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


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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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
May 6


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
May 6


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.
rachaelfyrn
Dec 23, 2025


San Francisco Japanese Garden Design Using California Native Plants
Japanese garden design is rooted in harmony with the local landscape. Here's how to pair native California plants with traditional Japanese aesthetics to create a garden that's beautiful, drought-tolerant, and ecologically grounded.
rachaelfyrn
Dec 4, 2025


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


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


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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