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Directory of Aesthetic Pruners of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
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| AOYAMA, SACHIYO |
(510) 849-4408 |
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Pruning for beauty and health, specializing in Japanese black pines, maples and Japanese gardens
Will work with other plants. Twice trained in Japan. Fifteen years experience. Will travel beyond the
San Francisco Bay Area to where plants need me. Have worked in Japan, Holland, Seattle, Boston,
Chicago, Wisconsin and Austin, Texas and San Diego.
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| ALLIGER, MICHAEL |
(707) 829-3404 |
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Japanese garden pruning and the delicate touch of Japanese maples since 1986. Pruning classes and demonstrations for groups or one-on-one.
Work area: Sonoma County, California.
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| BAKARICH, MADELINE |
(650) 365-3557 |
DBA: Shoots & Branches |
| shootsandbranches@yahoo.com |
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Garden coach and aesthetic pruning of camellias, roses, vines & shrubs, Japanese maples, flowering
trees and citrus to 12 feet tall; including plant/tree selection for the site. Since 2001.
Work area: Peninsula and San Jose.
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| BEAN, KATE |
(510) 526-1269 |
DBA: Beantropy Etc. |
| katbean@pacbell.net |
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| Ornamental and reconstructive pruning of shrubs and trees under 20 feet. Edible garden design with
permaculture emphasis; zany, creative plant selection. Alumni of Merritt Pruning Award program. Active
member of Merritt Pruning Club since 2004. Speaks Spanish well, have tools will travel!
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| BLOOMBERG, DIANE |
(925) 382-3516 |
Fax: (925) 964-1928 |
| dianebloomberg@hotmail.com |
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Job Description: Aesthetic pruning for plants fifteen feet and lower. Training: Merritt College landscape, horticulture and design certificates. Completion of aesthetic pruning courses and participation in monthly pruning workshops.
Work area: Primarily east of the Caldecott Tunnel; Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek, Concord, Lafayette. Flexible depending on job scope.
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| BOWYER, PETER THOMAS |
(510) 658-4941 |
DBA: A Gardener For All Seasons |
| peterthomasbowyer@hotmail.com |
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Website: peterthomasbowyer.com |
| Landscape Contractor 712862 |
Garden designer-builder, horticulturalist, aesthetic pruner. Sees shaping earth, water and plants as equally important in the larger scheme and to creating beauty in detail. Inspirations range from natural landscapes to cultural ones. Works with organizations, government, citizens, customers and other trades. Leader of numerous projects in public gardens. Speaks Spanish well, and Japanese poorly. Experienced (since 1981), well trained (6 certificates) and well equipped.
Work area: East Bay, Marin, the Peninsula and Japan.
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| BROWN, BOB |
(925) 754-3113 |
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Aesthetic pruning of pines, maples, Junipers and deciduous trees. Specialty: Meeting the needs of my customers with flexibility and neatness. Pruning trees to adapt with the garden theme and landscape.
Work area: Contra Costa County, Bay Area and Lake Tahoe.
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| BUCHER, KAT |
(510) 337-9579 |
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| osoberry7@yahoo.com |
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Arborist, Designer and Lecturer. Pruning to restore shrubs and small trees to beauty and health. Native and container (specimen) plants, sustainable landscapes and Japanese garden aesthetics.
Work area: Huntsville, Alabama; Bay Area; Pacific Northwest.
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| BUCK, LESLIE |
(510) 654-8321 |
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| lbuckeye@yahoo.com |
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Pruning and design consultation for private homes/Japanese public garden consultation-references. Specialty: Design overview and long term pruning of refined gardens (all styles), specimen trees/shrubs pruning.
Work area: East Bay, Diablo, South Bay. Will travel nationally and internationally for presentations.
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| BURMAN, MARYANN |
(650) 261-1562 |
cell: (650) 743-0079 |
| Influenced by 25 years of intuitive energy healing, MaryAnn integrates a body-mind-spirit approach in harmonizing the energy of the client with the essence of the garden through aesthetic pruning. Clients describe her gentle style as creating calm, beauty and a sense of happiness and discovery in the garden. Her skills, intuition and wisdom integrate art and science through aesthetic pruning (Japanese maples, Japanese black pine, ornamental trees and shrubs), Labyrinth facilitation and Healing Touch. Serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 2001. |
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| CANARY, EMERALD |
(510) 981-8041 |
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| emeraldcanary@earthlink.net |
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Aesthetic pruning of small trees and shrubs. Pruning of small fruit trees. Illustration for landscape design.
Work area: Primarily East Bay
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| CAREY, LISA |
(510) 849-4332 |
cell: (510) 847-2577 |
| seedsofgrowth@yahoo.com |
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Gentle sculptor of trees and shrubs retaining natural form and beauty. Pruning for sustained health, well being and future. Landscape design, installation and cultivation. Garden staging including container plants. Work with contractors and clients on importance of early, ongoing pruning of established trees and shrubs, after installation, to maximize health, form, beauty and longevity of plants.
Work area: Bay Area, especially the East Bay.
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| CARLSON, ROSALIE |
(510) 523-2458 |
DBA: From the Ground Up |
| solutionsbydesign1@yahoo.com |
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Horticulturist, Aesthetic Pruner of ornamental trees and shrubs to 15’ in residential or
commercial settings. Artful pruning to reveal the individual character of the plant, while guiding it
to its full potential and optimum health. Specimen trees and shrubs, Japanese maples, wisteria,
container plants.
Work area: Alameda to Alamo, El Cerrito to San Leandro and San Francisco.
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| CASTELLON, BILL |
(510) 569-8003 |
DBA: Bill Castellon Landscapes |
| billcastellon@aol.com |
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| Japanese aesthetics in garden design, construction and maintenance. Specializing in stone placement, pruning and bonsai. Aesthetic pruning and stone placement instructor at Merritt College. Lectures and workshops on related topics. Gold Medals, 2000 San Francisco Garden Show and seen on HGTV. |
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| CHURCH, CARTER |
(650) 348-3576 |
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| cchurch3259@sbcglobal.net |
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Aesthetic, natural pruning. Forming, remedial and maintenance pruning. General gardening.
Work area: San Francisco and Peninsula.
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| CHURGEL, PETE |
(510) 843-1901 |
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| petethepruner@earthlink.net |
Website: home.earthlink.net/~petethepruner/ |
| Aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs. Specializing in Japanese maples, black pines and wisteria; Japanese garden pruning; container trees and bonsai. Pruning consultations, instruction and lectures/demonstrations. Certified arborist: ISA #6700A. Tree appraisals and consultations; hazard assessments. |
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| CLAY, TERRI |
(805) 647-0352 |
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Aesthetic pruning and garden consulting business specializing in Japanese Niwaki style pruning. Sixteen years work experience at Ganna Walska Lotusland in Santa Barbara, California, as team leader, horticulturist and pruner was trained and mentored by master pruner, Frank Fujii of Lotusland. Attended horticultural classes, seminars and conferences. B.S. degree in biological sciences.
Work area: Santa Barbara and Ventura counties
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| COHEN, JOCELYN |
(415) 285 2342 |
Website: poetree-care.blogspot.com |
| jocelyn@jocelync.com |
DBA: Poetree Landscapes and Arboriculture |
Certified Arborist #WE7063A . Fine pruning of trees and shrubs including focal point, crown restoration and bringing out the essence of the plant. Landscape design for garden and sidewalk pocket parks. Preservation reports, tree assessment and consulting. Available for pruning workshops and presentations.
Work area: Bay Area, including San Francisco, East Bay and Peninsula.
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| COUNTS, CURTIS |
(805) 434-1763 (office and fax are the same) |
| curtiscuentas@gmail.com |
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Pruning specimen evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs, Japanese maples, pines and conifers.
Work area: San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County, and Santa Barbara County.
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| Da SILVA, STEVE |
(559)834-5464 |
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| treekutter@hotmail.com |
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Japanese garden pruning. Bonsai care and classes. Pruning workshops and classes. Lectures on
pines, deciduous trees and Japanese maples.
Work area: California, especially the Central Valley.
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| DE TAILLANDIER, GHISLAIN |
(415) 776-7594 |
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| ghislain3373@sbcglobal.net |
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| A horticulturally sound and natural touch to pruning. Japanese maple, black pine, container trees, vines.
Work area: San Francisco Bay Area, especially North Bay and France
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| DONTON, SUE |
(925) 277-1944 |
DBA: Suziasm Landscape |
| suziasm@sbcglobal.net |
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| Bringing you “drop dead gorgeous and low maintenance gardens” since 1992. Complete services from design to installing, consulting and aesthetic pruning. We specialize in Japanese maples and trees below eighteen feet. Free estimates in the Bay Area. |
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| FIERS, NANCY |
(888) 707-6522 |
DBA: Mountain Maples |
| nancy@mountainmaples.com |
Fax: (707) 984-7433 |
Website: www.mountainmaples.com |
| Japanese maples for landscape, container and bonsai. Talks on all aspects of Japanese maples, nationally and internationally by arrangement. For questions and inquiries regarding Japanese maples, see Marcie at Mountain Maples. |
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| FOERSTER, GRANT |
(510) 334-1842 |
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| xlgrant@yahoo.com |
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Expressive and practical pruning of trees, shrubs and vines to 20 feet. Client-centered pruning to realize
the potential of plants and landscapes. Specialty: California and Mediterranean plants; fruit trees;
Japanese-style gardens. Pruning Internship Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park.
Work area: San Francisco Bay Area, especially the East Bay.
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| FUJII, WALTER |
(650) 573-8733 |
DBA: Natural Designs |
| Fax: (650) 345-7890 |
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| Also staff arborist at Ralph Osterling Consultants, Inc. ASCA registered consulting Arborist #402. ISA certified arborist #WE2257A. WC/ISA certified tree worker #623. High definition tree pruning. Will work with aesthetic pruners to accent focal point trees. Consulting arborist for tree diagnosis, appraisal and management. Presentations or opportunities outside of California are welcomed. |
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| GATES, JULIE |
(415) 722-2122 |
DBA: Garden Transformations |
| finepruning@yahoo.com |
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Website: www.naturalpruning.com |
B.S. degree in Horticulture (Cal Poly), certified arborist, Landscape Contractor’s license #834351. Pruning, planting, stonework and irrigation. “Delighting in the Uncommon.” Maples, olives, camellias, wisteria, cl. Roses, espalier and canopy restoration. Lead hands-on pruning workshops in Spanish and English.
Work area: Marin, Peninsula, South Bay, San Francisco, Napa. Will travel for teaching to Santa Barbara, Templeton, Mendocino-Humboldt Counties, Ashland and Portland.
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| GIANELLI, TONY |
(510) 670-4750 (home/fax) |
| TonyGianelli@hotmail.com |
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Aesthetic pruning of garden trees and shrubs. Certified Horticulturist. Specializing in Japanese gardens, black pines, maples, camellias and container trees. Bonsai care. Garden restoration, design, installation and maintenance. Pruning consultations.
Work area: East/Bay Area, Contra Costa County.
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| HANSKEN, TIM |
(707) 874-3071 |
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Japanese style garden building and pruning, consultations and workshops. Nobedan construction, works with California natives. Expertise in bamboo; groves, plantings, pruning, care and fence building with bamboo. Works and consults in China on large and small scale projects.
Work area: Sonoma (West County) and Kunming, China
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| HARVEY, KERRY |
(510) 243-0711 |
cell: (415) 271-8843 |
| kerry@kerryharvey.com |
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Website: www.kerryharvey.com |
Originally from Australia, trained and mentored in the Bay Area by Master Pruner Dennis Makishima. Certificate in Horticulture - Merritt College; Merritt College Pruning Award. Reasonable rates, available year round. Principal Gardener & Aesthetic Pruner at the Harland Hand Garden, El Cerrito. Passionate about enhancing specimen trees and shrubs for aesthetically pleasing results. Also available for reconstructive work.
Work area: Entire Bay Area, will travel almost anywhere.
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| HEGY, JANINE |
(360) 477-5885 |
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Stonemason with 10+ years of experience. Aesthetic pruner, master gardener. Design and
installation of hardscapes. Strong eye for incorporating existing elements with a long-term plan.
Enjoy challenges, travel and creating spaces. Highlight on native plants in the landscape.
Primary work area: Washington, Oregon, California.
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| INGRAM, CHRISTOPHER |
(415) 786-5725 |
DBA: Mr. Prune Tree Service |
| cbingram@earthlink.net |
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Aesthetic and functional pruning of ornamental, exotic, fruit and native trees and shrubs to 15 feet. Specializing in rehabilitation of damaged/neglected trees, container/entryway plants, planting and early training and pruning instruction/consultation. Public presentations in aesthetic pruning principles and practices at garden clubs, nurseries, expos, etc.
Work area: wide range including San Francisco, Marin, Peninsula, East Bay, Mendocino County (Booneville), Butte County (Chico/Oroville areas), Southern Oregon (Rogue Valley) and Central America (Spanish fluent). Open to national and international opportunities.
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| KANEMASU, RUSSELL |
(916) 541-3222 |
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| jkanemasu@aol.com |
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Japanese aesthetic pruning of small trees, plants and shrubs. Bonsai style pruning, specializing in Japanese black pine, maples and Japanese gardens. Experienced in bonsai.
Work area: Sacramento, Central Valley, Bay Area, California. Will travel anywhere.
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| KITAJIMA, GREG |
(805) 455-4706 |
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Aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs, rock placement and Japanese garden consultation and design. Teaching aesthetic pruning class in November 2005 at Lotusland in Santa Barbara.
Work area: San Luis Obispo to Northern Los Angeles Classes: Internationally.
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| LEE, RANDALL |
(510) 864-0841 |
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| randallalee@yahoo.com |
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Aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs. Over fifteen years experience. Specializing in Japanese black pines, Japanese maples, Japanese garden pruning, bonsai repotting and pruning. Pruning consultation, lectures, bonsai workshops.
Work area: Especially Alameda, East Bay and beyond.
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| LEVIN, ALLISON |
(510) 292-9484 |
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| gonative@sonic.net |
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Pruner of garden trees and landscapes. Specialties: Japanese and California aesthetics, urban and natural habitats.
Work area: East Bay to San Francisco, Santa Cruz to Marin County.
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| LEWIS, MARYANN |
(510) 437-9284 |
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| elmworks@maryannlewis.com |
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Website: www.maryannlewis.com |
Aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs for homes and small businesses. Design consultations and long term planning/pruning for gardens.
Work area: Bay Area, California, Pacific Northwest and Montana. Open to travel.
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| MARIOLLE, JAN |
(510) 553-0889 |
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| jan.mariolle.pruning@earthlink.net |
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I provide a professional garden pruning service emphasizing long term customer service relationships. Reasonable rates and high quality seasonal maintenance of small trees and shrubs. It is of special interest and privilege to continue the legacy of the Japanese American black pine style.
Work area: Bay Area, especially the East Bay.
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| McCALL, TOM |
(510) 236-0946 |
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| tmakll@hotmail.com |
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| Certificate in aesthetic pruning of shrubs and small trees. Fifteen years experience in the Berkeley/Oakland area. |
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| McKAY, SHERMAN |
(510) 502-4825 |
DBA: BAY LANDSCAPE |
| baylandscaper@sbcglobal.net |
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Aesthetic pruning, irrigation design and repair. Of special interest is focal point tree and shrub pruning. After an assessment, I strive to shape a tree to work with its environment and to bring out the trees natural beauty.
Work area: Bay Area, California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii.
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| MCNAMARA, MARY ANN |
(510) 384-5879 |
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| maryannism@yahoo.com |
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Pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs, bringing them into harmonious balance with their surroundings. Creative solutions for your garden.
Work area: Bay Area and Beyond.
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| MILLER, JERRY |
(510) 547-8894 |
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| roseave@pacbell.net |
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| Serving the mature landscapes of Piedmont, Oakland and Berkeley, we’ll bring out the best in your garden. Using the art and science of aesthetic pruning, we’ll recover the essence of your ornamental trees and shrubs, enhance the beauty of your plants, and maintain the scale of your environment. References. |
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| MILLER, KEVAN LANE |
(510) 986-1112 |
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Aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs. Japanese gardens. Special interest in California Natives and Mediterranean plants for our Bay Area climate.
Work area: Bay Area
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| MILLER, MARIE |
(510) 232-1197 |
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Aesthetic, thoughtful pruning of garden trees and shrubs. Emphasis on creating harmonious environments. Garden restoration, Japanese garden style pruning, especially maples, pines and container plants. Pruning teacher with an emphasis on hands-on learning. Also lectures and consultation.
Work area: Bay Area, especially Marin County. Will travel to teach/prune.
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| MIYAHARA, FRED |
(619) 286-8602 |
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| trisham@cox.net |
Fax: (619) 286-8919 |
| Bonsai pruning, wiring and design. Specialty: GRAFTING – 15 years grafting (Kishu Shimpaku to San Jose junipers or Prostrata junipers; also Cork bark pine, Mikawa, Banshoho & Kotobuki black pines onto Japanese black pine stock. (Willing to travel throughout country to do demos or workshops.) Aesthetic pruning landscape Japanese black pines (in San Diego area). |
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| MRUS, DAVE |
(650) 207-7543 |
Website: palettesofnature.com |
| D_Mrus@direcpc.com |
Aesthetic pruning of California Natives and ornamentals. Drought tolerant landscape designs with emphasis on wildlife habitats and usage of rare and endangered California Native plants.
Work area: Bay Area
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| NARA, YUKI |
(510) 527-8817 |
Website: wayofmaple.com |
| yukicha7@sbcglobal.net |
Way of naturalistic pruning; lectures, classes and workshops with insight and inspiration for all levels. To impart respect for and harmony with nature in lectures and pruning work with trees. Specialties: Winter silhouette work, Japanese garden, Japanese maple and black pine.
Work area: Bay Area, United States, Japan. Open to national and international opportunities.
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| NEARY, BET |
(510) 531-2141 |
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| dneary5606@ad.com |
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Aesthetic pruning of smaller trees and shrubs under twenty feet. Natural pruning for attractive appearance and health of tree. Effective use of garden space. Bamboo information and installation. Maintenance of some bonsai.
Work area: Hayward to Berkeley.
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| PHILLIPS, DAVID |
(415) 665-2155 |
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Aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs. Specializing in Japanese maples, pines and conifers. . Working in the field over twenty years.
Work area: San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo counties and willing to travel.
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| PORTER, KATHERINE (KAT) |
(510) 632-7049 |
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Aesthetic pruning of small trees and shrubs; edible landscape design with a family-and pet-friendly emphasis.
Work area: East Bay.
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| POTTS, MARGIE C. |
(510) 482-4893 |
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| artofpruning@comcast.net |
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Aesthetic pruning with specialization in Japanese maples and lace leaf maples. Residential design, garden management, consultation and instruction . In spring of 2005, will self publish an aesthetic pruning calendar for the Bay Area.
Work area: S.F. Bay Area, zone 14-17. Will travel nationally and internationally. Frequent the Seattle, Chicago and Washington D.C. metro areas on a regular basis.
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| QUINTANILLA, PETER |
(831) 760-0160 |
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ISA Certified Arborist. Care of small trees and shrubs. Fine pruning of Japanese maples and other specimen trees. Structural pruning for young trees and canopy restoration for badly pruned trees. Fruit tree, conifer and wisteria pruning.
Work area: Monterey Peninsula to Santa Clara County.
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| RUIZ, ELIZABETH |
(415) 368-8875 |
DBA: Go With Nature |
| elizaruiz@yahoo.com |
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Working with nature in an organic and naturalistic way. Horticultural pruning of ornamental and fruit trees. Edible garden with sustainable/permaculture approach.
Work area: California and Latin America.
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| SHIELDS, DIANE |
(510) 482-2351 |
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| dishields@earthlink.net |
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Skillful and professional aesthetic pruning of trees and shrubs under 15 feet. Reasonably priced.
Creating and carrying out a sensible plan for each plant to achieve a graceful, pleasing line. Practical
and artistic.
Work area: Mainly East Bay, some travel possible.
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| SCOTCHLER, MALCOLM |
(510) 841-9496 |
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Pruning expert of Japanese black pines and maples, native plants and shrubs. Design consultant and horticulturalist.
Work area: East Bay
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| SULLIVAN, RON |
(510) 845-9039 (office/fax) |
| ronsullivan@speakeasy.net |
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Associate editor and columnist, Terrain Magazine; garden editor, Faultline Web Magazine; copy editor, Earth Island Journal; columnist, S.F. Chronicle “The Dirt” monthly; columnist, Berkeley Daily Planet (Berkeley Trees biweekly). Available for copyediting and proofreading; help with any writing task including resumes. Knowledge of natural history, native plants, birds and other animals.
Work area: San Francisco Bay Area for anything requiring my physical presence; anywhere if it’s
via e-mail.
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| THOMAS, JUDY |
(510) 568-2960 |
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| judythomas@earthlink.net |
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| ISA certified arborist #113, Member of NCTLC, Med. 6 SOC., ASCA, ISA, CAA. Landscape horticulture instructor at Merritt College, Oakland, California. Owner of Bay Area Plant Consultants. Tree appraisals, horticulture advisor, casualty loss assessments, arbitrator of tree disputes, litigation, plant identification and selection, landscape appraisal and evaluation. Speaker on plants, planting, pruning, trees and the law, horticulture and turf issues. |
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| THOMAS, KATRINE |
(510) 517-4541 |
Website: katrinethomas.com |
| katrine@katrinethomas.com |
Horticulturist, aesthetic pruner, residential garden designer.
Work area: California and Europe.
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| THOMPSON, BRUCE |
(510) 428-4964 |
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| ecurbhomey@earthlink.net |
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Combining art and science in the care of your small trees. I work with trees to develop and enhance their natural beauty in a way that compliments your entire garden. I also prune fruit trees for production and ease of harvest. Specialties include: Japanese maples, pines, camellias, focal point and specimen pruning, proper staking and training of young trees. Hands on pruning instructor and active member of the Merritt College Pruning Club.
Work area: Bay Area, especially the East Bay.
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| UMEHARA, SACHIKO & MIKE |
(707) 528-2917 |
| Website: momijinursery.com |
DBA: Momiji Nursery |
| Our ONLY focus is Japanese maples, our lifetime labor of love. We seed, grow, propagate and prune. One, two, five, seven, fifteen, twenty & twenty four inch boxes. Come see us at 2765 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. |
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| WEINSTEIN, SARASA YASUKO |
(510) 530-1865 |
| marusara@hotmail.com |
DBA: Sarasa’s Midlife Crisis Gardening |
Aesthetic pruning and gardening consultations.
Work area: East Bay
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| WEISS, KURT |
(925) 202-6686 |
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Aesthetic pruning of small trees and shrubs. Pruning to achieve a natural effect to compliment
the existing garden/landscape.
Work area: East Bay and Southern California
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| YGLESIA, STACY |
(510) 653-6907 |
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Garden pruner. Selective pruning to complement the natural form of trees, shrubs and vines. Special interests in the native plant restoration and enhancing the character of each individual garden.
Work area: East Bay
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