Gardener
Garden care and maintenance — planting, weeding, pruning, hedge trimming, flower bed and mulch care, vegetable gardens, soil work, seasonal color, and cleanups — one-time or recurring, for homes and light commercial.
Common problems we handle
- 🟢 Garden is overgrown and needs a big cleanup
- 🟢 Want someone to keep the garden up regularly
- 🟢 Plants look sick, yellowing, spotted, or dying
- 🟢 Weeds have taken over the beds
- 🟢 Want new flowers, beds, or a vegetable garden
- 🟢 Hedges and shrubs are overgrown
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge for an estimate?
The estimate is free — the gardener comes out, looks at your garden, and gives you the exact price before any work, whether it's a one-time visit or regular service.
How much does garden service cost?
It depends on the size of the garden and what it needs, so the gardener looks at it and gives you an exact price up front — and there's no charge for the estimate.
Do you do regular / recurring visits?
Yes — a lot of our clients have us on a regular schedule, weekly, biweekly, or monthly. The gardener will recommend how often based on your garden and give you a per-visit price.
My garden is really overgrown — can you clean it up?
Absolutely — overgrown-garden cleanups are one of our most common jobs. The gardener will get it back in shape and can keep it that way if you'd like regular visits.
My plants look sick / are dying — can you help?
We can definitely take a look — there are a lot of reasons plants struggle, so the gardener will assess them in person and go over the best way to help them recover.
Can you plant flowers / a garden / vegetables for me?
Yes — we plant flowers, beds, and vegetable gardens, and we'll help you pick what thrives in your spot and season. The gardener will give you a plan and exact price.
Do you trim hedges and shrubs?
Yes, hedge and shrub trimming is part of what we do — the gardener will shape them up and give you the price before starting.
Do you handle weeding and mulching?
Definitely — weeding and fresh mulch make a garden look cared-for and keep weeds down. The gardener will take care of it and give you the exact price up front.
Do you do pest or disease treatment on plants?
We can — the gardener will assess what's going on in person and use the least-toxic approach that works, to keep pollinators, pets, and any edibles safe.
Are you a gardener or a landscaper / do you mow lawns?
We focus on the garden and planted areas — the beds, flowers, shrubs, and plants. If you need lawn mowing or bigger landscaping too, just let us know and we'll point you the right way.
Do you bring your own tools and haul away debris?
Yes, we bring our own tools and clean up and haul away the clippings and debris when we're done, so your garden is tidy.
Do you do commercial properties?
Yes, we handle light commercial gardens as well as homes, and we can set up a regular schedule to keep them looking sharp.
Do you service my area?
We cover your area — I'll grab your address and get a gardener out to take a look.
⚠️ Safety first
- A wasp, bee, or hornet nest in the garden or hedge: Please keep your distance from that nest and don't disturb it — stings can be dangerous, especially if anyone's allergic. Let the gardener know where it is so they can handle it safely, and if someone's allergic and gets stung, seek medical help right away.
- Contact with poison ivy/oak/sumac or a toxic plant, or a rash spreading: Try not to touch the area more, wash the skin with soap and water, and if a rash is spreading or you're having trouble breathing, please call your doctor or 911. Our gardener can remove those plants safely with proper protection.
- Someone ingested a plant or berry, or a child/pet did: Please call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 right away, or 911 if they're in distress — that's the priority. Once everyone's okay we can come identify and remove anything unsafe in the garden.
- Pesticide or chemical exposure — skin, eyes, or fumes: Rinse the area with plenty of water, get to fresh air, and call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 if there's any reaction. We use the least-toxic approach possible and always apply anything safely.
Know the terms
- Deadheading
- Removing spent flowers so the plant makes more blooms instead of seeds.
- Perennial
- A plant that comes back year after year, versus an annual that lives one season.
- Mulch
- A layer of bark or compost over beds that holds moisture, suppresses weeds, and looks tidy.
- Amendment
- Material like compost worked into soil to improve its health and structure.
- Transplanting
- Moving a plant from one spot or pot into the garden where it will grow better.
- Pruning
- Cutting back plants at the right time to shape them and keep them healthy and blooming.
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