West Seattle Vegetable and Herb Garden Install Services
Fresh greens that don’t taste like the grocery store, tomatoes that actually ripen here, and herbs you snip on the way to dinner—that’s the goal. We build low-drama edible gardens that fit West Seattle’s cool nights, wet winters, and dry late summers.
We serve Admiral, Alaska Junction, Alki, Fauntleroy, Arbor Heights, Delridge, Gatewood, High Point, Morgan Junction, and Roxhill.
What’s the Problem?
- Beds slump every winter; soil turns to muck or concrete
- You’re hand-watering forever, then everything bolts in August
- Slugs, weeds, and “mystery” nutrient issues nuke your enthusiasm
- Store kits warp, split, and the soil recipe is… “bag of something”
- No plan—too much lettuce at once, tomatoes never ripen, basil sulks
What We Install (and why it works)
- Cedar raised beds (2×6 or 2×8), stainless or coated fasteners; no railroad ties, no rot-prone junk
- Pro soil blend for veggies: compost-forward, well-drained, peat-free; topped with fine mulch
- Drip irrigation on a simple timer with pressure regulator and backflow preventer
- Trellis systems for tomatoes, peas, cukes (galvanized panels or wood frames)
- Season extension with low hoops + frost cloth/insect netting
- Paths that stay clean — compacted gravel or arbor chips with weed fabric under paths only
West Seattle-Friendly Plant List (no diva varieties)
Cool-season winners: lettuce, arugula, spinach, kale, chard, sugar snap peas, carrots, beets, radish, cilantro, parsley.
Warm-season that actually mature: cherry tomatoes (e.g., ‘Sungold’, ‘Sweet Million’), ‘Early Girl’ slicers, bush beans, compact cucumbers, zucchini (one plant is enough), basil (with heat or cover).
Herbs that just work: thyme, oregano, chives, rosemary, sage, mint (in a pot), flat-leaf parsley.
Tip: we stagger plantings (succession sowing) so you don’t harvest a mountain of lettuce one week and nothing the next.
Our Annual Maintenance Plan (Your Garden’s Routine)
- Succession schedule — simple calendar for sow/plant/harvest so beds stay productive
- Irrigation tune — seasonal timer updates, emitter checks, and summer deep-watering
- Slug & pest management — iron phosphate bait, beer traps, netting/row cover when needed
- Soil health — compost top-dress, gentle organic amendments based on plant needs
- Winterization — cover crop or mulch, drain lines, clean and store trellises/fabrics
We’re a low-maintenance landscaping crew. Our goal is fewer problems between visits and less work for you.
Service Cadences (Pick What Fits)
- Quarterly — spring/fall resets + two mid-season tune-ups
- Bi-Monthly — best for steady harvests and weed pressure control
(New installs? We can start monthly for the first 90 days, then taper.)
What Annual Maintenance Includes
- Bed edge re-cut and path refresh so everything stays crisp
- Targeted weeding and mulch touch-ups (never against stems)
- Trellis install/removal and plant tying as vines grow
- Drip audit: timer program, pressure/flow check, emitter replacement
- Seasonal plant health scan (bolting, deficiencies, mildew) with fixes
Why Annual Maintenance Matters
- More food, fewer gaps — timed successions keep the harvest rolling
- Water right — deep, infrequent cycles build roots and save your bill
- Fewer pests — healthy soil and smart timing beat most sprays
- Beds last — clean paths and proper mulch protect lumber and soil
How It Works
- Free Estimate — send photos/video or book a quick walkthrough; clear, upfront pricing
- Design & Layout — sun map, bed count/sizes, materials, irrigation plan, crop plan
- Install Day — build beds, fill with soil blend, set drip + timer, trellis, plant, label
- Follow-Up — watering guide, simple harvest chart, and add-ons when you want them
Why West Seattle Chooses Neat & Tidy
- Local crew that knows marine layer mornings, afternoon wind, and tight alleys
- Licensed & insured; neat work sites, clean finishes
- Upfront pricing — materials, labor, hauling, and disposal included
- On-time, respectful, no mess left behind
- Green-first approach — peat-free soils, IPM pest strategy, smart water use
Ready to grow dinner—without the drama?
Call or text Neat & Tidy for a raised-bed plan, drip setup, and planting schedule that actually produces in West Seattle. We’ll set it up; you do the fun part: pick and eat.
