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In-house and on-site
Horticultural Services

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30 minute in-house consultation

Fee: $80


Location: Navigators Nursery
Availability: Mondays & Tuesdays

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With 25 years of experience as a trade-qualified horticulturist, garden designer, and one of ABC Ballarat’s resident gardening experts, I offer practical guidance to bring your vision to life.

To get the most out of our consultation, please bring:
✔ Plenty of site photos
✔ Inspiration images
✔ Any relevant site details

Together, we’ll create a basic garden plan, covering layout ideas, plant suggestions, and essential care tips to set your garden up for long-term success.

Garden Path

On-Site Horticultural Consultation (Verbal Only)
 

Fee: $120 per hour* (minimum 1 hour)

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Location: Your chosen site

Availability: Mondays & Tuesdays

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I’ll visit your site and walk through your garden with you, exploring your ideas and vision. Together, we’ll discuss general layouts and planting suggestions (common names and genera only) 

You’re welcome to take notes or record our conversation for future reference.

✔ Plant Identification – Understand what’s growing in your garden
✔ Soil Analysis & pH Testing – Assess soil health and suitability
✔ Identifying Limiting Factors – Address issues affecting plant growth
✔ Soil Quality Improvement – Strategies for better plant health
✔ Pruning, Fertilizing & Irrigation – Best practices for maintenance
✔ Pest & Disease Management – Prevention and treatment options
✔ General Planting Recommendations – Suitable choices for your space

Let’s work together to develop a thriving, beautiful garden that aligns with your vision!

*Travel costs may apply.  

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Detailed Garden Design

Fee depends on size and complexity 

After our initial consultation - We will email you a quote for a detailed garden design. 

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Tailored designs for your home or business, whether rejuvenating or starting fresh. I’ll provide a reliable, visually appealing plan that allows your garden to develop at your own pace, covering all aspects of landscaping and plant selection.

 

Process

  1. Consultation: Assess and analyse your garden, discuss ideas, budget, site conditions, and design constraints.

  2. Deposit: Accept quote & pay 50% deposit.

  3. Concept Plan: Receive a visual layout with plant images, preliminary plant list, and ideas for hard/soft landscaping.

  4. Final Design: A to-scale plan with detailed planting list, mature sizes, quantities, site metrics, and landscaping elements, emailed and laminated.  Balance of payment due upon handover of design

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Contact us today
for more details about any of these services. 

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