Organic vegetable garden maintenance plans

Love the idea of a backyard garden but short on time? Our gardeners visit weekly or every other week to plant, weed, feed, prune, manage pests organically and harvest, so your garden keeps producing all year.

Gardener harvesting ripe cherry tomatoes from a thriving raised vegetable bed

Why maintenance makes the difference

Gardens rarely fail on day one. They fail in month three, when weeds creep in, a drip line clogs or the summer crops finish and nobody replants. A maintenance plan keeps the cycle going: plant, care, harvest, replant.

What happens on a visit

Each visit follows the same routine. We walk the garden, check moisture and the drip system, pull weeds, feed where needed, check for pests, tie up tomatoes and vines, and harvest anything that is ready. At season change we pull spent plants, refresh the soil with compost and replant for the next season.

After every visit you get a short note telling you what we did, what is ready to pick and what is coming next.

Year-round growing calendar

Southern California’s mild climate means your garden never has to sit empty. We plan two main plantings a year, warm season in spring and cool season in fall, with smaller succession plantings in between so you are not swimming in zucchini one month and empty the next.

New to edible gardening? Start with a garden design and installation and add maintenance from day one. Already have fruit trees? We can add fruit tree care to your visits. Compare options on our pricing page.

Organic Garden Maintenance Plans: common questions

How often should a vegetable garden be maintained?

In the growing season most gardens do best with a visit every week or every two weeks. Weekly is ideal for larger gardens or summer tomato season. Biweekly works well for smaller gardens and cool-season crops.

Do you maintain gardens you did not install?

Yes. We start with an assessment visit, fix any soil or irrigation problems, then move your garden onto a regular plan.

Is there a long-term contract?

Plans run month to month. We think a productive garden is the reason to stay, not a contract.

What pest control do you use?

Organic and integrated pest management methods, such as hand removal, row covers, beneficial insects and approved organic sprays when needed. No synthetic pesticides on your food.

Do I get to harvest, or do you?

The food is yours. We harvest what is ready during visits if you like, and we tell you what to pick between visits.

Free garden plan

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  • Free on-site or video garden plan
  • One fixed, written price
  • Organic methods, drip irrigation included

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