Welcome!
About Tried & True Gardening
Tried & True Gardening provides DIY homeowners with in-person consultations on their gardening projects, including design/plant recommendations and troubleshooting existing landscapes.
About Kathleen Perkins:
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Certified Master Gardener, University of Minnesota Extension
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Landscape Design coursework, MN State Horticultural Society
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30+ years of gardening experience
Services
Service area: SW Minneapolis/West Metro
Garden Design
$250/project
Includes:
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In-person site assessment & discuss homeowner's vision
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Plant research & plan development
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Plan presentation
General Garden Consulting
$75/hour
Includes services such as:
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Troubleshooting existing plants
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Shrub and perennial care
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Annuals in the landscape
Planting & Maintenance*
Includes services such as:
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Annuals
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Pots and flower boxes
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Weeding
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Pruning/Trimming
*Hourly rate TBD depending
on the request.
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Testimonials
Kathleen is my go-to person for anything flower, plant or yard related. She has been very helpful for anything I need to know about planting, dividing, watering & wintering. Couldn't manage without her.
Arlene J.
Kathleen listened to what I wanted in a garden - low maintenance - and that is exactly what she delivered! Years later it still looks beautiful!
Cheryl C.
I can’t say enough good things about Kathleen! We were very impressed with her overall knowledge and ability to listen to our specific needs and come up with a solution that was just right for us.
Kelly R.
Kathleen is a wonderful person with extensive knowledge of plants and various landscapes. She is always a joy to work with.
Addy P.
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Servicing SW Minneapolis/West Metro