New home with a block retaining wall, steps and fresh planting

Retaining walls, stone steps and planting for a new home

A new-build lot finished with block retaining walls, built-in steps, stone steps up the slope and new planting and trees.

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Block retaining walls hold the slope beside the house, with steps built into the wall.

Large stone steps climb the side yard.

New beds and trees go around the front and sides of the house.

Large stone steps set into the slope
Front of the house with new planting beds and trees
The finished yard from the street

Designed in 3D before we built it

The homeowner saw this yard as a 3D rendering of their own property, and we revised it with them before any work started.

3D design: the retaining wall and steps
3D design: the retaining wall and steps
3D design: the front of the house
3D design: the front of the house
3D design: the front at night
3D design: the front at night

From before to finished

Before: retaining walls, stone steps, planting and trees
Before
Finished: retaining walls, stone steps, planting and trees
Finished
4.9
88 Google reviews
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“The communication from beginning to end was excellent and much appreciated.”

RK Preferred did an amazing job transforming my backyard. The sod and stone installation was exactly what I wanted. The guys were very professional and cleaned up after all work was completed. The communication from beginning to end was excellent and much appreciated. I would highly recommend RK Preferred and will absolutely use them again.

Lanae W.Sod and stone · Google review · 2026

“The design team helped us create the backyard we could only imagine.”

Working with RK Landscaping was smooth and effortless. The design team helped us create the backyard we could only imagine. Once the project started, Hardy, Paulo and Marcelo did a great job of being timely and tidy. We are completely enjoying the transformation.

Glen T.Backyard design and build · Google review · 2026

“Hardy the manager came everyday and checked with me on any concerns I had.”

I want to give 5 stars to Paulo and Marlon they work hard!!! in the heat and humidity with the sun on them.Excellent workers polite answered all my concerns very knowledgeable in their work. Hardy the manager came everyday and checked with me on any concerns I had.Very happy.Beautiful!!! Rob thanks for everything great 3D design and communicating to make sure the design was everything I wanted.

Theresa G.3D design and build · Google review · 2026

“He was friendly and spent time in my yard with me, discussing observations and options.”

Our French drain project was completed yesterday and we couldn’t be happier with RK Preferred. Rob was quick to respond to my initial quote request. He was friendly and spent time in my yard with me, discussing observations and options. Hardy was great with communication, including when rain pushed our project back. The two guys who did our work were friendly, informative, and careful.

Lisa T.French drain · Google review · 2024

“They were very professional and did great work!”

We highly recommend RK! They were very professional and did great work! We had a back patio installed with full landscaping in both our front and back yard. It was beautiful! Thanks so much Rob, Hardy & crew!

Erin K.Patio and full landscaping · Google review · 2023

“Rob works with you to make sure your objectives are well understood (and even offers good suggestions).”

Rob works with you to make sure your objectives are well understood (and even offers good suggestions). The costs are clearly articulated ahead of the job. Workers are on time and respectful. The quality of the final product is excellent. Highly recommend. Will use again.

Louis S.Google review · 2024

Start with a visit to your property.

A few short questions so Rob arrives with the right information, then you pick a day and time.

  1. 01Tell us about the projectAbout a minute, online or by phone
  2. 02Book your site visit with RobGrade, drainage, your style and a ballpark
  3. 03Your design in 2D and 3DRevised with you, then your final proposal
“Working with RK Landscaping was smooth and effortless. The design team helped us create the backyard we could only imagine. Once the project started, Hardy, Paulo and Marcelo did a great job of being timely and tidy. We are completely enjoying the transformation.”
Glen T. · Google review

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