That’s why I’m here.

Hello Plant Parents!  Here’s my very first blog posted to introduce you to my newest endeavor.

My new business is called containarment.  It’s a mash up of who I am and what I love to do.  The primary focus is on beautiful garden containers for your home or business elevating your entry ways, patios and poolsides. This is an underserved niche by traditional landscaping companies and it’s something I’m absolutely passionate about.  I believe that most people love the look of plant containers but lack the time and expertise to effectively design and implement.  That’s why I’m here.  I’ll even update your containers each season to keep things looking fresh.  I’m also offering landscape design services particularly for your existing beds that have been impacted by change (tired shrubs, new construction, tree canopy expansion, etc.).  Additional maintenance services are available including “plant sitting” while you’re away from home.  I’m excited to finally launch this new business sharing my expertise and love for everything garden.

Creating successful plant containers is harder than it looks.  It all starts with selecting and positioning containers that are best suited to your space.   Principles of design are used to perfect these choices in space, function and style.  Step two involves making sure to establish a healthy environment for plants to thrive in.  More than a fresh bag of potting soil, it takes true know-how for advanced soil blends supported by interior container structure designed for optimal plant growth and survival.  Plant selection is fun for most, but without understanding compatibility in combination and numbers, it can hold disappointing results.  Planting can also be tricky to ensure that specimens are given the best launch in adequate space for healthy growth.  Lastly, caring for containers is likely the most challenging factor.  Watering routines change with the seasons and too much or too little will cause stress or worse to your plants.  Monitoring techniques include feeding, trimming and offering cover on cold winter nights.  All of this can be managed with support from a good container coach.  That’s why I’m here.

Designing and installing containers is both an art and science that I’ve mastered over years of performance trials including a few defeats that taught me well.  I’m here to give your mixed or single specimen containers the best start, share my knowledge and make your experience successful for home or business.  Whether you are wanting turnkey services with ongoing maintenance including seasonal updates or simply wish to restart your approach to beautiful garden containers, let my experience be to your advantage. 

Again, that’s why I’m here.