About Me
If you want to create a wonderful outdoor living space, or simply make your property more attractive, I can help. I take great pride in turning clients’ wishes into beautiful yards and gardens. I’m a University of Wisconsin-trained horticulturist and have put a lifetime of acquired knowledge to work to solve problems and transform yards and gardens. In addition, I am a …
… Frequent lectur
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… Master Gardener course instructor
… Native plant expert with mentions in House Beautiful magazine and other publications
My Services
Expert assessment and advice for your landscape and gardens
• Recommend plants and designs to enhance your yard’s beauty and match your lifestyle
• Evaluate current landscape, identify existing plant materials and problem areas
• Recommend maintenance programs for existing plantings and provide advice for proper pruning
• Identify and recommend solutions for insect, disease and cultivation problems
• Suggest alternative plant varieties to address problem areas
Upon completion of the consultation, I will provide written recommendations customized to your yard, along with referrals to qualified companies to implement your projects. Project assistance
• Develop a schedule for seasonal tasks such as tree, shrub, and flower planting; pruning, fertilizing, pest control and winterizing
• Provide design sketches
• Perform advanced pruning; also shaping of specialty plants such as topiaries, spirals, hedges, and specimens
• Design native plant and eco-friendly landscapes
• Brighten, refresh and stage plantings in outdoor living areas for seasonal changes, special occasions and sale of your home
Plans and procedures for specialty gardening projects, such as:
• Annual and perennial gardens
• Container gardens
• Native or natural gardens
• Herb and vegetable gardens
• Fruit gardens, including tree fruits and small fruits
• Rose gardens
