Virtual Garden Consultations
Is your once-lovely garden looking a little tired?
Staring at a blank space with no idea where to start?
Feeling overwhelmed by all the options?
Sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective to help transform your garden!
Every day I receive emails from frustrated gardeners around the country asking for help with their gardens. While sometimes I’m able to answer a simple question, more often than not, it requires a more thorough analysis of your garden’s situation. When that occurs, it’s best to schedule a Virtual or In-Person Consultation.
I’ve been designing gardens and consulting with gardeners for 25 years, helping with everything from plant suggestions, garden bed re-do’s, pathway/patio/arbor design – and everything in between.
I’m always amazed at how much we can accomplish in just an hour or two, and have sent hundreds of excited gardeners off to transform their gardens, armed with actionable ideas and renewed enthusiasm.
Who benefits most from a Garden Consultation?
- New gardeners who need guidance on how best to get started.
- Experienced gardeners who need a set of ‘fresh eyes’ to help identify problem areas of their garden.
- Gardeners who feels stuck and don’t quite know what to do next to transform their ho-hum garden into their own personal paradise.
Some of the topics we’ll discuss might include:
- Your garden goals and how to achieve them
- Care and maintenance of your existing plants
- Problem-solving for targeted areas (relocating or removing plants, pruning, and watering suggestions)
- Specific plant recommendations: proven performers from years of garden experience with photos from real client gardens
- Conceptual ideas to transform your garden
* Consultations do not include a detailed plan or a typed summary, so you might want to have a notepad nearby!
Ready to move forward? Here’s what to do next:
- Contact me here and together we’ll set up a face-to-face meeting via Zoom or FaceTime.
- Next, I’ll send you a new-client questionnaire to complete before our meeting. Your answers will help me fine-tune the content for our garden consultation. I’ll also ask you to send me a few photos of the area in question.
- During our meeting we’ll tour your garden to problem-solve whatever design challenges you’re facing, answer any garden-related questions, brainstorm new ideas, discuss plant specifics – you name it!
- Fees: virtual consultation is $200.00 for the initial 1st hour, $175/hour after that. In-person consulting is $200/hour within a 45-mile radius, 2-hour minimum
Testimonials
‘I live in the Mid-Atlantic and wasn’t sure how a virtual garden consultation would translate to my climate and conditions—but Rebecca nailed it. She took the time to understand my space, my goals, and even how much time I realistically have for maintenance. Her plant suggestions were not only beautiful but perfectly suited to my zone. The notes, links, and gorgeous plant pics were exactly what I needed and I now have a clear direction for my front yard and feel excited instead of overwhelmed. Absolutely worth it!’
— J.R. – Maryland
‘I recently worked with Rebecca through a virtual consultation (such a fun and new way to ‘meet’ with professionals!) My front yard was so sad and depressed me every time I looked out of my windows! I’ve been a fan of Rebecca’s designs for years and even though I have both of her books, I felt I needed her to see my garden in-person to help. With SIP, I wasn’t sure how to do this. Rebecca suggested doing a Virtual Consultation. After sending her pics, we had a FaceTime meeting, walking through the garden and figuring out how to make changes. This was the next best thing to having her here in person, and we were able to figure out the changes necessary to breathe life back into my tired garden. I can’t thank her enough and highly recommend this fun and new type of consultation for anyone needing to update their garden
P.H. – Mt. View, CA
‘We love our front porch but were in need of hiding a utility meter which was a huge eyesore. With Rebecca’s help, we found a cool planter along with great plant recommendations. We now have a beautiful front porch that draws in the eye and we get a ton of compliments from people walking by our house’
A.D. – Seattle, WA
I have known Rebecca for many years, beginning when I lived in California. She designed an amazing, tiny 15’ x 20’ courtyard complete with fountain, seating area, espalier fruit trees and a compact raised vegetable garden! (Refer to Rebecca’s book Garden Up to see this and many other small space ideas). I now live in Washington and feel so fortunate to continue to work with Rebecca using virtual consulting. Most recently I contacted her to help add color to the garden during the winter months. I simply texted her photos and we walked around the garden using Facetime. She emailed detailed diagrams, a plant list, and clear instructions—all in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Rebecca is extremely talented in plant knowledge and has a polished sense for design, but what I appreciate the most is that she listens. She gets a sense of your personal style, she understands and respects your budget, she clearly explains every step of the way so there is no confusion. I highly recommend Rebecca for all your garden wishes.
G.G. – Bainbridge Island, WA