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About
Everyone on my team is a plant lover and gardener at heart and are not just doing this for a paycheck. We are willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied with our work and happy with your yard.
Taking a yard that is overgrown with weeds and transforming it into a beautiful space. Optimizing your yard through thoughtful design to continuously make it more beautiful and functional over the years.
Overview
Hired 71 times
Background checked
2 employees
17 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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2018
Services offered
Project scope
Plant garden from bare soil
Replace current garden
Maintain current garden
Other
Property type
Residential
Water installation needed
Existing system
Spinkler installation
Drip installation
Other
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Karen H.
May 5, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
My front/back yard was a mess, weeds everywhere, dead plants needed to be removed, shrubs/trees needed to be trimmed. Ted worked till sun down, completed everything and my yard looked brand new. So happy! Decided to have him maintain our garden monthly.
Gardening
Hyacinth M.
Jun 15, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
My front yard has never looked better! It took me 3 months to find a gardener I was happy to work with. Ted is a great guy with great positivity.
Lawn Mowing and Trimming
Eugene L.
Apr 22, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ted and Louis were exceptional. Never having to source yard work before, I lined up several estimates to get an idea of what I needed. Ted was first to stop by. Setting up the appointment was super easy. After his assessment, I told him to book me. I canceled the other appointments based on my gut feelings and they were right! Amazing job, hard working, very knowledgeable, friendly, punctual, thorough, fair….and I can go on and on. If you don’t want to deal with it, they are your one-stop-shop for your gardening needs. Just book them.
Details: Home • Just once • 1,000 - 5,000 sq ft • Standard (up to 6 in) • Bag and haul • No, I don't need to be there
Lawn Mowing and Trimming
Thomas N.
Jun 9, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ted did a fantastic job on my garden that was completely overrun with weeds. He was very fast, very reasonably priced, super flexible when it came to timing, and had a good sense for the garden. I will definitely hire him again for anything I need done.
Weeding
Bill L.
Mar 2, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ted was very good about conveying the services he was able to offer and what the landscaping would look like afterwards. He outlined the different types of service levels and met every expectation.
I'm already lining up continued maintenance work as well as having him consult on landscape design ideas. Thanks Ted!
Gardening
Credentials
Background Check
Edward Schmidt
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My starting rate is currently $45/person-hour. My rate for regular maintenance is $60/ person-hour.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will schedule a free consultation by phone or in person to give an estimate of the time and/or materials cost for the requested job. If accepted, I will schedule a day and time for cleanup, maintenance, repair or installation, as needed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor of Science, Botany, University of Hawaii (2005)
Certificate in Environmental Horticulture, San Francisco City College (in progress)
San Francisco Department of Public Works, Apprentice Gardener (2012)
SF Recreation & Parks, Gardener (2012-2014)
San Francisco International Airport, Landscape Division, Gardener (2014-present)
ISA Certified Arborist (2007-2012)
Permaculture Design Certificate, Permaculture Research Institute (2016)
Permaculture Design Certificate, Urban Permaculture Institute of San Francisco (2017)
Gardening past 40 years
