Our Garden Design division is 100% organic, lead by our NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional and Vermont Certified Horticulturist.
Garden Analysis: A short professional visit to your property to help identify plants, discuss troubling garden issues, and gardening methods of concern.
Garden Consultation: An in depth property walk-around. Photographs will be taken and a full illustrated report will be provided; covering plant identification and suggestions, topics of concern and suggested improvements, soil improvement recommendations, and new garden ideas.
Garden Design: A comprehensive client interview will be completed. Garden sites will be photographed, evaluated, measured and inventoried. Soil tests will be performed for nutrient, organic material levels and microbiological processes. Concept plans will be delivered and discussed. In the end, a fully detailed landscape design package, complete with estimated cost of installation, will be presented. We specialize in native plants, edible landscapes, herb gardens, rain gardens, formal and cutting gardens, to name but a few.
Garden Installation: Top notch plants will be provided to fulfill a design plan provided from in-house, or from another designer. Soil improvements will be made to insure an enduring beautiful garden.
Greenhouse/Conservatory Consultation: Growing under glass can be tricky at times. Our in-house greenhouse manager will visit your glass house and advise and help mitigate growing complications.
Garden Accoutrement: We can help you decide on objects of art, furniture, statuary, pottery, water elements and other decorative items for your garden. We can locate, deliver and install what you want.
Garden Maintenance: Weeding, pruning, deadheading, plant removal and replacements, edging, mulching, organic compost and fertilizer applications, pest mitigation and garden irrigation.
Garden Restoration and Re-Design: Older gardens can be improved by removing plants that do not perform and replaced with different or fresher specimens. Gardens can be made smaller or larger, garden styles and uses can be reappointed.
Four Season Container Plantings for Patio, Porch and Property: Brilliantly designed containers can grace your property year round for that seasonal pop of texture and color.
Seasonal Plantings and Property Care: Have that "I've been gardening all summer long" appeal. For second home owners who want color and beauty in the surrounding outdoor living spaces for the specific time that they are visiting.
Holiday Decorating: Have it ready when you arrive for the holidays. We locate, deliver and install; greens, swags, wreaths, lighting, trees, and containers, all gloriously appointed.
Special Garden Event Planning and Preparation: Weddings, parties, gatherings, garden tours given outside can cause great stress. We can provide an amazing outdoor garden ambiance for your event.
Please email gardens@chippersinc.com for more information on any of the services listed on this page.
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