Built for the heat
Summer afternoons here regularly top 100°F. Shade structures, lighter concrete and drip-watered, low-water plants keep a backyard usable in July, not just in April.
Landscaping & concrete · Rancho Cordova, CA
Rancho Cordova yards, designed & built.
From newer homes in Anatolia and Sunridge to older lots off Folsom Boulevard, David designs and builds yards that hold up to Rancho Cordova summers. His crew has already worked right next door in Mather.
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Free site visits
Why Rancho Cordova is different
What we plan for here.
Blank-slate backyards
Many Rancho Cordova homes came with a basic lawn and a small slab. That is a clean start for a full yard: patio, shade, planting and lighting planned together instead of piece by piece.
Tired lawns
Swapping a thirsty lawn for turf or low-water planting cuts mowing and watering. That is exactly what Victor in Mather had done, and he posted about it.
Know before you build
Rancho Cordova rules & rebates.
Local rules that change what you can build, and programs that can save you money. Checked against official sources.
Oak trees
Rancho Cordova protects native oaks under its tree ordinance (Municipal Code, Chapter 19.12). Removing or majorly trimming a protected tree, or trenching, grading or filling inside its dripline, needs a City tree permit first. Not sure if your tree counts? The City's Public Works team answers at TreePermits@cityofranchocordova.org.Source: City of Rancho Cordova: Urban Forest Program
Lawn rebates
Rancho Cordova is split between several water providers, so rebates depend on your street. Sacramento County Water Agency's Cash for Grass program is on hold until further notice. Look up your provider before you plan around a rebate, and never remove grass before a program approves your project.Source: Sacramento County Water Agency: Cash for Grass
HOA approval
Newer neighborhoods often have HOA design review for front yards, patio covers and artificial turf. DG Landscape Design's drawn plans and renders make that submittal straightforward.
Last checked September 2026. Programs and rules change; confirm with the agency before you start.
What we build in Rancho Cordova
One team, start to finish.
Concrete & driveways
Patios & outdoor kitchens
Pergolas & shade
Walls & pathways5.0★★★★★ David's Google rating from his past clients
“Thank you DGS Landscape Construction! Turned our tired lawn into a year round, low maintenance yard! Contact David for your landscaping needs!”
Victor S., Mather · on Nextdoor
Questions
Rancho Cordova FAQ.
Do you work in Rancho Cordova?
Yes. Rancho Cordova and nearby Mather are part of the area we serve. Site visits and 3D designs are free: call (916) 665-4684.
Can I get a rebate for replacing my lawn?
It depends on your water provider. Sacramento County Water Agency's Cash for Grass program is currently on hold. If your provider has a program, get approval before any grass comes out; most rebates are not retroactive.
Do I need a permit to build near an oak?
For a protected native oak, yes: trenching, grading or filling inside its dripline needs a City tree permit first. David plans patios, walls and irrigation around root zones from the start.
Free site visit
Let's walk your Rancho Cordova yard.
- David comes out himself
- You get a plan and a price before any work starts
- Full backyards typically $20k–$60k
Nearby areas we serve