Pocket Plots Gardening helps homeowners transform townhouse yards, courtyards, and
compact landscapes into beautiful gardens with year-round interest, pollinator value,
and a clear plan for every square foot.
Serving Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland.
Services
Choose the level of help that fits your space, from a focused refresh to a complete
front-and-backyard transformation. Every package is built around beauty, confidence, and
a realistic path to installation.
01
$50
Pocket Refresh
A focused front yard refresh, shade garden tune-up, or pollinator pocket plan for an
existing space that needs better plant choices and clearer direction.
02
$100
Pocket Plan
A complete design for a front yard, backyard retreat, courtyard garden, or compact
side yard with a plant list and phased installation guidance.
03
$175
Pocket Transformation
A front and backyard master plan that connects multiple small spaces into one
thoughtful, seasonal garden vision.
Deliverables
What's Included
Personalized planting plan
Full-color master layout
Native plant recommendations
Bloom calendar
Seasonal interest guide
Shopping list
Phased installation plan
Maintenance guide
Portfolio
These concept studies show how Pocket Plots turns ordinary compact spaces into clear,
plantable garden plans. Real before, design, and installed photos can replace these
placeholders as projects are completed.
Townhouse Entry
Front Door Welcome
Existing Yard
Narrow builder bed with mulch and one tired shrub.
Pocket Plots Concept
Layered entry planting with compact evergreen structure.
Make a practical corridor feel designed and easy to maintain.
Mailbox Bed
Mailbox Moment
Existing Yard
Small exposed bed with weeds and scattered annuals.
Pocket Plots Concept
Compact four-season planting with clean shape and repeated blooms.
Plant Palette
Blue star, black-eyed Susan, creeping phlox, dwarf yaupon.
Design Goals
Add curb appeal without creating a high-maintenance island bed.
Small Slope
Slope Stabilizer
Existing Yard
Modest slope where mulch washes out after heavy rain.
Pocket Plots Concept
Rooted plant layers that slow runoff and cover soil.
Plant Palette
Fragrant sumac, penstemon, carex, New England aster.
Design Goals
Reduce erosion while making the slope look intentional.
How It Works
We'll walk you through every step. From photos and a few simple measurements to a
finished garden plan, the process is designed to be easy and enjoyable.
Helpful uploads
Send yard photos, a simple sketch, or a picture showing dimensions. Exact drafting
is not required; practical context is enough to start.
1
Tell Us About Your Space
Complete the online questionnaire, upload a few photos, and share dimensions of your
yard. We'll also ask about sunlight, your gardening goals, and any plants you'd like
to keep.
2
Receive Your Custom Design
We'll create a personalized native planting plan tailored to your space, complete
with a garden layout, plant recommendations, and visual concepts.
3
Bring Your Garden to Life
Use your design at your own pace. Whether you install everything at once or in
phases, you'll have a clear roadmap for creating your beautiful native garden.
You do not have to know what to plant before you begin. The design gives you the
confidence to move forward.
Why Native Plants?
Native plants are not a style limitation. They are a practical way to create beautiful,
resilient gardens that belong in Northern Virginia.
Less Watering
Once established, well-sited native plants can handle local weather with less fuss.
Better Habitat
Flowers, seeds, stems, and foliage support pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects.
Four-Season Beauty
Blooms, berries, seedheads, bark, and grasses keep compact gardens interesting.
Adapted Locally
Plant choices are selected for Northern Virginia light, moisture, heat, and soil realities.
Lower Maintenance
Right plant, right place design reduces constant replacement and guesswork.
FAQ
Do I need exact measurements?
No. Helpful measurements are enough for most small-space plans, especially when paired with clear photos.
How accurate does my sketch need to be?
A simple sketch is fine. Mark the main bed edges, fences, walkways, doors, trees, and approximate dimensions.
Can I install the garden myself?
Yes. Your plan is designed as a roadmap, so you can install it all at once or phase the work over time.
Can you work with plants I already have?
Yes. Share photos and notes about plants you want to keep, move, or remove.
Do you only work with native plants?
Pocket Plots designs primarily with native plants and may include a select few
well-behaved non-native plants when they enhance the overall design.
Do you visit my property?
Initial packages are built for remote design using your photos, notes, and measurements.
What areas do you serve?
Pocket Plots Gardening serves homeowners in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and
Maryland.
How long does a design take?
Timeline depends on the service and current queue. After your inquiry, you'll receive the next practical step.
Our Philosophy
Beautiful gardens shouldn't require acres of land. Pocket Plots Gardening believes even
the smallest outdoor spaces can become places of beauty, relaxation, and connection with
nature.
Pocket Plots Gardening specializes in beautiful native plant designs for small spaces,
thoughtfully incorporating a select few well-behaved non-native plants when they enhance
the overall design.
Designs emphasize year-round interest, pollinator support, and plant choices that fit the
site. Instead of treating a small garden as a limitation, each plan uses light,
seasonality, and phased planting to make every square foot count.
Designer
Nikki Wayant
Small design businesses are built on trust. A future photo of Nikki in the garden can
replace this note when a portrait is available.
Contact
Share your garden goals, site conditions, photos, and any dimensions you have. Pocket
Plots Gardening will follow up with the next practical step.
