Grow With Us
Plants are our best connection with nature — and so are the people who tend them. Grow With Us is our open invitation to anyone in Northern Virginia who wants to get their hands in the soil. Whether you are a homeowner rethinking a tired lawn, a gardener who wants to learn to prune properly, a student hunting for real field experience, or a business hoping to bring something living indoors, there is a place to start here.
We are locally owned, certified and insured, with a specialty in sustainable landscaping and conservation support for homes and commercial properties. In plain English: we are no plant ploppers. We would rather teach you how a garden works than sell you something that fights the site for a decade.
Four ways to grow with us
Grow your garden. Conservation design and installation, habitat maintenance, English ivy and invasive removal, and horticultural pruning done at the right time of year for the right reason. We design for balance — layering native trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers so your yard becomes a living, breathing oasis that feeds pollinators and holds its own through summer heat and winter wet.
Grow your knowledge. Classes, workshops and media built for real gardeners: reading your soil and light, choosing native plants that suit your site, collecting and cleaning native seed, winter sowing in milk jugs, and pruning that respects the plant instead of shearing it into a box. Our DIY pages exist for folks who want to do the work themselves and just need a clear path.
Grow your career. We hire people who are curious, reliable and genuinely respectful of living things. Crew members, maintenance gardeners and horticultural apprentices learn plant identification, proper pruning cuts, invasive species recognition, planting technique and client communication on real properties — not in a slideshow. Seasonal and part-time schedules come up regularly, and no degree is required to start on a crew.
Grow your business. Offices, HOAs, restaurants and property managers can bring green into lobbies, conference rooms and courtyards with interior plant design and ongoing care, or improve grounds with commercial conservation landscaping that reduces mowing, watering and chemical inputs.
One step at a time
1. Explore and ask. Start with your questions. Ask about a landscape consultation, an arborist consultation for a tree you are worried about, or simply what will grow in that shady corner where the grass gave up.
2. Walk the property together. We look at sun, slope, drainage, soil, existing plantings and how you actually use the space. Honest observation saves money later.
3. Make a plan. You get a plant list matched to your conditions, a sense of phasing and budget, and a clear picture of who does what — us, or you with guidance.
4. Plant, then keep growing. Install happens at the right season, not whenever is convenient. After that, maintenance visits keep beds edged, invasive weeds pulled, and shrubs pruned for structure and bloom rather than sheared flat.
Working with Green Steeze
Field work in Northern Virginia means real weather — humid summers, cold mornings, mud in March. It also means watching a monarch land on a plant you put in the ground. New team members are paired with experienced hands, learn on sites across the region, and are encouraged to ask questions until the answer sticks. If you already know your plants, tell us; if you are starting from zero and can show up on time with good boots and a better attitude, tell us that too.
We also welcome volunteers, students needing field hours, and neighbors who want to help with community plantings and habitat projects. Visit our Employment page for current openings, or reach out through Contact and tell us how you would like to grow.
Questions we hear often
I have never gardened. Is that a problem? No. Most people start with one bed and one season. We would rather answer a hundred questions than have you buy plants that fail.
Do you only use native plants? Native plants are our foundation because they support insects, birds and soil life with far less input. We still consider site history, your style and any non-invasive favorites you love.
Where do you work? Fairfax County, Prince William County, Arlington County, Alexandria City, Manassas City and eastern Loudoun County.
Can I buy plants and seeds without hiring you? Yes. Our online Plant Store+ carries native seeds, sun and shade plants, evergreens, indoor tropicals, pots and materials, with market pick-up and delivery available. Local ecotype collections are listed by county.
How do I start? Pick the path that fits: a consultation for your property, a class for your skills, or an application if you want to work outdoors with us. One honest conversation is usually enough to know which one.