Plant plants. Mostly native.
As many as possible.

The Garden Audit.

Ninety minutes on-site with me, followed by a short written report. A focused diagnostic for homeowners who want a clear, prioritized path forward — without committing to a full design.

• A 90-minute on-site walkthrough. I look at your yard with you, ask questions, listen, and observe. No measuring tape unless I need it.
• A written report within 48 hours. A short guide you keep forever. It will include my observations, concrete actions to take in the next 30 days, and some structural ideas worth thinking about for the future.
• Plant recommendations tied to your conditions. A handful of species picked from the Longview library, suited to your sun, moisture, and soil conditions.
• An honest read on what to keep, what to fix, what to ignore. Not every problem in a yard is worth solving. You'll leave knowing which battles to fight.
• Referrals when you need them. If your yard needs an arborist, an irrigation tune-up, or a hardscape contractor, I'll connect you with people I trust.

Garden Design & Installation.

A comprehensive design grounded in ecology — built around your site, your life, and the long view. Design only, or design and installation under one point of contact.

• A full planting plan. Scaled, drawn from site visits and measurements. Plant palette, quantities, spacing, layered communities — built to fill in densely and improve over decades.
• A care calendar. Season-by-season instructions tailored to your specific plantings — pruning timing, editing, what to look for, what to ignore.
• A budget & phasing plan. What to install when, where to spend, and where it's fine to wait. Designs work even when phased over 2–3 years.
• Installation support. I work with trusted local landscapers and contractors for the build-out, coordinating to make sure the project is a success.

Every project starts with a conversation — fill out the form on the Get started page and we'll talk through whether it's the right fit before any work begins.

Seasonal Visits.

For gardens that want a knowledgeable set of eyes through the full year — without committing to a design.

• One visit each season. Spring planting and editing, summer observation, fall planting and bulb planning, winter pruning — each timed to what the garden actually calls for.
• A short written note after each visit. Two or three priorities for the next six to eight weeks, so you always know what's next without having to remember our conversation.
• Text/email access between visits. For the small questions — "is this a weed?" "should I cut this back now?" — that come up between our seasons together.
• Plant recommendations along the way. Specific picks for specific spots, tied to your conditions and aesthetic.
• Honest scope. If something in the garden is really a design question, not a coaching one, I'll say so — and we can talk about it separately.

Most clients start with a single Garden Audit, then upgrade to Seasonal Visits if it feels useful. No obligation.

Remote Consultation.

A lighter-touch option for homeowners outside the DMV — or anyone who'd rather start with photos and a video call than a site visit.

• You send photos and a few details. Through the Get started form — photos from a few angles, the questions you're sitting with, what you know about your site (sun, soil, drainage).
• A 30-minute video call together. We walk through your space on screen, talk through what you're seeing, and I ask the questions photos can't answer.
• I follow up with a written assessment. What to think about, what to prioritize, and a handful of plants worth knowing for your conditions.
• An honest read on whether you really need more. If your situation calls for boots on the ground, I'll tell you, and recommend a designer closer to you if I can.

Best for: clients outside the DMV, second opinions, or smaller questions that don't justify a full audit.