Edmonds Vegetable and Herb Garden Installation Services
Picture this: stepping into your backyard and plucking fresh greens that practically sing with flavor, savoring homegrown tomatoes that actually taste like summer, and snipping fragrant herbs just steps from your kitchen. At Neat & Tidy, we specialize in crafting low-maintenance edible gardens that flourish in Edmonds’s unique climate—think cool nights, damp winters, and warm late summers.
What Gardening Challenges Are You Facing?
- Are your garden beds sagging after winter, transforming into mud pits or hardpan?
- Tired of endlessly watering only to watch your crops bolt by August?
- Weeds and pests zapping your gardening passion?
- Frustrated with flimsy store kits that warp and offer questionable soil?
- Struggling with garden planning—too much lettuce at once, tomatoes that never ripen, or basil that sulks?
Our Installation Process (And Why It Works Wonders)
- Sturdy Cedar Raised Beds: We utilize 2×6 or 2×8 cedar boards, paired with high-quality stainless or coated fasteners—no more rotting railroad ties!
- Premium Soil Blend: Our veggie soil mix is rich in compost, well-drained, and peat-free, topped off with a fine layer of mulch to lock in moisture.
- Efficient Drip Irrigation: We set up a simple timer-controlled system complete with a pressure regulator and backflow preventer, ensuring your plants receive just the right amount of hydration.
- Supportive Trellis Systems: Perfect for climbing plants like tomatoes, peas, and cucumbers—choose from robust galvanized panels or classic wood frames.
- Season Extension Options: We offer low hoops and frost cloth/insect netting to protect your crops and extend the growing season, ensuring you can enjoy fresh produce for longer.
- Clean Paths: Our paths are constructed with compacted gravel or arbor chips, including weed fabric underneath to keep everything tidy and organized.
Edmonds-Friendly Plant List (No Divas Allowed)
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 kept in a pot), and flat-leaf parsley.
Pro Tip: We implement staggered plantings (also known as succession sowing) so you can enjoy a continuous harvest without overwhelming amounts of produce flooding your kitchen at once.
Our Annual Maintenance Plan (Your Garden’s Best Friend)
- Succession Schedule: We provide an easy-to-follow calendar for sowing, planting, and harvesting, keeping your beds productive all season long.
- Irrigation Tune-Up: Seasonal adjustments to timers, emitter checks, and deep watering during those hot summer days.
- Pest and Slug Management: Utilizing iron phosphate bait, beer traps, and netting/row covers, we 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 help with cover crops or mulching, draining lines, and storing trellises/fabrics for the winter.
Our mission is to provide low-maintenance landscaping solutions—minimizing issues between visits and reducing your workload.
Service Options (Pick What Suits You Best)
- Quarterly Services: Ideal for spring and fall resets, plus two mid-season check-ins.
- Bi-Monthly Services: Perfect for maintaining steady harvests and managing pesky weed pressure.
(For new installations, we can begin on a monthly basis for the first 90 days, then adjust as needed for your garden’s specific rhythm.)
What’s Included in Our Annual Maintenance
- Bed edge re-cutting and path refreshes to keep everything looking sharp and inviting.
- Targeted weeding and mulch touch-ups (and 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 while reducing gaps in production.
- Efficient Watering: Our methods promote deep, infrequent watering, encouraging vigorous root growth and lowering your water bill.
- Fewer Pests: Healthy soils and strategic timing can eliminate the need for most pest sprays.
- Long-Lasting Beds: Well-maintained paths and proper mulching protect your lumber and enrich your soil.
How Our Process Works
- Free Estimate: Send us photos or a video, or schedule a quick walkthrough; we promise clear, upfront pricing with no surprises.
- Design & Layout: We create a sun map and plan out bed sizes, materials, irrigation, and crop selections.
- 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 Edmonds Chooses Neat & Tidy
- We’re a local crew that truly understands Edmonds’s unique weather patterns and gardening challenges.
- Fully licensed & insured; we maintain tidy work sites and deliver stunning finishes.
- Transparent pricing—all materials, labor, hauling, and disposal are included in our quotes.
- 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 promote sustainability.
Ready to Grow Delicious Food—Without the Drama?
Call or text Neat & Tidy for a customized raised-bed plan, efficient drip setup, and a planting schedule that ensures bountiful harvests right here in Edmonds. We handle the hard work; you get to enjoy the joy of picking and savoring your fresh produce!
