Soil and Stem Gardening LLC

06/01/2025

Before and after

05/19/2025

Perfect little bleeding hearts, one of my favorite shade perennials

04/02/2025

Spring is finally here and it's time to start thinking about elevating your gardens.

Soil and Stem Gardening LLC, a proud woman-owned gardening business dedicated to bringing you joy through your gardens. From meticulous spring clean-ups, garden rehabilitation, maintenance and garden design, we've got you covered.

Schedule your consultation before our books fill up!

03/18/2025

🌸 Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to give your garden a fresh start! Let us help you with your spring clean-up and mulching to ensure your perennials thrive all season long. From clearing out the winter debris to adding a layer of mulch for that perfect finishing touch, we’ve got you covered. Get your garden ready to bloom with our expert care. Contact us today for a consultation!

09/26/2024

Purple asters and yellow goldenrod are most often seen growing together this time of year and, as complementary colors on the color wheel, look incredibly beautiful together! As Robin Kimmerer explains in her book, Braiding Sweetgrass, “While beauty may be in the eye of the beholder . . . science also tells us that the two colors of purple asters and yellow goldenrod, having reciprocal colors in [both] human and bee eyes and growing together, attract a greater number of pollinators than either would growing alone, therefore leading to better plant success.” How wonderfully smart our native plants are!

09/13/2024

Lobelia Cardinalis aka Cardinal Flower is one of my favorite flowers native to Vermont. Cardinal flower prefers fairly wet soil and isn't very tolerant to dry conditions, making it a little less common than other regional natives. We have several growing in a client's garden and it seems to be the favorite among the hummingbirds.

09/05/2024

It's not too late to get those neglected perennial beds under control for a fresh start the following spring. Cooler weather conditions are ideal for for dividing overgrown plants or new installations. Plants experience much less heat stress this time of year, increasing chances of successful establishment in beds. We are have a few slots available to meet your gardening needs. Experienced and insured.

07/31/2024

Japanese barberry, commonly used in landscape design is considered an invasive species in many states. It also supports a growing tick population. Barberry is often spread by birds feeding on the red berries and dropping seeds in the forest. If you are interested in learning more, check out this resource published by Cornell University. Invasive plants also have a large impact on the food web.

https://blogs.cornell.edu/info2040/2019/09/25/the-impact-of-invasive-plants-on-food-webs/

07/12/2024

Do you have an empty, shady spot in your yard that needs some TLC? Let us help you transform it with our garden rehab, maintenance, or design/install services. Get your free consultation today!

We also have some limited availability for garden reclamation and /or regular maintenance accounts.

06/21/2024

Growing up in Maine, Miss Rumphius was one of my favorite childhood books, however spreading non native seeds wasn't the best idea.

Maine's beloved flower is not native, and that makes it controversial.

06/07/2024

Sanguinaria Canadensis ( Bloodroot) is woodland herbaceous perennial native to Vermont. Several different types of bees feed on the pollen from the early spring flowers it produces. The roots contain a bright red sap resembling blood which was used by Native Americans as a dye. Sanguinaria Canadensis prefers well drained soil and part sun to full shade conditions. It's large green leaves add interest long after flowers have faded.