Opulands Landscape Design & Construction Wins CLCA Installation Award for Running Springs Xeriscape Oasis

Opulands Landscape Design & Construction has been recognized by the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) SF Bay Area Chapter with a 2026 Achievement Award in the Xeriscape Residential Installation category for its Running Springs Xeriscape Oasis project in San Jose. The award highlights the skill, craftsmanship, and technical expertise required to transform a challenging residential property into a refined, water-conscious outdoor environment.

At first glance, Running Springs Xeriscape Oasis appears as a calm, natural landscape that integrates seamlessly with its surroundings. However, beneath the finished surface lies a highly technical installation that demanded careful planning and extensive site preparation. One of the most significant challenges was an extreme gopher infestation, which required comprehensive underground protection throughout the planting areas to safeguard the new landscape from future damage.

The Opulands team also addressed complex grading and drainage conditions while designing multiple irrigation zones specifically tailored to the needs of different plant communities. These systems had to function together effectively before the landscape could reach its full potential. Their work demonstrates how successful landscape installation depends as much on thoughtful engineering and preparation below the surface as it does on the visible design elements homeowners ultimately enjoy.

Natural stone retaining walls were incorporated to stabilize portions of the property while adding texture and character to the overall design. Drought-tolerant plantings were selected to reduce long-term water demand, and the xeriscape approach helped create a landscape that feels established, timeless, and appropriate for its environment. Rather than treating sustainability and aesthetics as competing priorities, Opulands brought the two together in a cohesive residential landscape designed for lasting beauty and performance.

The CLCA recognition reflects the level of care that Opulands brings to projects throughout the Bay Area. Their team understands that exceptional landscapes are often defined by details homeowners may never directly see, from grading and drainage to irrigation design, soil preparation, root protection, and structural landscape elements. Those hidden components provide the foundation for outdoor spaces that can remain beautiful and functional for years to come.

Opulands Landscape Design & Construction is grateful to the homeowners who trusted them to bring the Running Springs vision in San Jose to life and to the talented professionals whose craftsmanship made the award-winning project possible. For Bay Area residents seeking professional landscape design and installation services, Opulands offers the experience and attention to detail needed to transform challenging properties into thoughtfully designed outdoor environments.

Proud to be recognized as Best of Houzz winner four years in a row (2022–2025), and honored with three prestigious Bay Area CLCA awards in 2025, Opulands Landscape Design & Construction is a Bay Area family-owned company specializing in full-service landscape and hardscape design. From paver driveways and patios to outdoor kitchens, pergolas, firepits, synthetic lawns, and putting greens, they create luxury outdoor living spaces built to last. Their expert craftsmanship and 5-star client service make them a premier choice for transforming yards into opulent oases.