The Details

Garden Guidance 

Expert eyes on your garden. Clear direction for what comes next. 

A personalized, on-site garden consultation for homeowners who need answers, ideas, and a practical path forward. 

Not sure what to plant? 
Wondering why something isn’t thriving? 
Have a garden bed you’re ready to transform? 
Need help deciding what to grow—or where to put it? 

Garden Guidance gives you dedicated time with a garden professional who can walk your space with you, answer your questions, identify opportunities, and help you make confident decisions. 

Starting at $150 

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Your Garden. Your Questions. Our Guidance. 

Sometimes you don’t need an elaborate landscape plan. 

You just need someone knowledgeable to walk the garden with you and say: 

“Here’s what I’d do.” 

Garden Guidance is designed for those moments. 

During your personalized consultation, we’ll look at your garden through a practical horticultural lens—considering your growing conditions, goals, lifestyle, and aesthetic preferences. 

We’ll help you understand what is working, what could be improved, and what to prioritize next. 

You leave with clarity, recommendations, and a plan for your next steps. 

 

What We Can Cover 

Your consultation can be tailored to what matters most to you. 

 What Should I Plant? 

We’ll discuss plants that make sense for your space, including: 

  • Vegetables 

  • Culinary herbs 

  • Fruits 

  • Flowers 

  • Medicinal & traditionally useful plants 

  • Pollinator plants 

  • Native plants 

  • Edible landscape plants 

 

 Where Should I Plant It? 

We’ll assess your available growing space and discuss factors such as: 

  • Sun exposure 

  • Shade 

  • Plant spacing 

  • Garden orientation 

  • Existing plants 

  • Seasonal changes 

  • Available garden beds or containers 

 

 What’s Going Wrong? 

Bring your garden questions. 

We can help you troubleshoot common garden concerns involving: 

  • Plant selection 

  • Basic cultural practices 

  • Soil and fertility considerations 

  • Watering 

  • Sun exposure 

  • Spacing 

  • Companion planting 

  • Seasonal timing 

  • Common pests and garden challenges 

When an issue requires specialized diagnosis or treatment, we’ll let you know when another professional may be more appropriate. 

 

 How Can I Improve My Existing Garden? 

Already have a garden? 

We’ll help you identify opportunities to: 

  • Reorganize 

  • Expand 

  • Replace underperforming plants 

  • Add edible plants 

  • Add pollinator habitat 

  • Create more seasonal interest 

  • Make maintenance easier 

  • Better use your existing space 

 

Choose Your Garden Guidance Session 

Garden Guidance 

$150 

60 minutes | On-site consultation 

A focused garden consultation designed to answer your questions and give you practical next steps. 

Includes: 

  • 60-minute on-site consultation 

  • Garden walk-through 

  • Discussion of your goals and priorities 

  • Basic site observations 

  • Personalized plant and gardening recommendations 

  • Troubleshooting guidance 

  • Verbal recommendations during the consultation 

  • Brief digital follow-up summary 

Best for: 
Homeowners with specific questions, new gardeners who need direction, or anyone who wants expert input before making garden decisions. 

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Garden Guidance + Action Plan 

$225 

90 minutes | On-site consultation + written action plan 

For clients who want more time and something tangible to refer back to after the visit. 

Includes everything in Garden Guidance, plus: 

  • 90-minute on-site consultation 

  • More in-depth garden assessment 

  • Customized written action plan 

  • Prioritized recommendations 

  • Suggested plant palette 

  • Seasonal next steps 

  • Basic sourcing recommendations 

  • One follow-up email for clarification within 14 days 

Best for: 
Homeowners tackling a larger garden project, improving an existing garden, or looking for a clear plan without committing to a full Garden Blueprint. 

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Not Sure Which Service You Need? 

Choose Garden Guidance if… 

You have questions and want expert direction. 

Choose Garden Guidance + Action Plan if… 

You want recommendations in writing so you can work through them at your own pace. 

Choose a Garden Blueprint if… 

You want a complete, customized garden design and planting plan. 

Think of it this way: 

Garden Guidance = “What should I do?” 

Garden Blueprint = “Show me exactly how to create it.” 

If you’re still unsure, contact us before booking and we’ll help you choose the right service. 

 

How It Works 

01 — Book Your Session 

Choose your Garden Guidance package and select an available appointment. 

You’ll receive a short questionnaire before your consultation so we can learn about your garden, your goals, and the questions you’d like answered. 

 

02 — Prepare Your Questions 

You don’t need to prepare a presentation or have everything figured out. 

Bring your questions, ideas, photos, plant tags, garden sketches—or simply show us what you’re working with. 

The more we understand about your goals, the more useful your consultation will be. 

 

03 — We Walk the Garden Together 

We’ll meet you at your property and walk the space together. 

We’ll observe the garden, discuss what’s working and what isn’t, and identify opportunities based on your priorities. 

This is a collaborative conversation—not a formal inspection. 

 

04 — Leave With Direction 

You’ll leave your consultation with practical recommendations and a clearer understanding of what to do next. 

If you’ve selected Garden Guidance + Action Plan, we’ll follow up with your personalized written recommendations. 

 

Garden Guidance FAQ 

Is this a garden design service? 

No. 

Garden Guidance is a consultation and advisory service. It is designed to provide expert recommendations and direction rather than a detailed garden layout. 

If you’d like a customized planting plan or complete garden design, the Garden Blueprint is the better option. 

 

Do I need to know what I want to grow? 

Not at all. 

You can come with a very specific question—or simply say, “I don’t know what to do with this space.” 

We’ll help you explore the possibilities. 

 

Can you help me choose plants? 

Yes. 

We’ll recommend plants based on your growing conditions, goals, preferences, and the characteristics of your space. 

Plant availability and suitability can vary by season and location. 

 

Can you identify a plant problem? 

We can help you troubleshoot common garden issues based on what we observe and what you tell us. 

However, Garden Guidance does not include laboratory soil testing, professional plant pathology, pest laboratory identification, arboricultural assessments, or other specialized diagnostic services. 

If we believe your situation requires a specialist, we’ll tell you. 

 

Do you provide a plant list? 

A basic list of suggested plants may be included when appropriate. 

If you want a comprehensive, customized plant palette and placement plan, we recommend the Garden Blueprint. 

 

Do you install gardens? 

Garden Guidance does not include installation, construction, soil remediation, irrigation installation, or garden maintenance. 

These services may be available separately depending on project scope and location. 

 

Can you come back for another consultation? 

Absolutely. 

Many gardens benefit from ongoing guidance as the seasons change. 

You can book another Garden Guidance session whenever you need additional support. 

 

Can I use Garden Guidance to plan a vegetable garden? 

Yes. 

We can help with vegetable selection, seasonal timing, garden placement, spacing, companion planting, and general growing strategy. 

 

Can you help with edible landscaping? 

Yes. 

We can discuss ways to incorporate food-producing plants into an existing landscape, including herbs, fruiting plants, edible flowers, vegetables, and other useful plants. 

For a complete edible landscape design, we recommend a Garden Blueprint. 

 

Can medicinal plants be included? 

Yes, when appropriate. 

We can discuss gardening and cultivation of medicinal and traditionally useful plants. 

Crown & Cultivate provides horticultural guidance, not medical advice. Plant recommendations should not be interpreted as diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a medical condition. 

 

What happens if it rains? 

Gardens don’t always wait for perfect weather. 

Light rain generally won’t prevent a consultation. If weather conditions make an on-site visit unsafe or impractical, we’ll work with you to reschedule. 

 

What should I do before you arrive? 

Nothing major. 

If possible, make sure we can safely access the garden and have access to areas you’d like us to discuss. 

It can also be helpful to have a list of your questions ready. 

You do not need to weed, clean up, or make your garden look perfect beforehand. 

We want to see the garden as it actually is. 

 

Extended Service Area 

Garden Guidance pricing includes travel within Crown & Cultivate’s core service area. 

For locations outside the core area: 

15–25 minutes: +$15 
25–35 minutes: +$25 
35–45 minutes: +$40 

Locations more than approximately 45 minutes away may be considered by custom quote. 

Travel times are based on typical driving conditions and may vary depending on traffic, road conditions, and time of day. 

Not sure whether your location is within our service area? Contact us. 

 

Before Your Consultation 

Please make sure you have permission to access and discuss the property where the consultation will take place. 

Clients are responsible for confirming: 

  • Property boundaries 

  • HOA restrictions 

  • Local ordinances 

  • Underground utility locations 

  • Irrigation considerations 

  • Property access 

  • Required permits or approvals 

Crown & Cultivate does not locate or mark underground utilities. 

 

Important Details 

Consultation Scope 

Garden Guidance is an advisory service based on the information available during the consultation. 

Recommendations are intended to provide practical horticultural direction and are not a formal property inspection, engineering assessment, landscape architecture service, or guarantee of garden performance. 

Site Conditions 

Recommendations are based on visible conditions and information provided by the client. 

Hidden or unknown conditions—including drainage problems, soil deficiencies, buried infrastructure, pests, disease, construction issues, or other environmental conditions—may affect the success of recommendations. 

Plant Performance 

Crown & Cultivate provides recommendations based on horticultural best practices but cannot guarantee plant growth, yield, appearance, or survival. 

Plant performance is affected by many factors outside of our control, including weather, watering, soil conditions, maintenance, pests, disease, planting practices, and environmental changes. 

Plant Availability 

Specific plant varieties may not be available when you are ready to purchase. 

Nursery inventory, seasonal availability, pricing, and regional availability can change. Comparable alternatives may be recommended when necessary. 

Follow-Up 

The Garden Guidance + Action Plan package includes one follow-up email for clarification within 14 days of delivery. 

Additional consultations or extensive follow-up assistance must be booked separately. 

Cancellations & Rescheduling 

Appointments may be rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice. 

Cancellations or missed appointments with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to a cancellation fee or forfeiture of the consultation fee. 

Weather-related cancellations initiated by Crown & Cultivate will be rescheduled at no additional charge. 

Professional Scope 

Crown & Cultivate provides garden planning and horticultural guidance. 

Our services are not a substitute for professional advice from licensed engineers, contractors, electricians, arborists, pesticide professionals, medical professionals, or other licensed specialists when such expertise is required. 

By booking a Garden Guidance consultation, the client acknowledges and agrees to these terms. 

 

Let’s Talk About Your Garden. 

You don’t have to become an expert before you start growing. 

Sometimes the best next step is simply having someone knowledgeable walk the garden with you. 

Bring your questions. We’ll bring the garden perspective. 

Garden Guidance 

Starting at $150 

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Crown & Cultivate 
Grow with intention. Live in abundance.