The approach to scope of work and methodology is through a whole systems (permaculture) functional design lens. Care is taken whenever possible to integrate all biomass into the garden, or via delayed purpose like retaining fallen leaves for compost or mulch. With a primary focus on edible annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, this allows a garden to generate a yield for the homeowner. Ornamental gardens with non-native pollinators, seasonal color and pottery, and other exotics are also seamed in. Water-wise management, mulching, fertilizing, and non-toxic practices are priority. Specialization includes but is not limited to expert pruning of trees, shrubs, perennials, and roses, along with plant selection, dividing, transplanting, drip irrigation, and compost systems setup.
Please peruse the services offered below and use the contact page to reach out with additional questions.
Rates are subject to change and thus not advertised.
Site Visits
- 30 to 45-minute site walk through
- Casual to general overview
- Initial assessment of site needs
- Scope of work summary
- Discussion of rates/availability
- Scheduling and next steps
Consultation
- 60-minute site walk through
- Detailed site commentary
- Plant health assessment
- Layout and project suggestions
- Scope of work list of priorities
- Question and answer format
- Further scheduling as needed
- Hourly flat rate
Cleanup
- Priority weeding
- Removal of dead growth
- Trimming of perennials
- Removal of spent annuals
- Vine and cane renewals
- Raking and tidying up
- Leaf and debris cleanup
- Pottery/yard art tidying
- Hourly rates apply
- Further scheduling as needed
Maintenance
- Ongoing seasonal work
- Pruning of small trees/shrubs
- Dividing and transplanting
- Dead-heading of annuals
- Specialty rose pruning
- Leaf and debris cleanup
- Raking and tidying up
- Drip irrigation reset/repair
- Hourly rates apply
- Rotational scheduling
Projects
- Planting plans
- Amending/mulching
- Rock-work/sculpting
- Drip irrigation setup
- Compost systems
- Materials selection
- Shopping/budgeting
- Installation/planting
- Hourly rates apply
Design
- Initial site visit consult
- Site summary and analysis
- Site surveying and mapping
- Client review meetings
- Concept to preliminary plan
- Black and white or color
- Hand-rendered drawing
- Materials list provided
- Plant list provided
- Flat design rate
