FRANK'S BLOG
Frank Niccoli shares his thoughts on everything about gardens, pests and "paper or plastic?", and you'll find his articles both educational and entertaining. After all, do you really know how much oxygen plants provide us every day, and is it important that we know? Read on.......
A Brief History
Founded in 1979, The Village Gardener, Inc., has expanded to be one of the few providers of high-quality landscape installation and maintenance services using integrated pest management and sustainable landscaping practices. We are highly respectful of our clients, dedicated to stringent quality standards and committed to the principles of sustainable landscaping.
Award Winning
The Village Gardener is an award winning landscaping company. We have participated in the California Landscape Contractors Association's Achievement Awards program, the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show's "Garden Creators" and the Northern California Turf and Landscape Council.
Our Commitment to Education
The Village Gardener provides education about protecting the health of our families and the environment. By regularly presenting at seminars and public speaking events, we further the cause of sensible landscape management.
An Invitation to Join Our Vision
We believe that our vision of the future is shared by many other people, organizations, campaigns, and institutions around the world. We acknowledge that there are many ways to implement that vision. We welcome and challenge everyone in joining us in making sustainable changes to our world and the human race through education, sharing, and respect.
Watch Frank Niccoli, owner of The Village Gardener on Oprah’s OWN Network
CALIFORNIA NATIVE GARDENS:
Care And Maintenance
Dee Wong, of The Village Gardener, will lead a tour and discussion for each of these classes.
VILLAGE GARDENER WINS MORE AWARDS The California Landscape Contractors—San Francisco Bay Area Chapter presented four awards to us.
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FRANK NICCOLI NAMED 2012 SILICON VALLEY WATER CHAMPION
The Silicon Valley Water Conservation Awards Committee named Frank Niccoli “Water Champion for 2012” in recognition of The Village Gardener’s long-standing approach to creating environmentally designed, sustainable gardens and landscapes using best water conservation practices. Frank received his award on March 22, during a ceremony at the Redwood City Council Chambers, along with all our other 2012 award winners. Read more
CUSTOM OAK WOODLAND GARDEN IN MENLO PARK
Developing this unusual garden involved custom gates, doorways, patios, boulders, and yes, many native plants - all to create a very special place that can be easily maintained and enjoyed for years to come. And, in the process we saved a 200 year old oak. Read about it.