Frequently Asked Questions
Our work is best suited to clients looking for ongoing care. While limited seasonal services may be available depending on timing, our focus is on long term garden health and consistency.
We specialize in planting, garden maintenance, and long term landscape care. We frequently work alongside landscape architects and contractors and are happy to collaborate as part of a larger project team.
We serve clients throughout coastal Maine, including Bangor, Brewer, Ellsworth, Hancock, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, and surrounding communities.
Yes. We regularly work with both seasonal and year round residents and understand the importance of dependable care and clear communication when clients are away .
The best way to begin is by contacting us through our website so we can learn more about your property and discuss next steps.
Visit frequency varies based on the property and season. We work with clients to establish a maintenance schedule that supports plant health and garden needs.
Garden maintenance primarily focuses on the growing season. For properties requiring year-round planning and oversight, our Estate Care service may be a better fit.
Yes. We regularly maintain existing gardens and work thoughtfully within established landscapes.
Our garden design services focus on planting design. We do not design hardscaping, but we regularly collaborate with landscape architects and builders as part of a broader project team.
Yes. We can provide planting design services independently or as part of a full design and maintenance relationship, depending on the needs of the project.
While many of our design projects lead into ongoing maintenance, this is not a requirement. However, our long term care experience strongly informs our design work.
The level of involvement depends on the scope of the project. We work closely with clients to understand priorities, site conditions, and long term goals for the landscape.
No. Our installation services focus on planting only. We frequently collaborate with landscape architects and contractors who handle hardscape and construction work.
Yes. We regularly install plant material based on plans provided by designers or architects and are happy to collaborate as part of a larger project team.
Installation and maintenance are separate services, though many clients choose to continue with ongoing care to support plant establishment and long term success.
Installation timing depends on plant type, site conditions, and seasonal considerations. We work within appropriate planting windows to support healthy establishment.
We focus on horticulture-led pruning rather than removal or clearance. Our work supports plant health, structure, and long-term success within the landscape.
Yes. We are meticulous about cleanup and remove all pruned material unless otherwise requested.
Timing depends on the plant species and goals. Much of our pruning takes place in winter, though some plants require pruning at other times of year.
Yes. We prune a wide range of ornamental and fruiting trees and shrubs, tailoring our approach to each plant’s needs.
