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address: "Berkeley, California 94710, United States"
latitude: 37.8696
longitude: -122.2959
phone: "(510) 858-8072"
website: http://www.fiddleheadgardens.com
rating: 5
review_count: 4
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# Fiddlehead Gardens

Original Houzz profile: [Fiddlehead Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/fiddlehead-gardens-pfvwus-pf~2115510884)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors
- **Location:** Berkeley, CA
- **Serves:** Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 100 Ideabook Saves

FIDDLEHEAD GARDENS is a BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA based LANDSCAPING AND FINE GARDENING company that has been in business since 2001. We believe in PLANT-DRIVEN DESIGN PRINCIPLES that offer an integrated approach to ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE landscape practices consistent with BAY FRIENDLY landscaping guidelines. My team and I will work with you to develop a long-term vision for a healthy, thriving garden that COMPLEMENTS YOUR LIFESTYLE & FITS YOUR BUDGET.  Racheal Perry, Owner.

### Services Provided

- Patio Construction
- Garden Design
- Landscape Maintenance
- Retaining Wall Construction
- Landscape Lighting Installation
- Mulching
- Irrigation Installation
- Site Preparation.
- Tree
- shrub and perennial Planting

### Areas Served

- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Richmond
- El Cerrito
- Albany
- Emeryville
- Piedmont

### Typical Job Cost

$2,000 - 100,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Fiddlehead Gardens |
| Address | Berkeley, California 94710, United States |
| Phone | (510) 858-8072 |
| Website | http://www.fiddleheadgardens.com |
| License Number | 1004629 |
| Followers on Houzz | 23 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Fiddlehead Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/fiddlehead-gardens-pfvwus-pf~2115510884)
- **Website:** http://www.fiddleheadgardens.com
- **Phone:** (510) 858-8072

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- California State License Number 1004629

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2019), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — Allie Louie, Aug. 2018**

> Rachael and her team helped transform our front yard from eyesore to a beautiful garden. She shared her vision, her design and plant suggestions with me and after a few meetings we scheduled a date and time to make it happen. On the first day she and her crew cleared out the lawn, the unwanted plants and bushes. On the second day they planted the new bushes, vines and lots of different plants in our front yard and in our courtyard. We were so impressed by their level of detail and careful placement of each plant. She also worked to ensure the new drip irrigation was in place and worked properly. She and her crew went above and beyond to help us replace a broken drip irrigation pipe and made sure our existing irrigation worked. She also set-up a follow-up appointment with me to answer any questions and check-in on the plants.
>
> I would highly recommend Rachael to help you design and create a beautiful garden.

**★★★★★ — mike7261, Oct. 2015**

> Racheal and her team at Fiddlehead have been taking care of our garden for five years, and we couldn't be happier with them. After originally contracting them to relandscape our front yard, we were so happy with our experience that we hired them to maintain both our front and back yards on a monthly basis. Over time Racheal has helped us to completely transform our back yard as well, and the results have been stunning.
>
> Racheal possesses a rare combination of design savvy and perfect customer service. She keeps in touch regularly by e-mail about maintenance, and is very accessible and easy to communicate with. Her estimates for projects are reasonable, detailed, and accurate. Best of all, she and her team are completely reliable. Work happens on time and on budget, every time. Long-time homeowners will appreciate how rare this is!
>
> Our outside spaces have been an ongoing source of joy every since Fiddlehead came into our lives, and we look forward to working with them for years to come.

**★★★★★ — cdew78, Sept. 2015**

> Racheal and the Fiddlehead Gardens team are absolute professionals! They are experienced, courteous, reliable and create beautiful outdoor spaces. Our project included a gorgeous sandstone patio floor, a multi-level walkway with raised garden beds and an outdoor lighting system to bring the whole concept together. The project was on time and on budget. Since then we've engaged Fiddlehead on two occasions -- first to add more lights to the patio and most recently to minimize hillside erosion by building a series of cascading rock retaining walls. It is always a pleasure to work with Racheal and her team.

**★★★★★ — chinacatpeekin, Feb. 2014**

> Fiddlehead Gardens designed and installed  a beautiful garden for me.
> They incorporated my ideas and brought them to life. They also provide maintenance visits.

## Selected projects

- [Harper St.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harper-st-pj-vj~5562495)
  - Location: Berkeley, CA
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Hanging an outdoor carpet can add a pop of color and pattern to an otherwise drab fence.
- [Catalina Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/catalina-ave-pj-vj~5562513)
  - Location: Berkeley, CA
  - Photos: 8
- [Kensington Modern Hardscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kensington-modern-hardscape-pj-vj~2847647)
  - Location: Kensington, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Oakland Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakland-hills-pj-vj~1235179)
  - Location: Oakland, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Kensington Poolside Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kensington-poolside-project-pj-vj~2176181)
  - Location: Kensington, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Contemporary Hillside Terrace and Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-hillside-terrace-and-patio-pj-vj~2176174)
  - Location: Berkeley, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Project Goal: Create usable outdoor space surrounded by a low maintenance garden that is kid-bird-bee friendly. Terracing the steep slope allowed for the creation of a patio area, raised beds and upper garden area.
- [Multi-terrace garden with something for everyone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/multi-terrace-garden-with-something-for-everyone-pj-vj~2176160)
  - Location: Kensington, CA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: The steep slope in this back garden was terraced to provide a multi-level experience for all members of the family. Two patios give the home owners a space to serve outdoor meals and take in the view of the Bay. A small low water lawn area surrounded by Blueberry bushes allows a space for children to play and eat blueberries directly from the bushes! A raised bed above the lower patio provides easy access to espaliered fruit trees and hers.
- [East meets West](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-meets-west-pj-vj~1235073)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: This San Francisco garden combines influence of a meditative Japanese garden with the wild open feeling of the Eastern Sierras. California native, low water and drought tolerant plants from the mediterranean, South Africa and Australia work together to provide a tranquil space in the midst of busy city life.
- [Inspiring Images](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inspiring-images-pj-vj~2852332)
  - Location: Berkeley, CA
  - Photos: 8
- [Walk This Way](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walk-this-way-pj-vj~1235188)
  - Location: Berkeley, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This project demonstrates various hardscape options used to create walkways..

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/fiddlehead-gardens-pfvwus-pf~2115510884)

## Ideabooks

- [Kanter](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125757575/list/kanter) — 26 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/fiddleheadgardens)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*