Plant Maintenance

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Biophilic Design Services — Des Moines, Iowa

Premium Indoor Plant Care
and Maintenance Services

Professional plant maintenance for homes and businesses throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa — backed by our plant replacement guarantee. If a plant under our care declines, we replace it at no additional cost.

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Living Design — from Concept to Care

A Professional Plant Environment Only Stays That Way with Expert Care

Trendy Gardener's premium indoor plant maintenance program is the service that protects your investment in biophilic design — whether you have a single statement floor plant or a multi-floor commercial plantscaping installation. We provide scheduled, professional plant care for homes and businesses across Des Moines, backed by our plant replacement guarantee.

Most indoor plants do not fail because of bad luck. They fail because of inconsistent watering, incorrect light placement, unmanaged pests, or fertilization gaps that accumulate over time. Professional maintenance is the only realistic path to a long-lived, high-quality plant program for the vast majority of commercial and residential clients.

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Every Maintenance Visit Covers

  • Precision watering by moisture assessment — not by schedule alone
  • Organic fertilization on a species-specific schedule
  • Pruning, shaping, and yellow-leaf removal
  • Leaf cleaning, dusting, and polish
  • Systematic pest scouting and organic treatment
  • Plant health assessment and written documentation
  • Plant replacement under guarantee if needed

Full Care Scope

What's Included in Our Premium Plant Care Program

Every scheduled maintenance visit covers the full scope of what your plants need to stay healthy. Nothing is deferred to the next visit without a specific agronomic reason.

Care 01

Precision Watering and Moisture Monitoring

Soil moisture assessed at root depth using calibrated moisture meters on every visit — not by feel or fixed schedule. Watering volume adjusted for ambient humidity, seasonal light changes, and the observed moisture status of each individual plant. Hydroponic systems checked for reservoir levels, nutrient concentration (EC/pH), and dripper performance.

Care 02

Leaf Cleaning, Dusting, and Polish

Dust accumulation on foliage blocks light absorption and reduces photosynthetic efficiency directly. In commercial interiors with active HVAC, dust accumulates rapidly on large-leaf specimens. Every visit includes leaf wiping and polishing — using clean, damp cloths appropriate to the species, with natural leaf polish where indicated.

Care 03

Pruning, Shaping, and Yellow-Leaf Removal

Removal of yellow, brown, or damaged leaves; shaping of trailing or sprawling specimens; targeted pruning to encourage branching and density. For specimen trees and large architectural plants, structural pruning decisions that protect the long-term form within the space.

Care 04

Organic Fertilization and Soil Conditioning

Fertilization calibrated to each plant species and its growth phase — using organic slow-release fertilizers and liquid feeds appropriate to the season and plant condition. Soil pH and compaction assessed at regular intervals. We assess the plant condition first, then apply. Not indiscriminate calendar-based applications.

Care 05

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Systematic pest scouting on every visit. When pests are detected, our IPM protocol begins with the least-invasive approach — physical removal, insecticidal soap, neem oil — escalating only where necessary. Pest activity and treatment responses documented per account to identify environmental conditions driving recurring pressure.

Care 06

Plant Health Documentation

Every visit generates a written visit summary — what was done, what was observed, any recommendations. Commercial clients can request quarterly account reviews. You always know exactly what is happening with your plant collection between visits.

Trendy Gardener Guarantee

The Plant Replacement Guarantee

For all clients enrolled in a Trendy Gardener maintenance program: if any plant under our care loses its vitality and cannot be restored through our standard care protocol, we replace it at no additional cost.

Guarantee covers decline attributable to factors within our care scope: watering, fertilization, pest management, and light assessment. Does not cover physical damage by building occupants, relocation without our input, or environmental changes not communicated to our team. We are transparent about this scope at enrollment.

Maintenance Programs

Flexible Maintenance Plans for Every Client

Commercial and residential programs structured for your specific context. The care we provide is the same — the scheduling and frequency are built around your environment.

Commercial

Weekly and Bi-Weekly Commercial Visits

For offices, corporate campuses, hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and commercial properties across Des Moines. Structured around your business hours — before open, after close, or weekends.

  • Weekly or bi-weekly visits
  • Assigned primary technician
  • Living wall maintenance available
  • Seasonal rotation add-ons available
  • Plant replacement guarantee
  • Compatible with plant leasing arrangements
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Residential

Residential Plant Concierge Services

For homeowners in Des Moines and Central Iowa who want their indoor plant collection maintained to the same standard as a professionally managed commercial program. Bi-weekly or monthly visits at your home.

  • Bi-weekly or monthly residential visits
  • Full care scope on every visit
  • Consistent assigned technician
  • Plant replacement guarantee
  • New plant sourcing on request
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Specialized Program

Living Wall Maintenance — A Higher Standard of Care

Living wall installations require a higher level of technical maintenance expertise than standard interior plants. Our specialized program covers the full scope of what an irrigated, lighted, vertically mounted system requires.

Living Wall Visit Scope

  • Irrigation system inspection — drippers, lines, reservoir levels, timer function
  • Nutrient solution management and reservoir replenishment
  • Grow lighting inspection and PAR level verification
  • Systematic pest scouting across all panels
  • Pruning, shaping, declining foliage removal
  • Leaf cleaning and polish of accessible foliage
  • Plant health documentation per panel zone
  • Plant replacement under guarantee where needed

All living wall maintenance clients are covered by the plant replacement guarantee. If a plant within your living wall system declines under our care, we source and install an appropriate replacement at no additional cost, matching the species and scale of the original plant where possible.

Living wall maintenance is typically scheduled weekly or bi-weekly depending on system type, plant palette, and environmental conditions. We assess the appropriate frequency during the initial site assessment before any maintenance program begins.

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Plant Maintenance Services Throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa
Serving Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Waukee, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, Norwalk, and Ames — and surrounding Central Iowa communities.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from commercial and residential clients considering a professional plant maintenance program in Des Moines.

What does the plant replacement guarantee cover?+
The guarantee covers any plant enrolled in a Trendy Gardener maintenance program that loses its vitality under our care. If a plant declines due to factors within our care scope — watering, fertilization, pest management, and light assessment — we replace it at no additional cost. It does not cover physical damage by building occupants, relocation without our input, or environmental changes not communicated to our team. The guarantee applies from the date of enrollment.
Can Trendy Gardener maintain plants that were not installed by your team?+
Yes. We can enroll existing plant collections — commercial or residential — into our maintenance program regardless of who installed them. We conduct an initial assessment visit to document species, condition, and care requirements, then establish a maintenance program from that baseline. The plant replacement guarantee applies from the date of enrollment — not retroactively to pre-existing conditions.
Do I need to be home during a residential plant care visit?+
No. Many of our residential clients provide key or access code entry for scheduled visits. We document every visit with a written summary of what was done and any plant health observations. You do not need to be present, but you are always welcome to be.
How is visit frequency determined?+
Based on the number of plants, species mix, installation type, environmental conditions, and the care capacity of the client between visits. Commercial clients typically receive bi-weekly visits. Residential concierge clients receive bi-weekly or monthly visits. Living wall installations typically require weekly or bi-weekly visits. Frequency is established at the initial assessment and adjusted based on plant performance after the program begins.
Does Trendy Gardener use organic or chemical pest control products?+
Our default approach is organic and low-impact — physical removal, insecticidal soap, neem oil. Chemical treatments are used only where organic methods have not achieved adequate control and plant loss risk is significant. We always notify commercial clients before applying any treatment in occupied business environments, selecting products appropriate for occupied indoor spaces.

Protect Your Green Investment

Tell us about your space and plant collection — commercial or residential — and we will set up an initial assessment and a custom maintenance program that keeps your plant environment performing at its best.

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