Our goal is to improve local ecology by making gardening with native plants accessible and affordable. To that end, we have a unique business model whereby Homegrown Habitats will retain a small portion of the project fees to cover operating expenses, and you will donate the remainder of the project fees directly to the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (PERT), a local ecological non-profit. With your payments, you will not only help to improve the ecological footprint of your own property but will also contribute to the preservation of open space and habitat on a larger scale at PERT.
You will receive a written estimate before any work begins, which outlines the scope of the work that we will perform.
Services and Pricing
| Project Area: 0-500 sq. ft | Project Area: 500-1,000* sq. ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Site Visit and Evaluation | free | free |
| Garden Design (to scale), Plant List, and Maintenance Guide | $150 | $300 |
| Plant List and Maintenance Guide Only | $100 | $200 |
| Plant Ordering and Delivery We can typically obtain plants at wholesale pricing, which we pass along to you at-cost (including nursery sales tax, any shipping charges, and mileage at the IRS business mileage reimbursement rate if we have to drive to pick up plants). | $50 + cost of plants | $100 + cost of plants |
| Plant Installation | $1.00 per sq. ft | $1.00 per sq. ft |
| Spreading Compost/Mulch | $0.50 per sq. ft | $0.50 per sq. ft |
| Laying Newspaper and Spreading Compost/Mulch To prepare a new garden area for future planting. | $1.00 per sq. ft | $1.00 per sq. ft |
Payment
Prior to the conclusion of the project, you will receive an invoice with the final project costs. The invoice will indicate the amount to be paid to Homegrown Habitats LLC and the amount to be donated to Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (PERT). Payment (by check only) is due upon completion of the project, when all of the work set forth in the estimate is complete. We will provide you with a receipt after we deliver your check to PERT.
