Gardening Services in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Gardening in Portsmouth’s Unique Setting
Portsmouth’s maritime climate, salt air, and shifting soils demand plants and strategies chosen with care. From Prescott Park’s waterfront gardens to residential lots tucked behind centuries-old homes, we lean into coastal conditions with intention:
We enrich sandy-loam soils with compost and organic matter to improve moisture retention and structure.
We favor salt-tolerant and wind-resistant species—hydrangeas, oak leaf hydrangeas, ornamental grasses, daylilies, and rugosa roses.
We sculpt microclimates using stone edging, shrubs, and layered plantings to buffer wind and salt spray.
With each garden, we aim for a palette that evolves from spring’s first sprouts through the deepening hues of autumn, always with an eye for structure, balance, and seasonal poise.
Our Most Popular Gardening Services
🌸 Garden Maintenance & Care
We provide ongoing garden care for Portsmouth homes—pruning, weeding, edging, deadheading, and seasonal refreshes to keep your garden healthy and beautiful.
🍃 Seasonal Clean-Ups (Spring & Fall)
Our spring and fall clean-up services prepare your beds, remove debris, and restore order after long winters or busy summers—helping your plants grow strong and fresh.
🌿 Planting & Garden Design
Whether you want to refresh your garden beds, add coastal plants, or start a new design, our gardeners create plantings that thrive in Portsmouth’s unique climate.
🌹 Shrub Pruning & Bed Shaping
We prune shrubs and flowering plants with care encouraging full, healthy growth for hydrangeas, lilacs, roses, and ornamental grasses.
🌻 Mulching & Soil Renewal
Our Portsmouth team uses high quality organic mulch and compost to enrich the soil and retain moisture all season long.
Why Homeowners in Portsmouth, NH Choose Seacoast Gardener
Local gardening expertise – We understand Portsmouth’s coastal soil, salt air, and local growing conditions.
Attention to detail – Every bed is hand-weeded, every shrub pruned with care.
Eco-friendly approach – We use compost, natural fertilizers, and sustainable gardening methods.
Personalized service – Weekly, bi-weekly, or seasonal visits to match your garden’s needs.
We proudly serve neighborhoods across Portsmouth from the South End to Little Harbor, New Castle Avenue, and Elwyn Park as well as nearby towns like Rye, Greenland, and Kittery.
Plants That Thrive in Portsmouth Gardens
Our favorite low-maintenance and coastal-friendly plants include:
Hydrangeas – Hardy, salt-tolerant, and beautiful.
Rugosa Roses – Classic coastal charm.
Black-Eyed Susans & Coneflowers – Perfect for pollinators.
Daylilies & Sedum – Reliable color all summer long.
Ornamental Grasses – Add structure and movement in sea breezes.
FAQs About Gardening Services in Portsmouth, NH
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Yes, we provide ongoing maintenance, spring and fall clean-ups, and custom planting throughout the year.
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Absolutely! We’ll work with your space, light, and soil to create a design that fits your home and lifestyle.
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We’re gardeners first. Our work focuses on healthy plants, soil improvement, and the small details that make a garden feel alive not just landscaped.
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Simply call or email us for a free consultation. We’ll visit your property, assess your needs, and create a personalized garden care plan.
Local Gardening Insight
We draw inspiration from Portsmouth’s gardening traditions—from Prescott Park’s gardens along the river to the Portsmouth Garden Club’s dedication to beautifying public spaces. We believe every home garden can share in that same pride and care.
If you visit the Urban Forestry Center on Elwyn Road, you’ll see what inspires us—healthy soil, native plants, and balanced design. We bring those same principles to every Portsmouth garden we tend.
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear about your garden. Whether you’re ready for a seasonal spruce-up, weekly care, or a fresh new planting plan, Seacoast Gardener is here to help.
📞 Call us at (603) 770-5072
Nearby Towns We Serve
In addition to Portsmouth, Seacoast Gardener provides services in rye, North Hampton, Hampton, Greenland, Stratham, Exeter, New Castle, Kittery, and York.