Hi, I’m Anna Ruth

I’m the arborist, gardener, and pair of hands behind Arc Trees & Gardens.

Based in Redwood City, I care for small trees, shrubs, and vines across the Peninsula. From our first conversation to each visit, you’ll work directly with me. I help homeowners care for the trees they live with. We can work on their shape, fruit production, and growing conditions, with seasonal visits when needed.

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What I believe

People and plants have grown alongside one another for millennia. I believe we each have a connection to them that is our own—a tree we climbed as a child, a seed that became a fragrant tomato plant, or flowers that express what words cannot.

Trees especially draw my curiosity with their resilience and quiet wisdom. Living and learning alongside plants is a delight I love sharing, and I’m just as interested in what draws you in.

I see garden care as a conversation. I listen first—to the leaves, branching, soil, and your observations—then respond with thoughtful pruning, care for the roots and soil, or both, in time with the seasons. Your goals guide that care, whether you’re hoping for more beauty, a better harvest, healthier plants, or the peace of mind of knowing someone is looking ahead.

2016

2025

How I got here

I grew up in San Rafael, enjoying huge redwoods and oak trees as a kid. Curiosity and excitement for science brought me to UC Davis, where I fell in love with agriculture—and with the life beneath our feet.

In one nematology class, we sifted tiny organisms from soil and watched hundreds moving under a microscope. Soil suddenly became a living world.

After graduating in sustainable agriculture, I managed a farm where I led hands-on gardening with residents experiencing mental health challenges. Sharing that work deepened my appreciation for the ways plants connect us. I later worked on farms in the Santa Cruz Mountains and learned cut-flower growing and bouquet making in Pescadero.

I moved into professional tree care in 2016, became an ISA Certified Arborist in 2017, and went on to manage tree-care teams. Those years grounded me in plant health, careful judgment, and safe working practices.

I started Arc Trees & Gardens in the spring of 2025 to bring my passion for tree and plant care back to a hands on, direct approach, and I'm excited to share my knowledge and skills with you. I'm a dedicated mom of two, and when I'm not working in the garden you can find me volunteering in my kids' school garden, training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, studying Mandarin Chinese, and spending time during the summers with my in laws near Huaraz, Peru.

Anna Ruth’s ISA Certified Arborist certificate, credential WE-11983A

ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST
WE-11983A

BS, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE · UC DAVIS, 2013

Behind the name: Arc

My initials before I was married were ARC, and I always liked knowing that my initials were a standalone word, and a nice shape. Poetry is unavoidable for me with part Irish heritage as my background - so the amount of words that start with arc carries meaning - the arc of your story, architect, archetype, archway, Arcturus, the list goes on.

Let’s connect where my arc meets yours, and see where we can grow together.