Garden Care & Fine Pruning in the Bay Area

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North Star Gardening offers professional garden care with a focus on fine pruning for trees, shrubs, and vines. As a plant-focused small business, we provide meticulous craft, clear communication, and long-term planning for gardens and trees across the Bay Area.

Fine Gardening, Season to Season: Guided by owner/lead gardener Jessie Marti
Tree Pruning and Trimming: Led by ISA Certified Arborist and Wildlife Trained Arborist, Ira Hawkins

Why homeowners choose us

Pruning specialists for specimen trees, shrubs, and vines

Detail-oriented service with proactive scheduling and cost clarity

Year-round communication about the specific needs of your garden and trees

Serving the Bay Area since 2017

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About

Elevating gardens, one mindful cut at a time.

North Star Gardening is an owner-operated small business founded in 2017 by Jessie Marti and Ira Hawkins. Drawing upon 35-years field experience, Jessie and Ira are committed to ensuring every pruning plan is carried out with your garden’s health and beauty in mind.

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Our difference

Integrated care

One team for seasonal garden and tree care

Aesthetic expertise

Refining the appearance of garden trees, shrubs, and vines

Long-term care and maintenance

Clear plans, proactive communication, and industry-standard best practices

Learn the difference an ISA Certified Arborist can make for your trees.

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Services

Garden Care & Fine Pruning for Bay Area Homes

Fine Pruning & Trimming
Fine Gardening (Ongoing or Seasonal)
Garden Consulting
Tree Assessments & Seasonal Pruning Plans
Tree Selection, Planting & Establishment
Complete Plant Health Care & Soil Building
Garden Irrigation Management

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Fine Pruning & Trimming

Selective cuts that refine the shape and form of all garden specimens: trees, shrubs and vines.

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Fine Gardening (Ongoing or Seasonal)

A holistic, detail-oriented approach to caring for gardens throughout the year.

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Garden Consulting

Site visits, assessments, and customized gardening plans.

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Tree Assessments & Seasonal Pruning Plans

Site visits, assessments, and professional recommendations that include project goals, timelines, and costs.

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Tree Selection, Planting & Establishment

Selecting, planting, and caring for the right tree species for urban gardens.

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Complete Plant Health Care & Soil Building

Promoting beneficial organisms and nutrient rich soils for healthy garden ecosystems.

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Garden Irrigation Management

Responsible irrigation management and water scheduling that is adaptive to the changing seasons.

How we work

Integrated services

Specializing in garden care and fine pruning – trees, shrubs and vines

Proactive scheduling

Advance notice of visits, plans, and pricing

Transparent results

Clear expectations – notes/photos of completed work

Standards-driven

Best practices aligned with Rescape and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)