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Keeping your green space well kept |
Invasive Species Policy |
Whether you need someone to help out at the beginning or end of the season, to care for your garden while you're away on vacation, or maintain your garden throughout the growing season, I can help. I've been taking care of flower beds and basic pruningsince 2002, and live to get dirt under my nails, wreak havoc on invasive species, and keep the botanical babies well cared for.
From September through June I can be found teaching art in New Haven Public Schools so the bulk of my Maintenance and Vacation Gardening services are available during late June - August. While I cannot sell plants since I'm not a licensed distributor, I enjoy being able to give plants to people for free. If there's something you'd like me to try and grow for you in my little greenhouse, let me know. I also regularly share propagations from plants I grow in my own native plant gardens. |
When I garden, it is only 50% for my own benefit. The other 50% is for the environment. All outdoor space is inherently an ecosystem. We need to incorporate plants in every ecosystem that are beneficial to the broader world.
As such, I will not be planting anything that is labeled as "invasive" or a "nuisance plant". If you are concerned about what plants are invasive, feel free to ask or to peruse the following website: https://cipwg.uconn.edu/invasive_plant_list/# It is not completely exhaustive as it does not include vinca minor or pachysandra terminalis but it is a good place to start. What about annuals? Yes, I do plant annuals. There are plenty of short-lived annual plants that do not re-seed or spread, so sharing some space with strictly decorative plantings is fine in doses. |
Bookend GardeningThe beginning and the end of the season can yield a lot of heavier work in a short amount of time. Hauling mulch, dividing perennials, adding manure and other tasks are $25/hour. Hire me for a boost in the spring and fall!
Being an advocate for an environmentally literate approach to gardening, I don't recommend a complete knock-down of gardens in the fall, or total removal of leaves. Similarly, in spring I am careful about when to schedule a clean-out of last year's plants - usually late April or early May. |
Maintenance GardeningLove the look of a garden but not too keen on dirt, worms, and weeding? Set up a schedule with me to regularly maintain your garden space throughout the growing season. Light tasks are $20/hour.
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Vacation GardeningGoing away for an extended period of time? I can make sure your gardens are looking ship shape for when you return, keeping track of weeds, watering and dead heading. Light tasks are $20/hour.
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