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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Bay Area Gardening by Region

Landscape design and garden care resources specific to the neighborhoods and regions Fyrn Landscapes serves, including San Francisco, San Mateo County, Marin, and the East Bay. Each post addresses the microclimates, soil conditions, and plant palettes that matter where you actually garden.

Productive backyard edible garden converted from a lawn in San Francisco with raised beds, hoop covers, fruit trees, dahlias, and roses along a brick path

Marin Water Garden Rebates: Cash for Grass and Irrigation Upgrades

Marin Water garden rebates include up to $4.68 per square foot for lawn conversion. Here's what's available, how to qualify, and how a landscape designer can help you capture the full amount.

rachaelfyrn

3 days ago

Drip irrigation lines with droplets forming on the bottom in a water efficient garden

EBMUD Garden Rebates: What East Bay Homeowners Can Get Paid For

EBMUD offers rebates on lawn conversion, drip irrigation, smart controllers, trees, and more. Here's what's available for East Bay homeowners and how I use these programs with clients.

rachaelfyrn

3 days ago

San Mateo lawn being irrigated with sprinkler. Qualifies for water wise sprinkler head rebate and lawn to garden conversion.

San Mateo County Garden Rebates: What's Available and How to Use Them

San Mateo homeowners can get rebates on sprinkler nozzles, weather sensors, hose timers, and lawn-to-garden conversions. Here's what's available and how to take advantage of it.

rachaelfyrn

3 days ago

Naturalistic front yard in San Carlos planted entirely with California natives, with a stepping stone path set through dense low-water groundcover

Garden Care in San Mateo County

Fyrn Landscapes offers experienced garden care in San Mateo County, including San Carlos, Burlingame, Pacifica, and beyond. Attentive, ecologically informed care for gardens that thrive year-round.

rachaelfyrn

Apr 17

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