Fyrn Landscapes
About Fyrn Landscapes
Fyrn Landscapes is led by a professional landscape designer and horticulturist with experience across public gardens, private estates, and San Francisco backyards. Our work is grounded in ecological design, seasonal awareness, and long-term garden health.
My approach to landscape design is shaped by hands-on experience across very different garden settings. I began my horticultural training at Green Gulch Farm and Zen Center, where caring for gardens emphasized attentiveness, seasonal rhythms, and working with natural systems.
I later worked as a horticulturist at Filoli Historic Garden, where precision, long-term planning, and plant health are essential to maintaining complex, mature landscapes. Alongside this, I’ve designed and cared for gardens ranging from large private estates to small San Francisco backyards.
These experiences inform a thoughtful, practical approach to garden design and care—one that balances beauty, ecology, and how a garden will be maintained over time.
Rachael Fyrn, Founder
Horticulturist &
Landscape Designer
Certifications
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Certified California Native Plant Landscaper, California Native Plant Society
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Reflects demonstrated knowledge of California native plants, their ecological roles, and how to use them well in designed landscapes.
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Permaculture Design Certificate, Urban Permaculture Institute
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Permaculture is a design philosophy rooted in working with natural systems rather than against them. This training covers soil, water, plants, and habitat and shapes how every garden is approached as a whole.
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Sustainability Certificate, City College of San Francisco
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Formal training in ecological systems, resource management, and sustainable land use, with a focus on the Bay Area's specific environmental context.
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Advance Soil Health Certificate, Cornell University
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Soil is the foundation of every healthy garden. This credential reflects advanced training in soil biology, chemistry, and structure. The science of soil health explains why some gardens thrive long-term and others decline.
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Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) / EPA WaterSense Certified Professional
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QWEL is an EPA WaterSense labeled certification program for irrigation system audits. It reflects specialized training in irrigation design, water management, and sustainable landscaping. In a city with variable rainfall, drought cycles, and dramatic microclimate differences, irrigation decisions have real consequences for plant health and water bills.
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Areas We Serve
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Landscape Design in San Francisco, San Mateo County, Marin, and the East Bay
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Garden Care in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties
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