Reed Poverny Edible Garden Design

Description of Work: Put together 5 raised cedar boxes from a kit, treated them with a non-toxic wood preservative, removed grass underneath boxes and cultivated the soil, put planting mix in boxes, planted seeds and capped lawn sprinklers surrounding the raised beds.

Description of Work: My Wife and I wanted to create a vegetable garden with raised beds that was not only functional but a decorative place to hang-out and entertain friends and family. We had a side yard of barren white granite dust that was an eyesore. We contacted Reed. He came out, surveyed and measured our plot and spoke with us about what we wanted to create. Reed is and excellent listener. After hearing our ideas, he had some great suggestions. We also provided him with a few pictures we saw online to give him some ideas of what we wanted. He drew up a great design for us. The plan called for nine beds, of varying heights, some with seating caps, and a three tiered bed for herbs. With some help from me, he graded down and leveled the plot. He purchased and transported the wood and other materials. He researched local soil distributors and also obtained some environmentally friendly preservative for the wood. Each of the boxes was a bit different in some way from the others, but he skillfully built each and integrated them together to make a beautiful layout. Each box is very sturdy, using top quality redwood boards with wire mesh underneath to keep out gophers. Together we filled the beds with soil and he attached a trellis to one bed. We also spread mulch around the ground outside of the beds to enhance the look of the garden and to control the dust. We Are Extremely Pleased with the outcome of this project and love showing it off to other people. We have received many compliments.

Description of Work: I love to garden, but last year was a disaster because of a gopher (grrrr). The best solution was to build raised beds with strong wired bottoms.. I put off calling until the last minute--seedlings were in the stores and I was already thinking of planting by the time I called Reed. He responded the same day! We made plans to have him come out and bid on the work the next day. He came out and measured and examined the garden space. He has a wonderful aesthetic sensibility, which I really didn't comprehend until the project was complete. He constructed four large raised beds out of redwood, with strong wired bottoms. He placed them in tiers down the garden slope, with side paths and paths between each. He helped us fill the beds with soil, and used his magic to amend the soil with worm castings and compost. This stuff is the best dirt I have ever planted in!

Description of Work: - Design and construction of raised bed and flower garden - Prepared garden location - Constructed boxes and filled with organic soil - Constructed tepee for vining flowers - Selected vegetable plants and flowers - Provided instructions on garden maintenance including composting

Description of Work: I wanted to refresh my porch container garden including modifying my drip system to all plants. I wanted a garden designer to spruce up the plants; make recommendations for new plants; arrange plants aesthetically; and adjust drip system to new garden design. Reed came and fulfilled all expectations. It ended up that I spent way more than I could actually afford for this endeavor but it was not in any way his fault. He worked assiduously—both on-site but at garden centers and at home to produce the effect that resulted. I enjoyed working with him and will probably consult him again.

Description of Work: Reed graded the area in preparation for installation of raised garden beds, which he custom built to fit the area. He went with us to purchase the lumber, which he carefully selected. He built a structure to support an old grape vine that also functions as a pergola. Stones were laid inside to provide a floor and as stepping stones for pathways throughout the garden. He built trellises, a seating area, borders, railings, various natural structures for supporting our crops and installed a compost bin.