Fyrn Landscapes Blog

Practical guidance on Bay Area gardening and landscape design, written by a professional horticulturist.

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Professionally designed backyard garden in San Francisco with layered plantings

How to Find a Landscape Designer in San Francisco

The title "landscape designer" isn't regulated in California. Here's what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to tell a trained horticulturist from someone with a plant catalog.

The San Francisco Garden Calendar: What to Do Every Month

A month-by-month guide to Bay Area gardening, written for our climate. Covers planting, pruning, soil, irrigation, and pest management with the reasoning behind each task.

Thoughtful garden maintenance service with expert pruning

How Much Does Garden Maintenance Cost in San Francisco?

A clear breakdown of what different service tiers cost, from mow-and-blow crews to estate-quality care, and what you actually get at each level.

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Edible Gardens

Practical guidance on growing food in Bay Area gardens, from fruit trees and raised beds to edible landscaping that's as beautiful as it is productive. These posts cover plant selection, seasonal timing, and soil health for home growers and clients working with a landscape designer.

A hand holding a harvest of ripe red cherry tomatoes, with a tomato plant in flower visible in the background

San Francisco Summer Vegetables: What Actually Grows Here

San Francisco summers are cold and foggy, but your garden can still thrive. Here's what to grow for a bountiful harvest, including some rare varieties you might not expect.

rachaelfyrn

Apr 21

Pear tree blossoms in a Bay Area edible garden with lemon tree in the background

Fruit Tree Pruning in the Bay Area: When to Prune and Why It Matters

A Bay Area guide to fruit tree pruning: winter dormant pruning for apples and pears, citrus care, summer shaping, and why apricots play by different rules entirely.

rachaelfyrn

Apr 18

Two freshly harvested heads of garlic with green stalks and roots with soil placed on mulch

Growing Garlic in San Francisco: Varieties, Timing, and What to Expect

Garlic is one of the most rewarding crops in a Bay Area edible garden. A practical guide to planting, harvesting, curing, and the case for growing spring garlic, a farmers market delicacy you can have for weeks at home.

rachaelfyrn

Nov 10, 2025

How to Design an Edible Perennial Garden in San Francisco

Annuals need replanting every season. Perennials come back stronger each year. A guide to the best edible perennials for Bay Area gardens, including some you won't find at most nurseries.

rachaelfyrn

Aug 20, 2025

Small developing pears on a heavily fruiting pear tree in summer in a San Francisco backyard garden

San Francisco Fruit Tree Landscaping: The Best Fruit Trees to Grow Locally

San Francisco's mild climate means most traditional fruit trees don't get the chill hours they need. A guide to the best low-chill varieties for Bay Area yards.

rachaelfyrn

Aug 19, 2025

Raised garden bed with beets and other vegetables growing

Fall Vegetable Garden in San Francisco: What to Plant in Late Summer

August and September bring San Francisco's warmest days and a narrow window to get cool-season crops established before fall. Here's what to plant now and why timing matters.

rachaelfyrn

Aug 19, 2025

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