Landscaper in Sunrise Oaks, Orangevale CA
Your 1970s Yard, Rebuilt for the Next 40 YearsSunrise Oaks homes still carry their original lawns and sprinklers. We rebuild both to handle clay soil and summer heat.
Based on Greenback Ln, about 5 minutes from Sunrise Oaks. Same crew, every project.
What Sunrise Oaks Yards Are Working With
Sunrise Oaks sits on the west side of Orangevale, right along the Citrus Heights line near Sunrise Blvd. Most homes here are single story ranch houses built in the 1970s and 1980s, set on flat lots under big valley oaks. Streets like Foxfire Dr, Milky Way, Stratus Dr, and Mellowdawn Way share the same story. The bones of these yards are good, but the landscaping is often original to the house.
That age shows up in three ways. First, the clay loam soil holds winter rain and turns rock hard by July, so lawns thin out and low spots stay soggy. Second, sprinkler systems from forty years ago waste water and miss whole sections of the yard. Third, mature oak roots lift old concrete paths and compete with thirsty grass. None of this means starting from zero. It means the yard needs a plan that works with the soil, the shade, and the trees instead of fighting them.
What We Build in Sunrise Oaks
Our crew designs and builds complete yards in Sunrise Oaks. We plan the layout, fix drainage and grading, build retaining and garden walls, install new irrigation with smart controllers, lay paver patios and walkways, and finish with plantings and low voltage lighting. Homes on the shady side of the street get plant palettes that thrive under oaks. Homes in full sun get low water designs that stay green through August.
If you are thinking about replacing a struggling lawn, the UC Master Gardeners keep a helpful guide to lawn alternatives that shows what grows well in our area.
To see the full range of what we build, start with our Orangevale landscaper page.
The Same Crew Since 1980
McGuire Earth Works has built yards in and around Orangevale since 1980. We hold a 4.9 star Google rating, a BBB A+ rating, and CSLB license #412296. One dedicated crew takes every project from the first sketch to the final walkthrough. Plan it right. Build it once. Stand behind it.
Questions About Landscaping in Sunrise Oaks
Does McGuire Earth Works serve Sunrise Oaks?+
Yes. Sunrise Oaks sits about five minutes from our shop on Greenback Ln, so it is one of the closest neighborhoods we serve. We handle landscape design, drainage, retaining walls, irrigation, hardscape, and lighting for homes on both the Orangevale and Citrus Heights sides of the neighborhood. One crew takes every project from the first site visit to the final walkthrough. No subcontractors and no handoffs at any point. That keeps your project simple and your yard on schedule.
How does clay soil affect yards in Sunrise Oaks?+
Clay loam soil under Sunrise Oaks holds water in winter and bakes hard in summer. That cycle causes standing water, patchy grass, and cracked walkways on many older lots. We fix the ground first with grading, French drains, or catch basins, then amend planting beds so roots can grow. Once water moves off the yard the right way, everything planted above it lasts longer and looks better through the hottest months. We check soil and slope on every estimate visit.
Can you replace an old lawn on a ranch home lot?+
Yes, tired lawns are one of the most common projects we take on in Sunrise Oaks. Many yards here still have their original grass and sprinklers from the 1970s and 1980s. We remove the worn turf, fix the soil and irrigation underneath, then install fresh sod, low water plantings, or ground covers that fit how you use the yard. The result is a front yard that looks new without constant watering. Ask us which options hold up best in full sun.
Ready to Plan Your Sunrise Oaks Yard?
Free on-site estimate. Honest timeline. Plan it right. Build it once.
McGuire Earth Works Inc.
9314 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 404-0944