Full-Service Plant Care in Dubuque, Iowa
Let's be honest—life gets busy. Between work, family, social commitments, and the general chaos of being a human, sometimes your plants end up at the bottom of the priority list. One day you're admiring your lush fiddle leaf fig, and the next you're staring at a crispy, sad specimen wondering where it all went wrong.
We've seen it a hundred times, and we're not here to judge. We're here to help.
Planted. offers ongoing plant care services in Dubuque, IA for homes and offices that need a little (or a lot) of green-thumb backup. Think of us as your plant's personal caregivers—we'll pop in regularly to water, feed, prune, dust, and generally fuss over your leafy friends so you can enjoy the beauty of plants without the guilt of neglect.
Your plants deserve consistent care. Your schedule says otherwise. That's where we come in.
What's Included in Our Plant Care Services
When you sign up for ongoing plant care, we become your plants' fairy godparents. Our services include everything your indoor jungle needs to thrive:
Watering — And we mean proper watering, not the "oops I forgot for two weeks then drowned it in guilt" approach. We assess each plant's needs and water accordingly, adjusting for pot size, plant type, and environmental conditions.
Nutrient Applications and Fertilizing — Plants get hungry too. We provide regular feeding schedules with the right fertilizers for each specimen, giving them the nutrients they need for healthy growth without the risk of overfeeding.
Pruning — A little haircut goes a long way. We remove dead or yellowing leaves, trim leggy growth, and shape your plants to keep them looking their best. Pruning also encourages bushier, healthier growth over time.
Preventative and Ongoing Pest Management — Spider mites, fungus gnats, mealybugs—oh my. We keep a watchful eye for any unwanted visitors and address pest issues before they become full-blown infestations. Prevention is always easier than getting caught off guard.
Plant Dusting — Yes, your plants need dusting. Those beautiful leaves collect dust just like your furniture, and a dusty leaf is a leaf that can't photosynthesize efficiently. We gently clean foliage so your plants can breathe, absorb as much light as possible, and do their plant thing.
Repotting — When we notice a plant has outgrown its home or the soil has broken down, we'll let you know, make recommendations on a repotting plan, and handle the repotting upon request.
Overall Plant Health Assessments — Every visit includes a thorough check-up. We look for signs of stress, disease, pests, or environmental issues and address problems before they become plant emergencies.
How Our Ongoing Care Works
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all plant care. Every home is different, every office is different, and every plant collection has its own personality and needs. That's why we start with an assessment.
During our initial visit, we'll meet your plants (yes, we get excited about this), evaluate their current health, assess your space's lighting and interior environmental conditions, and talk with you about your goals. Are you hoping to expand your collection? Just keep what you have alive? Turn your office lobby into a tropical oasis? We want to know.
From there, we create a customized care plan. We determine how many times per month to visit based on what your plants actually need. The factors we consider include season and time of year, active growth phases, overall plant health, and your interior growing environment.
Some collections need weekly attention. Others do great with visits twice a month. We'll figure out the right rhythm for your specific situation.
Residential Plant Care
We love helping Dubuque homeowners maintain their indoor plant collections. Whether you've got three plants or thirty, whether you're a frequent traveler or just perpetually overwhelmed, our residential plant care services keep your home green and gorgeous.
Here's a little secret from our experience: most people who think they're "bad with plants" aren't actually bad with plants. They're just busy, distracted, or working with incomplete information. Your plants don't need you to be perfect—they just need consistency. And that's exactly what we provide.
Our residential clients include busy professionals who love the look of plants but can't commit to a care routine, frequent travelers who need someone reliable to check in while they're away, plant collectors who've accumulated more specimens than they can reasonably maintain, and homeowners who've invested in beautiful plants and want to protect that investment.
We serve homes throughout Dubuque and surrounding communities, including but not limited to Asbury, Peosta, Key West, Sageville, East Dubuque, and Galena. If you're not sure whether you're in our service area, just ask.
Commercial Plant Care
Plants in the workplace aren't just decoration—they improve team morale, reduce stress, boost productivity, and make your space more welcoming to clients and employees alike. But let's face it: nobody puts "water the office plants" on their job description, and that poor pothos in the break room has been silently suffering for months.
Our commercial plant care services take the burden off your team entirely. We handle everything so your staff can focus on their actual jobs while your office stays green and thriving.
We work with businesses of all sizes throughout the Dubuque area, from small professional offices to retail spaces, restaurants, and larger commercial environments. Whether you've got a few plants in the lobby or greenery throughout your entire building, we'll create a care schedule that keeps everything looking professional and healthy.
Our commercial clients love that they don't have to think about plant care at all. We show up, we do our thing, and their space looks amazing. That's the whole point.
Why Ongoing Care Beats Sporadic Attention
Here's the thing about plants: they're creatures of habit. They like consistency. They don't love being forgotten for three weeks and then suddenly smothered with attention and water.
When you commit to ongoing plant care, you're giving your plants the steady, predictable attention they crave. Regular watering prevents the stress of drought-and-flood cycles. Consistent fertilizing provides steady nutrition instead of feast-or-famine feeding. Routine monitoring catches problems early when they're easy to fix.
We can't tell you how many times we've saved plants that were on the brink simply because we caught an issue early. That spider mite infestation that would have spread to your entire collection? We spotted it on visit two and handled it. The root rot that was just starting? We caught it before it killed the plant.
Prevention and consistency—that's the secret sauce of healthy houseplants. And it's really hard to achieve on your own when life keeps getting in the way.
Pricing for Ongoing Plant Care
We wish we could give you a simple price list, but honest plant care doesn't work that way. The cost of ongoing care varies based on several factors: how many plants you have, what types of specimens they are, how often they need attention, and the specific care requirements involved.
A small collection of low-maintenance plants will cost less than a large collection of demanding tropical specimens. An office with a dozen plants needs a different level of service than one with fifty. We customize everything to your situation.
The best way to get pricing is to schedule an initial assessment. We'll visit your space, meet your plants, and put together a care plan with transparent pricing based on what you actually need. No surprises, no upselling—just honest recommendations.
To schedule a visit to determine your plant care needs, fill out the form on our website or contact us directly.
From Our Perspective
We started Planted. because we genuinely love plants and we love helping people be successful. There's something deeply satisfying about, helping someone who previously believed, with all of their heart, that they were born plant killers, watching a struggling plant bounce back under proper care, or seeing an office transform from sterile to welcoming with the addition of some well-placed greenery.
Our ongoing care clients become part of our extended family. We get to know your collection, celebrate when something blooms, problem-solve when issues arise, and share in the quiet joy of watching things grow. It sounds a little sappy, but it's true—we care about your plants almost as much as you do. Maybe more, on the weeks when life gets too hectic.
We also know that trusting someone to come into your home or office regularly is a big deal. Our team is professional, reliable, and respectful of your space. We show up at times that are most convenient for you and your business, we say we will, we're careful with your belongings, and we communicate clearly about what we're doing and why.
Your plants are in good hands with us. Literally.
Connect With Our Other Services
Ongoing plant care works beautifully alongside our other offerings. If you're just starting your collection, our plant consultations help you choose the right specimens for your space and lifestyle. When your plants need fresh soil or larger pots, our potting bar and repotting services have you covered.
If something goes wrong between visits or you want eyes on a struggling plant, our plant doctor diagnostics service is always available—bring your plant to the shop or send photos, and we'll help troubleshoot.
And if you love the look of greenery but want something truly zero-maintenance, ask us about our preserved moss art installations. All the aesthetic appeal, none of the watering. Ever.
