Humble Toad Gardens
Humble Toad Gardens

Humble Toad Gardens

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Introduction
I am an enthusiastic and creative gardener in the Seattle area with nearly a decade of experience. This has involved working in both nursery/ farm settings, leading garden maintenance crews, and garden installations. Currently My services include general garden maintenance (weeding, deadheading, pruning, cleanups etc), garden design, and garden installation.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 12 times

Serves Seattle, WA

Background checked

3 employees

Business hours

Sun1:00 pm - 5:00 pmMon1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

Social media

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Reviews

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

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Liang-Chi W.
Jul 10, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

We had a great experience working with Rosie for weeding. She was responsive, and the work was done with high quality. We've also got some decent advice from her since we are new to gardening. Would recommend!

Details: Residential • Small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Over a month ago • No, I prefer no herbicides to be used • No, I don't need to be there • Only one time

Weeding
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Deb S.
Jun 21, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

honest Toad did a great job weeding. She communicated clearly she did exactly what she said she was gonna do and what I wanted her to do. The garden beds look great: I highly recommend.!

Details: Residential • Medium (1,000 - 5,000 sq ft) • 3-4 weeks ago • No, I prefer no herbicides to be used • Yes, I must be present • Only one time

Weeding
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Tiffany O.
May 7, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

My yard was complete chaos and it was so nice to have someone knowledgeable who could figure out what what going on and get my garden back to gorgeous for the summer!

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Extra small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • No, this is a one-time project • Weeding

Gardening
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Judy O.
Sep 11, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

I’m very happy with the work done and would hire them again! They were very responsive, communicative, timely, and transparent on pricing.

Details: Residential • Small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Over a month ago • No, I prefer no herbicides to be used • No, I don't need to be there • Only one time

Weeding
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Alex P.
Sep 19, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Rosie did an amazing job fixing up our yard! I definitely recommend her and would rebook in the future.

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Extra small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • As needed • Trimming and edging • Weeding

Gardening
Credentials
Background Check

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FAQs

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    My educational background is in Hydrology and Environmental Sciences. I am currently studying to become a Certified Professional Horticulturalist for the state of Washington.

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I earned a BS in Hydrology in 2014 and worked in Stormwater Research. Much of my day to day involved caring for our water filtering systems, which used a variety of plants, soil, and rock. In 2016, I began a new chapter by starting a job at a native plant nursery which also had a gardening division. I worked out in client gardens as well as at the nursery, specializing in our Stormwater plants. In 2018, I moved to California and spent almost a year working for a native and medicinal plant nursery, offering my services as a Stormwater and rehabilitation plant specialist. Since moving to Seattle in 2019, I’ve done a variety of organic garden maintenance and installation work. With my ample experience, I recently decided to start my own company in the hopes that I can offer sustainable and organic garden maintainance, design, and installation for people in the Seattle area who are interested in natives, pollinators, and edible flowers.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    Residential, commercial