Custom artificial boxwood hedges for a casino in Jamul, CA

A casino in Jamul needed to replace outdoor hedges that weren't made for exterior use. The bases had failed and the install wasn't holding up. CalifauxScapes rebuilt the system with a custom composite wood base and UV-stabilized artificial boxwood for a clean, functional privacy hedge.

Overview

For this hospitality project in Jamul, CalifauxScapes was called in to replace an outdoor hedge install that wasn't holding up in real conditions. The client needed something that looked finished for guests, but could handle sun, weather, and day-to-day use without the structure breaking down.

We built a custom artificial boxwood hedge focused on durability: UV-stabilized hedge panels on a brand-new composite wood base. Simple goal, get the casino back to a privacy hedge they could rely on, without it looking like a quick fix.

The challenge

The client had already spent money on hedges from another seller, but the system wasn't suited for outdoor use. The main problem wasn't the greenery, it was the base. It couldn't support the install, so the hedge looked unstable and stopped working like an outdoor privacy hedge should.

In hospitality spaces, that kind of issue shows up fast. Outdoor areas have to stay presentable through foot traffic, cleaning, and weather. They needed a replacement that would stay straight, look consistent, and not turn into another round of rework.

Our solution

We advised rebuilding the installation instead of trying to brace a base that was already failing. The fix was a new custom composite wood base paired with our premium artificial boxwood hedge panels.

We went with composite wood because it holds up better outdoors than the previous base material (which clearly wasn't lasting). And we specified UV-stabilized hedge panels to slow fading and sun-related wear, especially relevant for Southern California exterior installs.

If you're weighing options: this route usually costs more up front than patching what's there, but it's the difference between a hedge that stays straight and functional and one that needs constant babysitting.

Implementation

We started by checking what could be kept and what had to go. Since the original base was the failure point, the work focused on replacing that foundation and then mounting the hedge panels to a structure meant for exterior conditions.

Next, we built the composite wood base to fit the confirmed site dimensions and layout. Once the base was in place, we installed and secured the artificial boxwood hedge panels, making sure the face looked dense and even from normal guest sightlines.

Timeline was coordinated around casino operations so the area stayed usable and disruption remained low throughout installation.

Results

The finished install delivered what the client wanted from the start: an outdoor hedge that stays solid and looks clean day after day. Privacy was immediate, with even coverage from end to end.

This was a true upgrade replacement, not a band-aid. The custom composite wood base and UV-stabilized artificial boxwood panels fixed the actual cause of the failure, so the hedge works as an exterior feature instead of becoming a repeat maintenance headache.

If you're dealing with an outdoor hedge that's sagging, separating, or wobbling at the base, it's usually structural first. Fix the foundation, and the greenery can do its job.

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