Garden establishment, improvement and enhancement
Professional gardening services provided by an experienced Master Gardener familiar with Calgary’s challenging climate.
Your Existing Garden
Whatever the reasoning that help is required, I have the knowledge and experience to assess the current state of your garden, listen to your wishes for it, and to make them a reality.
Rejuvenation
If weeds and grass invade, or when your favorite and most attractive plants diminish, I can help. If your foliage has taken over, or if things haven't yet taken hold, I can help with that, too.
gimme the dirt
Gardening success in Calgary always begins with rich, strong soil. If your dirt needs a make-over, I will happily add the healthful ingredients that will best compliment it's location.
real curb appeal
If you are staging and selling your property, or planning an event, I will produce a fresh and tidy garden with plants that add the wow factor for a lasting first impression. Your yard will be a featured highlight of the property.
Shade solutions
Beds in dappled light under trees or north-facing bed needn't mean plants that are weak and bleak. Making informed and experienced plant choices suitable for shade is an area of my expertise.
PEST solutions
Cotoneaster hedge oyster scale and red lily beetles are increasingly producing grief for Calgary property owners, and with the remedies being relatively rigorous you can contact me for help.
Your New or Expanding Garden
Whether you're settling in to a brand new home or wanting to beautify an older yard, we can discuss ideas and make them happen.
A new build with a blank slate? I have the experience to make your property begin to grow with you.
Desire less lawn and more flower beds? Sunny or shady areas can often easily be restored to health.
Borders and edging to add ease of care, visual interest and repel weeds.
Low-maintenance shrubs for attractiveness and environmental benefit.
Solutions for exposed areas, sheltered areas and steep slopes.
Trees chosen for beauty and privacy, shade and climbing.
Garden walkways and seating areas with flowering containers.
Grow Your own food
It doesn't take much, in either space or effort, to provide yourself with healthy and delicious food at it's freshest. I can help you turn a grassy area into in-ground or raised beds, plus provide for or advise on how to grow greens, climbing veggies, root vegetables and much more.
small space graces
Small yards have delightful possibilities for both flowering and edible plants and vines. Townhouse patios and apartment balconies are amazing opportunities for container gardening. Flowers and fruit, fresh herbs and veggies are all entirely possible.
Your Garden Maintenance
Regular maintenance will keep a garden gorgeous and healthy. Insect, fungal and pest management require routine inspection, and knowing the weeds from the needs is another of my skills.
You're Traveling
I can keep your property neatly maintained while you're away so that it appears occupied, plus tidy and seasonable upon your return.
Weeding and feeding
Eradicating invasive weeds preserves your garden's beauty. Environmentally sustainable fertilization naturally strengthens plants against pests and disease and prepares them for winter.
Staking and trimming
Many of our nicest perennials require some containment or support to keep them appealing, and there aren't many shrubs that don't look better without a semi-annual shape and trim.
Pest control
Common pests like lily beetles, powdery mildew and slugs can quickly create holes in your garden. Having mitigation strategies and deterrents for hungry mammals can also save aggravation.
Your Indoor Garden
My decades of home tropical plant cultivation combined with professional interior plant technician experience equip me to provide your home or business with spectacular potted plants and their maintenance.
Selection and purchase
An in-home assessment of light, space and growing conditions, along with mutual decor considerations make pot and plant selection easy. I use Calgary's premier suppliers for optimal results.
Weekly care
Ease your mind by having weekly service calls scheduled. Correct watering, cleaning and pest control will be taken care of. Your impeccable indoor garden will provide the many benefits that beautiful healthy plants are so admired for.
“The most noteworthy thing about gardeners is that
they are always optimistic, always enterprising, and never
satisfied. They always look forward to doing something
better than they have ever done before.”
My Mission
To operate reliably, ethically and conscientiously in providing garden creation and improvement services.