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Pls READ UPDATE: We do not offer large scale weeding, weed-wacking large areas, stump or brush removal and/or off hauling. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US FOR SERVICES NOT LISTED BELOW. SERVICES OFFERED: Fine gardening services including pruning, corrective shaping, planting, plant selection, irrigation, and non-toxic disease control. Minimum for one time projects is $250.00 for labor. . We offer weeding as part of our fine gardening service for our regular clients. Would you like a quote for fine gardening services? We are your go to native plant experts! (formally trained and practice as a California botanist and wildlife biologist 15 years; native plant gardener 25 years experience). We can offer suggestions for a butterfly garden host plants and nectar plants and gardening for wildlife. As a fine gardening company of horticulturists and gardeners, we focus on aesthetic pruning, plant care, and garden maintenance. My interests are making your garden look outstanding! In addition to esthetic and seasonal pruning, we offer fruit tree care, organic vegetable plant sourcing, disease diagnoses, and non-toxic remedies. We care for small trees up to 25' high. I am a California native plant specialist (25+ years as a local botanist with an understanding of wild plants in garden settings). I am a wildlife gardener and wildlife biologist (butterfly/pollinator garden designer). Low water garden plant design specialist with Mediterranean climate plants. I use your vision to create your garden space (formal/informal, naturalistic, and/or replicate a favorite place. Garden clean-ups, rejuvenations, and new installations. I studied (and taught habitat restoration classes)at Merritt College. I apprenticed and was the garden maintenance supervisor of three crews at Four Dimensions Landscape Company here in Oakland. I am a 30+ year Oakland resident and Oakland native; growing up roaming the East Bay hill area wild plant communities. I have been gardening for over 25 years. As a botanist, horticulturalist, naturalist, and wildlife biologist (BA UC Berkeley), I continue to take classes, ravenously consume online content, purchase and use subject area books, and consult with colleagues. **********************************************************************
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4 employees

6 years in business

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SunClosedMon7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Ariam t.

5 days ago

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I had the honor of working with Steven and his crew. The crew of two were fast, efficient while taking great care of the plants. Steven is very knowledgeable and was very patient with all my questions. I’m very new to gardening and he put me at ease. He helped me to visualize my future yard and shared so much of his knowledge with me. I will have them come back in a couple of months to see how I’ve come along. I’m looking forward to working with again.

Details: Residential • Create a new garden on bare dirt • Maintain an existing garden • Extra small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • I'm flexible • No additional services needed

Gardening
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Christy C.

Mar 29, 2025

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Steve was great. So knowledgeable and had great ideas for our garden.

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Extra small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • No, this is a one-time project • No additional services needed

Gardening
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Malcolm W.

May 7, 2024

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We had an amazing experience with FCI Fine Gardening. We have a small but vibrant garden that we haven’t had the time to nurture properly. FCI Fine Gardening was very knowledgeable and had a great advice on how to make our garden flourish. They weeded and trimmed our garden making it looked wonderful. We now really enjoy being in our backyard garden and it’s easier to maintain. We will definitely be booking FCI Fine Gardening for regular maintenance. Highly recommend them. They were great to work with and super kind.

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Extra small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • As needed • Fertilizer application • Trimming and edging • Weeding • Leaf cleanup

Gardening
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Marise P.

Feb 16, 2023

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I’m so happy with my experience hiring Steven Cochrane for a winter tune up in my garden. He knows a great deal about native plants I’ve been adding, as well as the fruit trees and shrubs I’ve got in there now, and gave me great practical advice how to tilt the balance more and more toward native. Just all around wonderful guy and excellent value for the time and money spent.

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Medium (2,500 - 5,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • No, this is a one-time project • Fertilizer application • Mulching • Weeding

Gardening
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James M.

Apr 4, 2024

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Professional and well organized as a company, up to and including actual invoices and NET30 billing terms. A welcome change from many others on Thumbtack. Agreed on the price and level of effort up front, and got an impressive amount done in the labor hours agreed (weeding, mowing, trimming, edging, leaf removal). Steven also had knowledgeable suggestions to correct issues with the lawn and irrigation. I'm looking forward to having Steven and his crew back on a regular schedule to keep my yard well maintained.

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Extra small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • Every other week • Aeration • Mowing • Trimming and edging • Weeding • Weed prevention • Leaf cleanup

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