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Landscape construction firm in California by Siapin Horticulture

Siapin Horticulture: unique landscape construction in California? Here at Gelson’s Market in Century City, we wanted to bring some green to the entrance which really seemed to be a concrete jungle. We went with some modern flower boxes and drought friendly succulents to really change things up. Siapin Horticulture is well known for landscape design and construction even in a downtown “concrete jungle” habitat. Chapman plaza located in Koreatown is a Los Angeles landmark. Dan and the Siapin Horticulture crew stepped up to the plate to facelift the historic property without taking the history out of this now bustling little plaza that is home to a dozen cool eateries including the Quarters Korean BBQ. Siapin Horticulture installed new trellis on the back wall for the plant life to grow upwards as well as add some classic terracotta pots to the location. Check out the video and the photos below.

How Bioretention works: Do you remember the science class at the university when you made a water purification project at the end with a water bottle, fine sand, fine sand, pebbles, and a coffee filter? A Bioretention is almost the same concept with a few small details added. These shallow depressions in the landscape are designed to mimic the mechanisms of the removal of pollutants in our forest ecosystems that slow down and treat the outflow. Consisting of different elimination mechanisms, each with a specific role, the bioretention zone will intercept the water that flows out of your car park by slowing it down and capturing the various pollutants it has caused. Mechanisms such as a sand bed for filtration, absorption through vegetation, a shallow pond, soil particles, and mulch will help filter pollutants and distribute water evenly in the soil environment.

An unkempt garden does not offer any beauty! In fact, it makes the house look disorganized and badly maintained; this reflects poorly on the owners. A garden requires timely and routine maintenance. It is important to keep the greens maintained and proper planting process must be undertaken. At Siapin Horticulture all the gardeners are passionate about making beautiful gardens that add to the look and feel of the house as well as offer the respite and relaxation desired. Our Landscape Design team works according to the individual and specific needs of the customers and provides the best of designs keeping with the space available and norms of the area. See even more info at Siapin Horticulture.

The company was started in 1962 by Jack Siapin with the goal of providing high quality landscape construction and maintenance throughout Southern California. In 1978 Jack’s son Daniel joined the firm and became a partner. In 1997, Jack retired selling his stock to Daniel. Daniel’s son Gabe has joined the firm and manages the Maintenance and construction division.

In Los Angeles California, Occidental College needed a lot of work done for their athletic complex. As Siapin Horticulture, we will be certain that the job comes out just how the client asks. We started by rebuilding the Tennis Pavilion with an edible garden including Guava trees, raspberries, and blueberries. Every plant had some sort of fruit. Around this, we installed groundcover to prevent weeds. We also built a new pool and gave it a gratifying vicinity by stringing vine cables to trellises and also cover the walls with vines around the pool. Around the tracks we added new decomposed walkways. Like usual, we used a drought tolerant system to keep the environment the best we can. To top it all off we planted grass around the meeting area, now it’s a great place to grab some tea or coffee and go sit at.

Siapin Horticulture designed rainwater drainage systems are an essential part of the design process for construction projects related to residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and public works. Engineers must design this kind of systems and installed by experienced contractors of pipelines. Rainwater drainage systems must meet the criteria set out in the best management practices. Guidelines for the best management practices have been developed to regulate rainwater drainage and to protect air quality, nature and the environment. See more details on Siapin Horticulture Inc.