Maintenance

A maintenance program for your gardens will be tailored just for you. Generally the program will include weekly monitoring and care such as pinching, deadheading, cutting back, as required to maximize flower blooming, vibrant color and growth. For annual flowers the care includes frequent fertilization. Our technicians are trained to national standards in order to provide the best care for your property. Our practices are honed and refined to leave the smallest footprint possible on the environment and your home. Greener by Design is a licensed (by NYS Dept. of Environmental Control) applicator of tree & shrub treatments. We use no toxic chemicals, a well cared for garden should have minimal disease and insect infestations. When the right plant is selected for the right spot, and its needs are met, plants are minimally stressed and far less vulnerable.

2 year “complete care” © warranty: We warranty all new plants for 2 years. No other company supplies this warranty. We will even take over other companies plant warranties if conditions and materials are met first.

Healthy plants and gardens start with healthy soil, the right amount of water, light and air.
We test soil and amend it to the needs of the plants.

What is Healthy Soil?»

We offer the highest level of soil testing, fertilization, turf grass maintenance,
aeration, seeding and sodding.

Visit our Grass Maintenance page for more information.

We also offer the following Property Cleanup services:

SPRING CLEAN-UP includes cleaning flowerbeds, dethatching lawns, removing fallen leaves and any dead herbaceous material to avoid potential fungus and molds. Cultivate flower beds, apply pre-emergent weed prevention & garden fertilization, prepare beds for mulch installation. Work scheduled to begin mid March (weather permitting).

FALL LEAF REMOVAL includes removal of leaves and dead wood from lawn & garden beds, hardscape, roadway surrounding the property. Removal of leaves is important because it prevents the formation of fungus & overwintering insects. All debris are collected removed from property and disposed of offsite. Work scheduled to begin early November.


Soil culture is the basis for healthy plants. Many people think of soil as having a sponge-like capacity where moisture and nutrients are stored. In fact, much like our digestive systems, healthy soil is an organism that takes organic materials and transforms them into a form that plants can absorb. Different plants utilize different soil cultures. Soil testing is the first step to knowing what to feed the organism or adjust it to the needs of the plants. We use organic fertilizer and compost to insure healthy soil for a healthy garden.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5