Expert Guidance
Garden Coaching & Consulting
Not every project needs full design and installation. Sometimes you just need an expert eye, honest answers, and a clear plan. Whether you are a confident DIYer or completely new to gardening, a session with a trained horticulturist will save you time, money, and frustration.
Choose Your Session
Every session is one-on-one with Emi — a credentialed horticulturist, not a sales rep. You get real expertise, not a pitch.
On-Site Garden Walk
I come to your property and we walk it together. I assess your soil, sun patterns, drainage, and existing plants. You ask questions, I give answers — and you leave with a clear action plan you can implement yourself or hire us to do.
- Full property assessment (soil, sun, drainage)
- Plant identification for existing gardens
- Personalized action plan with priorities
- Plant recommendations for your specific conditions
- Watering and care guidance
- Written summary emailed within 48 hours
Virtual Consultation
Perfect for quick questions, seasonal advice, or when you want expert guidance without scheduling an on-site visit. Share photos and videos of your garden ahead of time, and we dive into your specific questions during the call.
- Pre-session photo/video review
- Live screen-share plant identification
- Seasonal care recommendations
- Product and material suggestions
- Pest and disease diagnosis from photos
- Follow-up email with resources and links
DIY Planting Plan
Want the expertise of a professional design but prefer to do the planting yourself? We create a detailed, to-scale planting plan with a complete plant list, spacing guide, planting instructions, and a care calendar — everything you need to build your garden confidently.
- On-site property assessment
- Custom to-scale planting plan
- Complete plant list with quantities
- Planting instructions for each species
- First-year care calendar
- Recommended nursery sources
Questions People Bring to Sessions
No question is too basic, too specific, or too weird. If it involves plants, soil, or outdoor spaces in Colorado, I have probably answered it before. Here are some common ones:
What is wrong with my plants? Why are they yellowing, wilting, or not blooming?
What should I plant in a specific area (shade, slope, clay soil, full sun)?
How do I convert my lawn to a native plant garden?
What can I do about deer, rabbits, or specific pests?
How do I reduce my water usage without sacrificing beauty?
Which plants attract butterflies and hummingbirds to my area?
Is this plant native, invasive, or something I should keep?
How do I prepare my garden for winter — or recover from winter damage?
Who Is Coaching For?
DIY Gardeners
You enjoy getting your hands dirty and want expert guidance to make confident decisions. A coaching session gives you the knowledge to do it right the first time.
New Homeowners
You just bought a home and inherited a yard you do not understand. Let us identify what you have, what should stay, and what should go.
Water-Conscious Homeowners
You want to reduce your water usage and need a plan to transition from thirsty lawn to beautiful, water-wise landscape — at your own pace.
Garden Rescue Cases
Something is wrong and you cannot figure out what. Yellowing leaves, dying patches, mystery insects — a trained eye can diagnose and prescribe solutions.
HOA Navigators
You want native plants but your HOA has rules. We help you design a plan that satisfies their requirements while achieving your ecological goals.
Curious Learners
You are fascinated by plants and want to learn from someone who studied them formally. A coaching session is like a private class in your own yard.
Get Expert Answers for Your Garden
One conversation with a trained horticulturist can save you seasons of trial and error. Book your session today.
Book a Consulting Session