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Customized, responsive and attentive garden and landscape design and care for quality landscapes and people who love their gardens and want them to have the full attention they require. Consultations on intransigent garden conditions and issues. Container design and edible gardens.
A unique approach to landscape care.
Services Provided
Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Holiday Lighting, Landscape Maintenance, Organic Gardens, Planting
Areas Served
Cos Cob, Darien, Glenville, Greenwich, New Canaan, North Stamford, Norwalk, Old Greenwich, Pemberwick, Riverside, Stamford, Rowayton
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Business Name
Bespoke Gardening
Phone Number
(203) 220-2201
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Address
Stamford, CT 06907
License Number
Connecticut HIC.0654578
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2 Houzz Awards
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10 Reviews for Bespoke Gardening
Newest first
Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars4.9|10 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0
shelley_michelson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Christine came to us for a consultation after we saw her stunning work on her website. We had numerous issues with our yard, including the topography. She arrived early and familiarized herself with all issues we had identified to her. She spent a considerable amount of time with us, identifying the best time for implementing all of our wishes. Her knowledge is extensive and she is easy to work with. We are excited to begin to implement her excellent suggestions, some with her, some on our own. She has earned our highest recommendation.
July 26, 2023Last modified:July 26, 2023
We engaged Chris Reid of Bespoke Gardening to evaluate and enhance the appearance of our formal garden designed by Ellen Biddle Shipman, and a centerpiece of our mansion on the National Register of Historic Places.
Chris is very knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of garden maintenance.
She provided a detailed and comprehensive approach, which we were able to prioritize and have her implement in accordance with our budget. We are so pleased with the impact and found her a delight to work with.
January 6, 2023
Michelle Passaro
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I can't say enough good things about Chris at Bespoke Gardening! She helped transform my tired landscape to us enjoying our new beautiful gardens and outdoor space. Using plants we already had and adding a few new ones - making the right pairings, and moving existing plants to different areas totally transformed our property. This project was done in Fall 2020 - was very exciting to see the results of all the plants growing in 2021 and enjoying seeing all the plantings coming to life this spring 2022! I have a new appreciation of gardening and seeing what a difference putting the right plants and bushes together makes.
Highly professional, extremely knowledgeable master gardener, very creative with our small space, always on time, and affordable.
April 9, 2022
Comment from Bespoke Gardening:
Thanks for your review, Michelle. Your determination and hard work brought this garden together. It was very rewarding to me to consult with you and suggest parameters and ideas, add some guidance and information, and then come back shortly later to see what you had accomplished. You worked quite a bit of magic yourself here - it was fun teaming up with you!
Christine was such a breath of fresh air in our world dominated ( it seems ) by “mow and blow” landscapers who fancy themselves “gardeners”! As soon as she got out of her car and walked across the driveway, it was clear she understood the nuances of my “landscape”. We walked around for several hours and she was a font of information. Clearly very well read on many landscape issues and offered several solutions for things that have been problem issues in my garden. She had several recommendations for books that have been most useful and she also recommended a “specialist” for one of my problem areas. Christine has a lovely personality and would be a welcome addition to my property but I am “out of range” for her gardening services. Would highly recommend her for consultation. She was extremely generous with her time and she also sent a comprehensive follow up email outlining the various things discussed and she has followed up periodically on issues and also generously answered continuing questions via email. Definitely more than most professionals who have passed through my garden gates and/or who have worked for me. Christine is the real deal for sure.
November 4, 2021
Comment from Bespoke Gardening:
Thank you for the generous review, and also for the obvious time and care you took to share your experience. I'm usually not at a loss for words, but... I do find myself speechless.
Clearly your landscape was thoughtfully created years ago and as a mature statement, it reflects that it has been consistently and well cared for.
As to follow-up, I only can say that when it comes to "an enigma wrapped in a conundrum", (sigh) I am like a moth to a flame. I'm gratified that you took in information, followed up on leads, and read the books!
I look forward to crossing garden paths in the future.
Clearly your landscape was thoughtfully created years ago and as a mature statement, it reflects that it has been consistently and well cared for.
As to follow-up, I only can say that when it comes to "an enigma wrapped in a conundrum", (sigh) I am like a moth to a flame. I'm gratified that you took in information, followed up on leads, and read the books!
I look forward to crossing garden paths in the future.
Chris has been helping us redesign our landscaping for two years now, with wonderful results. Most recently we wanted to replace a stand of tired and overgrown forsythias that stood on the border between our house and a neighbor's. She could have simply installed another row of something different, in her words "a row of soldiers." Instead she made a subtle change to the shape of the bed, curving it into the lawn, and planted a grouping of several different shrubs for a lovely woodsy effect. The shrubs were thoughtfully selected for color, bloom time, low maintenance, and of course, the light and soil conditions. She even drove an hour and a half to pick up one particular shrub that she couldn't source locally. She also researched and installed a new hydration system to make sure the new plantings survived the summer heat. We feel very fortunate to have found Chris and look forward to working with her on further improvements to our property.
October 31, 2021
Comment from Bespoke Gardening:
Thanks so much. It has been a joy to work with you and your garden and a wonder to watch it unfold. I look forward to planting bulbs together to extend the blues into spring!
Christine from Bespoke Gardening came to my home and right away it was obvious that she was a knowledgeable professional in addition to having a friendly demeanor and attitude. We spent 2 hours walking around my yard discussing all the plantings, their characteristics, their needs as to sun vs shade and how and when to trim them. She is a fountain of knowledge and was very helpful to me. She is exactly the person with whom working in the yard would become sheer pleasure. She also gave me excellent advice on tools to help me garden properly.
July 31, 2021
Comment from Bespoke Gardening:
Thanks for the positive feedback, Luisa. Your garden is lovely and thriving -- not a surprise with such a thoughtful and concerned owner. I enjoyed working with you.
Vicki Wray
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Christine (Bespoke Gardening) has a great eye, a deft hand when it comes to pruning and may be the most knowledgeable landscaper that has ever set foot on our property. Her pruning totally refreshed the areas she worked in (something I have always struggled with). She knows what she is doing...where to make cuts for the health AND beauty of the plant. Her simple suggestions on changes to the plantings were "ah ha" moments that a person often overlooks after years of looking at the same gardens. Sometimes an outside "eye," like Christine's can make all the difference in the world.
July 6, 2021
Comment from Bespoke Gardening:
Thanks for your most kind review, Vicki. It was great fun to work with you in your garden. You are a quick study and I'm confident that your garden will continue to flourish under your care, with the few new tips and understandings sprinkled in for good measure!
HU-962786768
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Chris helped us establish our vegetable garden and we had a lot of fun collaborating. She has great knowledge about vegetables and would always recommend new varieties to try. She was extremely responsible in maintaining the garden and would also recommend delicious recipes when we were overrun with tomatoes and squash! For complete neophytes, she was a wonderful teacher.
April 19, 2021
Over the past several months, Chris (Bespoke Gardening) has completely transformed our yard and the curb appeal of our house. She redesigned an existing perennial garden, carefully selecting new plants with varied blooming cycles to provide multi-season color and texture. She reconfigured several areas of foundation plantings, using shrubs and rocks already on the property, plus well-chosen additions. She created a small "secret garden" in a forgotten area, again recycling plants from other parts of the yard. She solved several drainage issues and even suggested a change in color for our house trim that enhanced the overall impact of the landscaping. Chris is a true professional. Her knowledge of plants is vast and her attention to detail is incredible. She doesn't just put in a few plants and walk away. The garden evolved like a watercolor painting as she tried out various arrangements until she was satisfied. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Highly recommended!
September 2, 2020
Comment from Bespoke Gardening:
Thanks for your kind words. It was a true pleasure to work with you both. Your attention to the plants and their care supported our design and planting efforts immeasurably. What an adventure to watch as the changes unfolded! I look forward to staying in touch and watching your garden grow.
Interior Solutions
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Christine is far and away the real deal. I never met someone or worked with someone who knew more about lawn and garden care. I've gotten so many different opionons on how to improve my grass and plantings that has just been useless. Christine took the time to research my property, soil conditions and then made great recommendations. My house and garden have never looked better.
May 2, 2019
Comment from Bespoke Gardening:
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to work with you on your property!
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Bespoke Gardening is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5
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Bespoke Gardening provides the following services: Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Holiday Lighting, Landscape Maintenance, Organic Gardens, Planting
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Bespoke Gardening provides services in the following areas: Cos Cob, Darien, Glenville, Greenwich, New Canaan, North Stamford, Norwalk, Old Greenwich, Pemberwick, Riverside, Stamford, Rowayton
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