My Garden Consultation Service is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their outdoor space.

Whether you've just moved into a new home or have been living in the same place for years and feel that your garden just isn’t working for you. Embarking on a garden project or attempting to view an existing garden from a new perspective can be a daunting task, especially for those who are not seasoned gardeners.

The vast array of choices available at garden centres can often be overwhelming. Without adequate experience, it's common to invest considerable time and resources in purchasing and planting, only to find that the plants do not thrive due to unsuitable conditions, such as incompatible planting positions or soil types.

I offer two levels of Garden Consultations depending on your needs and budget.

Garden Consultation with handwritten notes - £60 - £100

• Up to 2-hour visit:

  • Identify areas requiring immediate maintenance, e.g. weeding or pruning.

  • Assessment of existing planting, what it worth conserving and what needs to be discarded or reduced.

• Discuss action plan including:

  • Site preparation.

  • Planting advice i.e. what compost and fertilizer, spacing of plants etc. Advice on watering and mulching so that your plants can establish well.

• Handwritten notes to include:

  • A list of suitable plants that are appropriate to your tastes, the soil and the aspect.

  • List of compost and materials necessary for the plants to thrive.

  • Suggestions for nurseries where plants can be found.

Garden Consultation with a Detailed Written Report - from £320

• Up to a 2-hour visit:

  • Identify areas requiring immediate maintenance, e.g. weeding or pruning.

  • Assessment of existing planting, what it worth conserving and what needs to be discarded or reduced.

  • Identify and agree on:

    • layout changes.

    • areas for new planting.

    • next steps;

• Written Garden Consultation Report

  • For each garden area:

    • Detailed action plan that includes:

      • Site preparation.

      • List of suitable plants.

      • Planting advice.

      • Useful website links.

  • Supporting Material.

    • Summary table of suitable plants:

      • Includes plant images, descriptions, height & spread, season of interest and classification.

    • List of nurseries and suppliers.

    • List of compost and materials.