Expert planting advice, wherever you garden
Sometimes a garden just needs someone who knows plants to look at it properly. I offer one-hour remote consultations for gardeners anywhere in the world. We go through your space together, I give you honest advice on what's working and what isn't, and I follow up in writing with specific plant recommendations and next steps. Clear, practical, personal.
Every consultation is different, we cover what you need. Some common themes include:
Design and layout — how to structure a space, where to place plants for maximum impact and how to create a sense of flow and intention
Plant selection and combinations — specific recommendations for your conditions, style and the look and feel you're after
Horticultural advice — why something isn't performing, what the soil or conditions might need and how to improve them
Border redesign and refresh — how to evolve an existing border that has stopped working without starting from scratch
Dry, shady or difficult spots — the problem areas most gardeners struggle with and the plants and approaches that solve them
Seasonal interest and year-round structure — how to ensure the garden looks considered across every month not just summer
Plant care and establishment — how to give new planting the best start and what to do in the first few seasons
New garden direction — where to begin if you're starting from scratch and want to make good decisions from the outset
Reducing maintenance - how to reduce the time you spend looking after your garden, sop you can spend more time enjoying it
Wildlife and climate - how you can adapt your garden to maximise wildlife benefit and climate resilience