About Kendra — Rooted Radiance Gardens

My story

Hi, I'm Kendra — your Soil Sister™ for all things gardening.

Whether you're looking to bring life to your front porch, refresh your patio, or create a green oasis in any space — I'm here to help. With a passion for plants and an eye for design, I specialize in making gardens thrive, one plant at a time.

I started Rooted Radiance Gardens LLC because I kept seeing the same thing: people with beautiful porches, patios, and balconies that were completely bare or filled with plants that just wouldn't thrive — not because those people didn't care, but because nobody had ever shown them what actually works for their specific space.

That's where I come in. I take the guesswork out completely — so you get an outdoor space that looks beautiful every season, stays healthy, and actually feels like you. Whether we work together in-person in the DC Metro Area or virtually anywhere in the US, I'm here for it.

Let's dig in and create your dream garden together! 🌱

Personalized

Every design is tailored to your specific space, light, climate, and lifestyle — never generic.

Seasonal

Your space should look beautiful in every season, not just spring. That's how I design.

Approachable

No judgment, no jargon. Just clear, warm guidance that actually makes sense.

Joyful

Gardening should bring you joy — and so should working with me. That's the whole point.

Understanding the difference

You don't need a landscaper. You need someone who knows plants.

A lot of people search for a "landscaper" when what they actually want is someone to help them figure out what to plant, how to make it thrive, and how to make it look beautiful every season. That's a very different thing — and it's exactly what I do.

A landscaper builds the bones

Hardscaping — patios, walkways, retaining walls
Lawn installation, grading, and irrigation
Large crews, heavy equipment, construction
Functional — focused on structure and infrastructure
Large properties and commercial-scale projects

Right choice when: you need the structure built from scratch.

A garden designer makes it bloom

Plant selection — what actually thrives in your space and climate
Seasonal design — beautiful in spring, summer, fall, and winter
Color, texture, and composition — the artistic side of gardening
Intimate and personal — patios, porches, balconies, small spaces
Virtual or in-person — available anywhere in the US

Right choice when: you want your garden to actually be beautiful.

Do you have the perfect spot? Let's make it bloom.

Already have a porch, patio, or balcony? Have containers that are sitting empty or full of plants that just aren't thriving? That's my specialty. I don't build the structure — I fill it with life. I help you understand what to plant, why it works, how to care for it, and how to make it look intentional and beautiful every single season.

Let's Talk Plants

Is this right for you?

You're in the right place if...

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You keep killing plants

You buy them with good intentions and they die. You're not bad at gardening — you just haven't had the right guidance for your specific space.

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Your space feels bare

Your porch, patio, or balcony has potential but feels empty and unloved. You want it to look curated and intentional — just like those porches you see on Pinterest.

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You want it beautiful year-round

Not just in May. You want something that transitions beautifully through every season — and someone to help make that happen without the stress.

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Your storefront needs love

First impressions matter. A beautifully planted entrance makes customers feel welcome before they even walk through your door.

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You're not in the DC Metro Area

Virtual consultations and Blossom Blueprint™ design plans are available to gardeners anywhere in the US. Same expertise, all online.

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You just love plants

You're passionate about gardening and want to get better at it. You want expert guidance that helps you grow your own knowledge alongside your garden.

My approach

When you work with me, you gain more than a planting plan.

You gain a personalized vision for your space. I take time to understand your style, your life, and your outdoor goals — then I create a design that's beautiful, manageable, and built to last through every season.

I believe that a beautiful outdoor space shouldn't be stressful. Whether you want to be fully hands-on or completely hands-off, I'll design an experience that works for your real life — not some idealized version of it.

And if you're not sure where to start? That's exactly what the free discovery call is for. Let's dig in and create your dream garden together! 🌱

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Hi, I'm Kendra.

Hi, I'm Kendra — your Soil Sister™ for all things gardening.

You don't need a landscaper. You need someone who knows plants.

You're in the right place if...

When you work with me, you gain more than a planting plan.

Let's create your dream space.