Gardening Services in Kittery, Maine
professional Garden Care & Planting Services in Kittery, ME
Between the salt air, tidal estuaries, and New England seasons, Kittery offers a richly layered landscape—quiet neighborhoods, historic districts, and productive community gardens. At Seacoast Gardener, we bring horticultural sensitivity to this setting, crafting gardens that respond to Maine’s coastal climate while looking effortlessly beautiful.
The Character of Kittery Gardens
Coastal & Tidal Influence
With frontage on the Piscataqua River and proximity to the Atlantic, many properties feel salt breezes and shifting moisture levels. We choose species and placement to account for this.Community Gardening & Shared Plots
Kittery supports a Community Garden at 2 Cole Street, where residents reserve plots and connect through shared gardening. kitteryme.govNooney Farm & Giving Garden
Owned by Kittery Land Trust, Nooney Farm (22 Stevenson Road) is a 30-acre working farm and educational site. It hosts a “Giving Garden” that supplies fresh produce to local schools and charities. KITTERY LAND TRUSTMunicipal Landscape Guidelines
The town’s planning and development documents discuss how landscaping should complement architecture, screen views, and maintain seasonal interest.Historic & Residential Fabric
Kittery has a mix of charming historic homes in Kittery Foreside, newer residential lots, and commercial zones. Gardens there must balance style, scale, and low maintenance
Our Gardening Services in Kittery
We view gardens as living compositions—each season bringing new texture, color, and structure. Our services include:
Seasonal Renewal & Cleanup
Spring and fall refreshes, clearing spent growth, dividing perennials, and preparing beds for the next phase.
Thoughtful Pruning & Shrub Care
We prune shrubs, small trees, and ornamentals with respect to bloom cycles, natural form, and structural clarity.
Soil Enrichment & Mulching
Using compost, organic amendments, and mulches to build healthy soil in Kittery’s variable ground conditions.
Planting & Design With Coastal Sense
Designs emphasize salt-tolerant perennials and native plants (e.g. rugosa rose, bayberry, seaside goldenrod), layering interest for year-round appeal.
Weed & Bed Management
Selective weeding, tidy edges, pest monitoring, and maintaining the balance between openness and planted structure.
Garden Care Plans
Whether occasional or recurring, we tailor schedules so your garden remains vibrant without overcommitment.
What Kittery Homeowners Appreciate
We balance beauty and durability—gardens that look graceful yet endure salt, wind, and sea spray.
We draw on local connections, like the Kittery Community Garden and Nooney Farm, strengthening ties in the community.
We practice responsible gardening—reducing chemicals, building soil, choosing native plants.
We treat each property as unique—listening to your style, desires, and the character of the site.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Rugosa rose, bayberry, switchgrass, seaside goldenrod, and native asters are excellent choices for salt exposure and coastal light.
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we can assist plot setup, soil preparation, volunteer coordination, or seasonal maintenance.
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We use wind-tolerant shrubs as buffers, plant salt-hardy species, and design layouts that shield sensitive plants while preserving view corridors.
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Absolutely. We walk your property, discuss your preferences, and develop planting proposals that suit site, style, and ecology.
Let Your Kittery Garden Flourish
Your garden is part of Kittery’s living heritage—anchored by sea, shaped by seasons, and personal in its growth. Let Seacoast Gardener help it shine with health, texture, and elegance.
Contact Seacoast Gardener today for a free consultation.
📞 Call us at (603) 770-5072
Nearby Towns We Serve
In addition to Kittery Seacoast Gardener provides services in Portsmouth, North Hampton, Hampton, Greenland, Stratham, Exeter, New Castle, York and rye.