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About
I have 23 years experience with gardening and plants. I am a native Washingtonian, and all of my employees love and live in DC and enjoy making it look the best it can be. Some of my best customers are people who know and love their gardens and outside space. They want a person who appreciates it as much as they do and will treat it with the same love and attention that they themselves have invested into it. They want someone who will listen to them and understand what they want from their garden and will work to deliver that result. I know plants and seek to select them and/or tend them with the intention to extract the best performance they can provide. My first priority is to provide the best quality work, as efficiently as it can be done and to ensure that what my customers ultimately enjoy is bar none the best thing they could have gotten.
Overview
Hired 45 times
Serves Washington, DC
Background checked
10 employees
16 years in business
Business hours
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2022
2021
Services offered
Frequency
Property type
Residential
Commercial
Herbicide application
Does not want herbicides
Preemergent herbicide
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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33 reviews
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Erica R.
7 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Understood scope of work, exceeded expectations for prompt scheduling, responsive to requests, overall good work. Would recommend and rehire.
Details: Residential • Medium (1,000 - 5,000 sq ft) • Over a month ago • Pro's recommendation • Yes, I must be present • Only one time
Weeding
Jody G.
Jun 2, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
The first phase of work is done that is, weeding and cleaning up my garden the work was very neat and the garden looks better. The next phase will be planning two perennial beds. Overall good suggestions have been made and look forward to next phase.
Details: Residential • Medium (1,000 - 5,000 sq ft) • A week ago • No, I prefer no herbicides to be used • No, I don't need to be there • Only one time
Weeding
Brian M.
Sep 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Our experience could not have been better. The team worked closely with us and discussed everything they were doing, as they were doing it, so there were no misunderstandings or mistakes. Kudos to Marcus, in particular.
Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Medium (2,500 - 5,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • As needed • Trimming and edging • Weeding • Weed prevention • Leaf cleanup • Mulching
Gardening
Anne N.
Mar 31, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Elliott and his crew were extremely thoughtful, conscientious, and helpful.
Details: Residential • 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
Gardening
Cathy S.
Aug 18, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Did a great job pruning bushes, weeding the beds, and transplanting plants. Price was similar to others I’ve hired to do the same, and the quality was excellent.
Details: Residential • Small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • 3-4 weeks ago • No, I prefer no herbicides to be used • Yes, I must be present • Once a month
Weeding
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Elliott Hays
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
my rates reflect my experience and diligence. I charge time and materials at an hourly rate of $45 per person per hour with a minimum of 1 hour. Plant material pricing is based on market rates and therefor changes based on the prices it is available for at any given time. We also charge other miscellaneous charges as they are pertinent to the work, such as delivery and hauling fees which vary depending on what and how much is to brought or taken away.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To plan new work with a client it is essential to make arrangements to meet with the customer to see the job to be done and speak with the customer regarding the exact scope and vision of the work desired. After which I can provide an estimate.
If the work is more complex, for example the design and planning for a new garden, the process is a little more involved. After determining what a customer wishes to have done, I will provide a plant list consisting of plants I think will thrive in the site. Once I have a clear idea of what the customer likes as far as plant material, I will create a garden design. When the customer approves a design scheme I can then provide an estimate for the project.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Everything I know, I gained through practice, experience, failure and success. My gardening style has developed from my own personal philosophies and what is best for the earth and best for people.
