Your Yard Isn't a Test. It's a Sanctuary.
Hi. I'm Jen.
For years, I've watched people approach gardening like it's a test they might fail. They worry about the "right" way to plant tomatoes, the perfect lawn, the Instagram-worthy flower bed. They buy expensive tools they never use, download apps that tell them they're doing everything wrong, and eventually give up — convinced they don't have a "green thumb."
If you feel overwhelmed by your yard but deeply care about doing it right — you're exactly who I built Rooted in Potomac for.
I work with what I call "Type B gardeners": people who care about their outdoor space, who want to grow something meaningful, who feel guilty about the chemicals or the mess or the plants that died last summer — but who don't know where to start.
The Garden as Medicine
I didn't start Rooted in Potomac to teach you how to win at gardening. I started it because I needed healing myself.
After 20+ years in corporate supply chain, politics, and finance, I hit a wall. I was successful on paper but disconnected from anything that felt real. I started gardening not because I was good at it, but because I was desperate for something that grew on its own timeline, not a quarterly deadline.
What I discovered: Your garden isn't just about curb appeal. It's about creating a sanctuary where your family connects, where you de-stress after work, where your grandchildren will play someday. It's about soil health that outlives us. It's about leaving something better than we found it.
What Makes Us Different
Most landscaping companies treat your yard like a one-time project. We treat it like a relationship.
- We put soil first. No chemical shortcuts, no quick fixes that poison the earth.
- We embrace wild beauty. Nature's "mess" is a sign of life, not failure.
- We think in generations. The trees we plant, we may never sit under. That's the point.
- We teach, not just do. Every visit includes learning moments so you become your own gardener.
Did You Know?
Montgomery County will pay you up to ,500 to create an eco-friendly garden through the RainScapes program. Most Potomac homeowners don't even know this exists. I help clients navigate the application and design gardens that qualify.
In 2021, Maryland became the first state to pass a Low-Impact Landscaping Law, protecting homeowners who choose native plants and pollinator habitats — even in HOA communities.
Our Services
Whether you need a one-time consultation to get unstuck or a full season of coaching to become self-sufficient, we have options:
→ Spring Garden Reset (50-250) — Assessment, invasive removal, quick wins for this season
→ Garden Starter Package (75) — Full consultation, custom plan, soil test, 30-day support
→ Seasonal Partner (,350/season) — Bi-weekly coaching, hands-on learning, become your own gardener
→ Rooted Lifestyle (,800/year) — Full design, installation, maintenance — beauty without the work
Limited Spring Availability: I'm taking on 10 new clients this spring. If you've been staring at your garden wondering "where do I even begin?" — that's exactly who I help.
One yard at a time, we restore the connection between people, land, and legacy.
— Jen
