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SMALL DETAILS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!

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We like to think of outdoor garden care as our superpower - we do what we do best and leave lawn care to the rest.  

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 NOTE that even though the seasonal aspects of our service appear to be separately listed below, we perform them seamlessly from Early Spring to Late Fall/Early Winter and are the essentials/minimum services for our annual seasonal contracts.  They are separated only to provide more details for our clients as to the timing of our activities. 

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Reliable Scheduled Garden Care

 
PRIMARY SERVICE
Weekly and biweekly schedules

Hand-weeding
Fertilizing
 Pruning of shrubs, perennials and trees (up to ten feet from ground)
Crown-lifting of trees, pruning of dead, diseased and damaged
Planting perennials, shrubs and small trees
Soil amendments (with compost and/or mulch or a perlite/peat moss mix for harder soils)
Deadheading
Staking
 Permaculture solutions
Splitting/transplanting
Integrated pest management & more.

SEASONAL PLANTER MAINTENANCE
Whether we install the plant material or not, we can help you maintain the planters.
Includes:
planter design/installation of plants
regular scheduled visits to replace dead/spent material, add colour to your displays, ensure proper watering schedule.  Client must purchase own planters/containers.

Skilled Pruning for trees, shrubs and perennials

 




HEDGE & SHRUB PRUNING
ROSE SHRUB PRUNING
PERENNIAL DEADHEADING, PINCHING
TREE PRUNING*
*For smaller sized trees as we can reach up to 10 feet from the ground.  We can refer you to a certified and reliable arborist for larger jobs.  
 
Pruning of non-evergreens can also be booked/scheduled during the dormant season, Winter.

Spring & Fall Cleanup/Prep

 
We pride ourselves on performing a thorough and detailed shrub/garden bed cleanup, looking after details better left to trained professionals, such as the GardenSKeeper team.

PERENNIAL CLEANUP/TRIMMING

ADDING SOIL AMENDEMENTS

EMPTY/DRAIN SEASONAL PLANTERS AND CLEAN FOR STORAGE

PLANT SPRING-BLOOMING BULBS

WINTER PROTECTION FOR EVERGREENS
 
SPRING/FALL PRUNING
Please enquire for further details as the timing of pruning depends on the type of tree or shrub.

LEAF BLOWOUT/HAND-RAKING IN GARDEN BEDS
As part of our regular services, we remove diseased and dead plant material to prevent or mitigate issues such as powdery mildew, black leaf spot, Black Knot, etc. 

MULCHING OF HEALTHY LEAF DEBRIS TO INCORPORATE INTO GARDEN BEDS
Proper and thorough leaf debris management is important for our perennials beds. 

We carefully bag/bundle debris for addition to your organic waste bins or place it directly into the bins, if there is room.  Alternatively, we can dispose of the garden debris and leaf mulch at the Ecostation for a flat fee - let us know!

Garden Coach 

 
​We offer coaching services to the do-it-yourself home owner. We will work with you in your garden, guiding and teaching you seasonally appropriate skills and techniques.  A garden coach is like hiring a personal trainer for your gardening.  During the coaching session, you can bring out specific gardening questions and challenges.  

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