Can you source and install the plants for the planter boxes as part of the service?

Yes, absolutely! Sourcing and installing plants for your planter boxes is not just something we can do—it’s one of the core services we pride ourselves on. Think of us as your personal botanical concierge, from the very first seed of an idea to the final spade of soil.

Here’s exactly how we make it seamless for you:

Step 1: The Green Briefing (No Design Fee Anxiety)

It starts with a conversation. I’ll ask about your light exposure (morning sun in the east, deep shade on the north side?), your aesthetic craving (wild prairie meadow or structured Mediterranean elegance?), and your desired level of maintenance. Maybe you want a showstopper of annuals that changes every season, or a low-maintenance evergreen structure that’s “set it and forget it.” I listen for the story you want your porch to tell.

Step 2: Plant Sourcing Like a Detective

I don’t just scroll the first nursery website. I source from local growers, specialty propagators, and proven stock that’s already acclimated to your local hardiness zone. This means I avoid the “big box store shock” where a plant looks glorious for a week then droops. I’ll handpick specimens for their root health, pest resistance, and perfect “filler, spiller, thriller” ratio for your specific box size. Did you want a rare succulent or a specific heirloom tomato? I’ll find it.

Step 3: The Installation (Where the Magic Happens)

I arrive with everything: the plants, premium potting mix (never cheap garden soil—it’s too heavy for containers), slow-release organic fertilizer, drainage gravel, and even matching drip trays if needed. I plant them with the proper depth, spacing, and “settle-in” watering. I also arrange them so the composition looks lush from day one, using the “focal point, mass, and cascade” technique to create depth. No sparse starter plants here; I plant for a full, intentional look.

Step 4: The Finish

Before I leave, I give you a simple care card: how often to water in your specific microclimate, how to deadhead, and when to fertilize next. If you ever have a question—like “one leaf turned yellow, is it panic time?”—I’m just a text away.

So, to answer your question directly: Yes, we take full ownership of the process. You don’t have to go to a nursery, guess on soil, or lift a bag of mulch. I bring the green thumb, you just get to watch it grow. When can I come by to measure your boxes?