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 productive and ornamental gardens emphasized attentiveness, seasonal rhythms, and working with natural systems rather than against them.
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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Permaculture Design Certificate, Urban Permaculture Institute
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Sustainability Certificate, City College of San Francisco
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Advance Soil Health Certificate, Cornell University
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Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper
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EPA WaterSense labeled professional certification
Frequently asked questions
What areas of the San Francisco Bay Area do you serve?
Fyrn Landscapes provides landscape design in San Francisco, the Peninsula, East Bay, and Marin, and garden maintenance in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties.
How do I get started with Fyrn Landscapes?
Simply reach out through our contact form or shoot us an email. We’ll schedule a consultation to learn more about your goals and begin creating a garden that thrives in the Bay Area climate.
How is pricing structured?
Pricing varies based on scope, site conditions, plant complexity, and the level of care required. We do not offer one-size-fits-all rates. After an initial consultation, you’ll receive a clear proposal tailored to your garden and goals. Our work is best suited for clients who value skilled horticultural care, long-term garden health, and thoughtful design.
Learn more about how much garden maintenance costs in San Francisco.
Do you offer ongoing garden maintenance?
Absolutely. Fyrn Landscapes provides garden maintenance services in San Francisco and San Mateo County. Professional garden care service with an experienced horticulturist includes:
Perennial and shrub pruning
Fruit tree care
Seasonal planting & refreshes
Soil health & composting
Irrigation check-ups
Integrated pest management
Habitat informed stewardship
How often do I need maintenance landscaping service?
The frequency of landscape maintenance depends on the type of plants and the size of your garden. Generally, regular maintenance such as weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and irrigation monitoring should be done every two to four weeks. In Bay Area microclimates additional garden maintenance may be needed in the winter and spring, our wet seasons, when weeds are growing rapidly.
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