Grow Our Food Landscaping

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Introduction

I run a full-service landscaping firm which specializes in edible & native plants. I am collaborative, thorough, and detail-oriented. Client satisfaction is very important to me. I love plants - learning about them, growing them, and harvesting from them. I also have an advanced degree in Ecological Landscape Design & Planning.

Overview

Hired 3 times

Serves Elkins Park, PA

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1 employee

2 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Darlene R.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Boris was pleasant and engaging. Ideas given about starting my food garden. He will be returning to assist with my garden. I would highly recommend him.

Details: Residential • Small (1,000 - 2,500 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • As needed • Mowing • Trimming and edging

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Thumbtack Customer

Aug 20, 2024

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From Google

Boris has such a broad range of services. His pricing was very fair and clear before he started the job and his work is meticulous. I initially called to see if he could fix my rain barrel (which he did), and asked which other services he provides. Boris ordered the part needed for my rain barrel and came back within a few days to fix it. I also asked him to mulch my garden beds. He is very knowledgeable about plants, and asked me while he was mulching if it was OK to cut back some of the plants. I have scheduled him for more work in the fall.

Grow Our Food Landscaping's reply

Thank you Merle for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to the additional work this fall.

Thumbtack Customer

Mar 5, 2024

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From Google

We've really appreciated Boris's guidance on our fruit trees and vegetable garden during the last two years since we bought our first home.Boris helped us choose regionally appropriate apple varieties to plant in our backyard, provided us with vegetable plant starts, and advised us on our vegetable garden.My wife absolutely loves fresh veggies from the garden, and between the plump juicy tomatoes and the sweet delicious peppers, our dream garden became a reality!Boris is knowledgeable, engaging, and personable. We look forward to planting a bunch of berries along our fence line this spring!We love to Grow Our Food!-Dovid and AnnaCherry Hill, NJ

Grow Our Food Landscaping's reply

Thanks Dovid for the kind words! It's always a pleasure to work with you and Anna.

Thumbtack Customer

Feb 23, 2024

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From Google

I've been working with Grow Our Food since 2021. Our long-term, on-going relationship that has helped me gain confidence that I could garden on my own. Grow Our Food advised us about how to improve our thick, clay-based, former-pig-farm soil and provided garden layout & design, so that I knew exactly where each vegetable patch would go and where the footpaths would be. They came back in the spring to help us weed & prepare the garden. We also have been getting our vegetable plant starts from them for the last 3 seasons and been very satisfied.

Grow Our Food Landscaping's reply

Thanks for the vote of confidence. We've really enjoyed working with you these last few years and look forward to continuing the relationship!

Thumbtack Customer

Feb 1, 2024

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From Google

It was an absolute pleasure to meet with Boris of Grow Our Food. He took his time to walk my property and listen to my ideas and shared his experience and creativity with a step by step process that I could build on. I also liked that his company, Grow Our Food is available to help with any future support managing my gardens. I know Boris will transform my yard into my dream.

Grow Our Food Landscaping's reply

Appreciate the kind words! I look forward to co-creating your beautiful permaculture landscape.

Credentials

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Boris Kerzner

FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Option #1: - We schedule a time for me to come out and do a free estimate. - Soon after the visit, I follow up with a quote. - If we decide to work together, we schedule then do the work. - Jobs $2,000 and above require a 30% deposit. Option #2: Sometimes a client may not have a clear vision of the exact work they're looking to do, but wants help in coming up with a broader vision of what it is they can accomplish on their property. For these clients, we offer a 1-hour in-depth consultation ($110), where we walk your property together, assess the site, and discuss your goals. I offer advice, suggestions, and do some on-the-fly designing.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
- Obtained a master's degree in Ecological Landscape Design and Planning. - Completed a Permaculture Design Course, led by Andrew Faust of upstate New York. - Completed the Herbal Immersion Program from the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I began my career way back as a software engineer. It was a great profession but I was looking for more. A chance encounter with herbal medicine led me into the world of plants. Herbal medicine led me to organic gardening and permaculture, then an intensive masters' degree in Ecological Landscape Design and Planning. Soon after I started Grow Our Food Landscaping.