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š·Astoria Gardener - Bulb Planting Ends Soon! Eco-Friendly Affordable
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Local ā¢ Eco-Friendly ā¢ Affordable ā¢ Sustainable
Hi neighbors!
Iām a local Astoria gardener offering eco-friendly, low-maintenance garden care for homes, patios, and community spaces ā rooted in simplicity, affordability, and sustainability.
My approach creates gorgeous, pest-resilient gardens that work with nature.
Anyone can grow thriving plants using free or low-cost materials and a little thoughtful guidance ā which Iād love to share!
š LATE FALL (NovemberāEarly December)
Thereās still time! š· Plant spring-blooming bulbs ā daffodils, crocus, tulips, alliums ā through early December, weather permitting.
Also great for:
ā¢ Light pruning & perennial shaping
ā¢ āLeave the leavesā natural mulching
ā¢ Planning next yearās beds around bulb placement
ā¢ Early soil amendment before winter rest
ā¢ Cool-weather planting and transplanting
āļø WINTER & EARLY SPRING (DecemberāMarch)
Our design + build season ā perfect while the garden rests.
ā¢ Digital renderings & planting layouts (year-round)
ā¢ Custom beds, window boxes, and structures
ā¢ Painting, sourcing, and styling design elements
ā¢ Soil improvement & compost planning
ā¢ Indoor seed starting, repotting, and overwinter prep
(Indoors or outdoors as weather allows.)
šø SPRING (MarchāMay)
Time to plant, feed, and refresh:
ā¢ New garden installations & replanting
ā¢ Composting & soil enrichment
ā¢ Early greens & pollinator-friendly blooms
ā¢ Dividing perennials & refreshing containers
ā¢ Light mulching & seasonal color planning
āļø LATE SPRING & EARLY SUMMER (MayāJune)
Prime window for major planting š¼
ā¢ Annuals, herbs, natives, and edibles
ā¢ Pollinator or sensory gardens
ā¢ Patio & container refreshes
ā¢ Irrigation / self-watering setup
š» SUMMER (JulyāAugust)
Focus on care & troubleshooting:
ā¢ On-site visits for overgrowth or stressed plants
ā¢ Water-wise care & mid-season soil boosts
ā¢ Deadheading & pruning for continuous bloom
ā¢ Filling gaps with heat-tolerant plants
ā¢ Planning fall crops & early bulb orders
š EARLY FALL (SeptemberāOctober)
Transition & prep for cooler weather:
ā¢ Perennial pruning & bed maintenance
ā¢ Planting early- to late-fall crops and flowers
ā¢ Greenhouse covers / hoop tunnels
ā¢ Refreshing compost & soil structure
š¬ Consultation & Design Fees
šæ Site Consultation ā $80 (45ā60 min)
Includes full on-site walk-through, measurements, photos, and discussion of your gardenās vision, layout, and planting plan.
Youāll receive a follow-up summary with next steps.
Fee credited toward booked work if you move forward.
š± Design Renderings ā $200
Detailed digital or hand rendering with one revision (layout, plant selections, and seasonal planning).
šŖ“ Additional Design Work ā $50/hr
Extra revisions, plant sourcing research, expanded plans.
šØ Custom Build & Installation
Quotes for raised beds, window boxes, garden structures, and decorative elements.
Clients are welcome to source their own plants and materials, or I can assist with affordable, sustainable sourcing through local nurseries and reused or upcycled materials.
š Availability: Appointments upon request
All photos from my own Astoria garden ā grown organically with pollinator-friendly practices and sustainable soil care.