Business Details
12 Years
experience
Philadelphia's Premier Urban Garden Specialists
Earthly Delights, founded in 2014, brings over two decades of expertise in urban horticulture to Philadelphia homeowners. Our owner, Carrie Borgenicht, combines formal training from Rutgers University and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society with hands-on experience in urban forestry and ecological gardening. We specialize in designing and maintaining gardens that thrive in city conditions, using sustainable practices tailored to each client's space and lifestyle. Our team collaborates with arborists, masons, and irrigation specialists to deliver comprehensive outdoor solutions. With a focus on native plants and seasonal beauty, we transform small urban spaces into functional, vibrant retreats.Carrie's background in environmental advocacy and community engagement ensures every project prioritizes ecological health and client satisfaction. We serve neighborhoods like Society Hill, Queen Village, and Graduate Hospital, offering personalized consultations and maintenance plans. Our work has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, where Carrie now serves as a judge. Client testimonials highlight our attention to detail, plant expertise, and ability to create low-maintenance yet stunning gardens. From window boxes to full-yard renovations, we deliver year-round beauty through customized planting strategies.
Services
Urban Garden Design
Window Box Planting
Seasonal Plantings
Garden Restoration
Ecological Horticulture
Container Gardens
Maintenance Plans
Garden Consultation
Tree Care Collaboration
Native Plant Installation
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized urban gardening expertise
- Our designs utilize proven horticultural practices for city conditions
- We implement organic, sustainable gardening methods
- Our team collaborates with certified arborists and landscape professionals
- We provide seasonal planting strategies for year-round beauty
What people say
Beautiful window boxes
Lush, colorful containers
Low-maintenance gardens
Expert plant knowledge
Seasonal transformations
Services
Urban Garden Design
Customized garden layouts for Philadelphia's urban spaces maximize beauty and functionality. We assess light conditions, soil quality, and client needs to create sustainable designs featuring native plants and hardscaping elements. Our approach combines ecological principles with aesthetic appeal for rooftop gardens, courtyards, and small backyards.
Window Box Planting
Tailored window box installations enhance Philadelphia homes with year-round color. We select weather-appropriate plants based on sun exposure and maintenance preferences, creating unique arrangements that complement architectural styles while thriving in urban conditions through all four seasons.
Garden Restoration
Revitalizing neglected urban gardens involves soil remediation, plant selection, and structural improvements. Our team removes invasive species, rejuvenates planting beds, and implements sustainable maintenance systems to transform overgrown spaces into functional, beautiful retreats that require minimal client effort.
Ecological Horticulture
Organic gardening practices prioritize environmental health while creating thriving urban ecosystems. We incorporate native plants to support pollinators, implement water-efficient irrigation systems, and use natural soil amendments to create gardens that benefit both homeowners and local wildlife populations in Philadelphia's urban environment.
Garden Consultation
Personalized coaching sessions teach clients proper pruning techniques, plant selection, and seasonal maintenance. We provide hands-on instruction for garden care, recommend local nursery sources, and develop customized maintenance schedules that match each client's time availability and gardening skill level.
People
Carrie Borgenicht
Owner/Designer
With 20+ years of urban gardening experience, Carrie holds certifications from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and completed a University of Pennsylvania urban forestry internship. She combines formal horticultural training with practical experience transforming Philadelphia's small spaces into thriving gardens.
Questions
What areas of Philadelphia do you serve?
We work throughout Philadelphia, including Society Hill, Queen Village, Graduate Hospital, Bella Vista, Fairmount, and Rittenhouse Square neighborhoods.
Do you offer seasonal planting services?
Yes, we provide spring, summer, fall, and winter planting services to maintain year-round garden beauty and seasonal interest.
Can you help with small space gardening?
We specialize in maximizing small urban spaces through vertical gardening, container plantings, and efficient layout designs tailored to Philadelphia's city conditions.
Do you provide ongoing maintenance plans?
Yes, we create customized maintenance schedules ranging from weekly visits to seasonal check-ins based on your garden's needs and your personal availability.
What gardening techniques do you use?
We employ organic practices, native plant selections, and sustainable horticultural methods to create low-maintenance, environmentally responsible gardens suited to urban conditions.
Can you help with garden design consultations?
We offer on-site consultations to assess your space, discuss design preferences, and develop tailored garden plans that match your lifestyle and aesthetic goals.
