The Garden Consultant
The Sculpted Plant
To make your garden a thriving, healthy, growing natural space.
The Garden Consultation
Book a consultation for 60 - 90 minutes in your garden whereby I will observe, test, analyze and diagnose the existing garden. I will create a Garden Plan detailing the condition of the soil, the plants, the trees and the garden with solutions that are organic and sustainable for a thriving garden. Native and ornamental plant suggestions attracting beneficial insects and native wildlife. Multiply your plants with propagation techniques. For healthy and rewarding affordable cooking, the sustainable self sufficient Edible Garden. Simple design ideas for planting. Once consultation is complete, the Garden Plan will be emailed to you within 3 business days, a do-it-yourself manual to make your garden thrive. Should you require further discussion regarding the plan, available to do upon request. If you require a gardener, a planter to the job for you, the rates are same as gardening.
Soils
Thriving plants and gardens require healthy soil with the right acidity level, abundance of micro & macro-organisms, the right level of clay and sand with a rich colour.
Mulch & Compost
Healthy soil requires mulch and compost to promote growth in the plants. Solutions for making your own compost and selecting the right mulch for the right location.
Nutrition & Health
Plants may grow in your garden and yet are not flourishing. They may have a nutrient deficiency which affects growth, flowering and fruiting. With simple solutions, your garden may thrive again.
Pests & Diseases
Plants are affected by pests, which affect their growth, flowering and fruiting. Diseases impair growth. Organic solutions for vigorous growth.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential for a thriving, and flourishing garden.
Irrigation
Watering solutions for a regular irrigation system for the soil, the roots and the plants that will nourish the garden.
Plant Identification
Identify the plants in your garden.
Fertilisation
Organic fertilizers for natural, environmental solutions for a thriving and healthy garden.
Plants & Planting
Planting suggestions for spaces amongst your garden. Groundcovers, shrubs, annuals & perennials and trees ornamental trees.
Natives & Planting
Native plants are unique and adapted to our environment and climate, provide a food source and habitat for native birds and wildlife. Native suggestions for spaces in your garden.
Plants & Wildlife
A garden of butterflies, ladybirds, bees and birds is a thriving garden. Wildlife add life to your plants and create a living garden of biodiversity.
Herbs
Growing your own herbs is a rewarding experience and a sustainable way to eat healthy.
Vegetables
Sustainability and self sufficient gardening for a healthy and rewarding addition to your cooking.
Fruits
Fruit trees in the garden add character and fruits for you to eat.
Propogation
Propogating your plants is a creative and affordable way to add plants to your garden.
Espeliar
The ancient art of Espeliar for shaping fruits trees and trees and plants in a limited space along fences and garden lattices.
Pricing Small Garden $175
Inclusive of:
60-90 minutes consultation
Do-It-Yourself manual of how to make your Garden Thrive
Medium Garden $300
Inclusive of:
2 hour approximate consultation
Do-It-Yourself manual of how to make Garden Thrive
Custom Made Garden Designs
If you require a planting design for any of your garden spaces, native or ornamental, a custom made design and quote can be done for your individual needs.
