Work with me one on one in your garden to troubleshoot issues and learn how to properly maintain your garden. Coaching sessions start at $75 and are available in the Amsterdam, NY area. Inquire about a session today!
A garden coaching session is whatever you want it to be.
Some clients have asked for
A walk-through for new homeowners to identify plants and work out strategies for future maintenance, expansion, or elimination of inherited plants
A written maintenance plan or plant inventory
Follow-up research – things like a list of plants for butterfly gardens, a recipe for encouraging moss, plant suggestions for sites that are wet, and pest management
Sourcing and purchasing plants – I can provide plants, take you shopping or make suggestions
Selecting and placing new trees – getting just the right varieties for the location and arranging for planting
New gardeners occasionally schedule a weekly private class for intensive hands-on education. Others schedule follow-ups with me a few times a year when they’re having difficulty with a garden task or are ready to continue to the next phase of their garden plan
Garden coaching specialties
Deer-resistant planting strategies for discouraging deer
Renovating garden beds, including plants and design
Pruning and deadheading small trees and bushes – while teaching you how
Planting for wildlife, particularly beneficial birds, insects, and pollinators
Organic garden solutions
Gardening with kids
Selecting proper plants and plant placement
Native plants identification and planting
Invasive plant recognition with removal and/or control
Creative garden problem-solving
Nurturing gardens and gardeners
Custom plant identification book available by request (separate fee applies)