Garden Coaching Services

A typical garden consultation usually takes about 60 to 90 minutes. This gives us enough time to walk through your garden together, talk about your goals, and answer your questions. If your space is larger or you have lots of questions, it might take a little longer.

Before a garden coaching visit, please complete a sunlight check for any specific garden areas you’d like help with. Choose a day when you can check the area approximately every two hours and note when direct sunlight begins and ends in that particular spot. Please be as precise as possible rather than estimating based on how sunny the overall yard appears.

Sun exposure can vary significantly from one area of a garden to another, and the amount of sunlight a location receives changes throughout the year. The time of year when you complete your observations is important, so be sure to note the date along with your sunlight observations.

You don’t need to clean up or otherwise prepare your garden ahead of time. Seeing your garden as it naturally is helps provide the most useful information during your coaching visit.

You don’t need any gardening experience at all. Whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve been gardening for years, you’ll get advice that fits your skill level and goals. The guidance is always tailored to where you’re starting from.

I am primarily an ornamental gardener, but I’m happy to help with vegetable-growing questions to the best of my ability. Since vegetables are plants, my knowledge of plant care, growing conditions, sunlight, soil, and general plant health can be helpful when working with vegetable gardens as well.

Whether you want colorful blooms, fresh vegetables, or a mix of both, your garden goals will be the focus.

The cost for a garden coaching session usually depends on the length of the visit and your specific needs. Most sessions have an hourly rate of $50 an hour, and I’ll share the price up front, so you know what to expect before we get started.

I’ll visit your garden, look closely at your plants, take a soil test, and figure out what’s causing the problem. I’ll explain what’s going on in easy-to-understand terms and show you what steps to take so your plants can start looking healthy and strong again.

Yes, that’s the whole idea! I’ll walk you through each step and show you how to care for your plants in a way that’s easy to understand. You will become an expert manager of your yard. 

Most of the time, I can figure out what’s wrong with your plants during my first visit. If something needs more investigation or testing, I’ll let you know and keep you updated. My goal is to give you answers and solutions as quickly as possible. Test results are usually back in a week or less.

My specific area of expertise is annuals and perennials, but I have a good woody-plant knowledge base. If you have something unique, I’ll do my best to help.

I visit your garden, look at your space, and talk with you about what you like. Then, I suggest plants that will fit your yard, match your style, and grow well in your area. You’ll get clear recommendations made just for you.

Certainly! Please keep in mind that there are almost no “maintenance-free” plants. 

Yes, I help you decide the best spot for each plant in your garden. I look at things like sunlight, space, and how your yard looks, so every plant gets a good home, and your garden feels just right for you.

Absolutely. I help you choose a mix of plants so something is always blooming in your garden, from spring through fall. This way, you can enjoy color and interest in your yard for as much of the year as possible. I have a special place in my heart for late-blooming perennials. 

Yes, I help you choose plants that are safe for pets and kids. I’ll make sure to recommend options that won’t cause any harm if they’re touched or accidentally eaten, so you can feel comfortable letting everyone enjoy the garden.

A typical initial consultation usually lasts about 60 to 90 minutes. This gives us enough time to walk through your garden together, talk about your goals, and work on specific tasks or questions you have.

No gardening experience is needed for this service. You can be brand new to gardening, or already have some skills. I’ll meet you at your level and help you learn step-by-step, so you feel confident in your own garden.

No, you don’t need to have your own gardening tools for the session. I can bring the basic tools we’ll need. If you already have some tools at home, we can use those too.

I can help you with flower and wildflower gardens, mixed borders, water-wise gardens, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, shrub borders, small trees, and container gardens- a specialty of mine. Whether you have an older garden that needs fresh ideas or want to start something new, I work with different styles to fit your space and taste.

Yes, I help you pick plants that match your yard’s sunlight, soil, and style. I guide you in choosing flowers, shrubs, or other plants that will thrive where you live, so your garden looks great and is easy for you to care for.

Each garden coaching session usually lasts about 60-90 minutes. If you need more time for bigger projects or have lots of questions, we can schedule a longer session. The timing is flexible to make sure you get all the help you need.