AvantGardener LLC

Serves Shakopee, MN

35244

Hired 17 times

3 employees

13 years in business

Not yet available

4.6

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

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Hours

Sun Closed

Mon 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tues 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thurs 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Terry O'bryan
Completed on 7/12/2024

Introduction

AvantGardener has been in the landscape design/build business for over 20+ years and we still love what we do! We offer you our passion, expertise, and enthusiasm in providing: *Lush, colorful, imaginative, seasonal container plantings. *A new landscape design Or update your existing landscape! *Garden clean-up and maintenance. *Spring & Fall garden clean-up. ***Pollinator plantings* DIY consulting. *Garden design *And of course Excellent customer service! We take pride in staying up to date with current landscaping trends such as sustainable/native gardens, planting for bees and butterflies, creating edible landscaping.....

Q&A

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

My labor is $70 per hour for gardening, weekly maintenance, planting seasonal containers, and Spring and Fall cleanups. This does not include materials such as plants, fertilizer, soil, etc. Landscape design and installation are priced individually because they vary from project to project.

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

I like to respond promptly by phone or email. If that goes well, then I like to set up a meeting with the client at the work site to actually see the space and discuss the project they have in mind. We can then talk about their needs, how they want to be able to use the area, ideas, and wish list. From there we can discuss my suggestions and options and I can give them an idea of price.

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

Degree in Horticulture, U of Guelph, Ontario. 30 + years experience in landscaping design/build in Minnesota, Brooklyn, NY, Naples, Florida, and California

How did you get started doing this type of work?

It was all my mother's fault. Every time we moved into a new home she would re-design and plant the landscaping, or add landscaping if there wasn't any. We always had a huge vegetable garden (which us kids got to weed) and beautiful flowers around us!

What types of customers have you worked with?

All. Homeowners to commercial projects.

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

I worked with a wonderful customer this past summer. She wanted to clean up and upgrade her perennial gardens. She loved peonies, irises, spring bulbs, tulips, etc. and I must have planted over a hundred for her this summer! We are both looking forward to Spring!

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

A garden/landscape can be many things to different people. It can be a very quiet personal space for some people, or a outdoor party space for others. Ask lots of questions and listen

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

Their budget. Compile a list of ideas and things they like. Go to my Pinterest page to find lots of ideas! Terry OBryan or Tleeobryan