Landscape and Garden Design Services
Design
- Master property design
- Single bed or border design
- Property rehabilitation
Buid
- Ornamental plantings: trees, shrubs, mixed beds, perennial borders, foundation, screening
- Masonry: patios, walkways, walls, non-asphalt driveways
- Water features: ponds, streams, waterfalls
Organic Lawn Care
- Soil testing
- Compost treatment
- Aerobic compost tea spraying
- Dethatching
- Aerating
Maintenance
- Gardens and lawn maintenance and plant health monitoring biweekly, monthly or seasonal basis.
- Spring and fall clean-ups
- Pruning
Garden Consulting:
Do any of these comments sound like you?
"When we bought our house we inherited lovely shrubs, plants and flower beds. At first we were thrilled--then when Spring came I was overwhelmed and petrified. I had no idea what to do to the plants and shrubs and not a clue what to buy for the beds. Instead of finding my yard relaxing, it was intimidating."
"I moved from New York City and I did what most new homeowners do: I read a book and ran out, bought a lot of expensive perennials, stuck them in the ground, and congratulated myself for my industry and initiative. Soon, I got to watch them...die."
In choosing the right plants for your garden, you should ideally be aware of things such as your soil type, the amount of light reaching the flower beds, the aspect of your garden, and whether the beds are sheltered or exposed. Next you need to match up the cultural requirements of the plants that you are considering with the conditions at the site where you intend to plant.
Our services start with a one-time visit to identify key property characteristics to a series of guidance meetings to keep your garden going in the right direction. The knowledge I will impart will help you avoid making costly errors and more importantly help prevent you from having a less-than-satisfying season. I will show you how, where, and when to plant on your property, which is essential to begin a successful garden.
Recommended Seasonal Mantenance
Winter
- Partial Cutting back and removal of plant debris
- Leaf removal and disposal
- Pruning of small flowering trees and shrubs
Spring Through Summer
- Grooming and deadheading of small trees, shrubs and perennials to prolong bloom cycles
- Monitor all garden areas for pests and diseases
- Proactive, preventative care of all plants
- Perform soil testing
- Develop and implement organic fertilization, weed prevention
- Pruning programs
Autumn
- Cutting back, pruning and division of plants approaching dormancy
- Leaf removal
- Mulch touch ups for winter protection
