PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC

Serves Stamford, CT

35244

Hired 2 times

9 employees

25 years in business

Not yet available

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun Closed

Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tues 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thurs 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Peter Atkins
Completed on 8/11/2020

Introduction

Peter Atkins’ knowledge of plants and love of gardening has honed over thirty five years of working with customers in developing, renovating, and maintaining gardens and landscapes. Peter combines his intricate knowledge of horticulture and his keen eye for design for all his projects. Peter has built a reputation for quality work and dependability which is often missed in this complex world. Our client can count on our experienced team to execute beautiful l property within budget and time constraints. We have been proud for the last fifteen years to be completely organic Northeast Organic Land Care (NOFA.Org). We strong believe that one should protect our earth, the water we drink, the pollinator insects that pollenate our crops and flowers and protect our children and pets from chemical and man-made products that are all too common today. Building a landscape that is both cozy for residents and eye-catching to visitors, our team creates healthy, resilient, sustainable spaces in mixed-use properties that connect people with native plants, edible gardens, perennial borders, meadows, and expert garden care. Currently, we are accepting new gardens for regular maintenance includes, installing new plants and features including Fall clean-up, fertilizing planting annuals, bulbs, shrubs and perennials, weeding, pruning, transplanting, spring clean-up and protecting shrubs and flower beds from winter snow. We also have a reputation for organic vegetable/Herb/Orchard Gardens. May we schedule an appointment to come review your property? We guarantee you will be satisficed with good value and a landscape to proudly call home.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

COST CONSCIOUS We treat your money like it’s our money because we understand you have a budget. We provide cost effective solutions that help you stay within the budget. No one likes surprises on their landscape bills and we work diligently to eliminate surprises.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

We meet at your home or virtually to brainstorm landscape design ideas, discuss possibilities and outline rough budgets. We’ll discuss your needs and vision, how you want to use the space and what your expectations are — from the project and from us.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have a graduate degree in Horticulture, Accredited North East Organic Land Care professional (NOFA) and studied with a bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture/design at the New York Botanical Garden. I have been in my own business since 2000. I donate my expertise to non profits where I have earned my master gardening certificate. I lecture and teach gardening and organic land care.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

At age five, my grand mother gave me a kids wheelbarrow, a water can, a small rake and shovel and every year for Christmas a packet of seed. The rest is history.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Our client come to us as referrals which makes up 90% of our work. Other business comes from clients who wish to have a property that is organic, sustainable and embrace their responsibility as stewards of the environment. Working towards sustainability is an ongoing process of learning and discovery. We are committed to improving our methods and practices, one step at a time.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

We have a job in Pound Ridge that started when I was asked to design, build and maintain one of our signature vegetable gardens. This job has grown to the purpose that we now offer a completely organic lawn care program. Peter has developed the entire property with new flower beds, perennials and epic container pots. We maintain the entire property. The grass cutter came with the property and they have remained. Plenty of work for all to do a stellar job. Length of job 4 years and growing.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Connecting people with nature and creating beauty is critical to the tapestry of who we are. We have leaders and coaches, not bosses. Our teams are committed to helping each person grow and be the best person they can be for themselves and their families.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Please have a discussed budget. One does not buy a new car and walk into a dealership with no clue what type of car they wish to purchase. We are very professional and take our job seriously, Please respect this and have an idea of what you are willing to spend on your upcoming project. A range is perfectly fine.