Maintenance

Weeding & bed maintenance

  • weeding and removal of invasive species. We can figure out what needs to go, to help our plants grow

biweekly/monthly service plans

Seasonal garden cleanups(spring/fall)

  • April brings new growth in MN, and clearing out unnecessary debris helps plants grow. This is also a good time to till in some compost. Fall cleanup includes the removal of herbaceous perennials

    Pruning (shrubs, small trees)

    Mulching

    • Mulching is essential for organic gardening- it suppresses weeds, helps retain soil moisture, and improves soil health. A bit of mulch can make a huge difference in maintaining a garden

    Fertilization/Pest control solutions

    At the end of the day, nature will always have her own plan and sometimes the garden takes a hit.

    Compost and compost teas are effective fertilizers for organic gardening

    And for the deer …

    There are organic solutions for keeping deer and other critters from munching. Having a fence or other enclosure is most effective for low stress vegtable gardening