Magic Gardens Landscaping

Magic Gardens is the only pure microclimate nursery that I know of in the East Bay -- which has some extreme microclimates.

Berkeley has a cool, subtropical climate compared to areas less than 10 miles from here. The levels of humidity and temperature make quite a difference. The thing about the plants from Magic Gardens is they survive and thrive in the Berkeley Climate.

The plants may seem a bit more expensive than the greenhouse grown generic ones at Home Depot or Orchard Supply, but its worth the extra cost.

They offer some one-of-a-kind plants, and the staff are well educated and plant-savy. It's quite educational just to visit the place. Make sure you read the labels on the plants to determine which part of your garden they are the best suited for.

For a while, they had moved from Heinz St. to a place in Richmond between the freeways, next door to American soil. But from what I can tell, they are back now in their original location.

PROS: Plants are suited to the climate, Great staff.
CONS: A little more expensive, but its worth the price

Posted 02/18/06 | Report Abuse

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Magic Gardens have a lot of variety (plants, stonework, etc). They have some ideas about how your yard might look better if you put plant A here, plant B there, etc, but they are flexible. You can call them for an estimate, and they are very nice. Their rates are great, but I suggest you have them come in for a consultation- just to make sure everyone knows what you have in mind.

Posted 12/24/05 | Report Abuse

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Magic Gardens Landscaping can do it all. Not only do they have great landscaping ideas, they install pools and spas, coy ponds, stonework and outdoor lighting. They were able to transform our drab backyard into our very own oasis. I can't believe how amazing it looks. We are so happy with the work and highly recommend them.

Posted 11/13/05 | Report Abuse

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Incredible doesn't begin to describe the plant variety they carry. You want native plants, dry garden, unbelievable exotics from around the world? They have it. There is no excuse to not spend your money here instead of the chain stores where most of the products you purchase droop or die after planting and, let's face it, they are boring! Try the different garden path.

Posted 06/04/05 | Report Abuse

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