Plant and Soil Health

At Monarch Gardens, we take a holistic approach to caring for your landscape and focus not only on the health of individual plants, shrubs and ornamentals, but also on the health of the soil and surrounding ecosystem to promote an environment where your landscape plants will thrive.

Soil Management:

Healthy soil allows plants to grow to their maximum productivity and helps the plant prevent pest and disease. We promote healthy soil actively by applying compost or soil amendments and passively by allowing plant debris to remain in the garden and break down naturally.

Pest & Disease Mitigation:

When pest or disease is detected, we respond using only environmentally friendly methods such as introducing or encouraging natural predators, physically removing pests or diseased tissue or applying non-toxic remedies and products.

Fertilizer Applications:

Adding compost and other organic matter is important for improving the long-term health and fertility of your soil, but fertilizers play an important role in providing the readily available nutrients that keep plants growing strong. Our all natural fertilizer applications will give your perennials, shrubs, ornamentals and lawn the boost needed to thrive.

Irrigation Repair and Maintenance

In our high desert climate, irrigation systems play a critical role in the health and vitality of your landscape.  If your system is not functioning properly, it could not only be harming plants, but could also be wasting valuable resources. Our irrigation experts can keep your system operating at its best. 

System Management: 

In additional to preparing your system in the spring and winterizing in the fall, Monarch Gardens provides monthly inspections that help conserve water, nourish plants and ensure optimal performance.  These regular “check ups” allow us to make weather-related adjustments, fine-tune coverage, identify problems and make small repairs before they become big headaches.

Diagnostics & Repair:

Wilting plants, pooling water, low pressure or changes in water bills can all be signs of a glitch in your watering system. Our irrigation team has the knowledge and skills to identify and fix the problem and get your system up and running efficiently.

System Improvements & Installation:

With the newest technology, it is easier than ever to to fine tune your garden’s water usage.  From controlling your clock remotely through a smart phone to determining soil moisture levels thought underground sensors, we can upgrade your existing system or design and install a brand new one with the latest technology and best tools to conserve resources.

Garden Design and Renovation

If your landscape showing its age with overgrown or underperforming plants or you are seeking a new look or more sustainable garden, a garden renovation can be the perfect solution.

Planning & Design:

Top performing gardens start with a good plan that addresses site characteristics, proper plant selection and water usage.  Monarch Gardens design experts will work with you to understand the current challenges your garden poses and to come up with creative solutions to meet your vision and your budget. 

Bed Preparation:

Garden performance is directly related to optimal site preparation.  In additional to removing unwanted plants and other materials, we will correct drainage issues and increase soil fertility by adding top soil or other amendments.

Irrigation:

Water is critical to the overall health of a garden and new plants are especially sensitive to over and under watering.  Our irrigation team will audit your existing system and make necessary repairs or modifications to give your new and existing plants just what they need to thrive.

Installation:

When possible, we recycle existing plants and materials to reduce our carbon footprint.  When new plants are needed, we hand select from local nurseries and choose products free of neonicotinoids when possible.

Aftercare:

Care instructions specific to your renovation will be given to you upon completion.  All plant material is backed by a 12 month guarantee, assuring you peace of mind with the end product.

Garden Maintenance

Our talented and knowledgeable gardeners are committed to meeting the unique needs of each garden to ensure optimal performance throughout the year.   We focus on providing dependable, professional garden care with an emphasis on natural, environmentally friendly maintenance practices.

Natural Garden Care:

Whether your garden requires weekly, bi-monthly, monthly or seasonal care, our routine services include weeding, pruning & deadheading, maintaining hardscape, monitoring irrigation, and inspecting plants for pest and disease.

Specialty Pruning:

Ornamental shrubs and trees are foundations of the garden and require pruning at appropriate times to maintain health, vigor and natural shape.  We apply the proper tools, expert techniques and the artistic “eye” to ensure top performance from your trees and shrubs.

Pest & Disease Diagnosis:

Regular inspections are essential to detect pest and disease.  We use an integrated approach to managing pests and diseases and, when needed, treat with natural products.

Soil Management:

Healthy soils create healthy plants!  We achieve healthy soil actively by applying compost or soil amendments and passively by allowing plant debris to remain in the garden and break down naturally.

Container Gardens and Seasonal Design

The benefits of container gardening are endless!  A well placed container can brighten a shady area, can provide a temporary screen, or allow you to try new plants not suitable for our native soil.  Whatever the reason, Monarch Gardens can design custom-made containers to meet your needs.

Seasonal Design:

The best containers start with a great design that compliments the surrounding environment throughout the year.  Our talented designers can create one plan for summer color or an entire series that change with the season.  Using any mix of living plants, natural materials and embellishments, we can incorporate bold pops of color, texture and visual interest.

Seasonal Installation:

Installation of your containers starts with perfect potting soil for plant health and proper drainage. Prior to executing your design, your containers will be filled with our formulated potting mix enriched with organic matter and nutrients for your plants to thrive.        

Aftercare & Maintenance:

Containers require specialized, coordinated care to look their best. Whether you choose  self directed maintenance or full service care, we will work with you to develop a plan that guarantees your containers will flourish.