Bothell Vegetable and Herb Garden Installation Services
Picture this: a sunny afternoon in your Bothell backyard, where you can pluck fresh greens, savor ripe tomatoes, and snip fragrant herbs—all just steps from your kitchen. At Neat & Tidy, we specialize in creating low-maintenance edible gardens that flourish in Bothell’s distinct climate—cool nights, rainy winters, and warm late summers.
What Gardening Challenges Are You Facing?
- Are your garden beds sagging and turning into muddy puddles after winter?
- Frustrated with constant watering only to watch your crops bolt by August?
- Weeds and pests ruining your gardening joy?
- Tired of flimsy kits from the store that warp and come with questionable soil?
- Having trouble planning your garden—too much lettuce at once or tomatoes that refuse to ripen?
Our Installation Process (And Why It Works)
Sturdy Cedar Raised Beds: We construct beds from durable 2×6 or 2×8 cedar boards, using stainless or coated fasteners—say goodbye to rotting railroad ties!
Premium Soil Blend: Our veggie soil mix is compost-rich, well-drained, peat-free, and topped off with a fine layer of mulch to keep moisture in.
Efficient Drip Irrigation: We install a simple, timer-controlled system complete with a pressure regulator and backflow preventer, ensuring your plants receive just the right amount of water.
Supportive Trellis Systems: Perfect for climbing plants like tomatoes, peas, and cucumbers—choose from sturdy galvanized panels or classic wooden frames.
Season Extension Options: We provide low hoops and frost cloth/insect netting to protect your crops and extend the growing season.
Clean Paths: Our paths are built with compacted gravel or arbor chips, and we include weed fabric underneath to keep things tidy and easy to navigate.
Bothell-Friendly Plant List (Only the Best Varieties)
Cool-Season Superstars: Lettuce, arugula, spinach, kale, chard, sugar snap peas, carrots, beets, radishes, cilantro, and parsley.
Warm-Season Favorites: Cherry tomatoes (like ‘Sungold’ and ‘Sweet Million’), ‘Early Girl’ slicers, bush beans, compact cucumbers, zucchini (one plant is plenty), and basil (with heat or cover).
Herbs That Thrive: Thyme, oregano, chives, rosemary, sage, mint (best in a pot), and flat-leaf parsley.
Pro Tip: We utilize staggered plantings (succession sowing) to ensure you enjoy a continuous harvest without overwhelming amounts of produce at once.
Our Annual Maintenance Plan (Your Garden’s Best Friend)
Succession Schedule: We’ll provide an easy-to-follow calendar for sowing, planting, and harvesting, keeping your beds productive from spring to fall.
Irrigation Tune-Up: Seasonal adjustments to timers, emitter checks, and deep watering during the hot summer months.
Pest and Slug Management: We employ iron phosphate bait, beer traps, and netting/row covers to keep your garden healthy and thriving.
Soil Health Maintenance: Regular compost top-dressing and gentle organic amendments tailored to your plants’ needs.
Winterization: We can assist with cover crops or mulching, draining lines, and storing trellises/fabrics for the winter months.
We pride ourselves on being a low-maintenance landscaping team. Our goal is to minimize issues between visits and lighten your workload.
Service Options (Choose What Fits Your Style)
Quarterly Services: Perfect for spring and fall resets, plus two mid-season check-ins to keep everything in check.
Bi-Monthly Services: Ideal for maintaining steady harvests and managing pesky weed pressure.
(For new installations, we kick things off on a monthly basis for the first 90 days, then adjust as needed.)
What’s Included in Our Annual Maintenance
- Bed edge re-cutting and path refreshes to keep everything looking sharp and tidy.
- Targeted weeding and mulch touch-ups (we never weed against plant stems).
- Assistance with trellis installation/removal and plant tying as your vines grow.
- Comprehensive drip system audits: timer programming, pressure and flow checks, and emitter replacements.
- Seasonal health assessments for your plants (checking for bolting, deficiencies, or mildew) with actionable fixes.
Why Annual Maintenance Is Essential
More Continuous Harvests: Timed plantings keep your table full and reduce gaps in production, so you never run out of fresh ingredients.
Efficient Watering: Our methods promote deep, infrequent watering, encouraging strong root growth and reducing your water bill.
Fewer Pests: With healthy soils and strategic timing, you can avoid most pest sprays and rely on natural management.
Long-Lasting Beds: Properly maintained paths and mulching protect your lumber and soil, extending the life of your garden.
How Our Process Works
Free Estimate: Send us photos or videos, or schedule a quick walkthrough; we promise transparent, upfront pricing.
Design & Layout: We create a sun map and plan out bed sizes, materials, irrigation, and crops to suit your gardening goals.
Installation Day: Our team constructs the beds, fills them with our premium soil blend, sets up the drip irrigation, installs trellises, and plants your chosen crops—all labeled for your convenience!
Follow-Up: We provide a watering guide, a simple harvest chart, and add-ons whenever you’re ready to expand your garden.
Why Bothell Chooses Neat & Tidy
We’re a local team that understands Bothell’s unique weather patterns and gardening challenges.
Fully licensed & insured; we maintain neat work sites and deliver clean finishes every time.
Transparent pricing—all materials, labor, hauling, and disposal are included, so there are no surprises.
Punctual, respectful service with no mess left behind.
Eco-Conscious Approach: We use peat-free soils, integrated pest management strategies, and efficient water use to ensure a sustainable garden.
Ready to Grow Delicious Food—Without the Drama?
Call or text Neat & Tidy today for a customized raised-bed plan, efficient drip setup, and a planting schedule that delivers bountifully in Bothell. We handle the setup; you get to enjoy the fun of picking and savoring your fresh produce!
