FAQ

We live in the Pacific Northwest, and plants native to our region are ones that evolved here and have called this place home for millenia. Take a walk in one of our many, large forested areas and most of what you'll see is native.

We believe a garden should be a place where all types of life has a chance to thrive and have fun, and you know what's fun? Planting your grandma's favorite flower, or a shrub that reminds you of a far away place you've lived or visited. As long as the species does not spread aggressively, and is hardy and low-maintenance--meaning they can survive our climate and don't require extra water and fertilizers once established--we'll plant it! That said, the more native plants you have in your yard, combined with leaving leaves, and providing a source of water, the more benefits you'll create for local wildlife. 

In addition to being the foundation of the food chain, native plants want to grow here, in our native soils with the amount of water that typically falls from the sky. This makes them low-maintenance to care for once established. If you have a place-based ethic and aesthetic, nothing says "Pacific Northwest," like our vibrant, green trees, shrubs, ferns, and forbs. Planting your yard densely with these easy-growing plants will help your piece of land absorb and filter rainwater, clean and cool the air, and take carbon out of the atmosphere. You can combat climate change and keep the orcas healthy, all by growing native!

The Pacific Northwest is home to several Wild Strawberries (Fragaria spp). After reading Braiding Sweetgrass, we saw how this plant exemplifies an interconnected relationship between plants, humans, and other living beings—an ethic we wish to embrace in our gardening practice. There are many practitioners that focus on lawns and yard care, but we wish to tend to your property as the habitat it is and can be. Additionally, before she was born, "strawberry" was the knickname of Lisa's oldest niece, and thinking of the next generation is central to creating a sustainable way of life!

Legally large trees have to been worked on by a certified arborist. We can help you choose new replacement trees and shrubs, and we can use chainsaws and wood chippers for tall shrubs, short trees, and fallen woody debris.

We primarily serve Seattle and South King County. However, we love to travel! If your project is located elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho), will require 5+ days of service, and you can cover lodging, let's talk.