Brian Daly Designs Gardening Services

Keep your outdoor space thriving year-round with Brian Daly Designs' expert gardening services. From routine maintenance to specialized plant care, we ensure your landscape stays healthy, vibrant, and beautifully curated in every season. Our team combines horticultural expertise with a personalized approach, tailoring our services to the unique needs of your garden and your lifestyle. Whether it’s pruning, perennial care, or seasonal flower rotations, we handle every detail so you can enjoy a stunning outdoor space without the hassle. Let us take the work off your hands and keep your garden flourishing.

We Take Care

At Brian Daly Designs, we’re committed to ensuring your landscape investment remains stunning and long-lasting, year after year. Our bespoke designs often feature unique plants and fixtures that require specialized care, and we take the worry off your hands by expertly maintaining each element. With years of horticultural expertise, we know precisely what your plants need to thrive, from seasonal adjustments to proper pruning and care. Whether it’s orchestrating vibrant seasonal color plans, refreshing planters, or updating floral arrangements, we handle every detail to enhance your garden’s aesthetic. Relax, sweat less, and enjoy more as we keep your outdoor space looking its absolute best.

How It Works

Our gardening service is designed to simplify the care of your landscape while ensuring it remains vibrant, healthy, and tailored to your vision. Through a structured four-phase process, we evaluate your property, align with your goals, create a detailed plan, and bring it to life with hands-on care. Here’s how we ensure your garden thrives year-round:

Assess the needs of the property

We begin by thoroughly evaluating your landscape to understand what’s working and what isn’t. This includes assessing sun exposure, the condition of your plants, and any existing challenges. Our team identifies opportunities for improvement and develops ideas for next steps to ensure your garden reaches its full potential.

Client Goals & Objectives

Next, we collaborate with you to understand your specific concerns, goals, and frustrations. Whether it’s figuring out why certain plants aren’t thriving or adjusting your current care routine, we’ll discuss what’s been done, who’s been handling it, and what level of maintenance frequency and budget works best for you.

Make the Plan

Using the insights from the assessment and client discussion, we create a comprehensive plan tailored to your landscape. This includes a short-term cleanup strategy, and a long-term maintenance schedule customized for your unique plants and features. Whether you want to be actively involved or prefer a hands-off approach, we’ll ensure the plan fits your preferences and meets seasonal and aesthetic needs.

Get Busy

Now the fun begins! Our expert team provides hands-on, white-glove service to bring your plan to life. We handle horticulturally correct pruning, perennial maintenance, staking, deadheading, planter and flower rotations, and even transplanting plants to enhance the overall layout and aesthetics. We focus on meeting your needs while preparing your garden for future growth and ensuring it remains a beautiful, thriving space year-round.

Gardening FAQs

How much watering should I be doing?

Watering needs depend on your plants and the season, but a good rule of thumb is to keep the soil evenly moist without becoming waterlogged. Pay attention to your plants’ leaves for clues: brown, crispy edges typically indicate underwatering, while yellow, soft leaves often point to overwatering. Deep watering once or twice a week is usually better than frequent shallow watering, as it encourages deeper root growth. We can help you set up a proper watering schedule tailored to your garden’s needs.

Why does my brand-new landscape look a bit dull?

A slightly dull appearance in a newly installed landscape is often due to transplant shock. When plants are moved to a new location, they undergo stress as they adjust to new soil, light, and watering conditions. While this is completely normal, it may take a few weeks to a few months for the plants to recover and show vibrant growth. Consistent care, proper watering, and patience will help them thrive. We design landscapes with this adjustment period in mind and provide guidance to support your plants as they settle in.

Can I damage my plant with pruning?

Yes, improper pruning can harm your plants. Over-pruning, cutting at the wrong time of year, or using the wrong techniques can stress the plant, slow its growth, or even lead to disease. Our team specializes in horticulturally correct pruning to ensure your plants remain healthy and grow beautifully. If you’re unsure, we’re here to take the guesswork out of the process.

I have so many deer on my property - what plants are deer resistant?

While no plant is 100% deer-proof, many are deer-resistant and can thrive even in areas with high deer activity. Our team knows all the best options for deer-resistant plants and can recommend varieties that suit your space and style. Additionally, while fences are generally ineffective unless they’re 8–10 feet tall, dogs can be excellent deterrents. Let us help you design a landscape that balances beauty and practicality in deer-prone areas.

How seriously do I need to take USDA Hardiness Zones?

USDA Hardiness Zones are an important guideline to ensure your plants will thrive in your climate. Working within your zone increases the likelihood of long-term success. However, if there’s a plant you love that’s outside your zone, we can try a trial installation with a tailored care plan to give it the best chance to succeed. With the right strategy, even adventurous planting can be an option.

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We'd Love To Hear From You!

Have questions about your outdoor space or ready to start transforming your landscape? At Brian Daly Designs, we’re here to listen, collaborate, and bring your vision to life. Whether you’re looking for a fresh design, expert installation, or ongoing care, our team is ready to help create a space you’ll love for years to come. Reach out today - let’s start the conversation!

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