LANDSCAPE STEWARDSHIP
WITH REIMAGINED ROOTS

Caring for the land is more than maintenance. It is stewardship.

Our year-round stewardship services are guided by permaculture and organic land care practices that build healthy soil, invite biodiversity, and bring balance back to your landscape. Every plan is created with your goals, your property, and your rhythms in mind. Whether you are looking for seasonal support, help tending your edible gardens, or full-site care, we meet your landscape where it is and help it thrive.

From winter pruning and spring renewal to summer care and fall soil building, each visit follows the natural flow of the seasons. Over time, your landscape becomes stronger, more abundant, and more alive. You enjoy a thriving ecosystem that nourishes you, supports pollinators and wildlife, and keeps giving back year after year.

Landscape Stewardship

  • *Memberships in our ‘Tend’ Program are closed for 2026. Please reach out about ‘A la Carte Garden Care’ to work with us!

    This plan focuses on the key moments that matter most in a New England garden: a thorough spring reset, targeted summer support, and proper preparation for winter. It’s ideal for homeowners who want professional stewardship without frequent summer visits.

    Includes:

    • 1 winter pruning visit during tree & shrub dormancy

    • 1 comprehensive spring cleanup

    • 1 summer pruning visit to support tree & shrub health

    • 2 summer weeding visits (July & August)

    • 2 fall cleanups to prepare gardens for winter

    • Seasonal written check-ins from our stewardship lead with observations and recommendations

    • An annual materials allowance for routine soil amendments and organic fertilizers.

    Best for:
    Smaller or mature gardens that benefit from ecological care and a lighter summer touch.

  • *Memberships in our ‘Cultivate’ Program are closed for 2026. Please reach out about ‘A la Carte Garden Care’ to work with us!

    Our most popular plan for gardens that want consistent, attentive care.

    Does your space need more frequent summer support and dedicated time for thoughtful planning? Cultivate is designed for gardens that benefit from regular hands-on care through the growing season.

    We balance ecology, aesthetics, and practicality, keeping gardens healthy, intentional, and responsive as conditions change.

    Includes:

    • 1 winter pruning visit during tree & shrub dormancy

    • 1 comprehensive spring cleanup

    • 4 summer weeding and garden care visits (monthly, June–September)

    • 1 summer pruning visit to support tree & shrub health

    • 2 fall cleanups to prepare gardens for winter

    • 1-hour landscape consultation with our in-house MCH

    • Monthly written check-ins from our stewardship lead with observations, priorities, and seasonal recommendations

    • An expanded annual materials allowance for routine seasonal needs. plant additions, and ecological enhancements.

    Best for:
    Established gardens with moderate weed pressure, evolving planting goals, busy vegetable gardeners, or homeowners who want peace of mind that an extra set of hands is never far.

  • Elevated care for complex gardens that benefit from frequent attention.

    Steward is our highest level of ongoing garden care, designed for landscapes with higher complexity, evolving plantings, or persistent weed pressure. This plan offers increased summer presence and dedicated time for hands-on adjustments as the season unfolds.

    It’s ideal for clients who want their garden closely tended, thoughtfully guided, and proactively managed without needing to oversee the details themselves.

    Includes:

    • 1 winter pruning visit during tree & shrub dormancy

    • 1 comprehensive spring cleanup

    • 1 spring follow-up visits to support early plant health and garden aesthetics

    • Summer weeding and garden care visits every 3 weeks June - September

    • 1 summer pruning visit to support tree & shrub health

    • 2 fall cleanups to prepare gardens for winter

    • 1-hour landscape consultation with our in-house MCH

    • Priority scheduling within our seasonal calendar

    • Visit specific written updates from our stewardship lead with observations, recommendations, and next steps

    • Highest annual materials allowance for routine garden needs, as well as soil testing and enhancement, and additional plantings and seeding.

    Best for:
    Larger or more complex gardens, newer plantings, or clients who want a consistent, hands-on presence through the summer months.

  • Prefer flexibility or want to mix and match services? We’re happy to work that way.

    We continue to offer garden care on a time-and-materials basis for clients who prefer a more customizable approach. Whether you’re looking for a one-time visit or occasional support throughout the season, we’ll tailor the work to your garden’s needs.

    À la carte care can include:

    • Seasonal cleanups

    • Pruning and plant care

    • Targeted weeding

    • Garden bed preparation

    • Help with specific projects or priorities

    • Ecological enhancements

    This is business as is has been since the start. Simply let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll recommend an approach and get your visits on the calendar.

    How it works:

    • Labor is billed hourly

    • Materials are billed as needed

    • Scheduling is based on availability and season

    If you’re not sure what your garden needs, we’re glad to talk it through!

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Every visit supports a thriving ecosystem. The results are measurable and lasting.

  • creating an enormous opportunity to support biodiversity when designed and maintained with intention. (BioScience Journal, “Residential Landscapes and Biodiversity,” Oxford University Press)

  • and increases property appeal and biodiversity. (National Wildlife Federation, Gardening for Wildlife Report)

  • when compared to traditional lawns or non-native gardens. (PlantWild, Native Plants for Biodiversity)

  • Ecological landscapes can reduce irrigation needs by 50–70% and lower fertilizer use by over 90% saving homeowners an average of $100–$300 annually on water and inputs once established. (EPA WaterSense, Outdoor Water Use in the United States)

  • About one-third of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators, and roughly three-quarters of flowering plants rely on them to reproduce. (U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Importance of Pollinators)

WINTER

Winter Pruning Most woody trees and shrubs prefer to be pruned in the winter, when their energy is in their roots. Pruning in dormancy promotes health, structure, and productivity. This single visit will set your fruit trees and berry bushes up for success the following spring!

1 visit, February - March

SPRING

Spring Clean Ups Cut back perennials, clear beds of debris, apply mulch, edge beds, refresh soil with compost.

Vegetable Garden Planting Square foot garden planning, apply compost, plant your garden with veggie starts.

Pollinator Support Balance tidiness with ecology by leaving select stems, refreshing native plantings, and building soil health to provide early forage and safe habitat for pollinators as they emerge.

1 -2 visits, April - May

SUMMER

Weeding Visits Biweekly or monthly visits to monitor plant health and tend to weed growth.

Summer Pruning Care for fruit trees and early blooming shrubs.

4 -6 visits, June - September

FALL

Ecological Fall Clean Ups Mulch leaves into beds to overwinter your plants and build soil in your gardens, mulch leaves into the lawn to build soil fertility without suppressing lawn growth.

Perennial and Shrub Care Cut back any mushy spent perennials and dead/diseased growth on shrubs.

Pollinator Support Leave perennials with seed heads and hollow stems to provide food for birds and overwintering habitat for pollinators.

2 -3 visits, October - November

ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENTS

Our ecological enhancements are part of our year-round land stewardship and maintenance programs, created to build beautiful, low-maintenance spaces that grow stronger each year. You can request these services at any time when seasonally appropriate, and our team will guide you through each option with care, recommending what will best nurture the long-term health and vitality of your landscape.

  • Soil Testing & Interpretation
    Professional lab testing with clear results and practical recommendations for your soil’s long-term balance. Includes sampling, analysis, and summary report.

    Fish Emulsion & Kelp Blend Application
    A nutrient-rich liquid feed that boosts microbial life and root development during key growth periods.

    Compost Tea Application
    A living brew of beneficial microbes applied to revitalize soil biology and improve nutrient cycling.

    Holistic Fruit Tree Spray
    A 4-step application based on the growth stages of the trees starting in early April, with visits every 2-3 weeks into early June. The spray is a fully organic carefully measured blend of fish emulsion, liquid kelp, neem oil, kaolin clay, and effective microbes.

    Compost Delivery & Application
    Feed your soil with premium, locally sourced compost for lasting fertility and water retention.

  • Mycorrhizal Inoculation at Planting
    Boost root health and drought tolerance with beneficial fungal inoculants at planting time.

    Foliar Feeding (Seaweed or Compost Extract)
    A gentle leaf-applied feed to enhance resilience and vitality in fruit trees and perennials.

  • Fall Leaf Management
    We are happy to handle fall leaves in the way that best suits your property. We can mulch and apply them to planting beds, push them to a naturalized area such as the woods, or haul them away if you prefer.

    Dog Waste or Toy Removal
    For the health and safety of our crew, we ask that lawns and garden areas be free of dog waste, toys, and personal items before your visit. If removal is needed, it will be billed in addition to standard rates.

    Ecological Tool Preference
    We are equipped to use electric-only tools such as mowers and leaf blowers if you prefer a lower-noise and lower-emission approach. Gas-powered tools are available when higher power is required. There is no cost difference, and we welcome your preference.

AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND


Consultation and Design On-site consultations to explore your vision, assess your space, and create resilient plans for edible gardens, wellness retreats, and full landscape transformations.

Hardscaping Patios, pathways, and outdoor gathering areas designed with longevity and resilience in mind.

Carpentry Custom raised beds, trellises, compost systems, pergolas, and saunas built in our woodshop.

Invasive and Poison Ivy Removal Mechanical removal of select invasive plants and poison ivy, allowing you to reclaim space on your property over time.

Customized Maintenance Ongoing services tailored to your priorities, including building soil health, supporting pollinators and wildlife, increasing food production, managing stormwater, and improving climate resilience.

FAQS

  • Stewardship pricing is scalable from a la carte services billed at time and material, to high touch, annual fine gardening contracts.

    Our stewardship clients may spend $450 - $6,500 annually, depending on their landscape’s needs and features.

  • We do not. As fine gardeners, and permaculture-based design/builders, we are just not set up to help you with your mow and blow services.

    However, we can help with lawn renovations for existing stewardship clients, adding in core aeration, dethatching and overseeding with one of our many eco-blend seed mixes.

  • Yes! This is a crucial part of ensuring your landscape is both safe and enjoyable.

    However, we prefer to keep these visits separate from our stewardship visits as they often require different equipment and gear to protect our crew, and to ensure effective removal.

    Let us know if you have an issue with invasives or poison ivy and we can come up with a specific maintenance plan for mitigation of these plants.

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