Wondering how much garden maintenance costs in San Francisco? Learn the real price ranges, what affects quality, and why a skilled, consistent gardener makes all the difference.

Create a tranquil, low-water landscape with San Francisco Japanese garden design that blends Japanese aesthetics with California native plants. Learn which native plants make ideal substitutes and how to build a garden that thrives in our microclimate. By pairing native plants with traditional Japanese aesthetics we can create a garden that is tranquil, ecologically resilient, and deeply rooted in place.

Garlic is one of the most rewarding—and surprisingly simple—crops to grow in a Bay Area home garden. With just a little patience, you can enjoy months of fresh green garlic in spring and cured bulbs that store beautifully through winter.

California’s Mediterranean climate makes gardening here unlike anywhere else. While most of the world experiences wet summers and dry winters, our seasons are reversed: winter is our wet season. Smart gardeners use this cycle to their advantage—planting in the fall to help new plants establish strong root systems, conserve water, and thrive with less maintenance.

Perennials, on the other hand, keep coming back. They build stronger root systems, need less replanting, and often improve soil health over time. Once established, they create a sustainable, low-maintenance garden system.

Low chill fruit trees and varieties that are perfectly adapted to San Francisco’s mild, foggy microclimates. With the right selection, you can enjoy a backyard orchard in San Francisco that produces fruit year after year.

August is the perfect time to plant quick-growing crops for a late summer harvest, as well as longer-season vegetables that will thrive into fall. With a little planning, you can keep your garden productive well beyond the traditional summer season.