Who we are
KATE PULLANO & KARLA BIGELOW
We came to fine gardening through practice – learning the trade by doing the hands-on work. Spending hours in many gardens, watching plants, shrubs and trees grow, or not, gave us a deep knowledge of maintaining plant health through good horticultural practices. In doing the work we’ve become intimate with the factors that affect the health of the garden – the soil, the climate, and the environment. Because we are passionate about what we do we keep abreast of new research through classes, lectures, and reading. It’s not just a job, its a passion!
With our vast knowledge of plant material we are familiar with how a particular plant thrives and what care it needs to perform at its best. We’re able to apply our knowledge of plants to our design principles when assessing your needs and creating outdoor spaces for your enjoyment. Our goal is to create spaces for our clients that are a treat for the eye, a joy for the soul, and a welcoming place for nature to unfold.
Crew
Whether it’s building an arbor, patio, or installing a master garden plan, we have a steady crew of talented helpers to get the job done.
Portfolio
We hope you’ll let us bring our creativity and knowledge to your project.
Services
We hope you’ll let us bring our creativity and knowledge to your project.
Master plans
Before we begin to tackle a master plan we spend time working through the needs of our clients. We consider how they currently use their outdoor space, what they’d like the new plan to accomplish, and the future maintenance level desired. For the final plan to be a success, it is imperative to clearly map out and define goals while we’re in the discussion and paper phase of the project.
Installation
We can handle the installation of your garden with your plan or with a design we’ve worked on together. We’ll build your garden from the soil up, being sure we’ve tested and amended the soil as needed for long lasting, healthy, garden beds.
Design consultation
Have a garden that isn’t quite working but not sure why? We’ll be happy to spend some time evaluating your landscape and give you our advise on an hourly basis.
Maintenance
With a deep knowledge of horticulture, we thrive on maintaining gardens to keep them looking their best. Landscapes are living, growing environments that need tending. We’re available throughout the season for ongoing maintenance -from spring through fall clean-up.
Pruning
Pruning shrubs and small trees to maintain form and health, and the maintenance of fruit trees for fruit production.
Vegetable and herb beds
There is nothing as delicious as plucking tomatoes from your own vines! We can build beds and fill them with your favorite fruits and vegetables. Edible gardens can be as simple as a few containers set in a sunny spot to a more robust planting with larger beds in your yard. Herbs and their medicinal benefits are a speciality that have a deep interest for us.
Containers
Available to create seasonal containers throughout the year.
Contact us
We look forward to taking your vision of what your garden can be and creating it for you!