Maintenance Planning and Consultation
Expert guidance on what to do when, so you can care for your garden with confidence
You understand how to complete the tasks your garden needs. What you're unsure about is when to do them. When should you cut back the perennials? When is the best time to prune the roses? What needs attention in spring versus autumn?
That's exactly what our Maintenance Planning and Consultation service provides - a detailed, personalised guide to garden maintenance timing, tailored to your specific garden and your skill level.
Expert Guidance on Garden Care Timing
Our Maintenance Planning and Consultation service provides expert guidance on what needs doing in your garden, and when to do it. This is not training on how to complete tasks - it's expert advice on timing and seasonal priorities, designed for people who have the practical skills but lack confidence about when to apply them.
We assess your garden, understand your maintenance preferences and capabilities, and create a detailed maintenance plan that guides you through the year. You receive a comprehensive PDF document outlining seasonal tasks, timing recommendations, and practical guidance to help you care for your garden successfully.
Is This Service Right for You?
Ideal for:
- Garden owners with basic gardening knowledge who feel overwhelmed or unsure about timing
- Those who want to maintain their garden themselves but lack confidence about what needs doing when
- People who understand how to complete tasks but need guidance on seasonal priorities
- Anyone wanting to optimise their garden care without requiring hands-on training
- Those seeking expert guidance on the best timing for pruning, cutting back, feeding, and other seasonal tasks
Not suitable for:
- Complete beginners needing training on how to complete gardening tasks (our Tuition & Mentorship service is more appropriate)
- Those seeking hands-on training or demonstration of gardening techniques
- Gardens requiring specialist advice on tree surgery, landscaping, or lawn treatments (outside our area of expertise)
Your Personalised Maintenance Plan
In-Person Service
Site Visit and Consultation (Up to 2 hours)
We visit your garden to take photographs, make detailed notes, and complete a thorough consultation with you. We identify what maintenance guidance you need, understand your capabilities and preferences, and assess the specific requirements of your garden.
Detailed PDF Maintenance Plan
You receive a comprehensive maintenance plan document organised by season (spring, summer, autumn, winter). The plan includes:
- Seasonal task lists with specific timing recommendations
- Guidance on what needs attention in each season
- Practical advice on priorities and sequencing
- Information tailored to your garden's specific plants and conditions
- Clear guidance on what falls within our expertise and what would require specialist input
Fully Remote Service
Information Gathering
You provide high-quality photographs of your garden from multiple angles, details of the plants and features in your garden, and information about your maintenance capabilities and preferences.
Detailed PDF Maintenance Plan
We create a comprehensive maintenance plan based on the information you've provided, organised by season with specific timing recommendations and practical guidance tailored to your garden.
Transparent Pricing for Maintenance Planning
Initial Maintenance Plan
| Garden Size | In-Person Price | Remote Price |
|---|---|---|
| Small | £250-£375 | £125-£190 |
| Medium | £375-£525 | £190-£265 |
| Large | £525-£875 | £265-£440 |
Optional Add-On: Seasonal Refreshers
Keep your maintenance plan current with seasonal updates. We arrange an in-person visit (or request updated photos from remote clients) at the appropriate intervals and update your maintenance plan accordingly.
| Garden Size | Per Seasonal Update |
|---|---|
| Small | £65-£95 |
| Medium | £95-£130 |
| Large | £130-£220 |
All prices are indicative and may vary based on specific garden size and complexity.
How We Work With You
In-Person Service
Step 1: Site Visit and Consultation
We visit your garden to take photographs, make detailed notes, and discuss your maintenance needs, capabilities, and preferences. This typically takes up to 2 hours. We understand what you want to achieve and what level of guidance would be most helpful.
Step 2: Plan Development
We create your detailed maintenance plan, organised by season with specific timing recommendations and practical guidance tailored to your garden and your needs.
Step 3: You Implement
You use the maintenance plan to guide your garden care throughout the year. We're available to answer questions and provide support as needed.
Fully Remote Service
Step 1: Information Gathering
You provide high-quality photographs of your garden from multiple angles, details of the plants and features, and information about your maintenance capabilities and preferences.
Step 2: Plan Development
We create your detailed maintenance plan based on the information you've provided, organised by season with specific timing recommendations and practical guidance.
Step 3: You Implement
You use the maintenance plan to guide your garden care throughout the year. We're available to answer questions and provide support as needed.
Site visits are conducted during daylight hours, typically Monday to Friday. We operate year-round, though spring and autumn are ideal times for comprehensive maintenance planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expert Guidance Grounded in Horticultural Knowledge
Our maintenance planning is rooted in deep horticultural expertise. We understand plant behaviour, seasonal rhythms, and the long-term development of garden spaces. Every recommendation we make is grounded in practical knowledge and a commitment to your garden's success.
We don't provide generic maintenance advice. We create personalised guidance tailored to your specific garden, your plants, your soil conditions, and your capabilities. We help you understand not just what to do, but why timing matters and how to optimise your garden care for the best outcomes.
Looking for something different?
If you would like phased planting guidance, optional implementation and seasonal support as your garden develops
If you need hands-on training, ongoing mentorship, or comprehensive guidance on gardening tasks and garden management
If you need expert guidance on plant selection for your garden