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Maintenance
Ongoing indoor and outdoor garden care, from hand weeding and pruning to seasonal cleanups, irrigation checks, and thoughtful recommendations as the landscape evolves.
Landscape design & care · San Francisco
Landscapes made for San Francisco.
Thoughtful garden design, horticulture, construction, and skilled ongoing care—shaped by the city’s unique terrain, exposure, and microclimates.
- Ownership
- Family owned
- Experience
- 50+ combined years
- California contractor
- C27-1084858
- Local knowledge
- San Francisco specialists
What we do
Four disciplines. One considered landscape.
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Horticulture
Plant identification, soil building, integrated pest management, and drought-tolerant planting grounded in the health of the whole garden.
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Design
Commissioned, hand-drawn ideas shaped around your priorities, the site’s terrain and exposure, and a garden designed for now and the future.
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Construction
Artful, skilled installation of masonry, patios, paths, brickwork, woodwork, stone walls, and the infrastructure that supports outdoor living.
About us
A family-owned practice with deep, hands-on experience
D.A.C. Landscape S.F. is run by David & Aimee Casella. Together, they bring more than 50 years of combined experience across design, craftsmanship, construction, and entrepreneurship.
Lifelong gardeners, horticulturists, licensed landscape contractors, artists, and educators, they approach each project with creativity, technical understanding, and respect for the natural environment.
Every project starts with the client’s ideas, then works with the site’s natural character to create an outdoor space that feels beautiful, functional, and at home in San Francisco.
David, Aimee, and the D.A.C. team
Conscious design
Work with the microclimate, not against it.
D.A.C. considers each site’s terrain, exposure, and biome—creating gardens that support daily life while respecting the environment around them.
- Native and drought-resistant planting
- Pollinator and edible gardens
- Water-saving techniques
- Plant choices shaped by each microclimate
Irrigation & water management
Water thoughtfully. Grow beautifully.
Healthy landscapes depend on an irrigation strategy suited to their planting and conditions. D.A.C. combines practical system care with training focused on efficient water use.
- Irrigation and water management
- Ongoing irrigation checks and adjustments
- Systems that monitor usage and help avoid water waste
- Training in installation, troubleshooting, drip methods, and scheduling
Additional capabilities
Details that make a landscape complete
Planting
Native plants, pollinator gardens, and edible or medicinal gardens.
Garden care
Seasonal pruning, mulching, soil enrichment, and integrated pest management.
Hardscape
Hand-built stone walls, patios, paths, and custom planter boxes.
Outdoor details
Landscape lighting, turf alternatives, and deck or fence repair.
In their clients’ words
Testimonials published by D.A.C. Landscape S.F.
“These guys are great at their job, reliable and kind. They helped revitalize our backyard and front and have maintained it so well for over a year.”
Ed, S.F. “They have a talent for listening and truly understanding their client’s vision. Communication with Aimee and David has been seamless, making the entire process a joy.”
Jasmine W. “Our plants are healthy and thriving and everything looks clean and neat, yet still natural and not overly manicured.”
Alina, S.F.
From the garden
Planting, details, and places taking root.
Real garden and planting moments shared by D.A.C. Landscape S.F.
Service area
Rooted in San Francisco
D.A.C. is owned by proud San Francisco residents who specialize in the city’s varied microclimates, compact outdoor spaces, terrain, and distinctive growing conditions.
Let’s grow something lasting.
Talk with David about thoughtful design, skilled construction, horticulture, maintenance, or water management for your San Francisco landscape.
CA Landscape Contractor C27-1084858