The Process

We Start with an In-Person Consultation

We stop by, see your space, and talk through your vision for your garden.

  • We’ll find out how much you want to grow, identify the perfect spot for your garden, talk through materials you like best, and discuss how much support you’ll need after your garden is installed.

  • Within a week you’ll get a garden design and an itemized estimate for your project.

Installation

Once on our installation calendar, we’ll take you from grass to garden in 1-2 days.

  • We remove all the grass in your garden area, add industrial-grade weed barrier, and your choice of gravel.

  • We have several options for irrigating your garden. All irrigation is handled by our licensed irrigation team. We. use drip irrigation, and your garden will water automatically! Never forget to water!

  • We will level your garden boxes and place them in your space according to the design. We’ll add our magic mix of organic soil and our custom-fabricated steel trellises.

  • A week prior to install, you’ll receive a plant preference form that contains a list of plants you can grow in Houston. According to your list, our team will plant what’s in season at the time of your garden install.

Ongoing Support

No matter where you are in your gardening journey or how green your thumb is, our team has systems in place to support you and your garden!

  • Whether you need our team to keep your garden thriving year-round or you need seasonal turnovers in your garden, our team can help. Read all about our robust maintenance program HERE.

  • With our online educational platform, we help Houston-area gardeners go from confused about growing in our area, missing important planting deadlines, and wasting precious time and money to feeling confident, eating more from their garden, and saving valuable time and resources! Get more information HERE.

The Monarch Way

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Why Gravel is Our Go-To in our Garden Designs

Although there are several more technical reasons for installing gravel as the base in our gardens, here’s the short and simple truth: a garden you want to be in is a garden that thrives.

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Some Plants Grow Vertically. Not all Trellises are Created Equally!

If you want to grow vegetables like peas, cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, eggplants, tomatillos, cantaloupe, or winter squash, you’ll need vertical growing space. Our trellises are custom-fabricated, one-piece, steel, and extremely sturdy. Plain and simple: you can’t buy anything comparable online or from a store anywhere in town.

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What to Expect as a Monarch Maintenance Client

We offer ongoing maintenance plans for your garden. Want access to fresh, organic produce year-round right in your own backyard but don’t want to do the work? We can take care of your garden for you.

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Do Raised Beds Really Matter?

We’ll get into the nerdy details about raised beds in this post, but here’s the plain and simple truth: people whose gardens are set up in a comfortable way actually enjoy spending time in their gardens! When you spend time in your garden – guess what - your garden thrives!

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Failure is Not Free

I’ve been gardening for over 25 years, and I’m pretty sure I made every mistake a new gardener can make. While I learned a lot, my mistakes also cost our family a lot!

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A Garden is Convenient

Gardens are incredible for many reasons, but my favorite reason is the most practical reason: A garden is convenient. As we all know, there is definitely a cost associated with convenience.

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How Freshness Impacts Flavor

As soon as a vegetable is harvested, the plant starts to break down. Not only does the nutritional make-up of a plant change – the flavor profile is drastically altered.

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Grow Foods You Can’t Buy Anywhere Else!

Want to eat a tomato? When you visit your favorite grocery store, you’ll find they only carry 2-3 varieties of fresh tomatoes. Did you know hundreds of varieties of tomatoes exist? Imagine the nutrients and flavors we’re missing out on in our diet!

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Fruit Trees, Pollinator Spaces, and Berries

We’re more than a garden installation company! Want fruit trees? A pollinator garden filled with Texas natives? Would you like to grow berries in your backyard? We’d love to help!

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DIY and Hybrid Options

Want to do some (or all) of the work yourself installing your garden, but need a little support from us? Sure!

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