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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Seasonal Gardening

Month-by-month gardening guidance written for San Francisco's unique climate. From what to plant and when, to how to respond to our fog, drought cycles, and mild winters, these posts help you stay in sync with the season.

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.

rachaelfyrn

Jan 1

Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plant in California

California's wet winters mean fall is our true planting season. Here's how to work with the Mediterranean climate cycle to establish healthier plants with less water and less work.

rachaelfyrn

Sep 30, 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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