His Workmanship offers planting help and gardening services. You provide the plants and soil revitalizer. We’ll bring hand trowels and come ready to help plant and transpant. Our rates start at $90 per hour for 2 gardeners. New customers can read Ephesians 2:1-10 to receive a $20 discount. Details are on the final step of the contact form.
Last Minute Help
Book today and get help
as early as tomorrow.
Upfront Pricing
No hidden fees.
Fixed hourly rates.
Pay-as-you-go
You are only charged
for the time we work.
Honest and hardworking college students ready to help with planting projects
Are you planning to plant bulbs this spring or fall? Are you looking to hire a gardener for planting services? Then look no further! Our gardeners are trained with how to plant beautiful flowers in your gardens. We are experienced with how to carefully transplant hostas. We’ll be sure to dig the hole wide enough for your plants so the roots grow deep and strong. Check out video below to learn about our process for installing plants.
His Workmanship is a landscaping company in North Chicago
We’ve got your landscaping project taken care of anywhere in our North Chicago area. We have done many yard work projects in Waukegan and Evanston. We are also familiar with cities surrounding Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights.
Ready to inquire about planting in Chicago?
1. Get a free estimate in just a couple minutes
Select the services that best align with your needs and describe the details of your project to help us get a better idea of the scope of work. Feel free to upload pictures so your crew can visualize your specific needs.
2. Receive great customer support along the way
Our staff guarantees a reply to all emails within 24 hours. Once you get scheduled, you'll get a confirmation email with your workers names and a courtesy call from the crew leader a day before your project.
3. Relax while we speedily complete your project
Equipment in hand, your crew will arrive a few minutes early so they can collaborate with you about the work that needs to be done. Once they finish, you can pay the total bill directly to the crew leader. It's as simple as that!
Hear what a customer says
“This is the third time we have used His Workmanship. So far we’ve had great crews on our property. They have weeded out hosta beds, dug up buckthorn, planted several shrubs and installed around 70 bags of mulch. I have referred them to my friends and plan to have them come back next summer for more work. I would highly recommend His Workmanship” – Linda
The guys were great and arrived on time. Very hard workers and kind. Would definitely recommend this company!
Both individuals were professional and efficient. I appreciated their efforts.
The young men who worked for me today are friendly , thoughtful, and very hard workers. They work quickly and work well as a team. I really like that they enjoy each other's company and have a good time while they work. An upbeat attitude really contributes to a great overall experience for me as well as the workers. I am very glad I discovered His Workmanship, and loved meeting these fine young men. I would highly recommend these guys for your project.
I was very impressed with how quickly and thoroughly our workers tackled weeding all of our flower beds. They also removed several bushes and a small tree easily within the allotted time. Both were very professional and punctual. I highly recommend!
I had too many weeds and not enough help to get them all on my own. His Workmanship provided me with 2 young men who showed up to tackle the project. They both worked quickly and diligently. I was impressed by their knowledge and was surprised at how much they got accomplished in the time they had! Weed screening and mulch was placed down and some edging was done. My flower bed is ready to flourish now! I couldn’t be happier!!!!
Ready to inquire about planting in Chicago?
Frequently Asked Questions
Most gardeners for hire charge on an hourly basis. Prices tend to range from $30 – $50 per hour. For gardeners who charge toward the higher side, you should make sure they can identify your garden plants and the various types of weeds. Gardening services include planting bulbs, pulling weeds and watering the garden. Click here to learn more about prices.
If you want to start seeds indoors, then most annuals and vegetables can be planted in early March. Annuals such as begonias and impatiens shouldn’t be planted outdoors until May to avoid colder temperatures. Click here to learn about four steps for preparing your garden for spring.
Soil that is rich with nutrients is key for having a flourishing garden, so it’s worth investing in premium grade soil. Peat moss enhances the ability of soil to retain nutrients and moisture. Compost like manure will boost fertility and enrich soil. Potting moss contains nutrients that help plants grow in containers.
It’s important to put your garden in a place you can see from multiple angles. This location should have plenty of sunlight if you are planting edible things like fruits and vegetables. Since gardeners will need to regularly water their garden bed, don’t forget to put your garden close to a water source such as a hose.
In terms of placement, grouping plants together in odd numbers is the most visually pleasing. If you are planting flowers, aim for a blend of annuals and perennials. Try to blend colors that look good together by staggering them every other. In order to provide good visibility, shorter flowers should go in the front and taller plants toward the back.
Spring is the best time to plant tender bulbs like dahlias and caladium. Fall is the best time to plant hardy bulbs like irises and tulips. Plant tender bulbs 6-12 inches apart and hardy bulbs 3-6 inches apart. You should dig the hole 2-3 times the depth of the bulb height. If you bury bulbs any deeper, then it will either bloom late or won’t bloom at all. Put the bulb in the hole you’ve dug nose up and root down. Click here to read more.
Arborvitae need full sun or partial shade for optimal growth. Arborvitae are fairly versatile but can suffer in extremely dry conditions. Arborvitae should be planted 10 feet apart. This will leave space for them to fully mature to their normal size. Arborvitae can grow 40 – 60 feet tall so avoid planting them under power lines or other structures. Plant your arborvitae in a straight line to form a hedge if you’d like them to function like a privacy fence. Click here to read more.
You should ask for a ballpark estimate on the total cost for your planting and gardening project. Be prepared to tell the gardener for hire what type of plants you need installed, where you want them, and how many you want. Ask the planting service how long they’ve been in business. Google their company name and read a few reviews. Click here to get a free estimate on plant installation from His Workmanship.
His Workmanship is a Christian company
Our mission is to glorify God as we embody the gospel through our hard labor and our honest behavior. Our desire is to bring satisfaction to the customer as they seek to improve their property. We also desire to facilitate growth for students as they experience the business world from a Christian perspective.
Chicago landscaping statistics
Active Students
$
Average Hourly Rate
Happy Customers
Hear what a worker says
“Hi, my name is Sam and this is my 2nd summer with His Workmanship. I heard about the company from my friend Keaton who goes to a Christian organization called Young Life. What I like most about the job is working outside with my friends. So far, on average, I’ve made about $25 an hour. This has definitely been the most summer job I’ve ever worked.”