Creating native gardens for people and the planet
We create thoughtful, ecological gardens using native plants—designed to thrive, support wildlife, and grow with your space.
Our Approach
We’re big fans of working with nature. By using native plants, we create gardens that make an impact at any scale. Thoughtful design keeps maintenance to a minimum, so there’s more time to enjoy your garden. We love collaborating with people who care about supporting wildlife, restoring ecosystems, and letting their garden make a positive impact.
Our Services
Garden Consulting
We work with homeowners to create ecological gardens that are equally impactful as they are beautiful by providing assessments, coaching, and on-site guidance.
Garden Installation + Maintenance
Our garden installations focus on using native plants to create spaces that feel natural, resilient, and full of beauty. Each plant is hand selected and placed with care to build a biodiverse landscape that thrives, supports wildlife, and brings your vision to life. We don’t just plant – we offer personalized guidance and hands-on help to ensure the long term health and beauty of your garden.
Areas We Serve
Wilmington, DE | Greenville, DE | Hockessin, DE | Newark, DE | Chadds Ford, PA | Kennett Square, PA | Garnet Valley, PA
Reviews
Here’s what our wonderful clients have said about working with us –
I was so pleased to meet Kara. Working with her was so fun because we share a love of gardening and plants. She brought practical and creative ideas to a project that I had been putting off because it had me stumped. Kara’s gentle nature made working with her a pleasant experience and her effortless knowledge helped me achieve the vision I was looking for. I’m looking forward to working with Joyful Roots again soon.
JuliAnn
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Above all, Kara has such an honest joy for and understanding of plants. Her love for what she does radiates in her work. She’s a great teacher and makes the whole thing – from designing to planting to maintenance – very fun and approachable. I cannot recommend her services highly enough! Five gold stars.
Katie
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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