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.
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.
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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Sustainable Gardening
Ecological gardening practices rooted in soil health, water conservation, and working with the land rather than against it. Posts draw on permaculture principles, California native plants, and evidence-based approaches to building resilient, low-input gardens.
Learn how to design a drought tolerant garden in San Francisco. Fyrn Landscapes shares expert tips on California native plants, soil health, and smart irrigation.
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.