Consultation
Garden Vision Session
A focused on-site or virtual consultation to assess your space, clarify goals, and outline practical next steps.
Book nowThe Philosophy
Thoughtful gardens start with place.
We believe the best gardens feel connected to the land around them. That means working with Maryland’s climate, leaning into resilient native plants, and creating spaces that invite birds, pollinators, beauty, and abundance.
Whether you want to transform a front bed, add a cut-flower corner, or finally make the vegetable garden productive, Rooted in Potomac turns inspiration into a plan you can actually use.
Designed for beauty.
Grounded in ecology.
Built for real life.
Meet Jen
Practical garden guidance, rooted in joy and real growing life.
Rooted in Potomac is led by Jen, whose approach blends native planting, edible gardening, and an instinct for outdoor spaces that feel welcoming and alive.
The goal is to help homeowners create gardens that are beautiful to live with, ecologically rich, and realistic to maintain over time, whether that means a front-yard refresh, a productive kitchen garden, or a more layered planting plan.
Services
Support at the right level for your garden.
Weed, prune, plant, and remove plants.
Check the health of plants and soil.
Identify invasive species.
Correctly prune shrubs and smaller trees.
Set up a compost system.
Planting
Native Planting Guidance
Recommendations for layered, regionally appropriate plantings plus help choosing what to keep, what to remove, and what will thrive in your space.
Edibles
Kitchen Garden Planning
Raised beds, soil-block seed starting, crop timing, and edible garden layouts designed for beauty and harvest.
Ongoing Support
Seasonal Garden Coaching
Ongoing guidance for planting, pruning, sourcing, composting, and keeping momentum through the growing season.
Complete the client surveyHow It Works
A calm, collaborative process.
Walk the space
We look at sun, soil, layout, and how you want the space to feel and function.
Build the plan
We shape a planting direction, material list, and sequence that matches your budget and energy.
Grow with support
You move forward with confidence, with coaching available as the garden develops.
Inspiration
Rooted in trusted regional and grower resources.
A few of the references and suppliers shaping the Rooted in Potomac point of view, from Maryland-native planting wisdom to favorite seed and tool sources.
Favorite seed sources
Botanical Interests MIgardener Johnny's Selected Seeds Seed Savers Exchange Prairie Moon NurseryNext Step
Ready to make the garden feel more intentional?
Rooted in Potomac is now booking garden consultations for homeowners who want a more beautiful, useful, and ecologically rich outdoor space in Potomac and across the greater DMV area.