John L Thomas Gardener By NTR

We tailor our services to meet our clients' needs.
Consultations can be scheduled to address specific issues, to acquire plant recommendations for particular areas, to gain advice on maintenance issues such as pruning or as a first step toward a detailed master plan.
Work with new clients, begins with an in-depth consultation.
These visits typically last two hours during which we can assess existing plantings, discuss clients' goals for their property, and make recommendations for moving forward.

Our garden coaching services range from teaching do-it-yourselfers proper planting and pruning techniques to advising property owners who want to create a landscape that is a sustainable habitat for both humans and wildlife.
Maintenance recommendations are based on organic culture with an Integrated Pest Management approach.

As part of our mission to "get you gardening, " we offer workshops designed for novice gardeners and those new to the Triangle.
Topics include soil preparation, proper planting, basic maintenance and more.
While classes are targeted for beginners, interested gardeners of all experience levels are welcome.
Workshops are conducted in Swiftbrook Gardens near Lake Wheeler and include hands-on activities.
Participants should dress in comfortable attire that is appropriate for outdoor activities.
Each spring, we offer Inviting Native Plants, an opportunity for participants to explore a woodland garden while learning to identify a number of Piedmont native plants.

We welcome opportunities to share our knowledge and enthusiasm for native plants and sustainable gardening with garden clubs and other groups.
With continued urbanization and ever-decreasing acres of farm fields and woodland, the way we manage our residential landscapes has never been more important for the survival of pollinators, songbirds, and other wildlife.
With a focus on native plants, even a tiny backyard can become a haven for a variety of species if managed correctly.
Participants in this workshop will learn basic principles that will help them create landscapes that benefit surrounding ecosystems while also meeting the needs of their human inhabitants.

Gardener by Nature emphasizes native plants for their benefit to birds and other wildlife.
We employ sustainable landscape practices including avoiding the use of insecticides and chemical fertilizers.
Dale is a frequent contributor to Triangle Gardener Magazine, writing about native plants and sustainable landscape practices.