Let's Build Your Garden!
Building a garden requires 3 key steps:
Step 1. Planning and Design
Step 2. Garden Preparation and Installation
Step 3. Planting and Maintenance
Good news - I can help you with all three! Check out the details below. Contact me for package pricing and consultations.
Step 1. Planning and Design
Starting with a solid plan is the key to success in any endeavour—and it's no different in the garden. The planning and design step starts with an overall vision and includes choosing the garden layout, orientation and location, as well as plant selection and planting plan. Through both video chats and an in-person consultation, we will discuss your goals for your garden considering your available space and local growing conditions to come up with a plan that meets your needs.
Step 2. Garden Preparation and Installation
This is where we lay the foundation for your garden to set you up for success. Using the right tools for the job, we'll prepare the area including removing any grass and loosening the underlying soil. Next we'll build the garden frame before filling it with high quality compost to support your future plants. We offer standard and custom garden frame options and a variety of accessories to enhance your overall space.
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Check out the garden design options and accessories below.
Step 3. Planting and Maintenance
You have a plan, your garden has been built, and it's full of fresh soil; it's time for planting! This is what I like to call the dirty work because it's when I take gloves off and get my hands into the soil. Whether it's seeds or transplants, I'll take care of the planting for you according to the plan we developed in Step 1. This will include multiple visits to your garden during the spring to make sure everything is planted at the right time.
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I'll also visit on a regular basis throughout the season, in accordance with your plan, to take care of regular maintenance such as weeding, mulching, staking or pruning. Then when all harvests are done and frost is looming, I will come back and clean up to get you ready for the following year.
Garden Design Options
​​Our garden designs consist of raised beds, which offer an efficient and productive way to garden. Raised beds provide better drainage, an opportunity for better soil quality, and easier access. They also warm up quicker in the spring, which extends the growing season slightly, and can easily accommodate hoop tunnels and/or floating row covers to keep heat in during cooler periods. ​Whether you're looking to maximize small spaces or create an accessible, low-maintenance garden, raised beds are a perfect solution for healthier plants and higher yields.
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Our raised beds are made from 2x8 cedar lumber, which is naturally rot-resistant. To further extend the life of the wood, we treat the boards with food-grade linseed oil and seal all seams to reduce the chance of rotting. We offer standard and custom-built design options to suit your space and needs.
STANDARD DESIGN
Raised Garden Beds
​The standard garden bed is available in 16" or 24" height and with dimensions of 4ft x 8ft.
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Prices start at $1,600 including materials and labour.
This garden was constructed with 1x6 cedar decking and is 3ft x 5ft
This horseshoe garden was constructed with 1x6 cedar decking
CUSTOM DESIGN
Raised Garden Beds
Customized raised garden beds are available upon request and will be tailored to your space and needs.
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Pricing varies depending on the dimensions of your bed, materials, etc. Please contact us for a quote.
Garden Accessories
Examples of optional accessories include:
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Perimeter fence and gate
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Hoop tunnel season extenders
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Floating row covers for pest management
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Trellis or archway for vertical growing
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Please contact us for pricing and details.
