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Octopus Organic Gardening

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About us

We are a small company that works in a site and client specific manner to create and maintain gardens and landscapes. Most of our projects are of small to medium residential scale. The "organic' in the name refers to our techniques and our overall approach. We do not use synthetic chemicals (unless there is no other way)in any of our services. When choosing plant materials we try to incorporate native, edible, locally grown or local nursery, functional and beautiful plants whenever possible. Octopus Organic Gardening currently has 3 subcontractors who work under the watchful eye of the owner on any site. Projects are bid on a time and materials or a project quote/bid basis depending on the situation. Most initial site visits are free of charge. We also offer a garden coaching program where we will work with you in your garden, or give a demonstration to you and your neighbors in your backyard. Fees for this are on a case by case basis.

Business highlights

16 years of experience

Services we offer

Organic lawn care (not taking new customers for 2012), compost tea starter., custom garden structures, gadget garden shed, natural stone walls and patios, organic gardening, organic landscape design installation and maintenance, rain garden installation

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Barbara G.
Sep 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,060
 Jeff was very easy to talk to about various options available to us for solving the water problem and the options available to us in deciding on the rain garden.  Communication was usually by email or in person when he arrived to do the work.  The work was done efficiently and usually as planned.  Weather and some problems with his truck delayed some planned work.  When a problem arose with a downspout not draining into the rain garden as anticipated, he corrected the problem within a few days. The rain garden is working as planned with the deluge of rain water draining into the rain garden area and dissipating into the ground, evidence that the preparation work he did to establish good drainage was done well.   There is one more small adjustment that needs to be made since some rain water pools at one end of the garden and spills out, running down toward the driveway.  Jeff plans to correct that shortly.  

Marian W.
Oct 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
I contacted Jeff after getting his name from a native plant person. He met with me to go over my ideas for making my garden/yard more 'wild' and natural and eliminating chemicals from upkeep of the gardens and lawn, and he offered ideas I liked. He was happy to have me work along with him, which I did when we set up time to do this. It was a good experience and he/we accomplished the goals for the day: transplanting a large holly bush and a hydrangea, and dividing/replanting multiple perennials and ferns to new homes in bare spaces. I have since purchased two trees and am anticipating Jeff planting them and making a new flower bed in a couple of weeks. I feel good about Jeff's work, relieved to find him, and plan to continue to work with him!
Mary B.
Oct 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Its great. Jeff had a great vision for the job and had the most creative and beautiful plan for the space. His plan was well executed and he was very prompt and very hard working. The final product is excellent.
Maryl W.
Jul 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$460
Jeff was great. He listened to our complaints about mud under the porch and the ugly area at the back of the yard and quickly came up with a plan that we liked. He generated a bid quickly and was out within the week that we accepted to do the work. He and his coworker were friendly and communicative and spent a lot of time educating us about the new plants and how we should take care of them. I've had a really hard time finding a gardener that understands my desire to not put chemicals in my yard and am thrilled to have met Jeff. He also has a lawn care service that we are excited to try out in the fall.

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FAQ

Octopus Organic Gardening is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

No, Octopus Organic Gardening does not offer free project estimates.

No, Octopus Organic Gardening does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Octopus Organic Gardening does not offer a senior discount.

No, Octopus Organic Gardening does not offer emergency services.

No, Octopus Organic Gardening does not offer warranties.