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Drought-Tolerant Restoration
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Landscaping in North County San Diego · Since 1999
Landscaping in Oceanside, CA — gardens that grow
patiently. Hands that stay.
Full-service landscape design, installation and maintenance for homeowners, HOAs and commercial properties across Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Del Mar, Escondido and Poway. Owner-led by Cris Castro since 1999. California license BL-79184, bonded, insured.
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At a glance
Oceanside Landscaping Inc is a full-service landscape contractor serving North County San Diego since 1999. We handle design, installation, irrigation, drainage, tree care, lawn maintenance, HOA and commercial work across 8 NCSD cities. California license BL-79184, bonded and insured. Owner Cris Castro walks every quote personally. Weekly maintenance starts around $120/visit; installation projects run $3,500–$45,000+ depending on scope.
20+ Years Local
Serving NCSD since 1999
Licensed & Bonded
BL-79184 · Insured
Owner-Led
Cris Castro on every job
Water-Wise Certified
Drought-tolerant specialists
Our approach
A yard is a slow thing — we treat it like one.
Every garden needs a few seasons to root, fill in, and settle into itself. We design for that horizon — twenty years after the install, not twenty days.
That\u2019s why our plans start with your soil, your light, the wind off the Pacific, and the water rules of this county. Not with a Pinterest board.
And it\u2019s why one crew handles design, install and maintenance — so the people who planted your yard are the same ones who care for it.
What we do
Full-service, one team,
no subcontracted middle-men.
Six core offerings, each run by a dedicated lead. If your yard needs something we don’t do, we’ll tell you who does it best in the county.
01
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Weekly mowing, fertilization, aeration, sod, artificial turf — every lawn, every season.
02
Tree & Plant Services
Trimming, removal, stump grinding, planting, disease and pest control.
03
Irrigation & Drainage
Sprinklers, drip lines, smart controllers, French drains and grading.
04
Outdoor Enhancements
Landscape lighting, water features, sound systems, decorative rock and mulch.
05
Seasonal & Cleanup
Spring and fall cleanups, leaf removal, storm debris, yard-waste haul.
Also offered
Design, renovation, HOA and commercial.
Recent projects
Twenty years of yards that
grew into themselves.
02 Oceanside
Coastal Family Renovation
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03 Encinitas
Modern Xeriscape Front Yard
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04 San Marcos
HOA Common-Area Refresh
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05 Del Mar
Luxury Ocean-View Install
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06 Escondido
Estate Drip-Irrigation Rebuild
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Where we work
Eight North County cities,
one phone number.
From bluff-top Encinitas to inland Escondido — if your yard is in NCSD, we’re close enough to know it personally.
01
Oceanside
Our hometown — 20 years of roots in the 760.
02
Carlsbad
Coastal yards from La Costa to Olde Carlsbad.
03
Vista
Inland NCSD estates and family homes.
04
San Marcos
Hillside terracing and foothill gardens.
05
Encinitas
Bluff-top coastal design, Leucadia to Cardiff.
06
Del Mar
Luxury coastal landscapes and ocean-view estates.
07
Escondido
Inland-valley yards, citrus and chaparral.
08
Poway
"The City in the Country" — acreage and family yards.
Water-wise by default
Gardens that thrive on 70% less water — without looking like gravel.
Drought-tolerant plant palettes, drip conversions, smart controllers, and slope-savvy grading. We design for this climate, not the one on Pinterest.
70%
Less water than traditional turf
250+
Native and Mediterranean species
$0
Estimate — on-site, in writing
20y
Of NCSD coastal knowledge
Word-of-mouth yards
Twenty years of
five-star neighbors.
“Had these guys re-do our lawn and put in a retaining wall. Crew was on time, did great work. Would definitely recommend.”
Michael R.
Oceanside Homeowner
“Cris and his team redesigned our entire front yard with drought-tolerant plants and a new drip system. It looks better every season.”
Sarah T.
Carlsbad Homeowner
“We switched our HOA to Oceanside Landscaping two years ago. Board reports, consistent crews, no drama. Best decision we made.”
David P.
HOA Board, Vista
Before you call
The questions
we hear most.
If yours isn’t here, just ask — (760) 314-1359 rings Cris’s pocket.
How much does landscaping cost in Oceanside?
Most NCSD projects fall between $3,500 for a front-yard refresh and $45,000+ for a full-property installation with hardscape, irrigation and lighting. Weekly maintenance starts around $120/visit. We quote every job in writing after an on-site visit — no guesswork.
Are you licensed, bonded and insured?
Yes. California landscape contractor license BL-79184, fully bonded, and carrying general liability plus workers’ comp. COI available on request for HOA and commercial clients.
Which North County San Diego cities do you serve?
Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Del Mar, Escondido and Poway. If you’re nearby and not sure, give us a call — we cover most of NCSD.
Do you do design-only work, or installation as well?
Both. We design, install, and maintain. One team from first consult to weekly mow — no handoffs, no sub-contracted design that disappears after the plan.
How quickly can you start a project?
Maintenance clients we can often start within the week. Installation projects average 3–6 weeks from approved design to first day on-site, depending on permits and scope.
What’s your approach to water conservation?
We’re water-wise specialists — drought-tolerant plant palettes, drip conversions, smart controllers, and grading that keeps runoff out of the gutter. Ask us about MWD rebates.
Ready when you are
Let’s walk the yard
and sketch the plan.
Free on-site estimate — typically within 48 hours of your call. One visit, one quote in writing, zero obligation.