Fairfield · Iowa
Joshua's GARDEN
Tended with care, powered by sunshine

A neighborly lawn & garden practice, all-electric, chemical-free, and rooted right here in Fairfield. Quiet mornings. Round hedges. Happy soil.

All-electric tools Chemical-free Locally owned
Joshua Michael
About the gardener

Hands in the soil since day one.

Joshua tends yards the old-fashioned way, with patience, a careful eye, and hands that know the difference between a weed and a seedling.

Every lawn he keeps is cut on a schedule, edged by hand, and fed with compost tea rather than harsh chemicals. The tools? All electric, all recharged by clean power, so the work gets done without the clatter of a gas engine or the haze of exhaust drifting through your open window.

If you're looking for someone who'll treat your garden like it's their own, you've found him.

9+
Years tending
120+
Lawns kept
100%
Electric fleet
What Joshua does

Services & stewardship

A full-service practice for the yards and gardens of Fairfield, from weekly mowing to a little beekeeping on the side.

01

Mowing & lawn keeping

Weekly or bi-weekly cuts on a schedule that suits your grass. All electric, the neighbors stay undisturbed.

02

Hedge & shrub trimming

Round, crisp, and thoughtfully shaped. Seasonal timing keeps your shrubs dense and your lines clean.

03

Bee-keeping

Hive tending, swarm relocation, and honey harvests. Keep pollinators happy, and maybe take home a jar.

04

Weeding & bed design

Hand-pulled, not sprayed. New beds planned and planted with native stock and long-bloomers.

05

Leaf & debris removal

Fall cleanup, storm pickup, and spring tidying. Composted on-site whenever we can manage it.

06

Eco-consultation

Walk the yard with Joshua. Get a plan for healthier soil, fewer chemicals, and lower mowing.

Transformations

Before & after

A few yards Joshua has brought back from the brink.

Yard after Joshua's care Yard before Joshua's care Before After
Hedge reshape & cleanup Drag to compare · Fairfield, IA
Kind words

From the neighbors

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★★★★★

Joshua turned our patchy front yard into the best-looking lawn on the block, and we never once heard a gas engine. Quiet, careful, kind.

M
Margaret R.
Fairfield · 2 seasons
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★★★★★

He planned our whole pollinator bed and set up the first hive. We had honey by the end of summer. The bees love him as much as we do.

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Tom & Ellen K.
Fairfield · 1 year
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★★★★★

Reliable, honest, and actually cares about the soil. Our hedges have never looked rounder, and the kids can play right after he's done.

D
Dana P.
Fairfield · 3 seasons
Good to know

Questions, answered

What area do you serve? +
Fairfield and the surrounding towns within about 20 miles, Libertyville, Packwood, Batavia, Lockridge. Ask about further drives; we'll usually make it work.
How does the all-electric thing work? +
Every tool, mower, trimmer, blower, hedger, runs on battery. They're charged overnight from our home solar array, so the whole operation is effectively zero-emissions. It's also quiet enough that Joshua can mow past a baby's nap window.
Do you use chemicals or pesticides? +
No synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Weeds are pulled by hand; soil is fed with compost tea and worm castings. If you have a specific pest problem, we'll talk through the lowest-impact option together.
How much does it cost? +
Every yard is different, so Joshua quotes each one personally. Give him a call, he'll walk the property, talk through what you need, and give you a clear, honest estimate. First consultation is always free.
Can I book just a one-time clean-up? +
Absolutely. Spring and fall clean-ups are a big part of the practice. Joshua also does one-off hedge reshapes, bed makeovers, and storm debris removal, no ongoing contract required.
What's the deal with bee-keeping? +
Joshua tends a handful of hives for neighbors who want pollinators in their garden. He'll help you site a hive, inspect it seasonally, and handle harvests. He also does humane swarm relocation, if a swarm lands in your tree, call him before anyone else.
Free consultation

Let's walk the yard together

No pressure, no sales pitch, just a half-hour stroll and an honest estimate.

Call or text Joshua
641·451·0338
Email
joshuastarmichael@gmail.com
Hours
Mon–Sat, 7a–6p
Serving
Fairfield & surrounding Jefferson County, IA
Response
Usually within a few hours
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