Jenn’s Gardening is a full-service landscaping contractor based in San Carlos, San Mateo County, CA. Operating since 1993 and holding a clear CSLB license (#838902) for 22 years, this sole owner business offers comprehensive garden design, installation, and maintenance services across the Peninsula.

Services & Specialties

Jenn’s Gardening provides a wide array of landscaping services, specializing in creating distinctive and functional outdoor spaces. As a C27 Landscaping contractor, their offerings include:

  • Full-Service Landscaping: Design and build services for complete garden transformations.
  • Landscape Maintenance: Regularly scheduled options including mowing, edging, weeding, blowing, fertilizing, disease and insect spraying, seasonal pruning, espalier work, and soil amendment.
  • Specialized Pruning: Expert espaliering and precise pruning for plant health, appearance, and fruit production.
  • Lawn Care: Quality sod installation, aeration, mowing, edging, leaf removal, and weed control.
  • Hardscaping: Construction of flagstone and paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, and open-air chimneys.
  • Water-Wise Irrigation: Installation and upgrades for efficient watering of potted plants, rose gardens, annual beds, and vegetable gardens.
  • Disease & Pest Control: Application of the safest and greenest methods to protect plants from common issues like powdery mildew and aphids.
  • Plant Installation: New and seasonal plant installations to enhance garden aesthetics.

Service Area

Jenn’s Gardening primarily serves clients across the Peninsula, including their base in San Carlos, San Mateo County, and the broader Bay Area.

What Sets Them Apart

Jenn’s Gardening, led by owner Jennifer France, distinguishes itself through a commitment to quality, creativity, and client satisfaction. Operating since 1993, they bring extensive experience to clientele who value good taste and discretion. The team focuses on bringing joy and creativity to gardens, with Jennifer France personally involved in specialized tasks like irrigation adjustments, rose pruning, and fertilizing. Their approach emphasizes attention to detail, a stellar reputation, and the use of quality materials, including safe and green methods for pest control. Jennifer France is also the author of “Faith, Hope & Love.”

Licensing, Bond & Insurance

Homeowners can trust Jenn’s Gardening’s professional standing. The business holds an active California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license #838902, which is currently in CLEAR status. As a Sole Owner business, they maintain a $25,000 contractor bond through AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY, providing financial protection for clients. Furthermore, Jenn’s Gardening carries active workers’ compensation insurance, ensuring compliance and protection for their team. Their CSLB classification is C27 Landscaping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of landscaping projects does Jenn’s Gardening handle?
A: Jenn’s Gardening offers full-service landscaping, from design and build projects to regular maintenance, including hardscaping, irrigation, lawn care, pruning, and pest control.

Q: Which areas does Jenn’s Gardening serve?
A: They serve clients throughout the Peninsula, including San Carlos in San Mateo County, and the wider Bay Area.

Q: How long has Jenn’s Gardening been in business?
A: Jenn’s Gardening has been operating since 1993 and has held their CSLB contractor’s license for 22 years.

Q: Does Jenn’s Gardening use environmentally friendly methods for pest control?
A: Yes, they prioritize using the safest and greenest methods for disease and pest control to protect your garden.

Working in San Carlos

Climate & hardiness zone

San Carlos sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.

Location

3341, Melendy Drive, San Carlos, San Mateo County, California, 94070, United States

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