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Drought Tolerant Plants

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Orange County Landscape

If you are looking for an installation of drought tolerant plants or “xeriscaping,” you’ve come to the right place. TRU Landscape Services has been landscaping in Orange County California for over 25 years. This experience means we know which plants will thrive, and which will have a hard time surviving.

Because we care about the environment and saving you money, our goal is to conserve water. With state of the art sprinkler systems, and drought resistant plant installations your Orange County landscape will thrive. The following blog is about one low water landscape. If you’re already interested in getting an estimate on your own drought tolerant landscape, call us today at 1-866-487-1359.

TRU Landscape Services just finished a landscape project in Anaheim. The city of Anaheim is surrounded by the cities of Yorba Linda and Orange. Disneyland is located in the city of Anaheim. Our project was to install sprinklers, concrete curb and low water plants. We gave the customer an estimate and went over some ideas with them. Shortly after that they hired us to landscape their front yard. The customer wanted a dry river running through their front yard. TRU Landscape Services thought that a concrete curb would be the best application to outline the dry river bed.

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The area in which we were landscaping had a huge mound of dirt. This mound was causing the water to run towards the house. This wasn’t good, we were surprised that the house didn’t have water damage. So on the first day of work we took our Bobcat and removed the dirt down to a level grade. We did leave a little pitch on the yard so that the water would drain forward away from the house. After removing the dirt we installed the sprinklers. For this project we installed Rain bird 4” 1800 series. We installed all new pipes and fittings. TRU Landscape Services has been performing landscape projects for over 25 years in Orange County.

Landscape Borders

After finishing the first day we came back on the second day and installed a concrete curb for the dry river bed. We prefer using this style of landscape border. Being made out of concrete the curb should last for many years of enjoyment. After finishing the border we installed a landscape fabric to block future weeds from growing. Next we placed the boulders in place.

Low Water Plants

On the final day we installed the gravel down the dry river. Next we installed all of the plants. This area could have been installed with grass, but by installing low water plants, this customer will save hundreds of dollars on water. Not to mention that these plants won’t need to be trimmed or cleaned but for a couple times a year. If your looking to landscape your property with low water plants or a dry river bed give TRU Landscape Services a call for a free estimate.

Orange County Landscape

TRU Landscape Services has been performing landscape services throughout Orange County, California for the last 25 years. We offer competitive landscape contracting services including general landscape construction, hardscape construction, water features, ponds, Putting Greens, we also offer Low Voltage Lighting, Synthetic Turf, Fire Pits, plus many other services.

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Mailbox Installation

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TRU Landscape Services was called back to Anaheim Hills. After completion of the landscape project which involved several aspects, such as a new patio cover, New concrete in the front and back yards and several smaller projects, our customer called us back to install a new mailbox. During the original project the mail box was ready to fall over on several occasions. We mention to our customers that the mailbox had seen better days, But with some many other project taking place we believe it was a little to over whelming for them to add another project on the list. So after the completion of the major landscape project our customer called us back to build the new mailbox.

Orange County Mailbox

TRU landscape Services can build all of your outdoor needs. Building a mailbox is not a huge job but we like to do it right. So the first thing we installed was the concrete footing that will hold up the mail box. After the concrete had some time to harden we started our block installation. By using blocks to build your mailbox we know it will last you several years. At the completion of the block installation we started the stack stone on the outside of the mail box. There are several different finishes you can install on your mail box. Stucco, Slate and Stack stone our just a few to mention. Over 25 years of landscaping in Orange County we have installed almost every product you could imagine on a mailbox. Give us a call for a free estimate on a new mailbox today.

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Concrete Orange county

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Orange County Concrete

TRU Landscape Services was rewarded a concrete project in Aliso Viejo. Aliso Viejo is located in Orange County, California. At first glance this project seemed a little small for our company, but after walking the project we realized this was a great project for us. The property was having drainage issues, all of the water was coming from the back slope and flooding this small backyard. The first thing we did was remove the old concrete and grade out the yard. After grading out the yard we started installing a new drain system.

Orange County Drains

When we graded the dirt we started by the house so that it was our high point. By doing this we can make all of the water run away from the house. The new drain system runs away from the house out to the street. This property had lots of fall which is great for moving water away from the house. We use a SDR Drain pipe. This pipe has a glue joint system, which helps keep the tree roots from growing into the pipe. These pipes are used for sewer systems in other states. We have had great success using theses pipes for our outdoor drain systems.

Concrete Design

Our customer brought us a picture during the original estimate that showed some concrete steps over hanging other concrete steps. Some people would call these steps cantilevered. We call them over hanging steps. This was a nice design for the front yard, which became the focal point of the whole landscape project.

After starting the project the customer showed us a table inside of there house which had different tables over hanging other tables. They told us they wanted the stairs designed like the table. This was a fun challenge. TRU Landscape Services loves a fun challenge, we proceed to setup all of the concrete forms in the backyard all the way to the front yard. We installed a concrete curb in the backyard which will help slow some of the water coming from the slope and divert it to the drains. Then in the front yard we set up the steps to over hang each other (cantilevered). After setting our forms, we set up the rebar. Rebar will help strengthen the new concrete. TRU Landscape Services takes every precaution to help your concrete last for several years. Our customers were extremely happy with the way the concrete turned out. This couple were great people to work for!! We can’t wait for them to call us back to install all of the plants.

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Orange County Landscape Lighting

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TRU Landscape Services offers a full line of LED lights that can save up to 80% of electricity
usage with a 50,000 hour lamp life to help homeowners save green by going green.

Santa Ana, CA – Whether entertaining guests, lounging by an outdoor fireplace, sipping cider while
enjoying the brisk air, or enjoying an early sunset, fall is the perfect time to escape to an outdoor
retreat.

Landscape lighting can bring outdoor spaces to life after the sun goes down. Although in the past,
landscape lighting was primarily used to provide security at night, today’s homeowners know it can do
much more. Outdoor lighting can highlight a home’s architecture, create a stunning first impression,
transform gardens and pathways into beautiful creations, extend the time spent outdoors, and add a
resort-like feeling.

The latest fall trends include LED (Light Emitting Diode) outdoor lighting, an eco-friendly statement
of style and one of the most dramatic improvements a homeowner can add to their landscaping.
Renewable energy for the home has become a hot trend sweeping the nation in the last decade and
outdoor lighting is no exception.

“Contemporary LED lighting systems are a smart investment and the future of landscape lighting,”
says Tobi Ulemek, owner of TRU Landscape Services. “Professionally installed and maintained outdoor
LED landscape lighting systems increases the safety and beauty of a home or business while adding
resale value at the same time. LED lighting also offers energy efficient illumination that uses a fraction
of the power consumption of similar traditional incandescent fixtures and will outlive its incandescent
counterparts by decades.”

Not only is LED landscape lighting about 80% more efficient, LEDs work silently without emitting noise,
do not contain dangerous substances like mercury, and come in a wide variety of sizes and colors.

With 25 years of experience in providing landscape lighting, TRU Landscape Service can help
homeowners find the perfect solutions to deter intruders by eliminating dark areas and shadows as
well as provide a refuge for relaxation after dark with the latest state-of-the-art lighting products.
Their installers are trained and educated about each product and all their landscaping products are
guaranteed to last.

To learn more about our company where perfection is the only option, please visit their website
www.trulandscape.com

About TRU Landscape Services

TRU Landscape Services is a licensed, bonded, and insured landscaping contractor in Orange County. As
an industry leader in superior landscaping, they take customer service to a new level. TRU Landscape
Services offers a wide range of competitive landscape services that include general landscape
construction, hardscape construction, water features, ponds, putting greens, low voltage lighting,

Landscape Orange County

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TRU Landscape Services was called out to a customer’s house in Yorba Linda. This customer hired us a few years back to install Synthetic Turf in their backyard. They were now ready to landscape their front yard. They called us out for a free estimate and together we designed the front yard. The husband had an idea of what they wanted. They wanted Interlocking Pavers and Synthetic Turf installed. We began by removing the old grass.

Orange County Pavers

After removing the old grass we dug down the front yard roughly 4” inches deep. This would allow for us to install a base product. A base product will give the pavers and artificial turf a firm foundation. Some contractors will skip this process or install a small amount of base, but beware because by avoiding the base your pavers or synthetic turf could fail in the future. Most of the time it takes a

couple of years before you start noticing any problems, by this time the company is out of business. A fine point to keep in mind when your looking at hiring a landscape company is how many years they have been in business and Please check the contractor license number with the State of California, State license Board (CSLB).

Orange County Synthetic Turf

TRU Landscape Services installed the base to the proper compaction and leveled it out. After doing this we install a landscape fabric to block any future weeds from growing back through the Synthetic Turf. Then we installed the artificial grass. The synthetic turf we installed in the front yard matched the synthetic turf we installed in the backyard. This was extra nice for the customer. The Artificial Turf was installed and the customer was very happy!!

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Irvine Landscape Company

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TRU Landscape Services just completed a project in Irvine, California. This install, was a really fun project!! It was a smaller project so the turn around was fast. We enjoy doing projects of all sizes.

Orange County Landscape

First, we graded all of the dirt for the new flagstone. We always like to install the flagstone to a slab of concrete. Some companies will try and talk you into a sand base for flagstone. The sand base will eventually wash out and your stones will move. After pouring the concrete base we started installing the flagstone. Our customers went down to one of our local suppliers and chose the stone themselves. We suggested a couple different stones. They ended up choosing one of our favorites, Arizona flagstone.

When one crew was installing the flagstone another crew was installing a planter wall. After we completed the wall we moved onto the Synthetic turf.

Orange County Synthetic Turf

Our crew installed the Synthetic turf in one day and it turned out really nice. The customers were happy. With the artificial turf installed we moved onto installing the interlocking pavers.

Orange County Pavers

Once again our crew finished in one day. One of the best things about TRU Landscape Services is that we can install almost anything that is outdoors. For a property owner to setup different companies for each one of these projects would cost a lot more then it cost to hire us. If our crew is already at your property installing one project, we can cut our normal rates to do all of your projects. We can cut these rates because we use less fuel and can have our crew working on several projects at once. If your looking for a new landscape or to update an older property, call TRU Landscape Services for a free estimate.

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Orange County Hard Scape

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Hardscape has become the new buzz word for homeowners. The term refers to landscaping features constructed from inorganic materials and can include driveways, patios, walkways, water features, fire pits, and planters. While landscape installation may have been affected by the housing slowdown, homeowners have developed a deep love for their outdoor spaces and the hardscape business has remained relatively strong.

“We’ve seen an increase in hardscaping including larger patio spaces, outdoor kitchens, and fireplaces,” says Tobi Ulemek, president of TRU Landscape Services. “Our customers are telling us they don’t want a yard that demands high maintenance. We recently finished a job with a large concrete slab throughout the backyard which created a contemporary look we’re noticing is becoming more popular.”

No wonder hardscape is becoming a key component to an inviting outdoor sanctuary. Adding an outdoor kitchen allows families to entertain outside, drinking coffee on a patio is a peaceful way to start the day, winding through a garden walkway is always a pleasure, and an outdoor fireplace is pure tranquility after a hard day at work. In addition, hardscape conserves water, adds value to a property, and can divide areas for different purposes.

Material selection is important. A wide variety of choices are available to complement any home. For example, brick, stonework, or pavers can be used for a classic, elegant, or natural look or a contemporary look can be achieved by using concrete to establish stark contrasts and clean lines.

Homeowners should plan and install hardscape first before they begin planting. “Keep in mind all the possibilities when designing an outdoor space now and for the future,” advices Tobi. ”Homeowners should envision different options they would like to add over the years. If it isn’t feasible to complete the entire project at once, the features can be added later as their budget allows.”

TRU Landscape stays up to date on all the materials, methods, and latest trends. They carefully listen to homeowners’ ideas and build on them to create an individualized beautiful retreat. With 25 years of landscaping experience and specialized teams, TRU Landscape can care for all of a homeowner’s outdoors needs. To see samples of their work and learn more about this unique company,

Landscape Orange County

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TRU Landscape Services has had a busy summer! We have finished many projects this summer and have many more on the books. We have been installing allot of different landscape projects. Our landscaping project consist of Koi Ponds, concrete work (hard scaping), Block walls, Landscape Lighting, New lawns, and sprinklers. You name it and we have done it this summer! We have worked in almost every city in Orange County.

Our most recent project was in Anaheim Hills. Anaheim Hills is surrounded by the cities of Orange, and Yorba Linda. The first thing we did is demo all of the landscaping and remove all of the concrete in the front & back yards. The next step was to lay out all of the borders for the new concrete patio, walkways, and driveway. Next we installed the concrete, we installed this concrete in two sections. First we poured the back and side yards, most of these areas were having stone installed on top of them. This is a area you need to keep an eye on your contractor, a lot of contractors will install 2” inches of concrete and then tell you the stone makes up another 2 “ inches. With 25 years of experience we have found that pouring a full concrete slab is a lot stronger.

Orange County Concrete

TRU Landscape Services is a complete landscape company. On our busy months, we will install as much concrete or more then your typical concrete company. After installing the concrete in the back yard, we separated our crews and one crew began installing the flagstone in the back yard. Well another crew started setting the concrete forms for a concrete ribbon. These ribbon borders ran around the complete outside of the front yard and driveway. This is a economical way of sprucing up your driveway. The great thing about concrete borders is that you can cut your old driveway and install new ribbons. Ribbons can be made out of many different materials. We have installed Interlocking pavers, Flagstone, and Slate to mention a few different ideas. This ribbon was installed in a color concrete. Which makes the main color of the driveway stand out even more. After finishing the ribbons we installed the main driveway. The customers loved the finished product. If you would like to add some concrete ribbons to your driveway or just replace the whole driveway, please contact us for a free estimate.

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Orange County Landscaper

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Orange County Landscaper

TRU Landscape Services was recently awarded for completing a landscape project in Anaheim, California. Anaheim sits in the Northern part of Orange County, surrounded by the cities of Orange, Cypress and Yorba Linda. At the time, our customer was looking for a quality landscape design that would fall within a decent price range of his budget. Once we investigated the property’s layout, we began to brainstorm around some great, innovative ideas. Given that our customer already had a large pond in their back yard, we were able to reconstruct a new and improved pond-less waterfall. A pond-less waterfall is when the water actually runs underground but then resurfaces in a cyclical motion as it is pumped back up to the waterfall; these types of ponds require easy maintenance and are kid friendly.

Orange County Fire Pit

In addition, TRU Landscape Services also built and implemented a fire pit in front of the water falls. Our first task was to install a new gas line. After successfully finishing the gas line installation, we began working on the fire pit. This particular fire pit was a 24’ inches and styled in a round fashion. We installed stucco on the sides of it as well as flagstone cap. Next, we implemented lava rock within the middle of the fire pit. Our wide array of designs allows for personal customization and fine detail. When the fire pit construction is complete, we had our crews hard to work on the block wall that was falling over. Within a couple of days, we finalized the installation for a new block wall. We enjoy working on these kinds of projects since we have been providing hardscapes to Orange County for over 20 years.

Orange County Concrete

Lastly, our customers communicated to us they did not want a yard that demanded high maintenance. Therefore, we suggested full concrete installation throughout the entire back yard. In terms of receiving a great deal on upgrades, one of our best offers is to add color to the concrete; the color truly puts a nice, smooth touch to the concrete. Finishing the project, we realized the concrete really brought this whole activity together. Our customer was very happy about the end result and ecstatic about the entire project overall. Once we completed our assignment, the customer mentioned to us that he received an estimate from another landscape company that was going to charge several thousand dollars more for same job. The main deciding factor in selecting TRU Landscape Services for their project was that we conducted all of our work with our own, specialized crews. If you’re also in need for a qualified landscape contractor , please contact us out for a free estimate throughout Orange County.

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Commercial Landscape Maintenance

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Commercial Landscape Maintenance

TRU Landscape Services was called out to one of our Landscape Maintenance accounts, they called because they had water running up through the parking lot. After we ran some tests on the sprinkler systems we determined that it was a broken water main. Our client could have called a plumber at this point, but they decided to move forward and have us find and fix the water leak. We have had this maintenance contract for a few years and have built a good rapport with this company. We take care of different properties through out Orange County for this company. When they have a problem they know they can count on TRU Landscape Services in that we will take care of the situation in a prompt and professional manner.

Orange County Irrigation

This water main was leaking a lot of water into the parking lot. The problem was that there were several water mains at this location. So, first we had to do leak detection. We have a company we’ve been using for several years that we fully trust. After they located the leak we saw cut the parking lot and broke up the parking lot asphalt. Now that the parking lot was broke up, we loaded and hauled the asphalt to a company for recycling. TRU Landscape Services takes pride in recycling as much product as possible. Now, it was time to dig down and find the broken pipe. Our crew made fast work of finding the leak. At this point we cut the pipes open, drained the water out and made the repair. These breaks were able to use glue fittings. If the pipe was full of water we would’ve used a different repair, called a compression fitting. The benefit of a compression fitting is that when you make the repair you can turn the water back on. With glue joint repair we would have had to wait several hours before we turned the water back on. TRU Landscape Services has been making quality irrigation repairs in Orange County for over 20 years.

Parking Lot Repair

Now that the irrigation repair was made, we needed to repair the huge area of parking lot that we removed. TRU Landscape Services has an Asphalt Company that we’ve been doing business with for several years. We gave them a call and they sent out a crew the next day and did a high quality repair. After they were done making the repair, we sent out our crew to double check the site and make sure it was nice and clean. By TRU Landscape Services having these working relationships with many other companies, makes the whole process easier and more efficient for our customers. Call today for a free estimate on your irrigation system.