Landscaping in Twin Peaks, San Francisco

Homes ringing Twin Peaks sit on the slopes of two of San Francisco's most iconic summits, with sweeping views over the entire city and both bays as compensation for building on some genuinely challenging terrain. This is one of the highest-elevation residential areas in San Francisco, and that elevation defines almost every landscaping decision here.

Twin Peaks itself is famous for its wind and fog — often the foggiest, windiest spot in the city on any given afternoon — and properties on its slopes feel a milder version of the same exposure. We lean hard on native grassland species and other wind-hardy, low-growing plantings that mirror the natural vegetation on the peaks themselves, since anything tall and unsheltered tends to struggle here. Grade is also a constant factor, with most lots needing some terracing or retaining work.

If your property sits on the slopes around Twin Peaks, we design landscaping built specifically for the wind, fog, and grade that come with the location. Text us for a free consultation.