https://www.astrodime.org/contact daily 0.75 2025-07-08 https://www.astrodime.org/home daily 1.0 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/3845f375-439b-4674-bec2-95915275c51e/eco+audit+for+web.jpg Permaculture Design Solutions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/1706830484132-KGGG0RUYIUSW0MKFT0WA/Jon+David+Rock+Garden.jpg Permaculture Design Solutions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/1644287709862-3GWRXXDIEB3YRP65OK6I/253311220_4441505412603883_9064911205936208547_n.jpg Permaculture Design Solutions https://www.astrodime.org/elhandydandy daily 0.75 2024-02-19 https://www.astrodime.org/about daily 0.75 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/7083829a-2d1f-473a-b907-179518ba943b/me+in+weeds.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/4339d8a5-c986-48ba-9103-d930f59ece48/johnINweeds.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/7b4ccd31-2e1f-4eb6-9463-2506394da2c1/shannontree.jpg https://www.astrodime.org/testimonials daily 0.75 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/547872cd-70e8-43a6-8f57-7040492abb59/Ahern+%282%29.jpg Testimonials Home of Client https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/fa6c6ccd-10a0-42a2-9b79-5ed419eee44a/Wulff+Restoration+Plan+2022+%281%29.jpg Testimonials Image of a flyer for "Invasive Species Removal and Restoration Plan 2021" by Astrodime, featuring a house surrounded by trees. It details the project site, specifications, and acknowledgements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/14fde29e-4e3d-4970-b0af-b85aebb0e2a2/Ahern+%283%29.jpg Testimonials Outdoor scene with grass and plants, featuring text "Ecosystem Audit and Weed Removal 2021." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/df0ce52c-415c-4ac1-8b11-91fe59c498eb/House+Outline.png Testimonials Client Footprint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/32a3aacc-9a8d-4dc3-8fd3-17808905dde5/Screen+Shot+2022-02-07+at+12.36.09+PM.png Testimonials Aerial image with property boundaries identified. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/ee9893f7-9cd7-447a-8a14-062f48f22316/Wulff+Restoration+Plan+2022+%281%29+copy.jpg Testimonials Mapped by zones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/dd6351a2-cf8c-4e25-a17b-ab88f2dad660/Screen+Shot+2022-02-07+at+12.15.33+PM.png Testimonials Site mapped by zone identifying invasive species and rated by urgency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/44ed0343-98a9-42be-abe4-e7e1edd33baa/Zone+2+L+shaped+area.jpg Testimonials BEFORE: Engulfed Japanese Snowbell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/dcef44a8-ab40-4c48-82ba-5d089d79b92c/tracyinthebush.jpeg Testimonials BEFORE (SUMMER 2021) Garden Covered in Bittersweet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/76452efb-9cbd-4c26-bf53-393d8c4b1cc4/aftersnowbell.jpeg Testimonials AFTER: Disentangled Japanese Snowbell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/a48485d4-f120-4ee3-84f2-f8d6a2a4bee8/Screen+Shot+2022-02-07+at+12.28.10+PM.png Testimonials AFTER: Garden path following removal of dead tree, Bittersweet, Honeysuckle and Buckthorn. New cover crop of Winter Rye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/73eeb5b8-32e4-4ffd-b12a-16b015c31aec/Zone+2a+L+shaped+area.jpg Testimonials BEFORE: Lilac Incursion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/6663a966-e9c8-4f3b-b522-ec1f8423a977/Screen+Shot+2022-02-07+at+12.28.34+PM.png Testimonials AFTER: Discovery of healthy stand of White Pine and Cypress behind garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/ea7c61c8-c500-43b6-9ab2-bad8438ec820/beforespruce.jpeg Testimonials BEFORE: (Summer 2021) Spruce entangled in Bittersweet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/ffaea522-1bb2-453a-8cfb-443949f97036/Screen+Shot+2022-02-07+at+12.20.04+PM.png Testimonials AFTER: Removal of bittersweet roots from canopy and root area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/3c9d0dc8-dc21-42a0-9095-9bc6fabcaba7/Screen+Shot+2022-02-07+at+12.22.07+PM.png Testimonials Process sketch identifying existing plant inventory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/f96e526d-4f19-42ac-9c9f-ffc7b333f6a8/buckwheat2.jpg Testimonials Buckwheat Soil Restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/49230f1d-4c86-4e71-9d15-bb1516391b57/Screen+Shot+2022-02-07+at+12.29.11+PM.png Testimonials Tree Disentanglement: Bittersweet roots strangling high bush Blueberry and Cedar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/9446fe76-55ce-44b2-b5df-ce5869173260/Zone+6+L+shaped+area.jpg Testimonials BEFORE: Overgrown Hostas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/dd8281d2-d7b1-45ae-b9c2-a50059d198aa/barrelobittersweet3.jpeg Testimonials Barrel of Bittersweet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/fcb5f880-eee1-4611-8176-1a688fdbface/asterway.jpg Testimonials AFTER: Aster Central https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/423fde3b-37b2-4edf-ab64-decf2c5b6291/Zone+4c+L+shaped+area.jpg Testimonials BEFORE: Major incursion of many invasives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/7dce501a-ff4a-4656-956a-f3b8072417ac/Wulff+Restoration+Plan+2022+%281%29+copy+2.jpg Testimonials Three photos of a garden area labeled Zone 4, with dense greenery including ivy and various plants. The text below indicates the presence of invasive species like Poison Ivy, Virginia Creeper, and others to be removed. The setting includes a stone wall and wooden fence, emphasizing the overgrown vegetation that needs management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/832ec3a0-e286-45a3-925a-eb1db4356db6/Wulff+Restoration+Plan+2022+%281%29+copy+3.jpg Testimonials AFTER: Area is recovered and ready to plant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/2ff4e5bc-7b9e-4869-afb4-6c7c8cbd4077/IMG_4499.jpeg Testimonials AFTER: Client with baby Serviceberry (Autumn Brilliance) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/3b35e8fc-e8e5-4217-b058-f1faeac3f9b0/rockgarden.jpeg Testimonials Rock Garden and light hardscaping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/070af936-cc86-4b67-a06d-c7d02fbe3cfd/IMG_2615.jpeg Testimonials Detail: Rock and herb garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/91eb929a-1145-4ff0-881a-8e03c12772a0/astilbe+way.jpg Testimonials ID drawing for herb garden and flower mix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/b74911b9-0c2d-4718-b33e-4d799b1be762/new+basemap+draft.jpg Testimonials Draft for restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/aba65a45-09b6-41ca-b772-7970b752f36d/IMG_4525.jpeg Testimonials Work in Progress (Lawn Restoration) https://www.astrodime.org/whatwedo daily 0.75 2025-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/1644287709862-3GWRXXDIEB3YRP65OK6I/253311220_4441505412603883_9064911205936208547_n.jpg What We Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/3845f375-439b-4674-bec2-95915275c51e/eco+audit+for+web.jpg What We Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/95da020a-7523-4aff-80f7-8d7b8bef13c0/Shrek+Backyard+watercolor.jpg What We Do https://www.astrodime.org/testimonials-1 daily 0.75 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/02641d84-3ef4-40dd-b127-4b2a6c9750df/IMG_3323+3.jpeg Yard Renovations - BITTERSWEET IN FOSTER “Our beloved 5 acres in the country had a worsening problem: an infestation of bittersweet, a fast-spreading invasive vine that murders the trees it climbs. Enter the amazing sam of Astrodime ... Who scientifically assessed ... and then over a few months fixed ... the problem (the fix wasn’t easy ... but sam was affordable ... and SO worth it). Now our rural acres are healthy again, flourishing with wildlife, a pleasure to walk and enjoy. “— Tom Ahern and Simone Joyaux, Foster, Rhode Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/c7046bea-2877-46b9-8944-0481694e3740/IMG_2058.jpeg Yard Renovations - GARDEN OF MANY MICROCLIMATES “Sam is the perfect gardener if you want, like me, to work in close consultation with a person who is exceptionally knowledgeable, especially regarding invasive plant species, and remarkably thorough in rooting them out before replacing them with carefully selected and arrayed native perennials. Light hardscaping provides convenient access to back sections of the garden and serves to define special focal areas (e.g., a miniature herb garden or the area around the new Serviceberry Tree). Highly recommended!.” -David W, Client https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/1f9ff8cc-6397-4d0a-af0e-8d97e5717d39/Base+Map+Wheeler+FOR+WEB.jpg Yard Renovations - REORGANIZING A YARD FOR A NEW HOME “I am so grateful to have found Sam just a couple of months after moving into our home. Our property has overgrowth and had invasive bittersweet, Norway maple, and other invasive weeds. They identified everything I have on the property and divided the work into manageable zones in an eco audit which is like Wikipedia for my yard. Anything that is too big for Sam to handle, they have someone they know can do the job and Sam has been an excellent go-between. I highly recommend Astrodime and look forward to continuing to work with them.” -Ashley and Sam (North Smithfield, RI) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/6e9287f1-461e-440d-b471-683b9fb3e4ae/zone5a.jpeg Yard Renovations - WISTERIA EATS A GARAGE “We’re elated with the work — and the people! In addition to providing incredible service on improving and modifying our home’s outdoor ecosystem, Sam is a genius and a fantastic person to talk to. They put together an ecosystem audit for our property that was like a Wikipedia entry for our own yard! Highest recommendation.” -S. I., East Side, Providence, RI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/f2540a2e-c45b-4ad6-9b84-edc145ecfc8b/backyardjapanesemaple2.jpeg Yard Renovations - JAPANESE MAPLE TREE PLANTING “I highly recommend Astrodime. They guided me through the process of choosing the right kind of tree to plant, and where to plant it. They took great care in choosing and purchasing the tree then planting it.” -Karen, North Providence, Rhode Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/3423e865-4c21-4cb8-9f73-2b936ef2d691/IMG_2756.jpeg Yard Renovations - KNOTWEED ID AND RECOMMENDATIONS “Sam is extremely methodical and thorough in their approach to dealing with invasive plants. They are well educated in how to deal with and eliminate problem plants like Japanese Knotweed. They are very professional and articulate when speaking to their clients. Highly recommend.” -Denise, Cumberland RI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/ab174a03-0cc1-4629-98ac-741f14328c63/round.jpg Yard Renovations - ECOSYSTEM AUDIT AND WEED ID “Sam came to my house and let me know the various types of weed species in my yard. Their report was clear, easy to read and provide information to move ahead with new action items for my yard. I would highly recommend them if you truly want to understand your lawn.” Juan-Carlos, Portsmouth RI https://www.astrodime.org/permaculturedesign daily 0.75 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/1644287678275-8SQMDZUIQMDWT6H5P96C/238683660_4180634358690991_1124611340332683791_n.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/1644287678275-8SQMDZUIQMDWT6H5P96C/238683660_4180634358690991_1124611340332683791_n.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/a66787a2-fb6f-465d-af8d-b2b441523d1f/*redbeebalm.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/20ee9974-289d-4b87-81aa-3196fb58819b/*gorgeouspath.jpeg https://www.astrodime.org/instagram daily 0.75 2025-05-06 https://www.astrodime.org/designwork daily 0.75 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/b7f614f1-8485-46a9-ad29-21fa82049654/Jon+David+Rock+Garden.jpg Pollinator Design Hand-drawn garden plan titled "603 Mount Hope Front Rockery and Garden Plan" by Astrodine LLC 2022, featuring labeled areas: ferns, sages and heathers, sedums & ice plants, and various symbols representing plant types like Acer palmatum, dwarf pine, grasses, step-ables, succulents. Includes paving stones, edging, and ornamental rocks. Scale provided: 1/4 inch equals 1 foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/4a46ee72-01a4-44d0-b154-b95405a6f374/Shrek+Backyard+watercolor.jpg Pollinator Design Hand-drawn garden restoration plan for a backyard, featuring a patio, pathways, various plants like azaleas, pampas grass, and hostas, a woodpile, and sections for herbs and flowers. Includes notes about removing and transplanting certain plants and adding a pear tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/36afb4f9-45db-47ff-a352-313396afd8c2/Shrek+back+garden+landscape+plan.jpg Pollinator Design Illustration of a garden layout with various plants, grass areas, a stone patio with chairs, a pathway, and a greenhouse structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/f699bdae-6828-4a77-8bf9-6bc2d8dd55b5/Shrek+Backyard+Basemap.jpg Pollinator Design Hand-drawn garden layout plan with labeled elements including a street, hedge, pear tree, cobblestone area, flagstone path, grass, Japanese maple, art rock garden, Rose of Sharon, kayak/trash storage area, shed for tools and yard waste, firewood area, and a two-stage compost bin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/6aa6ac5b-b2e7-4e11-8bf9-2e1a809ac800/Shrek+Maple+Triangle+watercolor.jpg Pollinator Design Hand-drawn garden plan with labeled sections including maple, hickory, northern white cedar, rhododendron, sunflowers, grasses, rocks, euonymus, micro clover, wildflowers, Russian sage, butterfly bush, bee balm, balloon flower, milkweed, goldenrod, black-eyed Susans, and Japanese yew, along with pathways and a patio area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/1706830918602-Z5BUT7B8GDKEC1Y66BPG/tom+ahern+garden+design.jpg Pollinator Design Garden layout sketch with zones labeled 1 to 5, detailing different plant types: microclover, lanceleaf coreopsis, blue flax, Johnny's bee feed mix, and Johnny's bird & butterfly mix. Includes Oregon crabapple, northern bayberry, and fire pit area. Directions to house and pathway marked, designed by Astrodime LLC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/30f1af51-09ad-484d-99b6-f341369db3c6/eco+audit+for+web.png Pollinator Design Landscape maintenance plan showing six zones with tasks: pruning lilac and street trees, soil clearing around cherry tree, weed removal, cutting bittersweet stems, redesign suggestions for greenery, light weeding, and pruning shrubs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/ce74bbc2-4c1e-4675-adea-574c92643c1a/Design+map+wheeler+round2.jpg Pollinator Design Landscape design plan showing a garden layout with pathways, pond, shrubs, trees, hedges, driveway, and building structure. Includes labeled elements such as yew hedge, gate, white fence, and front path. Located at Meadow Garden, North Smithfield, Rhode Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/f2f84849-a596-477c-9b44-d34a09ba5869/miranda+full+permaculture+plan.png Pollinator Design Hand-drawn garden layout plan featuring a house centrally located, flanked by a studio and porches. Surrounding elements include cherry trees, Bradford pear trees, hydrangeas, and roses. A driveway made of crushed shell leads to the porch, while gravel and crushed shell pathways weave through the property. Other features include a dining area, sculptures, garden storage, and sunflowers. Paths are lined with lilacs, hostas, and Japanese and evergreen maples. Additional areas labeled 'reading' and 'garden work area' are marked. Scale and directions are noted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/c81d700c-8397-482f-b43e-e933d033963e/Miranda+full+permaculture+plan2.png Pollinator Design Hand-drawn landscape plan showing a garden layout including a driveway, garage, lounge area, orchard with apple trees, blueberry circle, strawberry fields, raspberry fields, and various plants labeled like barberry, maple, privet hedge, holly, azalea, burning bush, and service berry. Features such as a house with a porch, sensitive ferns, and grapevines are also illustrated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/43f1725a-7599-4ea0-ad16-e3d714ac0044/north+smithfield+garden+plan.png Pollinator Design Hand-drawn garden plan labeled with various plant areas, pathways, and features like a driveway and home. Includes sections for roses, dogwood, blueberries, strawberries, future planting areas, and a shaded area. Details include scale measurement, hedges, and fences. Compass rose indicates north. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/b7cf5888-b8ee-43a2-a8bf-f2efa126f0be/tom+ahern+small+meadow+garden.png Pollinator Design A hand-drawn garden plan titled "Design by Astrodime LLC 2022," showing five zones with different plantings. Zone 1 has microclover and milkweed; Zone 2 features lanceleaf coreopsis; Zone 3 is experimental, with Oregon Crabapple; Zone 4 has Johnny’s Bee Feed Mix; and Zone 5 includes Johnny’s Bird & Butterfly Mix. Additional features include a fire pit, pathways, and a notation for "Pathway to Poison Ivy." The plan is drawn with colorful watercolor backgrounds and annotations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/e435468c-fbad-44fb-afd8-405cad4c4d34/small+garden.png Pollinator Design Landscape design plan with measurements, stairs, azalea, holly, inkberry, sheep's laurel, and a tree. Includes a scale and directional arrow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fecb3d3496c0964df4ca6a0/a30535d1-9f5d-4da5-8edd-ddee3af7d2d2/eco+audit+for+web.png Pollinator Design Property diagram with six labeled zones. Zone 1: Front garden needing reorganization. Zone 2: Main garden area with septic and sunflowers planned. Zone 3: Family outdoor area needing redesign. Zone 4: Compost area for reorganization. Zone 5: Woods area to clear in winter. Zone 6: Overflow area for family. Key indicates water and gas lines. Notes specify maintenance tasks and color codes for plant status. https://www.astrodime.org/permaculturedesign-dMC9y daily 0.75 2024-02-20 https://www.astrodime.org/permaculturedesign-dMC9y/project-six-6f87e-cfcxa monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://www.astrodime.org/permaculturedesign-dMC9y/project-five-748cx-2rnln monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://www.astrodime.org/permaculturedesign-dMC9y/project-four-l3zw3-5whgc monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://www.astrodime.org/permaculturedesign-dMC9y/project-three-sng7y-ypg57 monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://www.astrodime.org/permaculturedesign-dMC9y/project-two-ky966-yw55g monthly 0.5 2024-02-01