Carolina Gardening

As a native North Carolinian, I learned early on that gardening here is not for the faint hearted; heat and cold, drought and downpour, high humidity and dense red clay all contribute to making gardening in the Southern Piedmont a bit of a challenge - especially for novices and newcomers. Perhaps that's why my focus as a designer and gardener quickly focused on plants that work in the Carolina Piedmont, many of which are native to our area.









































Elemental Services and Fees

Landscape Design - begins with an on site interview and ends with a scaled drawing which includes plant list and additional instructions, if needed/requested.   The scope is determined by you - whether it be your entire property or a perennial bed.  Fee $100/board hour

Consultation - less formal and comprehensive than a full design, a consultation can range from plant identification and general recommendations to an on site sketch.  Fee $75/hour.

Garden Coaching - would you like to do the installation yourself but aren't sure how to get started?  Or, are you uncertain of your garden's maintenance needs?  Garden coaching is simply on-site, hands-on assistance and guidance with the end goal being You, the gardener.  Fee $40/hour.

Landscape Installation - in some instances, I will offer a bid for installation, if requested.  For larger jobs, I will supervise your installation, upon request.  A quote will be submitted, upon request.  50% downpayment required to secure the job.

Plant Purchasing - procurement and delivery of plant materials.  50% downpayment required.