Flower bulb gardens

Seasonal blooming bulb plantings layered with perennials for color from late winter through summer.

Be Endlessly Dazzled by the Myriad of Rainbow Colors

The flowers that grow from bulbs emerge into cherished garden treasures. They’re endless because their beauty literally spreads. They reproduce naturally and multiply to become greater in abundance. Year after year, they somewhat magically reappear in the spring or summer. They dazzle your outdoor space with variegated color and fragrant scents that take you away from the hustle and noise of the everyday world to the serenity and calm of your outdoor space.

Colorful tulips, hyacinths and daffodils in spring

The lifecycle of bulbs is a story that reflects the bounty of nature. Bulbs commonly refer to all plants with underground storage systems, including “true” bulbs, corms, tuberous roots rhizomes, and tubers. Tulips, daffodils, iris, dahlia, and gladiolas are among the bulb-type plants. The power of these plants is that they store energy for the plant to push out new growth and bloom.

There’s no better time than during your outdoor space design and installation to plant naturalizing bulbs. While there are challenges to growing tulips and cold climate bulbs in California, there are a large number of bulbs that are well-kept secrets such as Ocean Blue Muscari, Daffodils in a wide array of colors, Alliums, Ornithagalums, Dutch Iris, and many more that thrive in the Bay Area.

Even better, Steven van Dongen, Opulands founder and CEO, has specialized knowledge of flower bulb installation and is a lover and student of all things flowers. He brings this specialized touch to a design that will add the magnificence of a flower garden to the lush green of your lawn and the texture and stone complements of your hardscape.

Makes Opulands your perfect partner in integrating a flower bulb garden with the overall design of your outdoor space.

Our yard and driveway look like something out of a park.
— Shelley Artofer
Menlo Park
“He brought my vision to life—now I love the look and feel of the space.”
— Raya
Sunnyvale
We still receive compliments on the design and quality of the work.
— Daniel
Los Altos
He had an amazing mason who worked on a stone wall in front of our home, and we still get compliments on it to this day
— Janny
Saratoga
Big attention to detail, delivered exactly as planned without surprises.
— Nic
Palo Alto
I literally would give Steven and his team TEN STARS if I could!
— Alicia
Los Altos Hills
They listened well to support my dream of a Victorian looking yard. It looks magical. They were responsive and did immaculate work.”
— Heather
Menlo Park
They were closely involved and responsive, working in alignment with the designer to ensure the original intent was carried through
— San Mateo
reviewer on Houzz
A complex project with many interdependent elements, all executed with precise coordination!
— San Mateo
reviewer on Houzz
“They are honest, hardworking, and talented. The finished product is picture perfect.”
— Mary I.,
Woodside

Our process

01
Consultation
We evaluate the site, understand how the space is meant to be used, and identify any structural, grading, or access constraints early.
02
Design & technical planning
Before construction begins, layouts, material selections, elevations, and drainage strategies are resolved to ensure clarity across all trades.
03
Construction
Execution is coordinated across trades with a focus on sequencing, alignment, and material precision. Every joint, transition, and system is installed with long-term performance in mind.
04
Completion
We review all systems, make final adjustments, and ensure the space performs as intended—both visually and functionally.

Before & After Highlights