tulip + apple
Horticultural Services
meet the founder of tulip + apple
Teresa Weimer
Founder | Connecticut Certified Horticulturist
With a rich background in horticulture and landscape design, Teresa is the visionary behind tulip + apple Horticultural Services. She holds a degree in Horticulture from Colorado State University and a degree in Business Administration from Auburn University. Teresa’s expertise stems from her diverse roles as a nursery professional and landscape designer, where she honed her skills and deepened her passion for plant life and sustainable landscapes.
Teresa is also actively involved in community initiatives, volunteering with The Ecotype Project at their Hickories Farm location. In addition, she is also part of FrogWatch, which is a citizen science program with the Yale-Peabody-Beardsley-Maritime Chapter monitoring frog populations as indicators of environmental health.. Her commitment to promoting ecological balance and native plant species underscores her dedication to both her craft and the environment.
Before transitioning to horticulture, Teresa served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, where she developed a strong foundation in leadership, discipline, and strategic planning. These skills have naturally complemented her horticultural career and ongoing success to inspire those who work with her.
Schedule an Appointment
In Person Consultation
1 hour Consultation + Report @ $400
Landscape Design Meeting
Landscape Design Services to be determined by size of Project
Each consultation includes at least 1 hour spent walking your property, discussing your questions, sharing suggestions, and documenting important details. If soil samples are needed, the visit may take up to 2 hours. I am located in Redding, Connecticut, and serve the greater surrounding area.
The foundation
Ecological & Native Plants
Ecological Design
This design not only applies design principles for an aesthetically pleasing landscape but also provides ecosystem services that benefit plants,
animals, and other organisms found naturally in the region. It stresses the use of native plants in the design.
Native Plants
Native plants naturally grow in a particular area and are perfectly adapted for their environment. They have co-evolved with other organisms in the region and are therefore part of the balance of nature in the area.
Invasive Plant Avoidance
Does the landscape have to be 100% native? No, but any plant that is not native does not provide any ecosystem services. Our landscape should be largely composed of native plants. A great goal is to have an 80/20 garden where 80% of the plants are native to your region. Invasive plants should NEVER be used as invasives are a tumor to our ecosystem.
Incorporating native plants into your garden supports the environment by conserving water, reducing the need for pesticides, and enhancing the beauty of your landscape with species naturally suited to the region.
FROM THE FOUNDER
tulip + apple Philosophy
We strongly believe in the benefits of a beautiful garden. Gardens are known to improve the quality of a person’s life, decrease stress, boost happiness, while also increase home property values. It is our goal to prepare a landscape design plan or offer consulting services that is not just beautiful but meets your needs and lifestyle. We believe it is also possible to have a beautiful garden that supports, and does not harm, the local ecosystem. For this reason, we do all our landscape designs and consulting services keeping the ecological impact in mind while also supporting each customer’s aesthetic desires.