Expert Advice When You Need It
Sometimes you don’t need a full design – you need expert advice on a specific challenge, professional validation of your own ideas, or guidance on where to start. Our consultation service provides exactly that: focused, expert input tailored to your needs.
Who Benefits from Consultations?
DIY Gardeners
You have the enthusiasm and energy to do the work yourself, but could use professional guidance:
- Plant selection advice for your specific conditions
- Layout recommendations for tricky spaces
- Tips on soil improvement and preparation
- Guidance on hardscape materials and techniques
Homeowners with Specific Challenges
Your garden works well overall, but you’re stuck on something:
- A problem area that won’t thrive
- Difficult conditions (deep shade, wet spots, slopes)
- Privacy or screening needs
- Plant identification and care
Those Considering Full Design
You’re thinking about a design project but want to:
- Get an initial professional opinion
- Understand what’s possible
- Estimate likely costs and timeframes
- Test the working relationship before committing
Sellers and Buyers
Understanding a garden’s potential affects property decisions:
- Pre-sale advice on garden presentation
- Buyer assessment of a property’s garden potential
- Realistic estimates of renovation needs
What Happens During a Consultation
Before We Meet
You’ll share your main questions and concerns so we arrive prepared. Photos and any existing plans are helpful.
During the Session
A 90-minute on-site session where we:
- Walk through your garden together
- Discuss your goals, concerns, and questions
- Provide observations and recommendations
- Identify plants and discuss their care
- Sketch ideas if helpful
- Suggest materials, plants, and approaches
After We Meet
A written summary of key recommendations, plant lists if requested, and any additional information we promised.
The Value of Expert Eyes
25+ years of experience means we see things others might miss:
- Opportunities in challenging spaces
- Problems that will develop over time
- Plants that will or won’t succeed
- Design solutions you hadn’t considered
We also know what we don’t know – and can point you to specialists (arborists, soil scientists, drainage engineers) when needed.
Next Steps
Many clients find that a consultation sparks ideas they want to develop further. The consultation fee is credited against any subsequent design work, so there’s no financial penalty for starting with this lower-commitment option.
Ready for expert advice on your garden? Contact us to book a consultation.
