanical sciences. We choose plants that thrive in San Diego and stay easy to maintain.
  • Design and build under one roof. The people who plan the landscape are the people who install it.
  • Water-wise by default. Drought-tolerant plants and efficient irrigation suited to San Diego's climate.
  • Licensed, bonded and insured. CSLB #1102675 (B, C-27). You can verify the license on the CSLB website.

Looking for a home project? See our Landscape Design & Construction and Kitchen, Bathroom & Home Remodeling pages.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work as a landscape subcontractor for general contractors?

Yes. We hold a C-27 Landscaping license and can take on the full landscape scope of your project, from irrigation and hardscape to planting.

What types of properties do you work on?

Multi-family and apartment buildings, commercial properties and new construction projects across San Diego County.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. YKB Design & Construction is licensed, bonded and insured, with California contractor license #1102675 (B – General Building, C-27 – Landscaping).

Which areas do you serve?

All of San Diego County.

How do I get a bid?

Call 858-399-1684 or reach out through our contact page. For new construction, email your plans to info@ykbdesign.com and we'll get back to you with a proposal.

Request a bid

Or call 858-399-1684