Mercer Island Vegetable and Herb Garden Installation Services
Picture this: stepping into your backyard and picking vibrant greens that explode with flavor, savoring juicy homegrown tomatoes, and snipping fragrant herbs just a stone’s throw from your kitchen. At Neat & Tidy, we specialize in crafting low-maintenance edible gardens that flourish in Mercer Island’s lush climate—where cool nights, wet winters, and warm late summers create the perfect growing environment.
What Gardening Challenges Do You Encounter?
- Are your garden beds sagging after the winter, turning into a muddy mess or a hardpan?
- Frustrated with constant watering only to watch your crops bolt by August?
- Finding pests and weeds sucking the joy out of your gardening experience?
- Tired of flimsy store-bought kits that warp and come with questionable soil?
- Struggling with garden planning—too many lettuce heads all at once, tomatoes that never seem to ripen, or basil that just sulks?
Our Installation Process (And Why It Works)
Sturdy Cedar Raised Beds: We construct beds using 2×6 or 2×8 cedar boards, secured with stainless or coated fasteners—bye-bye rotting railroad ties!
Premium Soil Blend: Our veggie soil mix is rich in compost, drains beautifully, and is peat-free, topped with a fine layer of mulch to lock in moisture.
Efficient Drip Irrigation: We set up a user-friendly, timer-controlled system with a pressure regulator and backflow preventer, ensuring your plants get just the right amount of hydration.
Supportive Trellis Systems: Ideal for climbing plants like tomatoes, peas, and cucumbers—choose from durable galvanized panels or classic wood frames.
Season Extension Options: We offer low hoops and frost cloth/insect netting to protect your crops and prolong the growing season.
Clean Paths: Our paths are crafted with compacted gravel or arbor chips, complete with weed fabric underneath to keep everything tidy.
Mercer Island-Friendly Plant List (No Drama Here)
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, and basil (a single plant is usually enough).
Herbs That Thrive: Thyme, oregano, chives, rosemary, sage, mint (best in a pot), and flat-leaf parsley.
Pro Tip: We implement staggered plantings (succession sowing) so you can enjoy a steady stream of fresh produce without being overwhelmed at harvest time.
Our Annual Maintenance Plan (Your Garden’s Best Friend)
Succession Schedule: We provide you with 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 the 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 assist with cover crops or mulching, draining lines, and storing trellises and fabrics for the winter months.
We pride ourselves on being a low-maintenance landscaping team. Our mission is to minimize issues between visits, so you can enjoy gardening without the hassle.
Service Options (Pick What Suits You)
Quarterly Services: Perfect for spring and fall resets, plus two mid-season check-ins.
Bi-Monthly Services: Ideal for maintaining consistent harvests and managing weed pressure.
(For new installations, we can 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 inviting.
Targeted weeding and mulch touch-ups (we always weed away from plant stems).
Assistance with trellis installation/removal and plant tying as your vines grow.
Comprehensive drip system audits, including 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.
Efficient Watering: Our methods promote deep, infrequent watering, encouraging robust root growth and lowering your water bill.
Fewer Pests: Healthy soils and strategic timing can minimize the need for most pest sprays.
Long-Lasting Beds: Well-maintained paths and proper mulching protect your lumber and soil, ensuring longevity.
How Our Process Works
Free Estimate: Send us photos or a quick video, or schedule a brief walkthrough; we promise clear, upfront pricing.
Design & Layout: We create a sun map and plan out bed sizes, materials, irrigation, and crops tailored to your preferences.
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.
Why Mercer Island Chooses Neat & Tidy
We’re a local crew that understands Mercer Island’s unique weather patterns and gardening challenges.
Fully licensed & insured; we maintain neat work sites and deliver clean finishes.
Transparent pricing—all materials, labor, hauling, and disposal are included.
Punctual, respectful service with no mess left behind.
Eco-Conscious Approach: We use peat-free soils, integrated pest management strategies, and efficient water use.
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 ensures a bountiful harvest in Mercer Island. We handle the setup; you get to enjoy the joy of picking and savoring your fresh produce!
