May 2, 2026
Abbey Taylor’s path to founding Everything Botanical began long before the business did. A student of horticultural therapy who completed greenhouse internships and studied business, she noticed a persistent problem in the green industry: too many vendors, too little accountability. In 2008, she launched Everything Botanical in Washington with a simple premise: one point of contact for everything plant-related.
Patrick Taylor came into the picture not long after, drawn in by both the work and the woman behind it. A Marist College graduate who grew up in Syracuse, he joined the company in 2011 and has since become a Board Certified Master Arborist, Registered Consulting Arborist, and licensed arborist in Connecticut.
Together, they’ve built a business that extends well beyond a traditional landscape company, combining custom plant production, advanced arboricultural consulting, and a software platform designed to bring clarity and coordination to the green industry.
The name Everything Botanical sets high expectations. How do you define what the business is, and what does it cover?
It started as a way to explain our services: we handle all things plant-related, but not construction or non-plant services. Over time, it has evolved into a full-spectrum partner, spanning custom growing, landscape stewardship, arboricultural consulting, and the systems we’ve developed to manage that work more effectively.
Abbey, you clearly have a deep love of plants. How did that passion develop, and what does it mean to you to build this business from the ground up?
When I was eight, I planted tomato seeds in an egg carton. Almost 200 germinated. My mom took me to Maple Bank Farm, where they showed me how to transplant them and even gave me pots and soil. My parents signed me up for a craft fair to sell them. I loved everything about it: the anticipation, the care, and sharing them with others. I always knew I wanted to build a company. Even now, it’s not static. It’s an ongoing process of finding better ways to serve our clients, our team, and the environment.
From feeding and pruning to cabling, Patrick’s work is about keeping trees healthy for the long term. What are the most common issues facing Litchfield County properties?
While invasive pests tend to receive the most attention, the majority of tree issues we see begin in the soil. Our approach starts with understanding the site, through soil testing, evaluating compaction, and reviewing pruning practices and prior treatments, thendeveloping integrated care plans.
Litchfield County is home to some extraordinary gardens and estates. What does precision care of a large property actually involve?
It comes down to attention to detail. We prioritize quality over growth and often maintain a waitlist to uphold that standard. This includes soil testing, proper amendments, correct mulch use, and thoughtful plant placement. We focus on long-term health and problem-solving, supported by a high-quality team and systems that allow us to manage properties consistently over time.
What do you wish more people in Litchfield County knew about Everything Botanical?
Many people still see us through a fairly narrow lens, but our scope of work is broader. We custom grow plant material and are deeply involved in tree care and consulting, particularly in situations that require long-term planning or evaluation. We’ve also developed a software platform, now used by other companies in the green industry, that supports how this work is managed, bringing together client communication, task tracking, and decision-making in a way that reflects how complex these properties really are. —EverythingBotanical.com
