Plant Care Services in Tacoma, fircrest and University Place

Now accepting new clients. I provide thoughtful, science-based plant care for homes and businesses, tailored to your space and your plants’ needs.

Services start at $75/hour.*


Every plant and every space is unique, so I don’t work from a fixed service menu. Instead, I offer attentive, customized care based on your goals. Browse the examples below to see how clients use my expertise for indoor plant care, outdoor container maintenance, and one-on-one plant coaching.

If you have an idea of what I can do for you, or if you’d like to brainstorm creative solutions for your plants, please contact me to start the conversation.

  • Winter is a cozy time to focus on indoor plant care and planning for the year ahead. Clients often bring me in to:

    • Board and care for indoor plants while you’re away — perfect for UPS students or winter travelers

    • Refresh and design outdoor containers with winter-appropriate plants and seasonal styling

    • Check the health of houseplants, including pruning, repotting, and pest inspections

    • Provide plant coaching and guidance for low-light, dry, or indoor winter conditions

    • Assist with gift-ready plant selections or styling for the holidays

  • I provide customized care to keep your houseplants healthy, vibrant, and growing. Clients often ask me to:

    • Repot plants that have outgrown their containers

    • Handle weekly watering and feeding (including during travel)

    • Perform monthly health check-ups to catch issues early

    • Recommend placement based on light, access, and aesthetics

    • Propagate favorite plants to share or expand a collection

  • I help clients care for their gardens, containers, and outdoor plantings with a thoughtful, science-based approach. Services include:

    • Relocating shrubs and herbaceous perennials to better-suited spots in the yard

    • Pruning and deadheading with selective cuts that support plant health and shape

    • Corrective pruning for shrubs recovering from harsh or improper cuts

    • Identifying existing plantings for new homeowners

    • Designing and planting seasonal containers for color and structure

    • Tackling small weeding projects

    • Selecting and applying fertilizers suited to soil and plant needs

    • Setting up and handling regular watering during busy seasons or travel

  • The plants are already the experts—but I offer guidance for clients who want to understand their plants better. Instruction can include:

    • Choosing proper placement for indoor and outdoor plants

    • Identifying existing plants in a new-to-you landscape

    • Practicing repotting, planting, pruning, and watering techniques to build confidence and skill

    Whether you’re just starting out or hoping to deepen your plant knowledge, I’m happy to share what I know.

*If you have a beloved plant in poor health, I offer off-site rehabilitation for 50–75% of the cost of replacement. Recovery can take time, and while success isn’t guaranteed, I’ll give your plant every chance to thrive again.

Ready to give your plants the care they deserve? I’m currently accepting new clients in Tacoma, Fircrest, and University Place. Contact me to schedule plant care services or a consultation.

My Favorite Garden Chores

Selective Pruning—There is a complex of townhomes near me where the landscapers come every few months to sculpt the Nandina and Mahonia into nice tidy gumdrops and I hate it. Shrubs can add so much texture and structure to a landscape, and although a completely unpruned shrub can sometimes overwhelm its neighbors, shearing them into gumdrops and boxes seems to be an overcorrection.

Don’t get me wrong, tidy shearing has its place. A well-maintained topiary or hedge can add a lovely pop of order to contrast an otherwise naturalistic garden. However, my preferred form of pruning is selective pruning, which can improve the health and appearance of a shrub while keeping it shrub-shaped. If that’s what you’re looking for, I can help. You can hire me to do the work, or to teach you how to do it yourself. If you’re feeling curious or ambitious, check out Plant Amnesty’s resources on the topic!

Rose Care—If I ever get around to making Shared Breath Plant Care merch, there will probably be a shirt or a mug or a hat that says “Roses are Resilient”. Despite the reputation for finicky-ness, roses are probably some of the hardiest garden plants there are. I spent my first year in horticulture in the Rose Garden at Point Defiance Park, where I got a hands-on crash course on rose pruning, feeding, overwintering and disease prevention. One of my first jobs when I started out on my own was to transplant a cherished rosebush from one backyard to another across town. My work with plants has always involved roses, and if you want someone who can care for yours not just with competence, but with affection, I’m here for you.

Seasonal Container Refreshes—Sometimes a garden can feel overwhelming, and choosing a shrub or a tree to put in the landscape can feel so permanent. Thank goodness for containers! A strategically placed pot on a porch or a patio provides a low-stakes opportunity to try out a new color combination or a new plant. I love the creative challenge of trying to match colors and textures while also considering sun exposure and the threat of deer! Recently, I’ve been messing around with the Proven Winners Container Garden Recipes for inspiration. I’m happy to choose plants for you or make it work with whatever you brought home from your latest garden center splurge!

Better pictures coming later this season!