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Highly skilled and versatile gardener with extensive experience in turnkey garden and land management across urban and alpine environments. Expertise in native flora, plant propagation, and land restoration with a focus on both residential and commercial landscapes. Proven track record in custom pot design, living walls, and edible gardens, serving various high-end and profile clients. Strong leadership capabilities with experience in crew management and sales, bringing regenerative practices to urban gardens and large-scale projects.
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Hired 26 times

3 similar jobs done near you

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12 years in business

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2025

Services offered
Softscaping
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Smaller landscape changes

Larger landscape changes

Complete renovation

Hardscaping

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Water features

Arbor or trellis

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Beth S.

Mar 1, 2026

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Mark is a terrific landscaper as well as a great communicator. He gets a lot work done very efficiently and is very receptive to my requests. He also shares his knowledge with me which I appreciate. I really enjoy working with him. Highly recommend!

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Small (1,000 - 2,500 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • I'm flexible • Weeding • Weed prevention • Leaf cleanup • Mulching • Fertilizer application

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Joseph N.

Jul 3, 2025

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I have a 10 x 10 garden that was overgrown and I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it. I wanted to learn so asked if I could work with him and he said sure. Mark struck the perfect balance of giving me advice without taking over. We came up with the new garden design together. I learned you can prune the grasses I had growing. We took some plants out, moved others, diagnosed that my snowfountain weeping cherry is getting too much water (which is why it looks so sad), and determined that my norfolk pine is getting too little water. We also got rid of the aphids and white flies on my hellobores plants. He took great pains to ensure I was happy with what we created. If you're looking for a talented, fun, responsible, professional gardener, Mark is it.

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Small (1,000 - 2,500 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • No, this is a one-time project • No additional services needed

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Joel C.

Jun 26, 2025

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Mark is a great gardener to hire to help you with all of your gardening needs. He’s smart, creative, and fun to work with. He went with my wife to go to nurseries to pick out different plants together and design our wonderful new front yard and new parts of our backyard. He is reliable and communicative. We highly recommend him.

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Small (1,000 - 2,500 sq ft) • No, I need help buying plants • Every other week • Weeding • Weed prevention • Fertilizer application • Leaf cleanup • Insect control

Gardening
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Kristina J.

Apr 26, 2025

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Details: Residential • Replace an existing garden • Extra small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • No, this is a one-time project • No additional services needed • Weeding • Leaf cleanup

Gardening
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Lisa K.

2 weeks ago

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Couldn't be happier with today's visit! He showed up right on time, jumped in enthusiastically, and was genuinely great to work alongside. What stood out most was how well he listened — I had specific ideas about reusing materials rather than tossing things out, and he was completely on board, offering thoughtful suggestions along the way. Efficient, pleasant, and clearly takes pride in his work. My little garden is in great hands. Highly recommend!

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Small (1,000 - 2,500 sq ft) • No, I need help buying plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • As needed • Mulching • Weed prevention

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