Hey Nice Garden - Oakland's Expert Landscaping Services
Oakland, CA 94602
Core Services
- Landscape maintenance
- Shrub care
- Shrub removal
- Landscaping building design
- Shrub pruning or trimming
- Greenscape design
- Shrub planting
Local Business Description
Hey Nice Garden is an Oakland-based residential landscape design firm, founded and led by certified designer Heather Reid. Heather's journey from a personal love of gardening to a professional career was formalized with her graduation from the Landscape Design program at U.C. Berkeley, and she is a proud member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. Her approach is deeply rooted in client collaboration and hands-on project management, ensuring a smooth process from the initial concept through to the final installation. Heather specializes in creating functional, beautiful outdoor spaces—from front yard curb appeal to expansive outdoor living areas—with a strong focus on drought-tolerant, water-wise planting suited to the local East Bay climate. She partners exclusively with knowledgeable, licensed contractors to guarantee every detail, from irrigation systems to hardscaping, is executed with precision and care, transforming Oakland properties into memorable, usable landscapes.
Common Questions
Do you handle irrigation problems common in Oakland, like broken sprinklers or clogged drip lines?
Absolutely. As part of our comprehensive design and maintenance services, we address common local irrigation issues directly. Our irrigation design service ensures your system is efficient and properly zoned for water-wise plants. For existing systems, our maintenance includes inspecting and repairing broken sprinkler heads, clearing clogged drip emitters, and optimizing schedules to conserve water—a crucial consideration for Oakland homeowners. We design with these potential issues in mind to create resilient, low-maintenance landscapes.
What does your landscape design process include for an East Bay home?
Our process is collaborative and thorough, tailored to your Oakland property. It begins with understanding your vision, site challenges, and lifestyle needs. Heather then creates a detailed design plan that can encompass everything from plant selection and patio layouts to outdoor kitchens and water features. A key focus is integrating drought-tolerant, climate-appropriate plants to ensure beauty and sustainability. We then manage the project by working with our network of trusted, licensed contractors to bring the design to life, overseeing installation down to the last detail for a seamless result.
Can you help with unhealthy or overgrown shrubs in my yard?
Yes, shrub care is a core part of our services. We offer a full range of solutions for Oakland's shrubs, from seasonal pruning and trimming to promote health and shape, to diagnosis and management of common diseases and insect issues. If a shrub is beyond recovery or poorly placed, we can professionally remove or transplant it. We also specialize in strategic shrub planting as part of a larger, water-efficient landscape design, ensuring new plants thrive in our local environment with appropriate care.


















