At Primary Gardens, we believe gardens are fundamental to a wholesome life. More than ornamental spaces, gardens connect us to the natural world, support biodiversity, provide nourishment, and enrich our daily lives.
As a dedicated horticultural consultant and garden steward, I help clients throughout Los Angeles cultivate thriving, resilient landscapes through expert plant care, personalized consultations, and sustainable gardening practices.
By combining horticultural expertise with organic gardening principles, Primary Gardens creates and cares for landscapes that are beautiful, productive, and enduring—gardens that support both personal well-being and the health of the broader ecosystem.
Founded in Los Angeles in 2025 by Reinder (RINE-der) "Ry" Oldenburger (b. The Netherlands), Primary Gardens approaches gardening through the combined lenses of horticulture, ecology, and the arts. Reinder's horticultural training at UCLA and professional background in the arts inform a philosophy that gardens should not only thrive ecologically but also resonate with beauty and creativity.
What Our Clients Say
"Reinder helped us solve our garden issues in one consultation. We saved a tree, diagnosed our raised garden bed soil issue and gave great advice on maintaining a healthy yard. I cannot recommend his services more… Thank you Reinder!"
China Kelly - Silver Lake
"Reinder used his expertise to help us create a vision of a garden that we actually wanted, suggesting specific plants and aesthetics that might do well in our yard and empowering us to make the space our own. He's easygoing, full of knowledge, has great taste, and he'll work with you to help plant the seeds (pun intended) of a lush yard that fits your needs and style."
James Grebey - Glassell Park
James Grebey - Glassell Park