what we do
Stonecrop Containers provides head-turning beauty and charm to your front steps, back patios and business entrances.
We collaborate with clients to determine scope, scale, color and plant preferences.
Design, hand selection of materials and installation is done with seasonal colors, textures and planter locations in mind.
We serve Westwood, MA and surrounding towns.
servicing homes & businesses
PRICING, SOURCING, & PLANTING SCHEDULE
pricing
Stonecrop Containers pricing includes:
On-site consultation
Hand selection and pre-installation care of all plant material
Custom design
On-site installation with potting mix top-offs and complete clean up of work site.
Container pricing is based on standard interior container sizes and the type of materials used in your design.
A potting mix "first fill" for new containers and anything more than top-offs is a separate charge.
Maintenance is required during Spring (1x), Summer (2-3x), and Fall (1x) and is an extra charge based on number of planters.
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sourcing containers
Finding that "just right" container to fit your tastes and space can be a challenge.
We collaborate with new and existing clients and utilize an assortment of online and local retailers to get it just right.
Planting Schedule (weather dependant):
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Spring - early April
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Summer - June, if replacing Spring plants
- late May, if no Spring plants installed
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Fall - September
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Winter - after Thanksgiving
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care instructions
for your container gardens
WITH A LITTLE CARE AND ATTENTION, YOUR CONTAINERS WILL LOOK GREAT ALL SEASON LONG
WATERING/FEEDING
​Outdoor planters:​
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Water the soil (not the leaves) in the morning when leaves have time to dry out, decreasing susceptibility to disease.
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Feed 1x/week at half strength in Spring, Summer, & Fall. Click here for a great all-purpose fertilizer AND bloom booster.
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DO NOT water on a schedule - Always check soil first, before watering. When top 1-2 inches are dry, water thoroughly until it runs out of the bottom. Wet on top, no water needed.
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Approximate water needs by season:
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​Spring & Fall - 1-2X week.
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Summer - 2-4x week, and mostly every day in hot weather
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Winter - 1x week until soil freezes.
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The smaller the container, the more quickly it will dry out
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Overwatering can kill more quickly than underwatering.
Indoor/table-top dish gardens:​
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place in bright light from east- or west-facing windows
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mist all foliage regularly in winter
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water when top inch is dry, 8-12 oz. water - no fertilizer needed
DEADHEADING
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Cutting off faded blooms maintains appearance and encourages your plants to produce more blooms - plants LOVE it!
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Pinch, or cut off the flower stem below the spent flower and just above the first set of full healthy leaves.
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Deadhead pansies, coleus, and geraniums regularly.
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Some, like lantana, lobelia, bacopa, and alyssum, are self-cleaners and don't need to be deadheaded.
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Spring bulb flowers (daffodils, tulips, hyacinths) need to be snipped off when browned, leaving foliage in place.
PEST & DISEASE CONTROL
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Captain Jack's Insecticidal Super Soap and/or Captain Jack's Neem Oil - organic, highly effective, and good to have on hand during the summer and Fall months
Lauren Murray, Founder and Designer, began Stonecrop Containers as the result of decades of gardening experience and a passion for creating clever and colorful container garden designs.
Lauren's great customer service begins and ends with attention to detail, professionalism and a warm smile. Projects are completed efficiently and on schedule, and go above and beyond to form lasting relationships with clients.
