Francisco's Gardening and Maintenance

Francisco's Gardening and Maintenance is a family-run landscaping business that has served Marin County residents since 1994. The owner began the business using techniques learned at a prominent Bay Area nursery and has grown it into a full-service landscape operation.

The company offers ongoing maintenance programs designed to keep gardens beautiful year-round. Maintenance services include lawn care, plant care, hedge and vine care, and weed control. They also handle landscape design and have completed projects such as mosaic-inspired pebble paving. Recent work is available to view on their website.

Maintenance is offered on a month-to-month basis with no long-term contract required. Payment is accepted by check, cash, or card through their Quickbooks portal. You can schedule a free appointment to discuss your needs.

In California, landscaping work may require a building permit depending on the scope of your project. Before hiring a contractor, check with your local building department to find out what permits are needed for your specific work. Code requirements vary across different cities and counties in the state, so it's important to verify requirements for San Francisco.

California landscapers can hold a C-27 Landscaping Contractor license or a C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, depending on their work. Before signing a contract, verify that any contractor you hire holds the appropriate license for your project. You can check a contractor's license status through the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) online system by searching their name or license number.

When hiring a landscaper, ask about their licensing, get a detailed contract that outlines the scope of work, and discuss permit responsibility. The CSLB recommends reviewing all terms before you sign an agreement.